Windows 11 23H2 Is No Longer Supported: What You Need to Know

ByHazem Yasser

Windows 11 23H2 Is No Longer Supported: What You Need to Know

As the tech world focuses on the upcoming end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, Microsoft is quietly reminding users about another important milestone: Windows 11 version 23H2 will stop being supported on November 11, 2025 — just one month later.

In a recent update published on the Microsoft Learn documentation site, the company confirmed that 23H2, originally released in October 2023, will reach its end of service after exactly two years. This aligns with Microsoft’s standard two-year support lifecycle for consumer editions of Windows 11.

After November 11, 2025, devices running 23H2 will no longer receive security patches, bug fixes, or feature updates. Users who contact Microsoft Support with systems still on this version will be directed to upgrade to a newer release — such as version 24H2 or the upcoming 25H2 — to stay protected and supported.

Who’s Affected? Not Everyone on the Same Timeline

It’s important to note that Microsoft applies different support durations based on the edition:

  • Consumer versions (Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations, Pro Education, SE): 24 months
  • Commercial/enterprise versions: 36 months

This means that November 11, 2025, marks the end of support for most home users and small businesses using:

  • Windows 11 Home
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Windows 11 SE
  • And related professional SKUs

Enterprise customers on long-term servicing channels will continue receiving updates for these versions until 2026.

Windows 11 SE Is Being Retired Entirely

Adding to the changes, Microsoft recently announced that Windows 11 SE — the simplified OS designed for education devices — will not be updated to version 25H2. Instead, it’s being phased out completely, with full discontinuation expected in October 2026. Schools and institutions using low-cost devices should start planning their transition to standard Windows 11 editions.

More Than Just Windows: Microsoft Is Sunsetting Multiple Products

This isn’t just about operating systems. Microsoft is retiring a wide range of products in 2025 and beyond — including older Office apps, cloud services, and authentication protocols. If you’re managing business systems or even just keeping your personal PC up to date, now is the time to review Microsoft’s official end-of-life roadmap.

Ignoring these deadlines could expose your device to security vulnerabilities, compatibility issues, and lack of technical support — risks no user should take lightly.

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