Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0 reached end of life on 14 Jul 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Microsoft Visual Studio release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 29 Jun 2010 | — |
| End of life | 14 Jul 2020 | 6.1 years ago |
| Latest release | Service Pack 1 · 18 Aug 2011 | final |
Where to go from 10.0
Recommended target: Microsoft Visual Studio 18.8.
The newest actively supported branch is Microsoft Visual Studio 18.8 (latest release 18.8.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0 still safe to use?
Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0 reached end of life on 14 Jul 2020, 2,217 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0?
Yes — the final release (Service Pack 1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0 to?
Upgrade to Microsoft Visual Studio 18.8, the newest actively supported branch.