Windows 10: Microsoft Sets November 10 as the Final Security Update for Windows 11 23H2 Enterprise and...

Microsoft has reminded organizations that Windows 11 version 23H2 Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions will stop receiving security updates after the November 2026 security update, which ships on November 10, according to a post in the Windows Message Center. The company recommends moving eligible devices to a supported version of Windows 11 before that date.

"The November 2026 Windows security update will be the last update available for these editions," Microsoft said in the message center update. Devices that stay on these editions afterward will no longer get the monthly security updates that protect against the latest threats.

Consumer editions are already past this point. Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro reached end of support in November 2025, so the November 10 release closes out version 23H2 for the remaining business, school, and IoT editions.

Windows 11 23H2 End of Support and the Upgrade Path to 26H2


Microsoft points customers to Windows 11 26H2, also called the Windows 11 2026 Update. Version 26H2 became generally available in September 2026 as an enablement package and is supported for consumers until October 2029.

The 26H2 update is rolling out in phases to eligible Windows 11 devices that have the "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available" setting turned on. If the update is ready for a device, Microsoft says it downloads and installs automatically, and a single restart completes the process.

Users and administrators can also check for the update manually:

1. Open Settings and go to Windows Update.
2. Select "Check for updates".
3. If the device is eligible, select "Download and install Windows 11, version 26H2" and restart when prompted.

Organizations managing larger fleets can confirm the servicing dates for each edition on Microsoft's Windows lifecycle FAQ page or with the Lifecycle Policy search tool, which list the support windows for every Windows 11 feature update.

Other Windows Support Deadlines Arriving This Month


The 23H2 reminder arrives during a crowded lifecycle period. Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro editions stop receiving updates this week, while the 24H2 Enterprise and Education editions remain under mainstream support until October 2027. Windows Server 2022 leaves mainstream support on Tuesday, October 13, and moves to extended support that runs until October 14, 2031.

Microsoft also warned last week that devices running unsupported Windows versions will stop getting security updates once the Windows Update certificates expire in 2027.

Home users still on Windows 10 have a separate option, since Microsoft extended the free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates program for home users until October 2027.

After November 10, PCs left on Windows 11 23H2 Enterprise, Education, or IoT Enterprise will run without monthly security fixes until they are moved to a supported Windows 11 release.

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Microsoft to make Windows 10 updates mandatory

Well, at the moment at least, you can choose to defer upgrades. Under Settings > Windows Updates > Advanced options you need to check the box labeled "Defer upgrades". What does that do? Good question. The answer I've found might illuminate it to a degree.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/defer-upgrades-in-windows-10

I hear this only applies to Pro and Enterprise editions. But I can't verify that.

 

Windows 10 Update

Well just noticed a pretty large one pop up coming in at 914MB, seems it makes some pretty serous updates.

KB3172985
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3172985

This security update includes improvements and fixes in the functionality of Windows 10 Version 1511 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4. It also resolves the following vulnerabilities in Windows:

• 3175677 MS16-094: Security update for secure boot: July 12, 2016
• 3174060 MS16-093: Security update for Adobe Flash Player: July 12, 2016
• 3171910 MS16-092: Security update for Windows Kernel: July 12, 2016
• 3170048 MS16-091: Security update for .Net Framework: July 12, 2016
• 3171481 MS16-090: Security update for Kernel Mode Drivers: July 12, 2016
• 3170050 MS16-089: Security update for Windows secure kernel mode: July 12, 2016
• 3170005 MS16-087: Security update for the Microsoft Print Spooler: July 12, 2016
• 3169999 MS16-085: Cumulative security update for Microsoft Edge: July 12, 2016
• 3169991 MS16-084: Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: July 12, 2016

 

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for November 8th 2016

Source:

• Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for November 2016
• November 2016 Security Updates
• November 2016 security update release MSRC