New Features in Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024

The new and updated features

for Windows 11 Enterprise long-term servicing channel (LTSC) 2024, compared to Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021. For a brief description of the LTSC servicing channel and associated support, see Windows Enterprise LTSC.

Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 builds on Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021, adding premium features such as advanced protection against modern security threats and comprehensive device management, app management, and control capabilities.

The Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 release includes the cumulative enhancements provided in Windows 11 versions 21H2, 22H2, 23H2, and 24H2. Details about these enhancements are provided below.

Accessibility Feature

Windows accessibility  22H2

Improvements for people with disabilities: system-wide live captions, Focus sessions, voice access, and more natural voices for Narrator.
For more information, see:
* New accessibility features coming to Windows 11
* How inclusion drives innovation in Windows 11
* Accessibility information for IT professionals.

Braille displays 23H2

Braille displays work seamlessly and reliably across multiple screen readers, improving the end user experience. We also added support for new braille displays and new braille input and output languages in Narrator. For more information, see Accessibility information for IT professionals.

Narrator improvements 23H2

Scripting functionality was added to Narrator. Narrator includes more natural voices. For more information, see Complete guide to Narrator.

Bluetooth ® LE audio support for assistive devices 24H2

Windows has taken a significant step forward in accessibility by supporting the use of assistive hearing devices equipped with the latest Bluetooth ® Low Energy Audio technology. For more information, see Using hearing devices with your Windows 11 PC.

Remote Desktop Connection improvements 24H2

The Remote Desktop Connection setup window (mstsc.exe) follows the text scaling settings under Settings > Accessibility > Text size. Remote Desktop Connection supports zoom options of 350, 400, 450, and 500%.

Networking Feature

Wi-Fi 7 consumer access points 24H2

Support for Wi-Fi 7 consumer access points offers unprecedented speed, reliability, and efficiency for wireless devices. For more information, see the Wi-Fi 7 announcements from Wi-Fi Alliance and the Windows Insider.

Windows location improvements 24H2

New controls were added to help manage which apps have access to the list of Wi-Fi networks around you, which could be used to determine your location. You can view and modify which apps can access the list of Wi-Fi networks from Settings > Privacy & security > Location. A new prompt appears the first time an app attempts to access your location or Wi-Fi information. Developers can use the Changes to API behavior for Wi-Fi access and location article to learn about API surfaces impacted by this change.

Security

The security and privacy features in Windows 11 are similar to Windows 10. Security for your devices starts with the hardware, and includes OS security, application security, and user & identity security. There are features available in the Windows OS to help in these areas. For a more comprehensive view, including Zero Trust, see Windows security.

Some of the latest features include Bluetooth LE (low energy) support, Wi-Fi 7 support, HEVC (H.266) support, and more. New tools related to development like Sudo for Windows, Dev Drive, and more, are also there.

There are several upgrades related to Windows management including Widnows LAPS (Local Admin Password Solution) policy improvement, automatic account management, and image rollback detection.

Security has also been enhanced with the introduction of Pluton, Rust and SHA-3 cryptography. Others include support for Passkeys, Passwordless logins, and Personal Data encryption.