I am satisfied with 23H2 and reluctant updating further

Anixx · 2026-10-23T16:54:26-0400

I am satisfied with how I set up my 23H2, and everything works mostly well, so I am reluctant updating further. Possibly updating will require keeping some system files from 23H2 or even in some cases, earlier versions (thus it will be a downgrade for some components). Some (minor) functionality will be lost, and some additional really dirty workarounds would be needed.

glasskuter · 2026-10-23T17:00:57-0400

Your computer, your choice.

Shambles Bank · 2026-10-23T17:07:20-0400

I’m sure there are still folks out there still using XP who are reluctant to upgrade to W7

Each to their own

AK6DN · 2026-10-23T17:14:28-0400

Anixx said:
I am satisfied with haw I set up my 23H2, and everything works mostly well, so I am reluctant updating further. Possibly updating will require keeping some system files from 23H2 or even in some cases, earlier versions (thus it will be a downgrade for some components). Some (minor) functionality will be lost, and some additional really dirty workarounds would be needed.

As long as you don't keep any personal information on your computer at all, or don't use the internet and don't do any web browsing, you'll be just fine.

timbobit · 2026-10-23T17:17:58-0400

To limit updates to Windows 11 version using Group Policy, you can set the policy under "Computer Configuration → Policies → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Windows Update → Windows Update for Business → Select the target Feature Update version" to specify 23H2. This will prevent automatic upgrades to newer versions like 24H2 or 25H2

Anixx · 2026-10-23T17:22:08-0400

timbobit said:
To limit updates to Windows 11 version using Group Policy, you can set the policy under "Computer Configuration → Policies → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Windows Update → Windows Update for Business → Select the target Feature Update version" to specify 23H2. This will prevent automatic upgrades to newer versions like 24H2 or 25H2

I don't think I ever had automatic updates enabled, I did all updates via Windows Update Manager, a third-party app. The last update to my version will come on November, 10th...

spapakons · 2026-10-23T17:31:50-0400

Just make sure you keep Windows Defender or other third-party antivirus updated and of course be careful what you do online. Never just click OK on a popup window to get rid of it. You will immediately grant unauthorized access to your computer or annoying notifications. I wouldn't even click on Cancel, it could be a trap and infect my computer anyway. I always close the popup window using the close button (X). You are right. If you upgrade from 23H2 to 26H2 (you can do it directly using the ISO), you will face some known issues and incompatibilities and features changes/removal, but don't fear. For most of it there are fixes and workarounds. However, if you rather don't mess, it is better to stay with 23H2. If your CPU supports SSE4.2 you can upgrade any time using the ISO. Just let us know and we will guide you how to upgrade and how to fix any issues.

Anixx · 2026-10-23T17:47:34-0400

spapakons said:
Just make sure you keep Windows Defender or other third-party antivirus updated and of course be careful what you do online. Never just click OK on a popup window to get rid of it. You will immediately grant unauthorized access to your computer or annoying notifications. I wouldn't even click on Cancel, it could be a trap and infect my computer anyway. I always close the popup window using the close button (X). You are right. If you upgrade from 23H2 to 26H2 (you can do it directly using the ISO), you will face some known issues and incompatibilities and features changes/removal, but don't fear. For most of it there are fixes and workarounds. However, if you rather don't mess, it is better to stay with 23H2. If your CPU supports SSE4.2 you can upgrade any time using the ISO. Just let us know and we will guide you how to upgrade and how to fix any issues.

Unfortunately, my Defender does not work, I tried to fix it and the first attempt even worked but the system refused to update and I had to roll back, and the second attempt did not work.

spapakons · 2026-10-23T18:03:20-0400

Then keep a third-party antivirus updated. I think free Avira Antivirus is good enough and light. The only drawback is the frequent nagging to upgrade to a paid and "better" version. Nonsense. The only difference with the paid version is more shields that gradually slow down your computer. If all you need is an antivirus the free version is fine.

https://www.avira.com/en/free-antivirus-windows?srsltid=AYCX9vKqoDZ_4JqIc_RLpoV7yffptyVCEqRF6GolJwGVZ6lNlra7PlLI

glasskuter · 2026-10-23T18:13:20-0400

You've been on this forum for 6 years and never given us your complete specs and I'm sure someone here has asked for it during that time. We've always had to guess what hardware you are working with. It makes a lot of our advice guesswork. We don't even know if you are running on compatible or incompatible hardware.
It's tough on us when we have to pry for information.

It appears you started having issues with Windows Defender in Windows 11-21h2. Is this the same computer you had then? Has Defender been broken all this time?

Anixx · 2026-10-23T18:27:04-0400

glasskuter said:
We've always had to guess what hardware you are working with.

I am looking to update it anyway. And I usually just transfer the system without re-installing. Currently I am perhaps on unsupported hardware, but I am not sure. And does it make any difference?

> Is this the same computer you had then?

Not sure.

> Has Defender been broken all this time?

Yes. I did not re-install.

Banjoman301 · 2026-10-23T18:42:27-0400

Anixx said:
Currently I am perhaps on unsupported hardware, but I am not sure. And does it make any difference?

It does.

If your system does not support SSE4.2, you will not be able to upgrade to any newer version.

Bree · 2026-10-23T18:43:49-0400

Anixx said:
I am looking to update it anyway. And I usually just transfer the system without re-installing. Currently I am perhaps on unsupported hardware, but I am not sure. And does it make any difference?

An unsupported device will never be offered the update to the next version of Windows in Windows Update. It will only get the updates fro the version of Windows 11 that you are currently on, 23H2 in your case. The last cumulative update your 23H2 will get will be the Patch Tuesday update on November 10, 2026.

If you were to decide to upgrade to the latest 26H2 then you'd need to do a manual in-place upgrade with an ISO, and use the known workarounds to bypass the hardware checks.

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