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This page lists and links to information on the various versions of Microsoft Windows, a major computer operating system developed by Microsoft.

Personal computer versions

In this section, a client version of Windows is a version that end-users or OEMs can install on personal computers, including desktop computers, laptops and workstations.

Windows versionCodenamesRelease dateRelease versionLatest buildSupport status
Paramount Video SystemBugs Bunny Video SystemNovember 13, 20185.0
  • Mainstream support until January 9, 2024
  • Extended support until January 9, 2029
Windows 10.1RedstoneJune 11, 2017NT 9.99
  • Mainstream support until January 9, 2024
  • Extended support until January 9, 2029
Windows 10RedstoneJuly 29, 2015NT 9.98[1]17134.320

1803 (May 2018 Update)

17763.134

1809 (Oct 2018 Update)

  • All editions except LTSB: Mainstream support until October 13, 2020; Extended support until October 14, 2025
  • 2015 LTSB: Mainstream support until October 13, 2020; Extended support until October 14, 2025
  • 2016 LTSB: Mainstream support until October 12, 2021; Extended support until October 13, 2026
Windows 8.1BlueOctober 17, 2013NT 6.39600

(April 8 update)

  • Mainstream support ended on January 9, 2018
  • Extended support until January 10, 2023
Windows 8BlueOctober 26, 2012NT 6.29200
  • Unsupported as of January 12, 2016
Windows 7Blackcomb, ViennaJuly 22, 2009NT 6.17601

(Service Pack 1)

  • Mainstream support ended on January 13, 2015
  • Extended support for Home users ends on January 14, 2020
  • Extended Support for Professional and Enterprise users ends on January 10, 2023
Windows VistaLonghornJanuary 30, 2007NT 6.06002

(Service Pack 2)

  • Mainstream support ended on April 10, 2012
  • Extended support ended on April 11, 2017
Windows XP Professional x64 EditionApril 25, 2005NT 5.23790

(Service Pack 2)

  • Mainstream support ended on April 14, 2009
  • Extended support ended on April 8, 2014
Windows XPWhistlerOctober 25, 2001NT 5.12600

(Service Pack 3)

  • Mainstream support ended on April 14, 2009
  • Extended support ended on April 8, 2014
Windows MEMillenniumSeptember 14, 20004.903000
  • Mainstream support ended on December 31, 2003
  • Extended support ended on July 11, 2006
Windows 2000NeptuneFebruary 17, 2000NT 5.02195
  • Mainstream support ended on June 30, 2005
  • Extended support ended on July 13, 2010
Windows 98MemphisJune 25, 19984.102222 A
  • Mainstream support ended on June 30, 2002
  • Extended support ended on July 11, 2006
Windows NT 4.0Shell Update Release, CairoAugust 24, 1996NT 4.01381

(Service Pack 6a)

  • Mainstream support ended on June 30, 2002
  • Extended support ended on June 30, 2004
Windows 95ChicagoAugust 24, 19954.00950
  • Mainstream support ended on December 31, 2000
  • Extended support ended on December 31, 2001
Windows NT 3.51Un­knownMay 30, 1995NT 3.511057
  • Unsupported as of December 31, 2001
Windows NT 3.5DaytonaSeptember 21, 1994NT 3.50807
  • Unsupported as of December 31, 2001
Windows 3.2Un­knownNovember 22, 19933.2
  • Unsupported as of December 31, 2001
Windows for Workgroups 3.11SnowballNovember 19933.11
  • Unsupported as of December 31, 2001
Windows NT 3.1Un­knownJuly 27, 1993NT 3.10528
  • Unsupported as of December 31, 2000
Windows 3.1JanusApril 19923.10
  • Unsupported as of December 31, 2001
Windows 3.0May 22, 19903.00
  • Unsupported as of December 31, 2001
Windows 2.11March 13, 19892.11
  • Unsupported as of December 31, 1997
Windows 2.10May 27, 19882.10
  • Unsupported as of December 31, 1997
Windows 2.03December 9, 19872.03
  • Unsupported as of December 31, 1996
Windows 1.04April 19871.04
  • Unsupported as of December 31, 1995
Windows 1.03August 19861.03
  • Unsupported as of December 31, 1995
Windows 1.02May 19861.02
  • Unsupported as of December 31, 1995
Windows 1.01November 20, 19851.0
  • Unsupported as of December 31, 1995

Server versions

NameRelease DateRelease Version NumberEditionsLatest BuildStatus support
Windows Server 2019November 13, 2018NT 10.0
  • Windows Server 2019 Essentials
  • Windows Server 2019 Standard
  • Windows Server 2019 Datacenter
17763
  • Mainstream support until January 9, 2024
  • Extended support until January 9, 2029
Windows Server 2016October 12, 2016NT 10.0 [2]
  • Windows Server 2016 Essentials
  • Windows Server 2016 Standard
  • Windows Server 2016 Datacenter
17134 (Version 1803)
  • Mainstream support ends on January 11, 2022
  • Extended support ends on January 12, 2027
Windows Server 2012 R2October 17, 2013NT 6.3
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter
9600
  • Mainstream support ended on October 9, 2018
  • Extended support ends on October 10, 2023
Windows Server 2012September 4, 2012NT 6.2
  • Windows Server 2012 Foundation
  • Windows Server 2012 Essentials
  • Windows Server 2012 Standard
  • Windows Server 2012 Datacenter
  • Windows MultiPoint Server 2012
9200
  • Mainstream support ended on October 9, 2018
  • Extended support ends on October 10, 2023
Windows Server 2008 R2October 22, 2009NT 6.1
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems
  • Windows Web Server 2008 R2
  • Windows Storage Server 2008 R2
  • Windows HPC Server 2008 R2
  • Windows Small Business Server 2011
  • Windows MultiPoint Server 2011
  • Windows Home Server 2011
  • Windows MultiPoint Server 2010
7601
  • Mainstream support ended on January 13, 2015
  • Extended support ends on January 14, 2020
Windows Server 2008February 27, 2008NT 6.0
  • Windows Server 2008 Standard
  • Windows Server 2008 Enterprise
  • Windows Server 2008 Datacenter
  • Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems
  • Windows Server Foundation 2008
  • Windows Essential Business Server 2008
  • Windows HPC Server 2008
  • Windows Small Business Server 2008
  • Windows Storage Server 2008
  • Windows Web Server 2008
6002
  • Mainstream support ended on January 13, 2015
  • Extended support ends on January 14, 2020
Windows Server 2003 R2December 6, 2005NT 5.2
  • Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2
  • Windows Server 2003 R2 Web Edition
  • Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition
  • Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition
  • Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter Edition
  • Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 (CCS)
  • Windows Storage Server
  • Windows Home Server
  • Mainstream support ended on July 13, 2010
  • Extended support ended on July 14, 2015
Windows Server 2003April 24, 2003NT 5.2
  • Windows Small Business Server 2003
  • Windows Server 2003 Web Edition
  • Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
  • Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition
  • Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition
  • Windows Storage Server
  • Mainstream support ended on July 13, 2010
  • Extended support ended on July 14, 2015
Windows 2000February 17, 2000NT 5.0
  • Windows 2000 Server
  • Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
5.0.2195
  • Mainstream support ended on June 30, 2005
  • Extended support ended on July 13, 2010
Windows NT 4.0July 29, 1996NT 4.0
  • Windows NT 4.0 Server
  • Windows NT 4.0 Server Enterprise
  • Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edition
  • Microsoft Actimates
1381
  • Mainstream support ended on December 31, 2002
  • Extended support ended on December 31, 2004
Windows NT 3.51June 1995NT 3.51Windows NT 3.51 Server1057
  • Unsupported as of December 31, 2001
Windows NT 3.5September 1994NT 3.50Windows NT 3.5 Server3.5.807
  • Unsupported as of December 31, 2001

Device versions

Appliances

NameRelease
date
Release
version
An edition ofSold with
Windows RT 8.1October 18, 2013NT 6.3Windows 8.1ARM-based tablet computers
Windows RTOctober 26, 2012NT 6.2Windows 8ARM-based tablet computers
Windows XP Tablet PC EditionNovember 2002NT 5.1Windows XPMicrosoft Tablet PC
Windows XP Media Center Edition2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005NT 5.1/NT 5.2Windows XPHome theater PCs, network attached storage (NAS) and set-top boxes

Mobile devices

Mobile devices include smartphones, handheld tablet computers and personal digital assistants

Embedded devices

  • Windows Embedded
    • Windows Embedded 8
    • Windows Embedded Automotive
    • Windows Embedded Industry
    • Windows XP Embedded
    • Windows NT 4.0 Embedded – Abbreviated NTe, it is an edition of Windows NT 4.0 that was aimed at computer-powered major appliances, vending machines, ATMs and other devices that cannot be considered computers per se. It is the same system as the standard Windows NT 4.0, but it comes packaged in a database of components and dependencies, from which a developer can choose individual components to build customized setup CDs and hard disk boot images. Windows NT 4.0 Embedded includes Service Pack 5.
  • Windows Embedded Compact
    • Windows Embedded Compact 2013
    • Windows Embedded Compact 7
    • Windows Embedded CE 6.0 (2006)
    • Windows CE 5.0 (2005), with version for smart phones and PDAs sold as Windows Mobile 5.0
    • Windows CE 4.2 (2004), with version for smart phones and PDAs sold as Windows Mobile 2003 SE
    • Windows CE 4.1 (2003), with version for smart phones and PDAs sold as Pocket PC 2003
    • Windows CE 4.0 (2002), with version for smart phones and PDAs sold as Pocket PC 2002
    • Windows CE 3.0 (June 2000), with version for smart phones and PDAs sold as Pocket PC 2000
    • Windows CE 2.12 (1999 August)
    • Windows CE 2.11 (1998 October)
    • Windows CE 2.1 (1998 July)
    • Windows CE 2.0 (September 1997)
    • Windows CE 1.0 (November 1996)

Cancelled versions

  • Windows Odyssey – a version intended to be an update to the Microsoft Windows NT 5.x codebase. The teams working on Neptune and Odyssey combined to work on Windows XP.
  • Windows Mobile 7 or Photon - originally a successor of Windows Mobile, it had been scrapped for Windows Phone 7 with Metro UI.[3][4]
  • Windows Neptune (December 27, 1999) – the first planned version of Microsoft Windows NT to have a consumer edition variant, based on the Windows 2000 codebase. A version was sent out to testers but was never released.[5]
  • Cairo (operating system) (Windows NT 4.0 (February 29, 1996) – a "true object-oriented OS", planned after Windows NT 4.0.
  • Windows Nashville (May 2, 1996) – also known as Windows 96
  • Windows Longhorn – (August 19, 2004) – Planned to be after XP but was eventually scrapped and became Windows Vista.
  • Bugs Bunny Video System (July 9, 2018) – Planned to be after 10.1 but was eventually scrapped and became Paramount Video System.

Timeline

A family tree of operating systems created by Microsoft. This time line is neither complete nor comprehensive. For example, Windows Server and Windows Embedded families are left out.

Related pages

  • History of Microsoft Windows
  • List of Microsoft software codenames
  • Comparison of Microsoft Windows versions
  • List of Microsoft operating systems

References