Microsoft Windows Server Core end-of-life dates and support status
As of 2026-10-08, the supported Microsoft Windows Server Core versions are 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016.
| Version | Status | Released | Active support until | End of life | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 LTS | Supported | 2024-11-01 | 2029-10-09 | 2034-10-10 | 10.0.26100 |
| 2022 LTS | Supported | 2021-08-18 | 2026-10-13 | 2031-10-14 | 10.0.20348 |
| 20h2 | End of life | 2020-10-20 | 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-09 | 10.0.19042 |
| 2004 | End of life | 2020-05-27 | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-14 | 10.0.19041 |
| 1909 | End of life | 2019-11-12 | 2021-05-11 | 2021-05-11 | 10.0.18363 |
| 1903 | End of life | 2019-05-21 | 2020-12-08 | 2020-12-08 | 10.0.18362 |
| 1809 | End of life | 2018-11-13 | 2020-11-10 | 2020-11-10 | 10.0.17763 |
| 2019 LTS | Security fixes only | 2018-11-13 | 2024-01-09 | 2029-01-09 | 10.0.17763 |
| 1803 | End of life | 2018-04-30 | 2019-11-12 | 2019-11-12 | 10.0.17134 |
| 1709 | End of life | 2017-10-17 | 2019-04-09 | 2019-04-09 | 10.0.16299 |
| 1607 | End of life | 2016-10-15 | 2022-01-11 | 2022-01-11 | 10.0.14393 |
| 2016 LTS | Security fixes only | 2016-10-15 | 2022-01-11 | 2027-01-12 | 10.0.14393 |
| 2012-r2 LTS | End of life | 2013-11-25 | 2018-10-09 | 2023-10-10 | 6.3.9600 |
| 2012 LTS | End of life | 2012-10-30 | 2018-10-09 | 2023-10-10 | 6.2.9200 |
| 2008-r2-sp1 LTS | End of life | 2011-02-22 | 2015-01-13 | 2020-01-14 | 6.1.7601 |
| 2008-sp2 LTS | End of life | 2009-04-29 | 2015-01-13 | 2020-01-14 | 6.0.6003 |
Status is computed from today's date. "Security fixes only" means active support has ended but security fixes continue until end of life. Source: endoflife.date · release policy. Verified 2026-10-08.
Frequently asked questions
Which Microsoft Windows Server Core versions are still supported?
As of 2026-10-08, the supported Microsoft Windows Server Core versions are 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016. Versions not listed are end of life and no longer receive security fixes.
What is the latest Microsoft Windows Server Core version?
The newest Microsoft Windows Server Core release cycle is 2025, whose latest version is 10.0.26100.
Which Microsoft Windows Server Core versions are LTS?
Long-term support versions still receiving fixes: 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016.
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