• 21H2 will reach end of servicing. Microsoft will force-push 22H2/23H2

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    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/windows-message-center

    Reminder: Windows 11, version 21H2 end of servicing (Home & Pro)
    On October 10, 2023, Home and Pro editions of Windows 11, version 21H2 will reach end of servicing. The upcoming October 2023 security update, to be released on October 10, 2023, will be the last update available for this version. After this date, devices running this version will no longer receive monthly security and preview updates containing protections from the latest security threats.

    To help keep you protected and productive, Windows Update will automatically initiate a feature update for Windows 11 consumer devices and non-managed business devices that are at, or within several months of reaching, end of servicing. This keeps your device supported and receiving monthly updates that are critical to security and ecosystem health. For these devices, you will be able to choose a convenient time for your device to restart and complete the update…

    IMPORTANT The September 2023 non-security preview update will be the last optional release and the October 2023 security update will be the last security release for Windows 11, version 21H2. Windows 11, version 22H2 will continue to receive security and optional releases.

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    • #2584788

      Last I knew, AskWoody recommended NOT updating to 22H2, and stick with 21H2. Have I missed a change to that advise? Should I wait longer to update to 22H2? Thanks.

      • #2584792

        These are Susan’s recommendations:

        • Windows 11 22H2:ย Recommended
        • Windows 11 21H2: If you have a Windows 11 PC and are a gamer,ย recommended
        • Windows 10 22H2:ย Recommended
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        • #2584801

          Thanks, PKCano. So those are still current recommendations, with about a month left before EOS for Win 11 v.21H2?

          • #2584805

            As of the Aug 8th Patch Tuesday post on the Main Blog.

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      Have I missed a change to that advise? Should I wait longer to update to 22H2?

      answer to 1st question – YES, you missed a change to that advise or advice about Win11 22H2. the recommendation for 22H2 changed sometime in July 2023

      answer to 2nd question – NO, as long as you have up to date drivers & software you should update Win11 to the 22H2 as soon as possible (otherwise, Microsoft will force-update for you if you wait too long)

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