Windows 11-24h2-w · Version Status
Windows 11-24h2-w End of Life Date
Windows 11-24h2-w end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Windows 11-24h2-w reaches end of life on October 13, 2026. Plan your migration now — 157 days remaining.
EOL Date
Oct 13, 2026
157 days remaining
Latest Release
10.0.26100
Standard release
Release Date
Oct 1, 2024
Windows 11-24h2-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 11-24h2-w end of life mean?
When Windows 11-24h2-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 11-24h2-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 11-24h2-w reach end of life?
Windows 11-24h2-w reached end of life on October 13, 2026. That is 157 days remaining.
Is Windows 11-24h2-w still supported?
Windows 11-24h2-w is still supported but approaching end of life on October 13, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Windows 11-24h2-w?
The recommended upgrade from Windows 11-24h2-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 11-24h2-w past EOL?
When Windows 11-24h2-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.