End of support refers to the date when Microsoft no longer provides automatic fixes, updates, or online technical assistance. This is the time to make sure you have the latest available update or service pack installed. Without Microsoft support, you will no longer receive security updates that can help protect your PC from harmful viruses, spyware, and other malicious software that can steal your personal information. For more information go to Microsoft Lifecycle.
Client operating systems Latest update or service pack End of mainstream support End of extended support Windows Vista Service Pack 2 April 10, 2012 April 11, 2017 Windows 7 * Service Pack 1 January 13, 2015 January 14, 2020 Windows 8 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15090Windows 8.1 January 9, 2018 January 10, 2023 Windows 10 ** See Available Updates October 13, 2020 October 14, 2025
Read more: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13853/windows-lifecycle-fact-sheet