Your Windows 11 23H2 Just Expired Here’s What You Need to Know

cypac1
Nov 12
2 min read

You have just booted up your PC clicked Check for updates and … crickets. No new security patches. Suddenly you realize you are running Windows 11 version 23H2 Home or Pro and the clock just stopped for your version. Yup the November 2025 update marked the final monthly security patch for that release.

Microsoft has officially confirmed that starting November 11 2025 Windows 11 version 23H2 for Home and Pro editions will no longer receive monthly security or preview updates.

That means for users devices still running this version will stop getting protection against new threats making them vulnerable to future security flaws that Microsoft will no longer fix.

leaving them exposed to vulnerabilities that Microsoft will no longer patch.

Home and Pro editions of 23H2 have hit their unsupported date while Enterprise Education and IoT Enterprise versions of 23H2 continue through November 2026.

Why It Matters

If you are still on 23H2 Home or Pro you are now on an unsupported version.

No more security updates → increased risk of malware zero days
Compliance risks if you are in business or handle regulated data
Compatibility risk future software or drivers might assume newer Windows versions

Microsoft is pushing users to upgrade to Windows 11 version 25H2 the 2025 Update which went general in September 2025 and will be supported through October 2027 for consumer editions.

The Takeaway

End of support is not just a technical milestone it is a security deadline. If you are still using Windows 11 version 23H2 Home or Pro upgrading is not optional if you want to stay protected. Make the move to version 25H2 now to keep your system secure supported and future ready. Proactive steps today prevent reactive headaches tomorrow.

Stay safe out there

-Mars

New Funnies

Why did the old computer bring a pillow to work

It needed extra memory support

How did my PC feel about support ending

It said I feel 64 bit tired

How does an old OS flirt

Hey baby want to crash together

I told my PC we are moving on it replied, Which version?