Microsoft will deprive old versions of Windows 11 key safety feature

< img src = "/uploads/blogs/5e/cb/ib-frsrtbopff_e311111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 < P > Microsoft gradually refuses to support VBS Enclaves technology in Windows 11 versions 23h2 and earlier, leaving it exclusively in the current Windows 11 24h2. According to XDA Developers, the company actually encourages updates to a new OS not by adding new opportunities, but by removing some of the functions from previous releases.

< p >On Microsoft Learn, the company has officially confirmed the suspension of VBS-Anclays in Windows 11 23H2 and previous versions. At the same time, in the 24H2 version, this feature will remain & mdash; It allows you to reliably isolate critical data, including passwords and personal information, from third -party programs and even the operating system itself. < P class = "" Data-Start = "761" Data-end = "1130" > for ordinary users, these changes will almost irrelevant, whereas developers may face difficulties. If their applications depend on VBS Enclaves, then without supporting this technology, some of the functionality may work incorrectly. Microsoft warns that for the development and testing of such programs is now a must & Rsquo; Windows 11 24h2. will be the required requirement. < P class = "" Data-Start = "1132" Data-end = "1542" > Recall, VBS Enclaves & mdash; It is a mechanism of virtualized isolation that creates safe environments for processing confidential code and data. Without it, potential threats or vulnerability can access protected information malicious programs. And although Microsoft continues to release security for Windows 11 23h2, the absence of enclaves reduces the overall level of protection compared to the newer version.

< P class = "" Data-Start = "1544" Data-end = "1726" > It should also be noted that the support of Windows 11 23h2 will end on November 11, 2025. After that, the computer; RSQUO; FRACTS with this version of the OS will no longer receive even basic security patches.