Windows 11 Version 23H2 Reaches End of Support for Enterprise and Education With the Final KB5131087 Update
Microsoft has ended support for Windows 11 version 23H2 on Enterprise and Education editions.
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Start with the evergreen guides: create Windows 11 installation media, upgrade with the Installation Assistant, set up Windows without a Microsoft account, enable the Ultimate Performance power plan and use the shutdown command.
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