No support and no updates of any kind, including security updates. Visual Studio
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Support milestones
| Milestone | Date | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Released | Dec 12, 2012 | |
| Retired | May 1, 2024 |
Releases
Each release has its own expiry: to stay supported you move to a newer release by that date. This is the only per-release deadline Microsoft publishes for a Modern-policy product, and each row's status states it.
| Release | Start | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Dec 12, 2012 | No support and no updates of any kind, including security updates. |
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