Microsoft Windows 10-1607-e-lts End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Microsoft Windows 10-1607-e-lts is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 13 Oct 2026.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Microsoft Windows release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 2 Aug 2016 | 10y 2mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 12 Oct 2021 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ends | 13 Oct 2026 | this month |
| Extended Security Updates ends | 13 Oct 2029 | in 3y |
| Latest release | 10.0.14393 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Microsoft Windows 11-26h2-e extends security support by about 1,092 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 10-1607-e-lts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 11-26h2-e | 9 Oct 2029 | 1,100 | +1,092 days |
| Microsoft Windows 11-26h2-w | 10 Oct 2028 | 736 | +728 days |
| Microsoft Windows 11-26h1-e | 13 Mar 2029 | 890 | +882 days |
| Microsoft Windows 11-26h1-w | 14 Mar 2028 | 526 | +518 days |
| Microsoft Windows 11-25h2-e | 10 Oct 2028 | 736 | +728 days |
| Microsoft Windows 11-25h2-w | 12 Oct 2027 | 372 | +364 days |
| Microsoft Windows 11-24h2-iot-lts | 10 Oct 2034 | 2,927 | +2,919 days |
| Microsoft Windows 11-24h2-e-lts | 9 Oct 2029 | 1,100 | +1,092 days |
| Microsoft Windows 11-24h2-e | 12 Oct 2027 | 372 | +364 days |
| Microsoft Windows 11-24h2-w | 13 Oct 2026 | 8 | 0 days |
| Microsoft Windows 11-23h2-e | 10 Nov 2026 | 36 | +28 days |
| Microsoft Windows 10-21h2-iot-lts | 13 Jan 2032 | 1,926 | +1,918 days |
| Microsoft Windows 10-21h2-e-lts | 12 Jan 2027 | 99 | +91 days |
| Microsoft Windows 10-1809-e-lts | 9 Jan 2029 | 827 | +819 days |
| Microsoft Windows 10-1607-e-lts | 13 Oct 2026 | 8 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Microsoft Windows 10-1607-e-lts reach end of life?
Microsoft Windows 10-1607-e-lts reaches end of life on 13 Oct 2026 — 8 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Microsoft Windows 10-1607-e-lts still supported?
Yes. Microsoft Windows 10-1607-e-lts is currently maintained. Latest release: 10.0.14393.
What happens when Microsoft Windows 10-1607-e-lts reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 13 Oct 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 13 Oct 2029.
How long do I have to upgrade from Microsoft Windows 10-1607-e-lts?
8 days. Moving to Microsoft Windows 11-26h2-e instead buys roughly 1,092 more days of security support.