Software1 hOctober 16, 2026, 19:54

Microsoft Ties Windows 11 Memory Optimization to Rising Chip Costs

Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro stopped receiving security updates on October 13, 2026, while Enterprise and Education editions keep patches until October 12, 2027. Windows chief Pavan Davuluri linked memory optimization for 8GB and above to the rising cost of memory, not just performance.

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Microsoft Ties Windows 11 Memory Optimization to Rising Chip Costs

24H2 Home and Pro lost patches on October 13, 2026; Enterprise and Education until October 12, 2027
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