Windows 11-22h2-w · Version Status
Windows 11-22h2-w End of Life Date
Windows 11-22h2-w end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Windows 11-22h2-w is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 578 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Oct 8, 2024
578 days past EOL
Latest Release
10.0.22621
Standard release
Release Date
Sep 20, 2022
Windows 11-22h2-w series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 5-sp3 |
5.1.2600 |
Apr 8, 2014 |
EOL |
| 6-sp2 |
6.0.6200 |
Apr 11, 2017 |
EOL |
| 7-sp1 |
6.1.7601 |
Jan 14, 2020 |
EOL |
| 8 |
6.2.9200 |
Jan 12, 2016 |
EOL |
| 8.1 |
6.3.9600 |
Jan 10, 2023 |
EOL |
| 10-1507-iot |
10.0.10240 |
Nov 10, 2020 |
EOL |
| 10-1507 |
10.0.10240 |
May 9, 2017 |
EOL |
| 10-1507-e-lts LTS |
10.0.10240 |
Oct 14, 2025 |
EOL |
What does Windows 11-22h2-w end of life mean?
When Windows 11-22h2-w reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Windows 11-22h2-w past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Windows 11-26h1-e or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Windows 11-22h2-w reach end of life?
Windows 11-22h2-w reached end of life on October 8, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Windows 11-22h2-w still supported?
No. Windows 11-22h2-w reached end of life on October 8, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Windows 11-22h2-w?
The recommended upgrade from Windows 11-22h2-w is
Windows 11-26h1-e — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Windows full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Windows 11-22h2-w past EOL?
When Windows 11-22h2-w reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Windows should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.