When is Windows 7 SP1 end of life?

Windows 7 SP1 reached end of life on Jan 14, 2020. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of Windows 7 SP1?

The latest Windows 7 SP1 release is 6.1.7601.

When was Windows 7 SP1 released?

Windows 7 SP1 was released on Feb 22, 2011.

How do I check which Windows version I have?

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

Windows 7 SP1

End of life

6.1.7601 Release notes ↗

Is Windows 7 SP1 still supported?

Windows 7 SP1 reached end of life on Jan 14, 2020 (6 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Windows 11 26H2 (E) (latest 10.0.26300), supported until Oct 9, 2029.

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

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is Windows 11 26H2 (E), currently at 10.0.26300 and supported until Oct 9, 2029.

How to upgrade from Windows 7 SP1 to Windows 11 26H2 (E)

Windows Update

Settings → Windows Update → Check for updates. Feature updates (like 24H2 → 25H2) appear there when your PC is eligible.

Update your apps too

winget upgrade --all

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

Quick answers

Is Windows 7 SP1 still supported?: No. Windows 7 SP1 reached end of life on Jan 14, 2020 (6 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Windows 11 26H2 (E) (latest 10.0.26300), supported until Oct 9, 2029.
When is Windows 7 SP1 end of life?: Windows 7 SP1 reached end of life on Jan 14, 2020. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Windows 7 SP1?: The latest Windows 7 SP1 release is 6.1.7601.
When was Windows 7 SP1 released?: Windows 7 SP1 was released on Feb 22, 2011.
What should I upgrade Windows 7 SP1 to?: The recommended upgrade is Windows 11 26H2 (E), currently at 10.0.26300 and supported until Oct 9, 2029.
How do I check which Windows version I have?: Run winver, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

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