24/08/2026
Note: Windows 11 support officially ends on 13th October 2026
Microsoft officially ends updates and support for Windows 11 version 24H2 (Home and Pro editions) on 13 October 2026. This follows Microsoft’s standard 24-month servicing lifecycle for consumer versions of Windows 11.Key Dates and Lifecycle Breakdown13 October 2026: End of updates for Home, Pro, Pro Education, and Pro for Workstations editions.12 October 2027: End of updates for Enterprise and Education editions, which benefit from a longer 36-month support runway.What Happens After the Deadline?After 13 October 2026, PCs running the consumer editions of 24H2 will no longer receive:Monthly quality updates or technical support.Critical security patches, significantly increasing your exposure to malware and cyber threats.Fixes for known bugs and time zone updates.What You Need to DoTo keep your computer secure, you must move to a newer version of the operating system:Unmanaged Consumer Devices: If you own a standard personal laptop or desktop, Microsoft will automatically upgrade your device to a supported version (such as Windows 11 version 25H2 or the latest release) via Windows Update before the deadline hits.Manual Check: You can proactively trigger the transition by navigating to Settings > Windows Update and clicking Check for updates.Verify Current Version: You can check your exact software build at any time by pressing Windows Key + R, typing winver, and hitting Enter.
