Microsoft has just warned Windows 11 users that their installation will soon become unsupported if they do not have the latest version of the operating system, which is 23H2, which means that important security updates will no longer be provided.
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In a 90-day reminder that, as the name suggests, comes three months before the end of support, Microsoft has informed Windows 11 Home and Pro users that very soon they will no longer be safe to stay on Windows 11 22H2. The exact date you should mark on your calendar as the official end of support is October 8, 2024.
Furthermore, enterprise (or education) users who are still on 21H2 (the first incarnation of Windows 11) will also not receive support (that deadline has already passed for consumers, in case you were wondering).
In short, it's Windows 23H2, or the highway, in October 2024, so you've been warned. Microsoft notes: "The upcoming October 2024 security update, which will be released on October 8, 2024, will be the last available update for these editions. After that date, devices running these editions will no longer receive monthly security or preview updates that provide protection against the latest security threats. "
Analysis: Update now or soon, or you'll (maybe) be forced to
We say that Windows 11 22H2 users should update now to the latest version, i.e. 23H2, but it may not be the latest version of the current operating system. in October 2024. Keep in mind that the 24H2 update is rumored to arrive in September, so it will probably be available in October, although this is not certain.
So some people may want to wait a bit longer and maybe think about jumping straight into 24H2. Be that as it may, you need to do something in October, as you can't stay in 22H2 (or even 21H2) and keep your PC safe. As Microsoft notes, without security updates you are vulnerable to unpatched loopholes and potential exploits that could be exploited by the bad guys out there.
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To keep non-updaters safe, Microsoft usually forces updates (in this case to 23H2) in these situations after the deadline, although the company only mentions implementing this option for "commercial devices running Windows 11" in its support document, not managed by IT departments. "
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