Microsoft Confirms Forced 23H2 Upgrade for Those on Unsupported Windows 11 Versions
The release of Windows 11 version 24H2 isn’t the only major milestone for the PC platform in October: Two previous Windows 11 versions–Windows 11 versions 21H2 and 22H2–will exit support on October 8, 2024. And now Microsoft has confirmed what will happen to PCs running those systems.
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Windows 11 users still living in the past face forced update, like it or not
In other words, customers who are holding off updating will be able to hold off no more – Microsoft expects users to be on Windows 11 23H2. The company said: "Moving to Windows 11, version 23H2 keeps your device supported and receiving monthly updates that are critical to security and ecosystem health."
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