Windows update is telling me that "Your version of windows has reached end of support." What is my upgrade path? Is windows 11 home EOL or out of support? DaveM121 • 921.4K Reputation points • Independent Advisor 2026-05-21T10:10:58.53+00:00 That notification indicates your version of Windows 11 is at least 2 years out of date, are you not offered the 24H2 or 24H2 updates in the Settings App? If not, the most successful method to install version 25H2 is to use the Windows 11 ISO. Please ensure you download the ISO in the same language as you use for the Windows UI, follow the steps, this is then not like re-installing Windows, it is just like an update and your personal files, settings and installed software will not be affected. Click this link: https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11 to download the Windows 11 ISO When the ISO file completes downloading Disconnect from the Internet Disconnect all external devices with the exception of a mouse or keyboard. Temporarily disable any 3rd party Anti-virus you may have installed Then, in Windows File Explorer, double click the ISO and then run Setup.exe and select the Install option. Very Important - ensure you select the option to keep your files and apps. 0 comments No comments Sign in to comment Add comment That notification indicates your version of Windows 11 is at least 2 years out of date, are you not offered the 24H2 or 24H2 updates in the Settings App? If not, the most successful method to install version 25H2 is to use the Windows 11 ISO. Please ensure you download the ISO in the same language as you use for the Windows UI, follow the steps, this is then not like re-installing Windows, it is just like an update and your personal files, settings and installed software will not be affected. Click this link: https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11 to download the Windows 11 ISO When the ISO file completes downloading Disconnect from the Internet Disconnect all external devices with the exception of a mouse or keyboard. Temporarily disable any 3rd party Anti-virus you may have installed Then, in Windows File Explorer, double click the ISO and then run Setup.exe and select the Install option. Very Important - ensure you select the option to keep your files and apps. AI answer 2026-05-21T09:37:04.81+00:00 Windows 11 Home is not end of life, but specific versions of Windows 11 Home do reach end of servicing. When that happens, they stop receiving security and quality updates, and Windows Update shows the message that the version has reached end of support. Windows 11 feature updates (21H2, 23H2, 25H2, etc.) each have a defined servicing timeline. For Windows 11 Home, each version is supported for 24 months from its release date. For example: Windows 11, version 21H2 (Home) reached end of servicing on October 10, 2023. Windows 11, version 23H2 (Home and Pro) reaches end of updates on November 11, 2025. Windows 11 itself continues with newer versions (such as version 25H2), so the upgrade path is to move from the out-of-support version of Windows 11 Home to the latest supported version of Windows 11. To stay supported on Windows: Use Windows Update to install the latest Windows 11 feature update offered for the device. New versions of Windows 11 are released once per year and receive monthly quality updates until their end-of-servicing date. If the device is still on an older or unsupported Windows version and not being offered a newer Windows 11 build through Windows Update, check that it meets the Windows 11 requirements . If compatible, it can be updated to the latest Windows 11 version to remain supported. If the device cannot run a supported Windows 11 version, the supported options are either installing Windows 10 (supported until October 14, 2025, if the device meets Windows 10 system requirements ) or moving to a new PC with Windows 11 preinstalled. Once updated to a currently supported Windows 11 version, monthly security and quality updates will resume until that version’s servicing end date, at which point another feature update will be required to stay supported. References: Lifecycle FAQ - Windows Windows 11, version 21H2 end of servicing (Home & Pro) Windows 11, version 23H2 reaching end of updates (Home, Pro) What does it mean if Windows isn't supported? Windows 10 reaching end of support AI-generated content may be incorrect. Read our transparency notes for more information.

Windows 11 Home is not end of life, but specific versions of Windows 11 Home do reach end of servicing. When that happens, they stop receiving security and quality updates, and Windows Update shows the message that the version has reached end of support. Windows 11 feature updates (21H2, 23H2, 25H2, etc.) each have a defined servicing timeline. For Windows 11 Home, each version is supported for 24 months from its release date. For example: Windows 11, version 21H2 (Home) reached end of servicing on October 10, 2023. Windows 11, version 23H2 (Home and Pro) reaches end of updates on November 11, 2025. Windows 11 itself continues with newer versions (such as version 25H2), so the upgrade path is to move from the out-of-support version of Windows 11 Home to the latest supported version of Windows 11. To stay supported on Windows: Use Windows Update to install the latest Windows 11 feature update offered for the device. New versions of Windows 11 are released once per year and receive monthly quality updates until their end-of-servicing date. If the device is still on an older or unsupported Windows version and not being offered a newer Windows 11 build through Windows Update, check that it meets the Windows 11 requirements . If compatible, it can be updated to the latest Windows 11 version to remain supported. If the device cannot run a supported Windows 11 version, the supported options are either installing Windows 10 (supported until October 14, 2025, if the device meets Windows 10 system requirements ) or moving to a new PC with Windows 11 preinstalled. Once updated to a currently supported Windows 11 version, monthly security and quality updates will resume until that version’s servicing end date, at which point another feature update will be required to stay supported. Lifecycle FAQ - Windows Windows 11, version 21H2 end of servicing (Home & Pro) Windows 11, version 23H2 reaching end of updates (Home, Pro) What does it mean if Windows isn't supported? Windows 10 reaching end of support