No support and no updates of any kind, including security updates. Windows
Data as of Jun 8, 2026 · About this data
Support milestones
| Milestone | Date | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Released | Oct 30, 2012 | |
| Mainstream support ended | Jan 9, 2018 | |
| Extended support ended | Jan 10, 2023 |
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.
8.1
| Release | Start | Release end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows RT | Oct 30, 2012 | Jan 12, 2016 | No support and no updates of any kind, including security updates. |
| Windows RT 8.1 | Nov 13, 2013 | Jan 10, 2023 | No support and no updates of any kind, including security updates. |
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