Windows 10 End-of-Support Dates by Version

Windows 10 End-of-Support Dates by Version

We have been receiving a lot of emails asking us what the end-of-support dates are for the various versions of Windows 10. We’ve grabbed the following information directly from Microsoft so as to ensure its accuracy. 

Microsoft continues its current version release pattern of two each calendar year. Each new version is supported for 18 months, so you can skip a version and still be using a supported version of Windows 10.

If you’re not sure what version of Windows 10 you’re using type WINVER in taskbar search and press Enter. You can also use the Windows key+ R shortcut to open a run box. In the run box type WINVER and press Enter. 

Here are the current end-of-support dates from Microsoft.  This information is current as of June 3, 2020.

“Some editions can defer semi-annual feature updates at Settings  >Windows Update >Advanced options or via a policy that an organization’s management system may provide to the device. On devices that haven’t been configured for deferral, you’ll need to install the latest feature update to help keep your device secure and have it remain supported by Microsoft. New versions may be automatically installed prior to the end-of-service date of the current version on your device.  Windows 10  Home edition does not support the deferral of feature updates and will therefore typically receive a new version of Windows 10 prior to the end-of-service date shown.

By Windows 10 version, below are the availability and end of service dates segmented by edition.

* Windows 10, version 1703 for Enterprise, Education, and IOT Enterprise editions were released on April 11, 2017.
** Serviced for 30 months from release date per policy updated at September 6, 2018.
*** Delay to the scheduled end of support and servicing dates due to public health situation. For more details visit here.

Note: Not all features in an update will work on all devices. A device may not be able to receive updates if the device hardware is incompatible, lacks current drivers, lacks sufficient storage space, or is otherwise outside the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) support period.  For more information on compatibility, review the Windows 10 System Requirements as well as the Windows Processor Requirements…”