Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro: End of Updates on 13 Oct 2026

What changed on 13 October 2026

Microsoft's Windows 11 version 24H2 release health page says: "As of October 13, 2026, Windows 11, version 24H2 Home and Pro editions have reached end of updates. Devices running these editions will no longer receive monthly security and non-security preview updates." The October 2026 security update was the last one.

The PC keeps working, but every security flaw found from November onwards stays open. That is the same position as running Windows 10 without extended updates, which our Windows 10 ESU guide covers.

Microsoft's lifecycle policy for Windows 11 Home and Pro also covers Pro Education, Pro for Workstations and SE. Most small offices run Windows 11 Pro, so this applies to them.

How to check the Windows version on every office PC

You need two facts per PC: the edition (Home, Pro, Enterprise) and the version (24H2, 25H2, 26H2). Microsoft's support article shows the steps.

1. 1

   Open Settings > System > About

   Right-click Start, choose Settings, then System and About. Under Windows specifications, note the Edition and the Version.

2. 2

   Or run winver

   Press Windows key + R, type winver and press Enter. The box shows the version and OS build. Build 26100 is 24H2, 26200 is 25H2 and 26300 is 26H2.

3. 3

   Record it in a simple list

   Note PC name, user, edition, version and date checked. A spreadsheet is enough for a small office.

4. 4

   If you use Intune, use the report instead

   In the Intune admin centre, the device list shows OS version for every enrolled PC, so you can filter for build 26100 without visiting each desk.

The build numbers come from Microsoft's Windows 11 release information page. Any PC still on 23H2 or older is in the same position and should be updated too.

How to move PCs to 25H2 or 26H2

Microsoft says version 26H2 is delivered as an enablement package for devices on 24H2 and 25H2, with a single restart in most cases, according to its 26H2 notes for IT pros. Because the versions share a servicing branch, it is a small update rather than a reinstall.

The release health page says the 26H2 rollout is phased and will expand over the coming months, so some PCs may be offered 25H2 first. Either version brings the PC back into support. Our Intune setup guide explains how to enrol PCs if you have the licences but have not set it up.

Why an unpatched PC fails security checks

Basic security standards treat unsupported software as a gap. CSA's Cyber Essentials mark includes an Update area: software should be kept updated and software that no longer gets updates should be replaced. A 24H2 Pro PC from November 2026 is out of support until you update it.

Cyber insurers and larger clients' vendor questionnaires ask the same question: are all devices on supported, patched operating systems? A list showing every PC on 25H2 or 26H2 answers it. Our Cyber Essentials checklist covers the rest of the requirements, and software updates and patching explains how to keep apps current, not just Windows.

Do it yourself or get help?

For a handful of PCs, updating through Settings takes about an hour of walking round, plus restarts. For a larger office, or if you want proof for an insurer or certification, central management saves time every year because this happens again each October.

IT Sorted is a Singapore-based team of developers with over 10 years of experience. Device Encryption & Management (S$490) enrols up to 10 devices in Intune or Google endpoint management with update rules and encryption, and Antivirus & Endpoint Protection Rollout (S$390) sets up protection that reports which devices are healthy. Licences are paid to the vendor directly.