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Find information on known issues and the status of the Windows 11, version 23H2 rollout. For immediate help with Windows update issues, click here if you are using a Windows device to open the Get Help app or go to support.microsoft.com. Follow @WindowsUpdate on X (formerly Twitter) for Windows release health updates. If you are an IT administrator and want to programmatically get information from this page, use the Windows Updates API in Microsoft Graph.
Current status as of November 11, 2025
As of November 11, 2025, Home and Pro editions of Windows 11, version 23H2 have reached end of servicing. Enterprise and Education editions of version 23H2 will continue to receive monthly security updates until November 10, 2026.
Windows 11, version 25H2, also known as the Windows 11 2025 Update, is the latest version of Windows available. We recommend you move to version 25H2 to try the latest Windows innovations.
Devices running Home and Pro editions of Windows 11, version 23H2 that are not managed by IT departments will receive the Windows 11, version 25H2 update automatically. You can choose the time to restart your device or postpone the update.
If you have an eligible Windows 10 or Windows 11 device, you can check if the update is available by selecting Settings > Windows Update and selecting Check for updates. If your device is ready for the update, you’ll see the option to Download and install Windows 11, version 25H2. For more details, watch this video.
Known issues
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| Summary | Originating update | Status | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIF functionality in the Windows Emoji Panel might become unavailable This issue occurs because the previous GIF provider (Tenor) retired its service on June 30, 2026. | N/A | Resolved KB5120240 | 2026-08-11 10:25 PT |
Issue details
June 2026
GIF functionality in the Windows Emoji Panel might become unavailable
| Status | Originating update | History |
|---|---|---|
| Resolved KB5120240 | N/A | Resolved: 2026-08-11, 10:00 PT Opened: 2026-06-29, 20:45 PT |
Starting on June 30, 2026, you might not see GIF options in the Windows Emoji Panel on some devices and instead see a message stating “GIF service is not available.” This issue occurs because the previous GIF provider (Tenor) retired its service on that date.
Resolution: This issue was resolved by Windows updates released August 11, 2026 KB5120240, and later. These updates include a new GIF provider (GIPHY). To restore the GIF functionality in the Windows Emoji Panel, install the latest available Windows update.
Affected platforms:
- Client: Windows 11, version 26H1; Windows 11, version 25H2; Windows 11, version 24H2; Windows 11, version 23H2
- Server: Windows Server 2025
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