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Summary
- Windows 11, version 22H2 has reached end of servicing and will no longer receive security updates.
- The October 2025 monthly security update is the final update for this version.
- Users are advised to upgrade their devices to the latest version of Windows 11.
- This change is categorized as having an admin impact due to its effects on IT administrators.
- Microsoft classifies this notification as StayInformed regarding the change in service.
Admin Impact: High
User Impact: Low
Release Start: 14 Oct 2025
Release End: 14 Oct 2025
Services: Windows
Category: Stay informed
Tags: Admin Action
History
10/14/2025: Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
Today, October 14, 2025, Windows 11, version 22H2 (Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions) has reached end of servicing. The October 2025 monthly security update is the final update available for this version. Devices running this version will no longer receive monthly security and preview updates containing protections from the latest security threats.
As always, we recommend that you update your devices to the latest version of Windows 11. For detailed information, see the Windows 11, version 22H2 reaching end of updates (Enterprise, Education, IoT Enterprise) lifecycle page. For information about servicing timelines and lifecycle, see Windows 11 release information, Lifecycle FAQ – Windows, and Microsoft Lifecycle Policy search tool.