If you have this version of Windows, you will lose support in the next few days.

At this point in the game, Windows users know that the operating system’s days are numbered. The most obvious case is Windows 10, which will lose support starting in October 2025. However, there is Two versions of Windows 11 that will remain without updates over the next few days, so the tech giant has urged its users to update.

Microsoft has notified users about Windows 11 versions 21H2 and 22H2 which will stop receiving security updates after 60 days. Support for both versions of the operating system will end on October 8, 2024.so they will have to upgrade to the latest version. Although the first one is now obsolete, the second one is still installed on many consumer computers.

Windows 11 receives major updates every year that add new features and remove some legacy features. These versions The useful life is 24 months. in which they will receive security patches and official support from Microsoft. Once this time is over, Users will need to update to the latest version or your computer will remain vulnerable.

Windows 11 update will become mandatory in a few days

The case of Windows 11 22H2 is special because it was the last one free of artificial intelligence. Update 23H2 integrated Copilot and upgraded the Explorer.although this came at the expense of system performance. The latter was widely criticized by Windows 11 users, who complained about fall behind and other design inconsistencies (eg dark mode).

After problems with Windows 11 23H2, some people did rollback to 22H2, others never installed it. The bad news is that From October 8, 2024, the transition to the latest version will become mandatory. (23H2 or 24H2).

Microsoft posted a message on the Windows Health site reminding users that the end is near.

“Windows 11, version 21H2 (Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions) and Windows 11, version 22H2 (Home and Pro editions) will reach end of service on October 8, 2024. The next security update will be released in October 2024, which will be published on October 8, 2024 and will be the last update available for these editions.

After this date, devices running these releases will no longer receive monthly security updates and preview updates that contain protections from the latest security threats.”

If you have Windows 11 22H2, your operating system will soon lose support. update it to 23H2 from Windows Update menu in the system configuration, or wait a few weeks for version 24H2 to roll out. This version debuted on Copilot+PC and is on its way to other computers without AI capabilities.