Windows (All Versions) End of Support and Life Cycle details!
Every Windows product has a
lifecycle. The lifecycle begins when a product is released and ends when it’s no
longer supported. Knowing key dates in this lifecycle helps you make informed
decisions about when to upgrade or make other changes to your software. Here are
the rights and limits of the Windows lifecycle.
End
of support refers to the date when Microsoft no longer provides automatic
fixes, updates, or online technical assistance. This is the time to make sure
you have the latest available update or service pack installed.
Without Microsoft support, you will no longer receive security updates that can
help protect your PC from harmful viruses, spyware, and other malicious software
that can steal your personal information. For more information go to Microsoft Support Lifecycle .
| Operating System | Latest Updateor service pack | End of mainstream support | End of extended support |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Windows XP
|
April 14,
2009
|
||
|
Windows Vista
|
April 10,
2012
|
April 11,
2017
| |
|
Windows 7 *
|
January 13,
2015
|
January 14,
2020
| |
|
Windows 8
|
January 9,
2018
|
January 10,
2023
|
* Support for Windows 7 RTM
without service packs ended on April 9, 2013. Be sure to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 today to continue to receive support and
updates.
Service packs and updates are
part of the process of keeping your Windows product up to date. Service packs
combine the latest updates and fixes into one package or download. A service
pack can include security and performance improvements as well as support for
new types of hardware. To install the latest service pack for Windows XP,
Windows Vista, or Windows 7, or to install the latest update for Windows 8,
visit the Service Pack Center.
| Desktop operating systems | Date of availability | Support retired |
|---|---|---|
|
Windows XP
SP1
|
August 30,
2002
|
October 10,
2006
|
|
Windows XP
SP2
|
September 17,
2004
|
July 13,
2010
|
|
Windows XP
SP3
|
April 21,
2008
|
April 8,
2014
|
|
Windows Vista
SP1
|
February 4,
2008
|
July 12,
2011
|
|
Windows Vista
SP2
|
May 26,
2009
|
|
|
Windows 7
SP1
|
February 22,
2011
|
|
|
Windows 8.1
|
October 18,
2013
|
Reference
from: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows/lifecycle
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