Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows 11 23H2 — here’s what you need to do before November 11 | Windows Central

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Hot on the heels of Windows 10's end of support, Microsoft is just over two weeks away from ending support for another active version of Windows. This time, Windows 11 version 23H2 is reaching end of life, with its official end of support date set for November 11, 2025.

Windows 11 version 23H2 was first released in October 2023, and as has been the case with all consumer versions of Windows 11 to date, was only ever promised 24 months of support. Two years are now up, and individuals still running this older version of Windows 11 will now need to upgrade to either 24H2 or 25H2 to remain supported.

Remaining supported is important if you wish to continue receiving important security updates, as well as bug fixes and new features. If you choose to remain on Windows 11 version 23H2 after support ends, you'll be vulnerable to any security exploits that are discovered in the OS after November 11.

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In most cases, Windows 11 will have automatically offered Windows 11 version 24H2 or 25H2 to users on 23H2 months ago, and so you'll need to initiate the upgrade process through Windows Update soon to remain supported if you haven't already. You'll always have the option to upgrade to the latest version of Windows 11, even after support ends.

If you don't know what version of Windows 11 you're running, type "winver" into the Windows Search box and hit enter. That window will tell you which version of Windows 11 your PC is running. If it's on version 24H2 or version 25H2, you're safe and fully supported. If it says 23H2, 22H2, or 21H2, you're running on borrowed time.

FAQ

When does Windows 11 version 23H2 support end?

Microsoft will end support for consumer editions of Windows 11 version 23H2 on November 11, 2025. After this date, PCs running this version will no longer receive security updates, bug fixes, or new features.

Can I upgrade from 23H2 to 25H2 to remain supported?

Yes! PCs running Windows 11 version 23H2 are officially supported on the latest version of Windows 11, and are being offered the upgrade to Windows 11 version 25H2 now.

What happens if I stay on Windows 11 version 23H2 after support ends?

Users who choose to remain on an unsupported version of Windows 11 will no longer receive security updates, bug fixes, or new features. This means your PC will be unsecure against any security vulnerabilities that are discovered in the OS going forward. Your apps and driver should continue to work for the foreseeable future, however.

When does Windows 11 version 23H2 support end for commercial editions?

Windows 11 version 23H2 is supported until November 10, 2026 on Enterprise and Education editions.

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