Microsoft Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024

Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024: fixed feature set with updates until October 2029

Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 is the current release of Microsoft's Long-Term Servicing Channel for Windows 11. The range of functions remains the same throughout the entire lifecycle: the system receives monthly quality and security updates, but no feature updates. Microsoft intends LTSC for special-purpose devices that perform a single important task, for example point-of-sale systems, control computers for medical devices or ATMs. For general-purpose office workstations, for example with Microsoft Office, Microsoft instead recommends the General Availability Channel with regular feature updates.

Feature set and special characteristics

LTSC 2024 corresponds to Windows 11 version 24H2 and combines the new features of versions 21H2 to 24H2. These include tabs in File Explorer and support for 7-Zip and TAR archives, as well as Sudo for Windows, which allows commands with elevated privileges to be run directly from a normal console. For devices with a restricted purpose, there is the Restricted User Experience, formerly multi-app kiosk mode, in which users can only use the approved programs.

Microsoft Edge is the default browser; Internet Explorer is no longer included, and pages that require it can be opened in Edge's IE mode. WordPad has been removed. The Enterprise LTSC editions do not include the Microsoft Store or apps such as Mail, Calendar, Photos, Camera or Weather, and Microsoft points out that Store apps and inbox apps developed for the regular Windows versions only support LTSC to a limited extent. You should therefore check in advance whether your applications are approved for LTSC. New features only come with the next LTSC release, which Microsoft typically publishes every two to three years.

Security and management

App Control for Business, formerly Windows Defender Application Control, specifies which programs may run on the device. Credential Guard protects credentials in a virtualisation-based environment. Local Security Authority (LSA) protection is enabled automatically after an evaluation phase, provided no incompatibilities are detected. With Windows LAPS, the password of the local administrator account is managed centrally; the account can be created automatically and given a random name. Microsoft Defender SmartScreen includes enhanced phishing protection. Personal Data Encryption additionally encrypts files in conjunction with Windows Hello for Business. For network shares, LTSC 2024 requires signed SMB connections by default.

The system can be managed via Group Policy or via Microsoft Intune. New features include policies that allow recommendations in the Start menu and File Explorer to be hidden.

Buy Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024: licence and scope of delivery

You receive a product key to activate Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 on one PC. Windows 11 is installed exclusively as a 64-bit version. The scope of delivery includes:

• the product key for Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024
• the download link for the installation file (all downloads are also available under Software Download)
• instructions for installation and activation (see also Guides and FAQ)
• the invoice with VAT shown separately

Once your payment has been received, your product key is displayed directly on the order confirmation page and also sent to you by email. After that, you can retrieve it again at any time: with a customer account under My Product Codes, without a customer account via the Guest Portal.

If you have any questions about installation or activation, our Support team is available around the clock by email. For multiple workstations, there are offers for businesses, schools and public authorities in the B2B Area. You will find further editions in the category Windows 11 and under Operating Systems.

System requirements

Minimum requirements according to Microsoft for Windows 11. According to Microsoft, LTSC releases support the processors and chipsets that were available at the time of their release; the subsequent LTSC release is intended for later processor generations.