Security News > 2023 > July > Microsoft: Windows 11 21H2 reaching end of service in October
Microsoft warned customers today that multiple editions of Windows 11, version 21H2, will reach the end-of-service in three months, on October 10, 2023.
Windows 11 22H2 has entered widespread availability for Windows devices meeting the eligibility criteria since October.
You can confirm Windows 11 upgrade eligibility by checking the Windows 11 specs, features, and computer requirements or with the help of the PC Health Check app.
"In January 2023, Home and Pro consumer and non-managed business devices running Windows 11, version 21H2 started to automatically update to version 22H2," Microsoft says on the Windows release health dashboard.
"Since Windows 10, we've been helping Windows users stay up to date and secure with supported versions of Windows through automatic updates."
Microsoft: Windows 10 21H2 has reached end of servicing.
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