Windows 11 version 24H2 is nearing the end of support. In October, Microsoft will stop updating the operating system for Home and Professional editions. So the company wants to ensure that users are not using old versions of Windows 11 and is starting forced updates to Windows 11 version 25H2.
The company already posted a warning about the upcoming end of support for Windows 11 version 24H2. Each version has a typical two-year release schedule, which will end later this year. This means that the operating system will no longer receive security updates, fixes for known issues, technical support, and new features. The only way to continue receiving them is to update from version 24H2 to 25H2.
If you don't, Microsoft will do it for you:
“Devices running Home and Pro editions of Windows 11, version 24H2, that are not managed by IT departments will automatically receive the Windows 11, version 25H2 update. You can choose a time to restart your device or postpone the update.”
For now, this only applies to unmanaged devices. In other words, consumer devices outside of corporate environments. The good news is that the update from 24H2 to 25H2 is a small activation package. So the update won't take long, and you shouldn't encounter any compatibility issues or bugs that haven't already been noticed.
If you want to speed things up you can go to Settings > Windows Update and click “Check for updates.” If your system is eligible, you will see a prompt to update now.
Microsoft recently promised to implement big changes to the way Windows Update works, adding the ability to defer updates for as long as you want. However, the company has not yet clarified whether this includes staying on a version beyond its support period.
Although the press releases will range from very select to rare, I said I'd pass...because sometimes the editors hide.
