Windows 11 Lifecycle |work|

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.

| Version | Released | End of support | |---------|----------|----------------| | 21H2 | Oct 2021 | Oct 2024 (expired) | | 22H2 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2025 | | 23H2 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2025 | | 24H2 | Oct 2024 | Oct 2026 | | Future 25H2 (expected) | ~Oct 2025 | ~Oct 2027 | windows 11 lifecycle

The is governed by Microsoft's Modern Lifecycle Policy , which provides continuous service and support as long as users stay current with system requirements and feature updates. Unlike older versions of Windows that had a 10-year fixed support window, Windows 11 releases annual feature updates, each with its own specific "End of Service" date. Core Support Timelines Windows 11 officially rolled out to the public

Receive 36 months of support from the release date. Windows 11 Version Lifecycle Table Unlike older versions of Windows that had a