Microsoft · Product lifecycle
Windows 11 releases, built-in features, and servicing deadlines.
3
Lifecycle events
1
Dates confirmed
2
Awaiting date
Home and Pro devices on version 24H2 stop receiving regular servicing updates.
Effective date
Oct 13, 2026
Recommended replacement
Upgrade devices to a supported Windows 11 release
WMIC is deprecated and will be removed in an upcoming Windows release. WMI itself is not affected.
Effective date
Not announced
Recommended replacement
PowerShell for WMI
PowerShell 2.0 is deprecated and planned for removal in an upcoming Windows release.
Effective date
Not announced
Recommended replacement
PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7
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