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Microsoft to Stop Support for Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 2016

Microsoft has announced that support for three Windows releases introduced in 2016 will soon end. These versions include:

TBy Thomas BlakeFeb 25, 20261 min read

Microsoft has announced that support for three Windows releases introduced in 2016 will soon end. These versions include:

Product End-of-Support Date

Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016 Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 LTSB Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Windows Server 2016 Tue, Jan 12, 2027

Once these dates are reached, these versions will no longer receive security patches, bug fixes, non-security updates, technical support, or updated online documentation.

Microsoft has announced that support for three Windows releases introduced in 2016 will soon end.
Thomas Blake · Thehackingpost

End of Support for Legacy Windows Versions

The cessation of support brings increased risk as systems using these versions will become more vulnerable to new security threats. Microsoft advises upgrading to newer versions to maintain compliance and security.

It is recommended that organizations transition to the following versions:

Current Product Recommended Upgrade Options

Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2025

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Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016 Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 (hardware permitting) or Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021

Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 LTSB Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 (hardware permitting) or Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021

If immediate upgrades are not feasible, Microsoft offers an Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for up to three years beyond the end-of-support date. This program provides "critical" and "important" security updates but does not include new features or product support enhancements.

The ESU program will be available for Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB through Volume Licensing or a Cloud Solution Provider starting in Q2 2026. Pricing for the ESU program increases annually, and enrolling in later years requires payment for previous years. For Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 LTSB, ESU is accessible via IoT OEMs.

Based on reporting by Cyber Security News.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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