Microsoft: Windows Server 2016 reaches end of support in January

What happened

Microsoft says Windows Server 2016 will stop receiving security updates after it reaches the end of support in January 2027. [...]

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2 reports · 1 original report · 1 independent

1. BleepingComputerPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%
   Microsoft: Windows Server 2016 reaches end of support in January ↗Oct 23, 2026, 1:05 PM
2. BleepingComputerPrimary source · Supports · EN · 49%
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• Microsoft: Windows Server 2016 reaches end of support in January Observed

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1. October 23, 2026 at 1:05 PMFirst reported

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