Microsoft Lifecycle Lookup
Support and servicing dates for the full Microsoft product catalog — mainstream end, extended end, and ESU availability.
Microsoft lifecycle export · updated Jun 8, 2026
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Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates.
full support
Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one.
line continues, releases expire
Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes.
security patches only
Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates.
paid patches
No support and no updates of any kind, including security updates.
no patches
Upcoming deadlines
- Microsoft .NET and .NET Core Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one. This release is serviced through Nov 10, 2026; move to a newer one by then to stay supported. · in 25 days
- Windows 11 Enterprise and Education Education, Enterprise, Enterprise multi-session Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one. This release is serviced through Nov 10, 2026; move to a newer one by then to stay supported. · in 25 days
- System Center 2016 Data Protection Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 11, 2027. · in 87 days
- System Center 2016 Operations Manager Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 11, 2027. · in 87 days
- System Center 2016 Orchestrator Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 11, 2027. · in 87 days
- System Center 2016 Service Manager Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 11, 2027. · in 87 days
- System Center 2016 Virtual Machine Manager Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 11, 2027. · in 87 days
- Hyper-V Server 2016 Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 12, 2027. · in 88 days
- Microsoft .NET Framework Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. · in 88 days
- Visual Studio 2022 Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. · in 88 days
- Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. · in 88 days
- Windows Server 2016 Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 12, 2027. · in 88 days
- Visual Studio 2017 Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 13, 2027. · in 6 months
- SQL Server 2014 Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. · in 9 months
- SQL Server 2017 Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Oct 12, 2027. · in 12 months
- Windows 11 Enterprise and Education Education, Enterprise, Enterprise multi-session Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one. This release is serviced through Oct 12, 2027; move to a newer one by then to stay supported. · in 12 months
142 records
Microsoft .NET and .NET Core
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .NET 8 (LTS) | Modern | Nov 14, 2023 | Product line: no fixed end date | Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one. This release is serviced through Nov 10, 2026; move to a newer one by then to stay supported. |
Microsoft .NET Framework
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 | Fixed | Nov 19, 2007 | — | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 9, 2029. |
| .NET Framework 4.6.2 | Fixed | Aug 2, 2016 | — | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
| .NET Framework 4.7 | Fixed | Apr 11, 2017 | No published support dates | Microsoft publishes no support dates at all for this record, so its current phase cannot be confirmed here. Check Microsoft’s own lifecycle page before relying on it. |
| .NET Framework 4.7.1 | Fixed | Oct 17, 2017 | No published support dates | Microsoft publishes no support dates at all for this record, so its current phase cannot be confirmed here. Check Microsoft’s own lifecycle page before relying on it. |
| .NET Framework 4.7.2 | Fixed | Apr 30, 2018 | No published support dates | Microsoft publishes no support dates at all for this record, so its current phase cannot be confirmed here. Check Microsoft’s own lifecycle page before relying on it. |
| .NET Framework 4.8 | Fixed | Apr 18, 2019 | No published support dates | Microsoft publishes no support dates at all for this record, so its current phase cannot be confirmed here. Check Microsoft’s own lifecycle page before relying on it. |
| .NET Framework 4.8.1 | Fixed | Aug 9, 2022 | No published support dates | Microsoft publishes no support dates at all for this record, so its current phase cannot be confirmed here. Check Microsoft’s own lifecycle page before relying on it. |
Product line: no fixed end date
Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one.
Product line: no fixed end date
Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one.
Microsoft 365
Business
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Modern | Sep 22, 2015 | Product line: no fixed end date | Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one. |
Education
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Modern | Sep 22, 2015 | Product line: no fixed end date | Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one. |
Enterprise
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Modern | Sep 22, 2015 | Product line: no fixed end date | Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one. |
Government
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Modern | Sep 22, 2015 | Product line: no fixed end date | Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one. |
Microsoft 365 Apps
for business
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Modern | Sep 22, 2015 | Product line: no fixed end date | Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one. |
for enterprise
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Modern | Sep 22, 2015 | Product line: no fixed end date | Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one. |
Product line: no fixed end date
Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one.
Office 2024
Home (Windows & Mac)
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Modern | Oct 1, 2024 | — | Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one. A full retirement is announced for Oct 9, 2029. |
Home & Business (Windows & Mac)
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Modern | Oct 1, 2024 | — | Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one. A full retirement is announced for Oct 9, 2029. |
Office LTSC 2024
Embedded
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Sep 18, 2024 | — | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Oct 9, 2029. |
Professional Plus
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Sep 18, 2024 | — | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Oct 9, 2029. |
Standard
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Sep 18, 2024 | — | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Oct 9, 2029. |
SQL Server 2022
on Linux (all editions)
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Nov 16, 2022 | Extended ends Jan 11, 2033 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 11, 2028. |
on Windows (all editions)
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Nov 16, 2022 | Extended ends Jan 11, 2033 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 11, 2028. |
SQL Server 2019
on Linux (all editions)
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Nov 4, 2019 | Mainstream ended Feb 28, 2025 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 8, 2030. |
on Windows (all editions)
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Nov 4, 2019 | Mainstream ended Feb 28, 2025 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 8, 2030. |
SQL Server 2017
on Linux (all editions)
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Sep 29, 2017 | Mainstream ended Oct 11, 2022 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Oct 12, 2027. |
on Windows (all editions)
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Sep 29, 2017 | Mainstream ended Oct 11, 2022 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Oct 12, 2027. |
SQL Server 2014
Business Intelligence
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Jun 5, 2014 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
| Service Pack 1 | Fixed | Apr 14, 2015 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
| Service Pack 2 | Fixed | Jul 14, 2016 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
| Service Pack 3 | Fixed | Oct 30, 2018 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
Developer
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Jun 5, 2014 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
| Service Pack 1 | Fixed | Apr 14, 2015 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
| Service Pack 2 | Fixed | Jul 14, 2016 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
| Service Pack 3 | Fixed | Oct 30, 2018 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
Enterprise
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Jun 5, 2014 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
| Service Pack 1 | Fixed | Apr 14, 2015 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
| Service Pack 2 | Fixed | Jul 14, 2016 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
| Service Pack 3 | Fixed | Oct 30, 2018 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
Enterprise Core
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Jun 5, 2014 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
| Service Pack 1 | Fixed | Apr 14, 2015 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
| Service Pack 2 | Fixed | Jul 14, 2016 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
| Service Pack 3 | Fixed | Oct 30, 2018 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
Express
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Jun 5, 2014 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
| Service Pack 1 | Fixed | Apr 14, 2015 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
| Service Pack 2 | Fixed | Jul 14, 2016 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
| Service Pack 3 | Fixed | Oct 30, 2018 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
Standard
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Jun 5, 2014 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
| Service Pack 1 | Fixed | Apr 14, 2015 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
| Service Pack 2 | Fixed | Jul 14, 2016 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
| Service Pack 3 | Fixed | Oct 30, 2018 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
Web
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Jun 5, 2014 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
| Service Pack 1 | Fixed | Apr 14, 2015 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
| Service Pack 2 | Fixed | Jul 14, 2016 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
| Service Pack 3 | Fixed | Oct 30, 2018 | Mainstream ended Jul 9, 2019 · Extended ended Jul 9, 2024 | Standard support has ended. Security updates available only through paid Extended Security Updates, through Jul 12, 2027. |
Mainstream ended Apr 9, 2024
Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 9, 2029.
Mainstream ended Apr 9, 2024
Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 9, 2029.
Mainstream ended Apr 9, 2024
Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 9, 2029.
Mainstream ended Apr 9, 2024
Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 9, 2029.
Mainstream ended Apr 9, 2024
Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 9, 2029.
Mainstream ended Jan 11, 2022
Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 11, 2027.
Mainstream ended Jan 11, 2022
Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 11, 2027.
Mainstream ended Jan 11, 2022
Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 11, 2027.
Mainstream ended Jan 11, 2022
Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 11, 2027.
Mainstream ended Jan 11, 2022
Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 11, 2027.
Visual Studio 2022
Community
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 17.0 (LTSC channel) | Fixed | Nov 8, 2021 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
| Visual Studio 2022 (Current channel) | Fixed | Nov 8, 2021 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
| Version 17.2 (LTSC channel) | Fixed | May 10, 2022 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
| Version 17.4 (LTSC channel) | Fixed | Nov 8, 2022 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
| Version 17.6 (LTSC channel) | Fixed | May 16, 2023 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
| Version 17.8 (LTSC channel) | Fixed | Nov 14, 2023 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
| Version 17.10 (LTSC channel) | Fixed | May 21, 2024 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
| Version 17.12 (LTSC channel) | Fixed | Nov 12, 2024 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
Enterprise
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 17.0 (LTSC channel) | Fixed | Nov 8, 2021 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
| Visual Studio 2022 (Current channel) | Fixed | Nov 8, 2021 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
| Version 17.2 (LTSC channel) | Fixed | May 10, 2022 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
| Version 17.4 (LTSC channel) | Fixed | Nov 8, 2022 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
| Version 17.6 (LTSC channel) | Fixed | May 16, 2023 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
| Version 17.8 (LTSC channel) | Fixed | Nov 14, 2023 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
| Version 17.10 (LTSC channel) | Fixed | May 21, 2024 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
| Version 17.12 (LTSC channel) | Fixed | Nov 12, 2024 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
Professional
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 17.0 (LTSC channel) | Fixed | Nov 8, 2021 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
| Visual Studio 2022 (Current channel) | Fixed | Nov 8, 2021 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
| Version 17.2 (LTSC channel) | Fixed | May 10, 2022 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
| Version 17.4 (LTSC channel) | Fixed | Nov 8, 2022 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
| Version 17.6 (LTSC channel) | Fixed | May 16, 2023 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
| Version 17.8 (LTSC channel) | Fixed | Nov 14, 2023 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
| Version 17.10 (LTSC channel) | Fixed | May 21, 2024 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
| Version 17.12 (LTSC channel) | Fixed | Nov 12, 2024 | Extended ends Jan 13, 2032 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
Visual Studio 2019
Community
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 16.0 | Fixed | Apr 2, 2019 | Mainstream ended Apr 9, 2024 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 10, 2029. |
| Version 16.4 | Fixed | Dec 3, 2019 | Mainstream ended Apr 9, 2024 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 10, 2029. |
| Version 16.7 | Fixed | Aug 5, 2020 | Mainstream ended Apr 9, 2024 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 10, 2029. |
| Version 16.9 | Fixed | Mar 2, 2021 | Mainstream ended Apr 9, 2024 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 10, 2029. |
| Version 16.11 | Fixed | Aug 10, 2021 | Mainstream ended Apr 9, 2024 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 10, 2029. |
Enterprise
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 16.0 | Fixed | Apr 2, 2019 | Mainstream ended Apr 9, 2024 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 10, 2029. |
| Version 16.4 | Fixed | Dec 3, 2019 | Mainstream ended Apr 9, 2024 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 10, 2029. |
| Version 16.7 | Fixed | Aug 5, 2020 | Mainstream ended Apr 9, 2024 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 10, 2029. |
| Version 16.9 | Fixed | Mar 2, 2021 | Mainstream ended Apr 9, 2024 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 10, 2029. |
| Version 16.11 | Fixed | Aug 10, 2021 | Mainstream ended Apr 9, 2024 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 10, 2029. |
Professional
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 16.0 | Fixed | Apr 2, 2019 | Mainstream ended Apr 9, 2024 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 10, 2029. |
| Version 16.4 | Fixed | Dec 3, 2019 | Mainstream ended Apr 9, 2024 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 10, 2029. |
| Version 16.7 | Fixed | Aug 5, 2020 | Mainstream ended Apr 9, 2024 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 10, 2029. |
| Version 16.9 | Fixed | Mar 2, 2021 | Mainstream ended Apr 9, 2024 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 10, 2029. |
| Version 16.11 | Fixed | Aug 10, 2021 | Mainstream ended Apr 9, 2024 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 10, 2029. |
Visual Studio 2017
Community
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 15.0 | Fixed | Mar 7, 2017 | Mainstream ended Apr 12, 2022 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 13, 2027. |
| Version 15.9 | Fixed | Nov 13, 2018 | Mainstream ended Apr 12, 2022 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 13, 2027. |
Enterprise
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 15.0 | Fixed | Mar 7, 2017 | Mainstream ended Apr 12, 2022 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 13, 2027. |
| Version 15.9 | Fixed | Nov 13, 2018 | Mainstream ended Apr 12, 2022 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 13, 2027. |
Professional
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 15.0 | Fixed | Mar 7, 2017 | Mainstream ended Apr 12, 2022 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 13, 2027. |
| Version 15.9 | Fixed | Nov 13, 2018 | Mainstream ended Apr 12, 2022 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 13, 2027. |
Test Professional
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 15.0 | Fixed | Mar 7, 2017 | Mainstream ended Apr 12, 2022 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 13, 2027. |
| Version 15.9 | Fixed | Nov 13, 2018 | Mainstream ended Apr 12, 2022 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Apr 13, 2027. |
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Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Oct 9, 2029.
—
Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Jan 12, 2027.
Mainstream ended Jan 9, 2024
Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 9, 2029.
Windows 11 Enterprise and Education
Education
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 23H2 | Modern | Oct 31, 2023 | Product line: no fixed end date | Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one. This release is serviced through Nov 10, 2026; move to a newer one by then to stay supported. |
| Version 24H2 | Modern | Oct 1, 2024 | Product line: no fixed end date | Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one. This release is serviced through Oct 12, 2027; move to a newer one by then to stay supported. |
Enterprise
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 23H2 | Modern | Oct 31, 2023 | Product line: no fixed end date | Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one. This release is serviced through Nov 10, 2026; move to a newer one by then to stay supported. |
| Version 24H2 | Modern | Oct 1, 2024 | Product line: no fixed end date | Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one. This release is serviced through Oct 12, 2027; move to a newer one by then to stay supported. |
Enterprise multi-session
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 23H2 | Modern | Oct 31, 2023 | Product line: no fixed end date | Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one. This release is serviced through Nov 10, 2026; move to a newer one by then to stay supported. |
| Version 24H2 | Modern | Oct 1, 2024 | Product line: no fixed end date | Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one. This release is serviced through Oct 12, 2027; move to a newer one by then to stay supported. |
Windows Server 2025
Datacenter
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Nov 1, 2024 | Extended ends Oct 10, 2034 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Oct 9, 2029. |
Datacenter: Azure Edition
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Nov 1, 2024 | Extended ends Oct 10, 2034 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Oct 9, 2029. |
Essentials
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Nov 1, 2024 | Extended ends Oct 10, 2034 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Oct 9, 2029. |
Standard
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Nov 1, 2024 | Extended ends Oct 10, 2034 | Full support: new features, non-security fixes, and security updates. Ends Oct 9, 2029. |
Product line: no fixed end date
Continuously serviced under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product line has no fixed end date, but individual releases have their own end-of-servicing dates and you stay supported by moving to a newer one.
Windows Server 2022
Datacenter
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Aug 18, 2021 | Mainstream ended Oct 13, 2026 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Oct 14, 2031. |
Datacenter: Azure Edition
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Aug 18, 2021 | Mainstream ended Oct 13, 2026 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Oct 14, 2031. |
Essentials
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Aug 18, 2021 | Mainstream ended Oct 13, 2026 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Oct 14, 2031. |
Standard
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Aug 18, 2021 | Mainstream ended Oct 13, 2026 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Oct 14, 2031. |
Mainstream ended Oct 13, 2026
Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Oct 14, 2031.
Mainstream ended Jan 9, 2024
Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 9, 2029.
Windows Server 2019
Datacenter
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Nov 13, 2018 | Mainstream ended Jan 9, 2024 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 9, 2029. |
Essentials
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Nov 13, 2018 | Mainstream ended Jan 9, 2024 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 9, 2029. |
Standard
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Nov 13, 2018 | Mainstream ended Jan 9, 2024 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 9, 2029. |
Mainstream ended Jan 11, 2022
Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 12, 2027.
Windows Server 2016
Datacenter
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Oct 15, 2016 | Mainstream ended Jan 11, 2022 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
Essentials
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Oct 15, 2016 | Mainstream ended Jan 11, 2022 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
MultiPoint Premium
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Oct 15, 2016 | Mainstream ended Jan 11, 2022 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
Standard
| Release | Policy | Start | Support dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Fixed | Oct 15, 2016 | Mainstream ended Jan 11, 2022 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 12, 2027. |
Built from Microsoft's official lifecycle data export, which covers commercial Windows, Windows Server, Office, Microsoft 365, SQL Server, Exchange Server, SharePoint, Dynamics, Visual Studio, System Center, and dozens of other product lines. "Family" groupings on this page are derived by this tool (Microsoft's own export has no family/category column) — a best-effort browsability aid, not an official Microsoft taxonomy.
The status column states the phase a product is in today and the date that phase runs to — not the last milestone it passed. "Extended support" means it still gets security updates, just no new features or non-security fixes. "ESU available" means standard support is over and the only remaining updates are paid Extended Security Updates. "Retired" means no updates of any kind. "Supported (Modern policy)" products don't follow the Mainstream/Extended model at all: Microsoft keeps servicing them for as long as you stay on a current release, with no fixed end date unless a full retirement has been announced for the whole product line.
ESU is only ever shown where Microsoft's export carries real ESU dates for the product — this tool never infers a paid-coverage window from the absence of one. One consequence worth knowing: the export represents ESU as Fixed-policy "Extended Security Update Year N" rows, and Windows 10 is a Modern-policy product, so its consumer and commercial ESU programs are not in the export at all. Windows 10 therefore reads as "Retired" here even though paid ESU exists for it. Check Microsoft's lifecycle site for Windows 10 ESU specifically.
The default view shows major products — the server and client platforms and large on-prem workloads most organizations plan migrations around. Search always covers all 2,559 records regardless of that setting, and "Show all products" turns the browse scope off entirely.
This snapshot covers 2,559 records across 18 families, pulled from Microsoft on Aug 24, 2026 from an export Microsoft states was last updated Jun 8, 2026. Dates can change, and Microsoft occasionally revises a previously published date; Microsoft's lifecycle site is always the authoritative source.