Windows 11 Lifecycle Access

| Item | Details | |------|---------| | | September 20, 2022 | | End of support (Home/Pro) | October 14, 2025 | | End of support (Enterprise/Education) | October 14, 2025 (also 24 months – this version did not get the extended 36 months) |

Windows 11 is not a static product; it is an evolving service. With the sunsetting of Windows 10 in 2025, Windows 11 has become the standard for the Microsoft ecosystem. Its lifecycle is defined by annual feature updates and a strict adherence to modern hardware security standards. For the average user, the lifecycle is straightforward: as long as your hardware is supported and you accept the annual updates, Windows 11 will remain a secure, supported environment for the foreseeable future. windows 11 lifecycle

Windows 11 officially rolled out to the public on October 5, 2021. Unlike previous "clean slate" launches, Microsoft utilized Windows Update to offer it as a free upgrade to existing Windows 10 users whose hardware met the new requirements. | Item | Details | |------|---------| | |

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 For the average user, the lifecycle is straightforward:

23H2 is the first version where Enterprise/Education gets the full 36 months.