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Microsoft: Windows Server 2016 reaches end of support in January
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Summary
- Microsoft says Windows Server 2016 will stop receiving security updates after it reaches the end of support in January 2027.
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Products and services involved
- Microsoft Windows Server98% match confidence
Pulse
Last checked 6d ago · Recheck overdue since 3 Nov 2026, 11:03 UK time · 1 quiet check collapsed
- Story23 Oct 2026, 18:12 UK time · 23 Oct
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Microsoft: Windows Server 2016 reaches end of support in January
How we know
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- ClaimedHeadline60% confidence
Microsoft: Windows Server 2016 reaches end of support in January
- ProbableSummary fact75% confidence
Microsoft says Windows Server 2016 will stop receiving security updates after it reaches the end of support in January 2027.