Windows 10 and 11 Home and Pro support dates
| Version | Support ends |
|---|---|
| Windows 11 26H2 (latest feature release) | October 2028 |
| Windows 11 26H1 (specific new devices) | March 2028 |
| Windows 11 25H2 | October 2027 |
| Windows 11 24H2 | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Windows 11 23H2 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Windows 11 22H2 | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Windows 11 21H2 | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Windows 10 22H2 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Windows 10 21H2 | Jun 13, 2023 |
How to find your Windows version
Open Settings, go to System, and select About. Scroll down to Windows info. Version shows the version number, such as 26H2.
Windows 10 Home and Pro extended security updates (ESU)
Eligible Windows 10 22H2 devices enrolled in Consumer ESU receive security updates until October 12, 2027. ESU is a separate program after standard support ends; it does not include feature improvements or technical support.
Windows 10 and 11 long-term support editions (LTSC)
These support dates apply only to the specified Enterprise and IoT Enterprise LTSC editions, not to Windows Home or Pro.
| Version and edition | Support period |
|---|---|
| Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 | Until October 2029; no extended support |
| Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 | Extended support until October 2034; applies only to the IoT edition |
| Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 | Until January 2027 |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 | Extended support until January 2032 |
Support for Server 2019 ends in January 2029, while Server 2022 support ends in October 2031.
What do the support types mean?
For LTSC editions under Microsoft's Fixed Lifecycle Policy, mainstream support includes security updates, technical support, and eligibility for non-security fixes. Extended support continues security updates, but does not include new features or ordinary non-security fixes; technical support is paid.
Windows Vista no longer supported
As of 2011 Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is no longer supported. Also Vista Service pack 2 not supported since 2017. Means you won't get any more Microsoft security updates. You may be eligible to update to Windows 10 or 11 for free.
Apple Mac software support
The latest macOS version is Sequoia (version 15), announced on June 10, 2024, and it is the successor to macOS Sonoma. Apple does not explicitly publish support dates for macOS versions. Mac computers are generally upgradable to the next macOS version within seven years. After that, they continue to receive security updates for an additional two years.
Windows vs Mac lifespans
Judging by the Windows 8 to 11 lifecycles, Windows computers typically have a lifespan of around nine years, making Mac update cycle similar to that of Windows.
Why to update ?
Upgrading your system is essential to safeguard against security vulnerabilities. One of the most severe vulnerabilities occurred in the WannaCry attack in 2017, where computers could be taken over without user interaction. Fortunately, Microsoft released a relevant security patch before the virus exploited this vulnerability, ensuring that patched computers were not affected.
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