Microsoft’s support lifecycle for major Windows Operating Systems

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Operating SystemRelease DateMainstream Support EndExtended Support EndNotes
Windows 11 (22H2)Oct 2022Oct 2024Oct 2025Final version of Windows 11; support ends Oct 14, 2025.
Windows 10 (22H2)Oct 2022Oct 2024Oct 2025Final version of Windows 10; support ends Oct 14, 2025.
Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021Nov 2021Jan 2027Jan 2027No extended support; end of servicing on Jan 12, 2027.
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021Nov 2021Jan 2027Jan 2032Support until Jan 13, 2032.
Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019Nov 2018Jan 2024Jan 2029Extended support until Jan 9, 2029.
Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016Aug 2016Oct 2021Oct 2026Extended support until Oct 13, 2026.
Windows 8.1Oct 2013Jan 2018Jan 2023Support ended on Jan 10, 2023.
Windows 8Oct 2012Jan 2016Jan 2016Support ended on Jan 12, 2016.
Windows 7 SP1Oct 2009Jan 2015Jan 2020Support ended on Jan 14, 2020.
Windows VistaJan 2007Apr 2012Apr 2017Support ended on Apr 11, 2017.
Windows XPOct 2001Apr 2009Apr 2014Support ended on Apr 8, 2014.

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