Microsoft Windows Server Core 2022 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Microsoft Windows Server Core 2022 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 14 Oct 2031.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Microsoft Windows Server Core release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Aug 2021 | 5y 2mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 13 Oct 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ends | 14 Oct 2031 | in 5y |
| Latest release | 10.0.20348 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Microsoft Windows Server Core 2025 extends security support by about 1,092 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server Core 2025 | 10 Oct 2034 | 2,927 | +1,092 days |
| Microsoft Windows Server Core 2022 | 14 Oct 2031 | 1,835 | this branch |
| Microsoft Windows Server Core 2019 | 9 Jan 2029 | 827 | -1,008 days |
| Microsoft Windows Server Core 2016 | 12 Jan 2027 | 99 | -1,736 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Microsoft Windows Server Core 2022 reach end of life?
Microsoft Windows Server Core 2022 reaches end of life on 14 Oct 2031 — 1,835 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Microsoft Windows Server Core 2022 still supported?
Yes. Microsoft Windows Server Core 2022 is currently maintained. Latest release: 10.0.20348.
What happens when Microsoft Windows Server Core 2022 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 14 Oct 2031 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Microsoft Windows Server Core 2022?
1,835 days. Moving to Microsoft Windows Server Core 2025 instead buys roughly 1,092 more days of security support.