Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 11, 2027. Visual Studio
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Support milestones
| Milestone | Date | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Released | Nov 16, 2016 | |
| Mainstream support ended | Jan 11, 2022 | |
| Extended support ends | Jan 11, 2027 |
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.
| Release | Start | Release end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Nov 16, 2016 | Jan 8, 2019 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 11, 2027. |
| Update 3 | Nov 6, 2017 | Jan 11, 2027 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 11, 2027. |
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