Microsoft Windows 8 end of life (EOL) date and support status
End of life End of life since 2016-01-12 (3922 days ago)
Upgrade: Microsoft Windows 8 no longer receives fixes. Supported cycles: 11-26h2-e, 11-26h2-w, 11-26h1-e, 11-26h1-w, 11-25h2-e, 11-25h2-w, 11-24h2-iot-lts, 11-24h2-e-lts, 11-24h2-e, 11-24h2-w, 11-23h2-e, 10-21h2-iot-lts, 10-21h2-e-lts, 10-1809-e-lts, 10-1607-e-lts.
| Product | Microsoft Windows |
|---|---|
| Version cycle | 8 |
| Status | End of life |
| Released | 2012-10-30 |
| Active support until | 2016-01-12 |
| End of life | 2016-01-12 |
| Latest version | 6.2.9200 |
| Last verified | 2026-10-08 |
All Microsoft Windows versions → · Source: endoflife.date
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Windows 8 end of life?
Yes. End of life since 2016-01-12 (3922 days ago). It no longer receives security or bug fixes.
When does Microsoft Windows 8 reach end of life?
Microsoft Windows 8 reached end of life on 2016-01-12.
When was Microsoft Windows 8 released?
Microsoft Windows 8 was first released on 2012-10-30.
What is the latest Microsoft Windows 8 version?
The latest 8 release is 6.2.9200.
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