Microsoft released the updates through Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 (KB5034765) and Windows 10 (KB5034763) as of last night.
At the same time, the company also published a reminder about the upcoming end of optional preview updates (which are not security updates), also known as C and D versions, this month for Windows 11 version 22H2. Until today, they were released every fourth week of the month.
Microsoft had announced the change since November last year. So users on Windows 11 22H2 will no longer be able to install such builds after February 27th. However, they will continue to receive security updates and new features through Patch Tuesdays or Update Tuesdays (version B). In case you know the end-of-life (EOL) date for version 22H2 is October 14th, 2025.
On his control panel centreIn the Windows message center, Microsoft states:
IMPORTANT After February 2024, there will be no more optional preview builds for Windows 11 build 22H2. Only cumulative monthly security updates (also known as “B” release or Update Tuesday) will continue for this release. Windows 11 version 23H2 and Windows 10 version 22H2 will continue to receive security updates.
IMPORTANT After February 2024, there are no more optional, non-security preview releases for Windows 11, version 22H2. Only cumulative monthly security updates (known as the “B” or Update Tuesday release) will continue for this version. Windows 11, version 23H2 and Windows 10, version 22H2 will continue to receive security and optional releases.
February 27th is also rumored to be the date when the upcoming Moment 5 new feature update will be released.
On the same page, Microsoft also published a handy list of the highlights of the latest Windows 11 update.
