Microsoft Begins Forcing Unmanaged Windows 11 24H2 PCs to Upgrade to 25H2
Summary
Microsoft has begun using an intelligent rollout to upgrade unmanaged Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro devices to 25H2. Remaining on 24H2 after support ends means missing security updates; users can install 25H2 manually or pause updates temporarily.
Key points
- Microsoft says unmanaged Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro devices will automatically receive Windows 11 25H2 when ready.
- Windows 11 24H2 is scheduled to reach end of support on October 13, 2026, after which devices will no longer receive monthly security updates.
- The rollout uses machine learning to determine when devices receive the upgrade.
- Users can check for and install 25H2 through Windows Update or pause updates temporarily.
- Microsoft has also issued emergency updates addressing Microsoft-account sign-in and Bluetooth visibility issues, as well as RRAS vulnerabilities.
Article Details
- Event Type
- Operating system upgrade rollout
- Impact
- Microsoft has begun automatically upgrading unmanaged Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro devices to Windows 11 25H2 through an intelligent rollout. Windows 11 24H2 reaches end of support on October 13, 2026; after support ends, affected devices will no longer receive security and preview updates, fixes for known issues, time zone updates, or technical support. Microsoft says users can manually install the upgrade or temporarily pause updates. The article also reports emergency updates addressing Microsoft-account sign-in problems, Bluetooth device visibility, and RRAS vulnerabilities.
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Windows 11 24H2Microsoft has begun force-upgrading unmanaged Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro devices to Windows 11 25H2 via a machine-learning-based intelligent rollout.Windows 11 25H2Microsoft has begun force-upgrading unmanaged Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro devices to Windows 11 25H2 via a machine-learning-based intelligent rollout.