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Microsoft ends support for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 in 2027

Microsoft will terminate support for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 in early 2027, affecting business users.

8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 will end on January 12, 2027. After this date, the operating system will no longer receive updates, including critical security updates.

This is a special long-term version of Windows 10 designed for business applications. Microsoft advises users to switch to Windows 11 to continue receiving support and updates.

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