Windows 11 Lifecycle

Historically, Windows versions were identified by major "Service Packs" or entirely new version numbers (e.g., Windows 7 to Windows 8). Windows 11 follows the model pioneered by Windows 10.

Microsoft follows a for Windows 11:

| Item | Details | |------|---------| | | October 31, 2023 | | End of support (Home/Pro) | November 11, 2025 | | End of support (Enterprise/Education) | October 8, 2026 (36 months from release) | windows 11 lifecycle

The is governed by Microsoft's Modern Lifecycle Policy , which provides continuous service and support as long as users stay current with system requirements and feature updates. Unlike older versions of Windows that had a 10-year fixed support window, Windows 11 releases annual feature updates, each with its own specific "End of Service" date. Core Support Timelines Unlike older versions of Windows that had a

23H2 is the first version where Enterprise/Education gets the full 36 months. Microsoft is heavily investing in "Copilot+ PCs," which

The Windows 11 lifecycle is currently evolving into an AI-centric era. Microsoft is heavily investing in "Copilot+ PCs," which require specialized hardware (NPUs - Neural Processing Units).