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Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro end-of-updates upgrade advisory

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Microsoft told customers that Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro will reach end of updates on October 13, 2026, leaving affected devices without monthly security and non-security preview updates. The company advised eligible users to move to Windows 11 25H2 before the cutoff, while unmanaged devices are set to upgrade automatically. Windows 11 24H2 Enterprise and Education remain supported until October 2027.

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Timeline

  1. 19.08.2026 12:10 2 articles · 13d ago

    Microsoft warns Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro will reach end of updates on October 13, 2026

    Initial Disclosure

    Microsoft warned that Windows 11, version 24H2 Home and Pro editions, and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016 will reach end of updates on October 13, 2026. After that date, affected devices will stop receiving monthly security and non-security preview updates, and Microsoft advised eligible users to move to Windows 11 25H2. The company also said Windows 11 24H2 Enterprise and Education editions will remain under mainstream support until October 2027.

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  2. 19.08.2026 12:10 1 articles · 13d ago

    Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro reach end of updates on October 13, 2026

    Victim Impact Update

    On October 13, 2026, Windows 11, version 24H2 Home and Pro editions, and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016 are scheduled to reach end of updates. After that day, those devices will no longer receive monthly security and non-security preview updates containing protections from the latest security threats. Windows 11 24H2 Enterprise and Education editions remain under mainstream support until October 2027.

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