Windows lifecycle fact sheet Last updated: October 2015

Windows lifecycle fact sheet
Last updated: October 2015
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.
latest available update or service packinstalled. 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 toMicrosoft Support Lifecycle.
Client operating systems
Latest update or service pack End of mainstream support End of extended support

Windows XP
Service Pack 3
14 April 2009
8 April 2014

Windows Vista
Service Pack 2
10 April 2012
11 April 2017

Windows 7 *
Service Pack 1
13 January 2015
14 January 2020

Windows 8
Windows 8.1
9 January 2018
10 January 2023

Windows 10, released in July 2015 **
N/A
13 October 2020
14 October 2025