Windows Versions Support
2020-09-06
| Major version | Last minor version | End of mainstream support | End of extended support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows XP | SP3 | 2009-04-14 | 2014-04-08 |
| Windows Vista | SP2 | 2012-04-10 | 2017-04-11 |
| Windows 7 | SP1 | 2015-01-13 | 2020-01-14 |
| Windows 8 | 8.1 | 2018-01-09 | 2023-01-10 |
For Windows 10, the spring releases have 18 months of support while the fall releases have 30 months of support.
Sources:
- https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13853/windows-lifecycle-fact-sheet
- https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-quietly-extends-consumer-support-for-windows-7-vista/
- https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4527878/faq-about-extended-security-updates-for-windows-7
- https://techtalk.pcmatic.com/2016/12/27/windows-vista/