Windows 11 LTSC will be the first release Long-term service channel for this operating system. It will be available between September and October 2024, but we have a leaked trial copy available for download and use from the Chinese BetaWorld forums.

It’s been a year since Microsoft announced Windows 11 LTSC. A special variant primarily intended for companies that prefer a reliable, secure version of Windows with extended support. This version will focus on stability and not in the constant incorporation of new features that tend to produce quite a few bugs in Windows every time an update is released.

These types of releases, also well known in the Linux environment (such as Ubuntu LTS), allow you to easily postpone feature updates and keep only the necessary security patches released monthly. Except, Their support is usually extended for 5 or 10 yearsmuch longer than the consumer client versions, which are limited to 18 or 24 months in the case of Windows.

The leaked Windows 11 LTSC ISO image carries a build number 26100.1indicating that it was built on top of the Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2), the major system update for this year that Microsoft is preparing to release a stable version next fall.

Some interesting details of the long-term version of Windows 11 are:

• The leaked build suggests editions like Enterprise LTSC, IoT Enterprise LTSC, and IoT Enterprise Subscription LTSC.
• Although the installation process is familiar, users can sign in without a Microsoft account using local accounts.
• The release shows a “Copilot” button pinned to the taskbar, but its functionality and default state remain unclear.
• It includes a new version of Outlook, similar to Outlook.com, which will potentially replace the existing email application.

The Windows 11 LTSC image is available for download at the Internet Archive. Obviously, using leaked software has significant security risks, so it should used with extreme caution and for test functions onlyideally in an environment of managed virtual machines.