When is Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) end of life?

Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) reached end of life on Jan 14, 2020. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC)?

The latest Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) release is 6.1.7601.

When was Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) released?

Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) was released on Feb 22, 2011.

How do I check which Windows Server version I have?

Run winver, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC)

End of life

6.1.7601 Release notes ↗

Is Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) still supported?

Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) reached end of life on Jan 14, 2020 (6 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Windows Server 2025 (LTSC) (latest 10.0.26100), supported until Nov 14, 2034.

Released: Feb 22, 2011
Active support ended: Jan 13, 2015
11 years ago
End of life: Jan 14, 2020
6 years ago
Extended Security Updates ended: Jan 10, 2023
3 years ago
Latest version: 6.1.7601

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is Windows Server 2025 (LTSC), currently at 10.0.26100 and supported until Nov 14, 2034.

How to upgrade from Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) to Windows Server 2025 (LTSC)

Monthly updates

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Choose option 6 (Install updates), or use Settings → Windows Update on Desktop Experience.

New version

Run setup.exe from the new version's media and choose "Keep files, settings and apps". In-place upgrades can skip at most a few versions, so check Microsoft's upgrade paths first.

Official upgrade guide ↗ Back up first, and test on a non-production machine when you move to a new branch.

Quick answers

Is Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) still supported?: No. Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) reached end of life on Jan 14, 2020 (6 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Windows Server 2025 (LTSC) (latest 10.0.26100), supported until Nov 14, 2034.
When is Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) end of life?: Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) reached end of life on Jan 14, 2020. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC)?: The latest Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) release is 6.1.7601.
When was Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) released?: Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) was released on Feb 22, 2011.
What should I upgrade Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) to?: The recommended upgrade is Windows Server 2025 (LTSC), currently at 10.0.26100 and supported until Nov 14, 2034.
How do I check which Windows Server version I have?: Run winver, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

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