Microsoft is ending support for Windows 11 SE next year, five years after it launched the operating system on low-cost laptops that were designed to compete with Google Chromebooks. Windows 11 SE was only available on devices for education customers, such as schools, and it was supposed to convince them not to switch to Chrome OS.

“Support for Windows 11 SE — including software updates, technical assistance, and security fixes — will end in October 2026,“ says Microsoft in an updated support article spotted by Neowin. “While your device will continue to work, we recommend transitioning to a device that supports another edition of Windows 11 to ensure continued support and security.”

Microsoft won’t release its upcoming 25H2 update for Windows 11 SE, which means that devices will remain o

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