No support and no updates of any kind, including security updates. Visual Studio
Data as of Jun 8, 2026 · About this data
Support milestones
| Milestone | Date | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Released | Jul 10, 2003 | |
| Mainstream support ended | Oct 14, 2008 | |
| Extended support ended | Oct 8, 2013 |
Releases
A release's end date is when a superseding update became available — not an end of support. The product's actual support dates are the milestones above.
Standard
| Release | Start | Release end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Jul 10, 2003 | Oct 8, 2013 | No support and no updates of any kind, including security updates. |
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