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Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro reach end of support in October

BleepingComputerby Sergiu Gatlan ()2 min read2 · 1 read
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Microsoft ends security updates for Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro on October 13, 2026, urging users to upgrade to Windows 11 25H2.

Microsoft confirmed that Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro editions and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016 reach end of updates on October 13, 2026, after which they stop receiving monthly security and preview updates. Windows 11 24H2 Enterprise and Education editions remain supported until October 2027, and unmanaged Home/Pro devices will automatically upgrade to Windows 11 25H2. Separately, Windows Server 2022 moves from mainstream to extended support on October 13, 2026, running until October 14, 2031.

Key facts
  • End of updates October 13, 2026 for Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro
  • Enterprise and Education 24H2 editions remain supported until October 2027
  • Unmanaged devices will auto-upgrade to Windows 11 25H2
  • Windows Server 2022 moves to extended support until October 14, 2031
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Microsoft reminded customers this week that devices running Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro editions will stop receiving updates next month. [...]

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