Windows Server 2000 (LTSC)
Is Windows Server 2000 (LTSC) still supported?
No
Windows Server 2000 (LTSC) reached end of life on Jul 13, 2010 (16 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Windows Server 2025 (LTSC) (latest 10.0.26100), supported until Nov 14, 2034.
- Released
- Feb 17, 2000
- Active support ended
- Jun 30, 2005
21 years ago - End of life
- Jul 13, 2010
16 years ago - Latest version
- 5.0.2195
Upgrade path
The recommended upgrade is Windows Server 2025 (LTSC), currently at 10.0.26100 and supported until Nov 14, 2034.
How to upgrade from Windows Server 2000 (LTSC) to Windows Server 2025 (LTSC)
Monthly updates
sconfigChoose option 6 (Install updates), or use Settings → Windows Update on Desktop Experience.
New version
Run setup.exe from the new version's media and choose "Keep files, settings and apps". In-place upgrades can skip at most a few versions, so check Microsoft's upgrade paths first.
Official upgrade guide ↗ Back up first, and test on a non-production machine when you move to a new branch.
Quick answers
- Is Windows Server 2000 (LTSC) still supported?
- No. Windows Server 2000 (LTSC) reached end of life on Jul 13, 2010 (16 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Windows Server 2025 (LTSC) (latest 10.0.26100), supported until Nov 14, 2034.
- When is Windows Server 2000 (LTSC) end of life?
- Windows Server 2000 (LTSC) reached end of life on Jul 13, 2010. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
- What is the latest version of Windows Server 2000 (LTSC)?
- The latest Windows Server 2000 (LTSC) release is 5.0.2195.
- When was Windows Server 2000 (LTSC) released?
- Windows Server 2000 (LTSC) was released on Feb 17, 2000.
- What should I upgrade Windows Server 2000 (LTSC) to?
- The recommended upgrade is Windows Server 2025 (LTSC), currently at 10.0.26100 and supported until Nov 14, 2034.
- How do I check which Windows Server version I have?
- Run
winver, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.
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Windows Server 2000 release history
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