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Microsoft announces end of support for Windows operating systems

In 60 days, mainstream support for several Windows versions will end, warns Microsoft.

18 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Microsoft has announced that mainstream support for Windows Server 2022, Windows 11 24H2, and Windows 10 LTSB 2016 will end in 60 days. This applies to all the mentioned operating systems, and Microsoft has already alerted users to the upcoming changes.

Starting in mid-October, these Windows operating systems will no longer be supported by default. Microsoft has provided a grace period, allowing users to prepare for the changes.

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