Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC has leaked, but enthusiasts shouldn't install it

Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC was announced by Microsoft in 2023, it currently has no specific release date (although, it’s slated for release in the second half of 2024), but despite these, the operating system has leaked on Chinese forums. However, enthusiasts should avoid installing it on proper machines, as it’s not safe to do so.

In 2023, Microsoft announced that Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) will be released in two versions:

• Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC
• Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC

The one that leaked, Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC, is an Insider Preview, according to screenshots taken by folks over at Windows Latest, as you can see below.

This means the leak is most probably a very early build of the Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC. However, it’s important to mention that the operating system could come with 3 important features:

1. There is a subscription-based version of the Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC mentioned in the installation setup. We don’t have any details related to the price, or date of payment, but it could be other monthly or yearly.
2. According to the leaked screenshots, the Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC will feature the new Outlook for Windows which replaces the native Mail&Calendar (which are to be deprecated, by the way).
3. The Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC will most likely be based on the upcoming Windows 11 24H2, which was officially mentioned by Microsoft in one of their documents, so it might also bring AI capabilities such as Copilot to the operating system.

Windows 11 LTSC: Release date?

Microsoft confirmed in 2023 that Windows 11 LTSC is coming out later in 2024, probably slated for September/October 2024.

Until then, however, commercial customers are advised to remain on Windows 10 LTSC, which will receive updates far beyond its regular counterpart. On the other side, once Windows 11 LTSC is available, Microsoft recommends migrating to it, and as the release date is announced, companies can make the preparations for it.

Windows 11 LTSC will be supported for 10 years, so commercial customers can use the operating system until 2034.