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I tested Windows 11 LTSC in 2026, and it’s the best version of Windows 11 without Copilot, AI and other bloat

Windows 11 LTSC is a clean, bloatware-free OS without Copilot, AI, ads, or feature updates. Here’s how LTSC performs vs Windows 11 Pro.
Ars Technica

New Windows 11 build makes mandatory Microsoft Account sign-in even more mandatory

This is not entirely correct. Windows 11 as a major version has a full 10 year lifecycle. In theory, it is usually a 13 year lifecycle for the major version with ESU or LTSC or LTSC IOT updates. These ...

Microsoft preps ESU program for Windows 10 LTSB releases retiring in 2026

Windows 10 2016 LTSB support ends in 2026. Microsoft details ESU costs, deadlines, and upgrade paths to LTSC and Server 2025.

Microsoft says it will give Windows users the 'gift of time' - but it'll cost

Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 get ESU options ...
ZDNet

Microsoft is cutting Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC support from ten years to five

Microsoft officials are tightening the screws on Windows 10 users running the Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) version of the product, starting later this year. Microsoft will be cutting from ten ...
The Register on MSN

Microsoft gives Windows laggards the 'gift of time' wrapped in licensing fees

With Server 2016 and other OSes for the chop, security fixes can continue to flow for a price Microsoft is giving Windows ...