Windows 11 23H2 Enterprise, Education and IoT Enterprise lose security updates in November
Summary
Microsoft says November 2026 will be the final security update for Windows 11 23H2 Enterprise, Education and IoT Enterprise. It recommends upgrading eligible devices to Windows 11 26H2, now rolling out.
Key points
- Windows 11 23H2 Enterprise, Education and IoT Enterprise will stop receiving monthly security updates after the November 2026 update.
- Microsoft recommends upgrading eligible devices to a supported Windows 11 version, including 26H2.
- Windows 11 26H2 has been generally available since September 2026 and is rolling out in phases to eligible devices.
- Users can enable the setting to get the latest updates sooner or check availability in Windows Update.
- Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro reached end of support in November 2025.
Article Details
- Event Type
- End-of-support announcement for Windows 11 23H2 Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions
- Impact
- The November 2026 Windows security update will be the final update for these editions. Afterward, affected devices will no longer receive monthly security updates; Microsoft recommends upgrading to a supported Windows 11 version.
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