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Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro editions reach end of support in November 2025

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Microsoft has issued multiple alerts to users to upgrade from Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro editions, which have officially reached end of support on November 11, 2025. After this date, these editions will no longer receive security updates or protections from the latest threats. Users are advised to upgrade to Windows 11 25H2, also known as the Windows 11 2025 Update, which became generally available in September 2025 and will reach end of support for consumers in October 2027. Enterprise and Education editions will continue to receive support until November 10, 2026. The end of support for Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro editions will leave devices running these versions vulnerable to security threats. Users must upgrade to the latest version to continue receiving security updates and protections. Microsoft has also announced that Windows 11 22H2 Home and Pro editions will reach end of support on October 14, 2025.

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  1. 10.10.2025 22:34 1 articles · 1mo ago

    Windows 11 22H2 Home and Pro editions reach end of support in October 2025

    Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 22H2 Home and Pro editions will reach end of support on October 14, 2025. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest version to continue receiving security updates and protections.

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  2. 10.10.2025 22:34 2 articles · 1mo ago

    Windows 11 25H2 available to eligible Windows 11 24H2 devices

    Windows 11 25H2, also known as the Windows 11 2025 Update, became generally available in September 2025 as an enablement package (eKB) and will reach end of support for consumers in October 2027. This update provides the latest features and security improvements.

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  3. 12.09.2025 19:15 3 articles · 2mo ago

    Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro editions reach end of support in November 2025

    Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro editions have officially reached end of support on November 11, 2025. The November 2025 monthly security update is the last update available for these editions. Users are advised to upgrade to Windows 11 25H2, which became generally available in September 2025 and will reach end of support for consumers in October 2027. Enterprise and Education editions will continue to receive support until November 10, 2026. Devices running Windows 11 22H2/23H2 Home and Pro not managed by IT departments will receive the Windows 11 25H2 update automatically, but they'll still be able to postpone the update or choose the time to restart.

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