Microsoft Windows Embedded standard-7-sp1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Microsoft Windows Embedded standard-7-sp1 reached end of life on 13 Oct 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,183 days without security patches
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Microsoft Windows Embedded release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 28 Feb 2011 | 15y 7mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 13 Oct 2015 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 13 Oct 2020 | 6y ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Windows Embedded standard-7-sp1 still safe to use?
Microsoft Windows Embedded standard-7-sp1 reached end of life on 13 Oct 2020, 2,183 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Microsoft Windows Embedded standard-7-sp1?
Yes — the final release (standard-7-sp1) 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 Windows Embedded standard-7-sp1 to?
Upgrade to the newest actively supported Microsoft Windows Embedded branch.