computer still running Version 23H2 (os build 22631.6199)

I did the updates as suggested by win11raider and I did a complete backup after each one - just in case. I got through all of them now and that is up to date. I then did the upgrade on the bios and that all went well. Thank You.

So now, I need to restart my pc and press delete to get into the BIOS again and change the setting for secure boot back to enabled again. The steps for doing the BIOS update had me disable that prior to doing the BIOS update.

After I do that, is there a reason that I should update to the newest version of windows or leave it set at 23H2 vs updating my Windows to 24H2 or 25H2?

I am guessing that I do have a Windows 11 compliant installation since the pc came with Windows 11 pro installed on it when I purchased it.
I am guessing that since spapakons stated about the pc having UEFI boot, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled, I need to make sure that my pc has all of that. I know how to turn the secure boot back to enabled since I just did the disable in order to upgrade the BIOS. Not sure how to make sure I have UEFI boot and TPM 2.0 - but will search for info on finding out about that.

Off to switch my secure boot back to enabled on the pc first.

On compliant systems, either there is a TPM 2.0 hardware module which can be enabled/disabled in BIOS (security section), or a software equivalent, such as Intel PTT (Platform Trust Technology) or AMD fTPM (Firmware Trusted Platform Module). Also is you have disabled UEFI boot mode (boot section) or you have enabled both CSM (Compatibility Support Module aka Legacy BIOS boot mode) and UEFI, then you might not be able to enable Secure Boot as some motherboards need to specify UEFI only to enable Secure Boot. In any case, if you cannot make your PC compliant, it is not the end of the World, just disable compatibility check to install/upgrade Windows 11. For the time being there is no difference in performance or compatibility if you run 23H2 vs 25H2. Windows Defender is regularly updated through Windows Update, so Microsoft's own antivirus is updated and if you are a little careful what you do online you are secure. What you don't receive are feature updates (such as Wi-Fi 7 support or other modern features). There are no applications or games yet that demand 24H2 or higher and refuse to work in 23H2, similarly for device drivers. So compatibility-wise you have no issues yet. You might start having issues at least 2-3 years later, not right now.

lnjr said:

After I do that, is there a reason that I should update to the newest version of windows or leave it set at 23H2 vs updating my Windows to 24H2 or 25H2?

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23H2 will receive updates (security updates, not feature updates) through November 2026. Of course, you must download them manually as you have done now. So if your system is running smoothly and everything is working properly, you can stay with that version until then. That is what I am doing for now. After November 2026, when there will no longer be any type of updates for 23H2, it will be a good idea to upgrade to at least 25H2, or even 26H2 (which will be released around that time).

That said, the actual decision to stay on 23H2 and not upgrade to a newer version is up to each user. In my case, I use my computer mainly for work and gaming, so I want the system to be as stable as possible. I don’t want to be a free beta tester for Microsoft.

Of course, 24H2 and 25H2 include many interesting new features, but many of them focus on artificial intelligence and changes to the user interface that not everyone has been happy with. But most importantly, starting with 24H2, Windows security has been modified so radically that certain programs, and even drivers, may not work properly. Another important point: if you use a virtual reality headset, stay on 23H2, because starting with 24H2, they won’t officially work.

lnjr said:

I am guessing that I do have a Windows 11 compliant installation since the pc came with Windows 11 pro installed on it when I purchased it.
I am guessing that since spapakons stated about the pc having UEFI boot, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled, I need to make sure that my pc has all of that. I know how to turn the secure boot back to enabled since I just did the disable in order to upgrade the BIOS. Not sure how to make sure I have UEFI boot and TPM 2.0 - but will search for info on finding out about that.

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Based on your computer's specifications, I'm almost certain it has TPM 2.0 and UEFI boot. These features have been standard for quite a few years now. In any case, there are free programs, such as OCCT, that provide all that information in a very user-friendly way.