Microsoft notifies Windows 11 users that specific releases of the OS will reach end of support in a month. This includes customer editions of Windows 11 21H2, and consumer version of Windows 11 version 22H2. On October 8, 2024, these will release their last security updates.
Following this date, these versions will no longer receive monthly security updates.
Additionally, consumer editions of 22H2, i.e. Windows 11 Home and Pro, will automatically get a newer Windows version 23H2. The appropriate note has appeared on Microsoft's website.
REMINDER The October 2024 security update is the last security release for Enterprise and Education editions of Windows 11, version 21H2 and Home and Pro editions of Windows 11, version 22H2. After this date, devices running these editions will no longer receive monthly security and preview updates containing protections from the latest security threats. Supported editions of Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2 will continue to have support through their specific lifecycle dates, which can be found at the Windows 11 release information page.
Windows enthusiast may be waiting for Windows 11 24H2, which is currently being tested among insiders in the Release Preview channel. You can get it right now by enrolling your device into that channel on the Settings > Windows Update page. After that, all you need to do is to enable the Get the latest updates as soon as they're available option, and check for updates. You will see the "Windows 11 version 24H2 available" banner with the download link.
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