Most Recent Windows Version Jun 2026

| Windows Version | Release Date | Status as of 2026 | |----------------|--------------|-------------------| | (2026 Update) | Oct 2024 + ongoing | Current | | Windows 11 23H2 | Oct 2023 | End of support (Home/Pro) | | Windows 11 22H2 | Sep 2022 | End of support | | Windows 10 22H2 | Oct 2022 | End of support (Oct 2025) |

Sometimes the "About" page doesn't tell you the specific "patch" name. You can see recent updates here:

No security updates for most users unless paying for Extended Security Updates (ESU). most recent windows version

The 2026 update focuses on :

Microsoft has shifted to (fall) with monthly cumulative updates. | Windows Version | Release Date | Status

Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates If 24H2 is available, it will appear as a .

Under the hood, Windows 11 has been optimized for better performance and security. The OS uses a new architecture that allows for faster app launching, improved battery life, and enhanced overall system responsiveness. Microsoft has also integrated advanced security features, such as hardware-based isolation for sensitive data, to protect users from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates

: This is the current stable "feature update" for the general public, released in late 2025. It includes the latest interface refinements and native AI integrations.

To run Windows 11, your device will need to meet the following system requirements: