Every Windows operating system has a life cycle. The lifecycle begins when one of the product launches and ends when Microsoft no longer supports it. Knowing the dates in this life cycle helps the user make proper decisions about when to update or make other changes to their Windows operating system.
For it is important to receive such updates, and to point out that XP and Vista currently no longer receive support from Microsoft, and the next system to go into disuse will be Windows 7, forcing users to go to Windows 10.
How Does the End of Support Work?
When the end of support is addressed, it refers to the date that Microsoft is no longer going to transmit automatic hot fixes (Windows Update) or Online Technical Support. So this is the time to make sure you have the latest Windows or upgrade installed. Because without Microsoft's support, you will not receive any more security updates that can help protect your computer from harmful viruses, spyware and other malicious software that may steal your personal information.
Below is a list of some of the most commonly used Windows operating systems and their official dates on which Microsoft will no longer support, the news is up to the Recent Windows 10 has no date to receive further support.
Check List:
| Operating system
(Windows) |
Last Update Package | End of Base Holder | End of Extended Support |
|---|---|---|---|
|
XP |
14 April, 2009 |
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|
Vista |
10 April, 2012 |
11 April, 2017 |
|
|
7 * |
January 13, 2015 |
January 14, 2020 |
|
|
8 |
January 9, 2018 |
October |
|
|
10 |
N/A |
October |
October |
