check before: 2026-10-13
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Windows, Windows Server
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Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
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Three Windows products first released in 2016 are close to reaching end of support. If your organization has devices running Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 LTSB, and Windows Server 2016, plan to migrate devices to a newer, supported version. If you cannot move to a newer, supported version in time, the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program offers a temporary solution to help keep devices protected in the meantime.
When will this happen:
Here are the upcoming end-of-support dates to note:
Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016: October 13, 2026
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 LTSB: October 13, 2026
Windows Server 2016: January 12, 2027
On these dates, devices running these versions will receive a final monthly security update. After that, devices will no longer receive Windows security updates, non-security updates, bug fixes, technical support, or online technical content updates.
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2026-02-21
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2026-02-21
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summary for non-techies**
Organizations using Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 LTSB, and Windows Server 2016 should plan to upgrade before support ends in 2026 and 2027, or consider Microsoft's Extended Security Updates (ESU) program as a temporary solution.
Direct effects for Operations**
Security Vulnerabilities
Devices running unsupported versions will be exposed to security vulnerabilities without updates, increasing the risk of breaches.
- roles: IT Security Manager, System Administrator
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/products/windows-10-2016-ltsb, https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2016
Compliance Issues
Failure to upgrade may lead to non-compliance with industry regulations, resulting in potential fines or legal issues.
- roles: Compliance Officer, IT Manager
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/plan-for-windows-server-2016-and-windows-10-2016-ltsb-end-of-support/4496136
Increased Support Costs
Extended Security Updates (ESU) may incur additional costs, leading to budget overruns if not planned for.
- roles: Finance Manager, IT Manager
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2016
User Experience Degradation
Users may experience performance issues or software incompatibility as applications may not function properly on unsupported systems.
- roles: End User, Help Desk Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/products/windows-10-iot-enterprise-ltsb-2016
Operational Downtime
Potential for increased downtime due to unpatched issues or security incidents, affecting business operations.
- roles: Operations Manager, System Administrator
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/plan-for-windows-server-2016-and-windows-10-2016-ltsb-end-of-support/4496136
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