Microsoft releases several products every year but the big ones are their Operating Systems and Office Suites. Below is a summary of Microsoft Life-cycle plans for their most popular products.
Software life-cycle refers to the support phase of a product where the company will provide technical support or software updates for a limited period of time. Microsoft usually provides five years of Mainstream Support, followed by five years of Extended Support for a total of ten years for their products.
Below is a summary of select products, for more details on a product that is not listed here, please visit Microsoft’s Life-cycle Support Site
Definitions:
- Initial Release: The month and year the product was introduced to the market.
- Mainstream Support End: The date which Microsoft will no longer actively support the product with non-paid technical support, new features, and/or non-security related fixes.
- Extended Support End: The date which all support for the product ends, no security fixes or any other updates for the product will be available.
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Microsoft Windows Operating System
Windows 11
Windows 11 – Supported Releases
| Version Number | Marketing Name | Release Date | End of Support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 Home/Pro | Platform | October 4, 2021 | In Support | |
| 24H2 | 2024 | Ocober 1, 2024 | October 13, 2026 | |
| 23H2 | 2023 | Ocober 31, 2023 | November 11, 2025 | |
Windows 11 – Unsupported Releases
| Version Number | Release Date | End of Support | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22H2 | September 20, 2022 | October 8, 2024 | |
| 21H2 | Ocober 4, 2021 | October 10, 2023 | |
Windows 10
The end of the road is nearly here for Windows 10 – are you ready for the end of Windows 10 Support?
Windows 10 – Supported Releases
| Version Number | Marketing Name | Release Date | End of Support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Home/Pro | Platform | July 29, 2015 | October 14, 2025 | |
| 22H2 | 2022 Update | October 2022 | October 14, 2025 | October 14, 2025 |
Windows 10 – Unsupported Releases
| Version Number | Marketing Name | Release Date | End of Support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home / Pro | Enterprise | |||
| 21H2 | November 2021 Update | November 2021 | June 13, 2023 | June 11, 2024 |
| 21H1 | May 2021 Update | May 2021 | December 13, 2022 | |
| 20H2 | October 2020 Update | October 2020 | May 10, 2022 | May 9, 2023 |
| 2004 | May 2020 Update | May 2020 | December 14, 2021 | |
| 1909 | November 2019 Update | November 2019 | May 11, 2021 | May 10, 2022 |
| 1903 | May 2019 Update | May 2019 | December 8, 2020 | |
| 1809 | October 2018 Update | November 2018 | November 10, 2020 | May 11, 2021 |
| 1803 | April 2018 Update | April 2018 | November 12, 2019 | May 11, 2021 |
| 1709 | Fall Creators Update | October 2017 | April 9, 2019 | October 13, 2020 |
| 1703 | Creators Update | April 2017 | October 9, 2018 | October 8, 2019 |
| 1607 | Anniversary Update | August 2016 | April 10, 2018 | April 8, 2019 |
| 1511 | November Update | November 2015 | October 10, 2017 | |
| 1507 | Windows 10 RTM | July 2015 | May 9, 2017 | |
Discontinued Operating Systems
Probably should think about upgrading your computer at this point.
| Operating System | Initial Release | Mainstream Support Ends | Extended Support Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 8.1 | November 2013 | January 9, 2018 | January 10, 2023 |
| Windows 8.0 | October 2012 | N/A | January 12, 2016 |
| Windows 7 | October 2009 | January 13, 2015 | January 14, 2020 |
| Windows Vista | January 2007 | April 10, 2012 | April 11, 2017 |
| Windows XP | December 2001 | April 14, 2009 | April 8, 2014 |
| Windows 2000 | March 2000 | June 30, 2005 | July 13, 2010 |
| Windows ME | December 2000 | December 31, 2003 | July 11, 2006 |
| Windows 98 | June 1998 | June 30, 2002 | July 11, 2006 |
| Windows NT Workstation 4.0 | July 1996 | June 30, 2002 | June 30, 2004 |
| Windows 95 | August 1995 | December 31, 2000 | December 31, 2001 |
Microsoft Office Suites
Windows Versions
| Suite Version | Initial Released | Mainstream Support Ends | Extended Support Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office 365 | September 22, 2015 | N/A | In Support |
| Office 2024 | October 1, 2024 | N/A | October 9, 2029 |
| Office 2021 | October 2021 | N/A | October 13, 2026 |
| Office 2019 | September 2018 | October 10, 2023 | October 14, 2025 |
| Office 2016 | September 2015 | October 13, 2020 | October 14, 2025 |
Discontinued
| Suite Version | Initial Released | Mainstream Support Ends | Extended Support Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office 2013 | January 2013 | April 10, 2018 | April 11, 2023 |
| Office 2010 | July 2010 | October 13, 2015 | October 13, 2020 |
| Office 2007 | January 2007 | October 8, 2012 | October 10, 2017 |
| Office 2003 | November 2003 | April 14, 2009 | April 8, 2014 |
| Office XP | May 2001 | July 11, 2006 | July 12, 2011 |
| Office 2000 | June 1999 | June 30, 2004 | July 15, 2009 |
Mac OS X / macOS Editions
The Mac OS X / macOS versions office has been superseded by Office 365/Office 2024.
| Version | Released | End of Support |
|---|---|---|
| Office 2024 | October 1, 2024 | October 9, 2029 |
| Office 2019 for Mac | September 24, 2018 | October 10, 2023 |
| Office 2016 for Mac | September 22, 2015 | October 13, 2020 |
| Office for Mac 2011 | December 9, 2010 | October 10, 2017 |
| Office 2008 for Mac | January 15, 2008 | April 9, 2013 |
| Office 2004 for Mac | July 13, 2004 | January 10, 2012 |
| Office X for Mac | October 2001 | January 9, 2007 |
Internet Explorer (Discontinued)
Internet Explorer has reached the end of it support and superseded by Microsoft Edge. Edge is based on Chromium, which is the same thing that powers Google Chrome.
Do Not Use, Unsafe Browsers!
| Version | Initial Release | End of Support |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer 11 | October 17, 2013 | June 15, 2022 |
| Internet Explorer 10 | October 30, 2012 | January 31, 2020 |
| Internet Explorer 9 | March 14, 2011 | January 14, 2020 |
| Internet Explorer 8 | June 17, 2009 | October 13, 2020 |
| Internet Explorer 7 | October 18, 2006 | October 10, 2023 |
| Internet Explorer 6 | August 24, 2001 | April 21, 2008 |
| Internet Explorer 5.5 | June 19, 2000 | EOL |
| Internet Explorer 5 | March 18, 1999 | EOL |
These dates may change, please refer to Microsoft’s Life-cycle Support Site for the most current dates.
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