. If you are on 22H2, upgrade before October 14, 2025 . If you are on 23H2, upgrade before November 11, 2025 .
| Category | Status | Recommended Action | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | End of Support: Oct 14, 2025 | Plan to migrate to Windows 11 or purchase a new PC immediately. | | Windows 11 Users | Active | Ensure you are on version 22H2 or 23H2. | | Hardware | Strict Requirements | Verify TPM 2.0 and CPU compatibility before upgrading older machines. | | Updates | Annual | Expect one major feature update per year (mandatory for security). | windows 11 lifecycle
Based on the current date, here are the critical dates for recent versions: Windows 11 Version Support End Date Home / Pro November 11, 2025 (Expired) 24H2 Home / Pro October 13, 2026 25H2 Home / Pro October 12, 2027 25H2 Enterprise / Education September 30, 2028 3. How Updates Work | Category | Status | Recommended Action |
| Item | Details | |------|---------| | | October 5, 2021 | | End of support (Home/Pro) | October 8, 2024 | | End of support (Enterprise/Education) | October 8, 2024 (no extra 36 months for 21H2 due to 24-month policy for all editions of this version) | | | Updates | Annual | Expect one