Security News > 2023 > January > Microsoft starts force upgrading Windows 11 21H2 devices

Microsoft has started the forced rollout of Windows 11 22H2 to systems running Windows 11 21H2 that are approaching their end-of-support date on October 10, 2023.

The automated feature update rollout phase comes after Windows 11 22H2 has also become available for broad deployment today to users with eligible devices via Windows Update.

"Today we begin to automatically update consumer and non-managed business devices running Windows 11, version 21H2 Home and Pro editions to Windows 11, version 22H2," Microsoft said in an update to the health dashboard.

"Since Windows 10, we have been helping Windows users stay up to date and secure with supported versions of Windows through automatic updates. We are utilizing this same approach for Windows 11 to help you stay protected and productive."

The automatic updates will roll out gradually, starting with the devices running Windows 11 21H2 for the longest time.

"If you are interested in moving to Windows 11, version 22H2 right away, open Windows Update settings and select Check for updates. If your device is ready, you will see the option to Download and install," Microsoft added today.

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