Microsoft operating system lifecycle

Skip to main content. This browser is no longer supported. Download Microsoft Edge More info. Microsoft Lifecycle Policy Consistent and predictable guidelines for the availability of support throughout the life of a product. Microsoft provides industry-leading lifecycle policies - in length and provision - giving customers consistent, transparent, and predictable guidelines for software support and servicing.

Select from the following links to view policy details. Fixed Lifecycle Policy - products with defined end-of-support dates at the time of release. Modern Lifecycle Policy - products with continuous support and servicing. To view a comprehensive list of Microsoft product lifecycles, including migration options, please visit the Microsoft Product Lifecycle Search page. For information about service packs, see the Fixed Lifecycle Policy.

To see a list of commonly asked questions and answers on our policies and the Extended Security Update ESU program, please visit the following resources:. Microsoft lifecycle policies are worldwide policies. However, Microsoft understands that local laws, market conditions, and support requirements differ around the world and by industry sector.

Customers have asked Microsoft to be consistent and predictable. Platforms may be placed in this status before that time.

Software support will be dropped from any asset running this platform. Other levels of support may be dropped as circumstances warrant.

A valid reason is required to maintain an asset running this platform past the End of SCS Support date. All exceptions must be logged and periodically reviewed. Was this page helpful? Need technical support? Submit a ticket. Based on feedback from enterprise customer and enterprise handheld OEMs, our customers need enterprise-class lifecycle support for their operating systems to ensure they can stay on a supported platform for a longer time than the lifecycle for a mobile operating system allows.

Therefore, the enterprise handheld device lifecycle is greater than the lifecycle for a mobile device. For bug requests, security fixes, or change requests, enterprise customers can receive support from their relevant device manufacturer.

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