When you see the message “Get the newer version of Windows to stay up to date. Your version of Windows has reached the end of service,” it means that the version of Windows you are currently using is no longer receiving updates, security patches, or support from Microsoft. This can leave your system vulnerable to security risks and performance issues. To ensure your device stays protected and functions smoothly, it’s important to upgrade to a supported version of Windows.
Cause: The message “Your version of Windows has reached the end of service” appears when your current version of Windows is no longer supported by Microsoft. For example, you might get this error if you’re running Windows 11 Version 21H2, which ended support on October 10, 2023, or Version 22H2, which ended support on October 8, 2024. We will focus on the latest issue ( 2024 ). Windows will not provide any method in the windows update to update to the latest version, however you are able to manually download the patch to update to the latest version which will re-enable you to download windows updates again.
What ultimately fixed things was this random update package that Windows Update somehow couldn’t find but is needed for Windows update to “see” and attempt to install the 23H2 update.
Search for “Windows Update KB5027397”. Microsoft doesn’t provide it because it’s supposed to be downloaded automatically; obviously it’s failing to do that. I found the direct download on this page. I used the printed url version rather than the “Download” button that requires you have an account.
Once I installed that update and restarted my computer, Windows update immediately started downloading the 23H2 update. Hope this helps!
nko123! Provided a great way via the windows update to get this version easily.
You can see the life-cycle current and end of life versions here for windows
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| Version | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Version 24H2 | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Version 23H2 | Oct 31, 2023 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Version 22H2 | Sep 20, 2022 | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Version 21H2 | Oct 4, 2021 | Oct 10, 2023 |
If you’re looking for a direct download the required KB5027397 windows patch, you can get it here straight from their catalogue cdn. Once installed it should bring you up to date enough to start downloading windows updates again and remove the error message that stated it was end of life.
