{"id":70849,"date":"2026-01-14T11:57:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T10:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/?p=70849"},"modified":"2026-01-14T13:24:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T12:24:17","slug":"microsoft-product-releases-reaching-end-of-servicing-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/lu\/microsoft-product-releases-reaching-end-of-servicing-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft product releases reaching End of Servicing 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

In 2026, a list of Microsoft product releases will reach their\u00a0End of Servicing<\/strong>, meaning their\u00a0end of support, according to a schedule<\/strong>. There will be\u00a0no new security updates, non-security updates, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content updates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The following product releases, governed by the\u00a0Modern Policy<\/strong>, will reach their end of servicing in 2026:<\/p>\n

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Product<\/strong><\/td>\nEnd of Servicing<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dynamics 365 Business Central on-premises (Modern Policy), 2024 release wave 2, version 25.x<\/td>\nApril 4, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
.NET 9<\/td>\nMay 12, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Microsoft Configuration Manager, Version 2409<\/td>\nJune 6, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dynamics 365 Business Central on-premises (Modern Policy), 2025 release wave 1, version 26.x<\/p>\n

Windows 11 Home and Pro, Version 24H2<\/td>\n

October 13, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Azure IoT Edge, Version 1.5 (LTS)<\/p>\n

.NET 8 (LTS)<\/p>\n

PowerShell, PowerShell 7.4 (LTS)<\/p>\n

Windows 11 Enterprise and Education, Version 23H2<\/p>\n

Windows 11 IoT Enterprise, Version 23H2<\/td>\n

November 10, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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What are the next steps?<\/h2>\n

If you are currently using any of those products, we recommend searching for suitable alternatives from Microsoft. The software licensing experts at SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT would be more than happy to assist you with finding the right alternatives.\u00a0Contact us<\/a>\u00a0for expert services.<\/p>\n

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What is the Modern Lifecycle Policy of Microsoft?<\/h2>\n

The End of Servicing of these product releases happen according to the\u00a0Modern Lifecycle Policy<\/strong>\u00a0of Microsoft. The Modern Lifecycle Policy covers products and services that are serviced and supported continuously. Under this policy, the product or service remains in support if the following criteria are met:<\/p>\n