Windows 10: keep 1607 old version and/or add 1607 ltsb updates

Hello,
My laptop is very old, but works great with 1507 ou 1607 version. I tried new versions but it was or slow or impossible to install. So I have to stay with 1607 version.

Please, I'm wondering the following :
1) I know 1607 is out of support, anyway I still see on microsoft update catalog december 2019 a big security "cumulative update" including windows 10 LTSB 1607 AND plain windows 10. So it mean that through MUCatalog this version (normal 1607) is still supported??? Would be great! Manual updates don't scare me... Am I wrong?

2) If I still use 1607, Am I able to continue using the store for some time? I really need 2 apps from the store.

3) I don't want to upgrade to a new version, and at the same time I need the store. I found out that when I disable Windows update, the store doesn't work. If I would try to set to "metered" connection, could it be possible to use the store without updating to a new version of windows 10? Any ideas?

4) I tried the 1607 LTSB and I really like it. On the web I found a way to add the store, and it was fine, because with LTSB we get security only updates, and it's what I want. I hate features updates, it breaks down my install on this very old laptop. I'm wondering if after some time the store will/will not stop to work. After all, it's a "hack".

5) If I use "normal" 1607, and if what I suggest in question 1 is not possible, is it possible to extract/unpack and modify ltsb updates and install them manually (dism) on my normal 1607? Or through another way (specific Wusa.exe, etc).

I know it's a bit complicated. Windows as a service is too much for the laptop - ok, "buy a new one" I know, I know. I'm very old school (since 3.1) and really hate feature updates. But I understand security updates are important.

Thank you very very much for your suggestions!

Laurent

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No Updates for LTSB since 1-15


it looks like you are using Win10 LTSB 2016 (v1607) as Windows Update is listing some updates to the 1607 LTSB release.

the previous LTSB release was the 2015 version (the v1507 or RTM release of Win10 LTSB)

 

Query on Support for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB version 1607

Hi,

We have a version of Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016, build number 1607 can we know if this is a supported version, would also like to know going forward would this build will get security updates if any?

thanks,

Abhi

 

Windows 10 LTSB Version 1607 extended support end date

Hi,

I would like to know when the Windows 10 LTSB version 1607 extended support ends.

Theoretically, according
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13853/windows-lifecycle-fact-sheet#update
it ends October 13, 2026.

But it is the same date also for the newer builds? Build 14393.2035 was released on January 17, 2018. Does that it mean that the extended support ends in 2028?

Second question, is there a plan for a new LTSB/LTSC version after 1607?

Thanks in advance,

Luis