Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Microsoft to End Support for Windows 11 SE by October 2026
Microsoft is stopping support for Windows 11 SE, a special version of Windows made for schools.
It was meant to compete with Chromebooks.
In October 2026, these devices will no longer get updates.
Microsoft suggests switching to a regular version of Windows 11 for future updates and security.
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 11 SE, a version designed for schools.
Support for Windows 11 SE ends in October 2026.
Windows 11 SE received its final major update, version 24H2.
The OS was intended to compete with Google's Chrome OS.
Microsoft recommends transitioning to another Windows 11 edition for continued support.
- Who
- Microsoft is discontinuing support for users of Windows 11 SE.
- What
- Microsoft is discontinuing support for Windows 11 SE.
- When
- Support ends in October 2026.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- The OS struggled to compete with Chromebooks and provide a truly lightweight Windows experience.
- Product
- Windows 11 SE
- Target Market
- Education
- End of Support
- October 2026
- Final Major Update
- Version 24H2
- Original Goal
- Compete with Chrome OS
