As we move into the holiday season and wrap up the calendar year, the MiSecure team would like to flag a couple of critical Microsoft End of Life (EOL) milestones on the horizon for common operating systems. Take notice of these dates, Microsoft is continually ending security updates and technical support, leaving systems vulnerable to future/emerging threats.
End of Life Information
Servers
- Windows Server 2016: Reaches official End-of-Life (EOL) on January 12, 2027
Workstations
Windows 10 versions with upcoming EOL
- Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021: Reaches EOL on January 12, 2027 (making it the last Windows 10 version to be supported before paying for ESU)
Windows 11 versions supported beginning November of 2026
- Windows 11, version 23H2 (Supported for ONLY Enterprise/Education through November 10, 2026)
- Windows 11, version 24H2 (Supported through October 13, 2026 for Home/Pro and October 12, 2027 for Enterprise/Education)
- Windows 11, version 25H2 (Supported through October 13, 2027 for Home/Pro and October 10, 2028 for Enterprise/Education)
- Windows 11, version 26H2 (Supported through October 10, 2028 for Home/Pro and October 9, 2029 for Enterprise/Education)
- Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 (Supported through October 9, 2029)
Windows 11 verions that are officially End of Life
- 21H2
- 22H2
- 23H2
Windows 11 Versions and Support
Please take time over the next few weeks to inventory your environments. Identify any remaining legacy instances and create a plan of action.
As always, feel free to contact the MiSecure team at [email protected] if you need assistance.