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Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 reaches end of updates

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Who is affected
Devices running Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021, often kiosks, shop-floor and medical or lab devices. The January 2027 security update is the last one.
What to do
  1. Inventory LTSC 2021 devices and the line-of-business software each one runs.
  2. Test the workload on Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 and schedule the rebuilds.
  3. Buy ESU for devices that cannot move before January 12, 2027.
Source
90-Day Reminder: Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 will reach end of updates on January 12, 2027“On January 12, 2027, Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 will reach end of updates. The January 2027 Windows security update will be the last update available for this version.”
Windows message center (Windows release health, Microsoft Learn)

Checked 9 Nov 2026 Link to this deadline

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