Windows 11 Version 21H2 Service to End on October 10
Microsoft has announced that the Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 version 21H2 will no longer receive support after October 10, US time (October 11, Japan time). This marks the end of a two-year service period for these versions. Users are strongly encouraged to upgrade to the next version, 22H2.
A Critical Update
Windows 11 version 21H2, released in October 2021, has reached the end of its service life. After October 2023, all updates, including crucial security patches, will cease to be available. Continuing to use this outdated version poses significant risks and is strongly discouraged.
To determine the version of your operating system, you can use the “winver” command in the “Run” dialog or Command Prompt. Alternatively, accessing the “Settings” app through the right-click menu of the “Start” button is another option.
Maintaining Security and Productivity
In order to ensure the security and productivity of its users, Microsoft has already begun automatically deploying the Windows 11 version 22H2 feature update on unmanaged consumer and business devices. If you encounter a dialog box notifying you of an impending restart for an important update, be aware that the operating system will restart automatically during non-operational hours. We recommend saving your work and manually restarting the operating system to complete the update.
It is essential to note that the service period for the Enterprise and Education editions of Windows 11 is three years, allowing users to receive security updates until October 8, 2024.
Stay informed and ensure the continued security and efficiency of your operating system by upgrading to the latest Windows 11 version before the service for version 21H2 concludes.
Home/Pro version “Windows 11 version 21H2” will end the service on October 10, US time
Microsoft will end support for Windows 11 version 21H2 Home / Pro editions on October 10, US time (October 11, Japan time). The target products are as follows. The company encourages users to upgrade to the next version, 22H2.
Windows 11 Home Version 21H2Windows 11 Pro version 21H2Windows 11 Pro for Workstations version 21H2Windows 11 Pro Education Version 21H2
“Windows 11 version 21H2” is the first version of “Windows 11” released in October 2021. The Home / Pro edition of Windows 11 has a two-year service period, which will end in October 2023.
Once the service period ends, all updates, including those related to security, will no longer be provided, so continuing to use the service is risky and not recommended at all.
If you want to check the version of the OS you are currently using, you can run the “winver” command from the “Run” dialog ([Windows]+[R]keys) or the “Command Prompt”. You can also access the “Settings” app by selecting “System” from the right-click menu of the “Start” button ([Windows]+[X]keys).
To maintain security and productivity, the company has already started automatically deploying the Windows 11 version 22H2 feature update on unmanaged consumer and business devices. If a dialog box saying “A restart is scheduled for an important update” appears, be aware that the OS will restart automatically outside of operational hours (when the user is not using the OS ). We recommend that you stop and save your work, then manually restart the OS to apply the patch.
A dialog warning you of a planned reboot. Be careful of data loss as the OS will be rebooted to apply the upgrade outside of operational hours (when users are not using the OS)
The service period for Enterprise/Education issue is 3 years. You can receive security updates until October 8, 2024.
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