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Windows 1.0
Release Date(s):
-1.01: November 20, 1985
-1.02: May 1986
-1.03: August 1986
-1.04: April 1987
*Support ended on December 31, 2001.
*You will need to install MS-DOS before you install Windows.
-1.01: November 20, 1985
-1.02: May 1986
-1.03: August 1986
-1.04: April 1987
*Support ended on December 31, 2001.
*You will need to install MS-DOS before you install Windows.
Windows 2.0
Release Date(s):
-Windows 2.0: December 9, 1987
-Windows 2/86 and 3/86: May 27, 1988
*Support ended on December 31, 2001.
*You will need to install MS-DOS before you install Windows.
-Windows 2.0: December 9, 1987
-Windows 2/86 and 3/86: May 27, 1988
*Support ended on December 31, 2001.
*You will need to install MS-DOS before you install Windows.
Windows 3.0 / Windows 3.1 / Windows 3.11
Release Date(s):
-Windows 3.0: May 22, 1990
-Windows 3.1: April 6, 1992
-Windows 3.11: 1993
*Support ended on December 31, 2001 for Windows 3.0 and Windows 3.1.
*You will need to install MS-DOS before you install Windows.
-Windows 3.0: May 22, 1990
-Windows 3.1: April 6, 1992
-Windows 3.11: 1993
*Support ended on December 31, 2001 for Windows 3.0 and Windows 3.1.
*You will need to install MS-DOS before you install Windows.
Windows for Workgroups 3.1 / Windows for Workgroups 3.11
Release Date(s):
-Windows for Workgroups 3.1: November 1, 1992
-Windows for Workgroups 3.11: November 11, 1993
*Support ended on December 31, 2001.
*You will need to install MS-DOS before you install Windows.
-Windows for Workgroups 3.1: November 1, 1992
-Windows for Workgroups 3.11: November 11, 1993
*Support ended on December 31, 2001.
*You will need to install MS-DOS before you install Windows.
Windows NT 3.1 / Windows NT 3.5 / Windows NT 3.51
Release Date(s):
-Windows NT 3.1: July 25, 1993
-Windows NT 3.5: September 20, 1994
-Windows NT 3.51: May 29, 1995
*Support ended on December 31, 2000 for Windows NT 3.1, December 31, 2001 for Windows NT Workstation 3.51, and September 30, 2002 for Windows NT Server 3.51.
Download Windows NT 3.x Patches
-Windows NT 3.1: July 25, 1993
-Windows NT 3.5: September 20, 1994
-Windows NT 3.51: May 29, 1995
*Support ended on December 31, 2000 for Windows NT 3.1, December 31, 2001 for Windows NT Workstation 3.51, and September 30, 2002 for Windows NT Server 3.51.
Download Windows NT 3.x Patches
Windows 95
Release Date(s):
-RTM: August 15, 1995
-General Availability: August 24, 1995
*Support ended on December 31, 2001.
*If you have a Windows 95 ISO and it won't boot, then you will have to download the Windows Boot Disk from the link below!
Download Windows 95 Patches
System Requirements
-RTM: August 15, 1995
-General Availability: August 24, 1995
*Support ended on December 31, 2001.
*If you have a Windows 95 ISO and it won't boot, then you will have to download the Windows Boot Disk from the link below!
Download Windows 95 Patches
System Requirements
Windows NT 4.0
Release Date(s):
-RTM: July 31, 1996
-General Availability: August 24, 1996
*Support ended on June 30, 2004 for Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, December 31, 2004 for Windows NT 4.0 Server, and July 11, 2006 for Windows NT 4.0 Embedded.
Download Windows NT 4.0 Patches
System Requirements
-RTM: July 31, 1996
-General Availability: August 24, 1996
*Support ended on June 30, 2004 for Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, December 31, 2004 for Windows NT 4.0 Server, and July 11, 2006 for Windows NT 4.0 Embedded.
Download Windows NT 4.0 Patches
System Requirements
Windows 98
Release Date(s):
-RTM: May 15, 1998
-General Availability: June 25, 1998
-Windows 98 Second Edition: May 5, 1999
*Support ended on July 11, 2006.
*If you have a Windows 98 ISO and it won't boot, then you will have to download a Windows 98 Boot Disk from the link below!
Download Windows Security Update CD - February 2004 (English Only)
*"This CD includes Microsoft critical updates released through October 2003 and information to help you protect your PC." - Microsoft
*This CD works with both Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition (SE).
Download Windows 98 SE Unofficial Service Pack 3.6x
This unofficial service pack contains all Windows 98 SE updates from Windows Update and more. I or the creator(s) of this unofficial service pack will not be liable for any damage, loss of software, loss of hardware functionality or performance, loss of data, loss of time, loss of money or any loss or liability of any kind caused by the use or inability to use the Windows 98 SE Unofficial Service Pack 3.6x update. You understand that the Windows 98 SE Unofficial Service Pack 3.6x update is not a product of of Microsoft Corporation and not a product of a commercial company, that it's developed as is, benevolently, unofficially (although legally) and freely without any guarantee attached, without any promise of support, that there is no guarantee whatsoever that it will work as advertised and that you use it at your own risk and in full consciousness of the risks attached to an unofficial service pack for an operating system. - Credit to MajorGeeks.com for the disclaimer.
System Requirements
-RTM: May 15, 1998
-General Availability: June 25, 1998
-Windows 98 Second Edition: May 5, 1999
*Support ended on July 11, 2006.
*If you have a Windows 98 ISO and it won't boot, then you will have to download a Windows 98 Boot Disk from the link below!
Download Windows Security Update CD - February 2004 (English Only)
*"This CD includes Microsoft critical updates released through October 2003 and information to help you protect your PC." - Microsoft
*This CD works with both Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition (SE).
Download Windows 98 SE Unofficial Service Pack 3.6x
This unofficial service pack contains all Windows 98 SE updates from Windows Update and more. I or the creator(s) of this unofficial service pack will not be liable for any damage, loss of software, loss of hardware functionality or performance, loss of data, loss of time, loss of money or any loss or liability of any kind caused by the use or inability to use the Windows 98 SE Unofficial Service Pack 3.6x update. You understand that the Windows 98 SE Unofficial Service Pack 3.6x update is not a product of of Microsoft Corporation and not a product of a commercial company, that it's developed as is, benevolently, unofficially (although legally) and freely without any guarantee attached, without any promise of support, that there is no guarantee whatsoever that it will work as advertised and that you use it at your own risk and in full consciousness of the risks attached to an unofficial service pack for an operating system. - Credit to MajorGeeks.com for the disclaimer.
System Requirements
Windows 2000
Release Date(s):
-RTM: December 15, 1999
-General Availability: February 17, 2000
*Support ended on July 13, 2010.
Download Windows 2000 SP1 - SP4 updates
Download Windows Security Update CD - February 2004 (English Only)
*"This CD includes Microsoft critical updates released through October 2003 and information to help you protect your PC." - Microsoft
Download Windows 2000 Unofficial SP 5.1.2195
This unofficial service pack combines 403 hotfixes into a single hotfix - fully automated. I or the creator(s) of this unofficial service pack will not be liable for any damage, loss of software, loss of hardware functionality or performance, loss of data, loss of time, loss of money or any loss or liability of any kind caused by the use or inability to use the Windows 2000 Unofficial Service Pack 5.1.2195 update. You understand that the Windows 2000 Unofficial Service Pack 5.1.2195 update is not a product of of Microsoft Corporation and not a product of a commercial company, that it's developed as is, benevolently, unofficially (although legally) and freely without any guarantee attached, without any promise of support, that there is no guarantee whatsoever that it will work as advertised and that you use it at your own risk and in full consciousness of the risks attached to an unofficial service pack for an operating system. - Credit to MajorGeeks.com for the disclaimer.
System Requirements
-RTM: December 15, 1999
-General Availability: February 17, 2000
*Support ended on July 13, 2010.
Download Windows 2000 SP1 - SP4 updates
Download Windows Security Update CD - February 2004 (English Only)
*"This CD includes Microsoft critical updates released through October 2003 and information to help you protect your PC." - Microsoft
Download Windows 2000 Unofficial SP 5.1.2195
This unofficial service pack combines 403 hotfixes into a single hotfix - fully automated. I or the creator(s) of this unofficial service pack will not be liable for any damage, loss of software, loss of hardware functionality or performance, loss of data, loss of time, loss of money or any loss or liability of any kind caused by the use or inability to use the Windows 2000 Unofficial Service Pack 5.1.2195 update. You understand that the Windows 2000 Unofficial Service Pack 5.1.2195 update is not a product of of Microsoft Corporation and not a product of a commercial company, that it's developed as is, benevolently, unofficially (although legally) and freely without any guarantee attached, without any promise of support, that there is no guarantee whatsoever that it will work as advertised and that you use it at your own risk and in full consciousness of the risks attached to an unofficial service pack for an operating system. - Credit to MajorGeeks.com for the disclaimer.
System Requirements
Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
Release Date(s):
-RTM: June 19, 2000
-General Availability: September 14, 2000
*Support ended on July 11, 2006.
Download Windows Security Update CD - February 2004 (English Only)
*"This CD includes Microsoft critical updates released through October 2003 and information to help you protect your PC." - Microsoft
Download Windows Me Unofficial SP 1.05
This unofficial service pack includes 100+ system updates, bug fix for large text files, under the hood tweaks, 67 new fonts, and more. All you need to have is Windows Me, IE 6 w/ SP1 installed, and system restore disabled prior to installing this update. I or the creator(s) of this unofficial service pack will not be liable for any damage, loss of software, loss of hardware functionality or performance, loss of data, loss of time, loss of money or any loss or liability of any kind caused by the use or inability to use the Windows Me Unofficial Service Pack 1.05 update. You understand that the Windows Me Unofficial Service Pack 1.05 update is not a product of of Microsoft Corporation and not a product of a commercial company, that it's developed as is, benevolently, unofficially (although legally) and freely without any guarantee attached, without any promise of support, that there is no guarantee whatsoever that it will work as advertised and that you use it at your own risk and in full consciousness of the risks attached to an unofficial service pack for an operating system. - Credit to MajorGeeks.com for the disclaimer.
System Requirements
-RTM: June 19, 2000
-General Availability: September 14, 2000
*Support ended on July 11, 2006.
Download Windows Security Update CD - February 2004 (English Only)
*"This CD includes Microsoft critical updates released through October 2003 and information to help you protect your PC." - Microsoft
Download Windows Me Unofficial SP 1.05
This unofficial service pack includes 100+ system updates, bug fix for large text files, under the hood tweaks, 67 new fonts, and more. All you need to have is Windows Me, IE 6 w/ SP1 installed, and system restore disabled prior to installing this update. I or the creator(s) of this unofficial service pack will not be liable for any damage, loss of software, loss of hardware functionality or performance, loss of data, loss of time, loss of money or any loss or liability of any kind caused by the use or inability to use the Windows Me Unofficial Service Pack 1.05 update. You understand that the Windows Me Unofficial Service Pack 1.05 update is not a product of of Microsoft Corporation and not a product of a commercial company, that it's developed as is, benevolently, unofficially (although legally) and freely without any guarantee attached, without any promise of support, that there is no guarantee whatsoever that it will work as advertised and that you use it at your own risk and in full consciousness of the risks attached to an unofficial service pack for an operating system. - Credit to MajorGeeks.com for the disclaimer.
System Requirements
Windows XP
Release Date(s):
-Windows XP RTM: August 24, 2001
-Windows XP General Availability: October 25, 2001
-Windows XP Media Center Edition RTM: September 3, 2002
-Windows XP Media Center Edition General Availability: October 29, 2002
-Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004: September 30, 2003
-Windows XP Starter Edition: August 11, 2004
-Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005: August 25, 2004
-Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005: October 12, 2004
-Windows XP Professional x64 Edition: April 25, 2005
*Click here to view a list of support end dates for all Windows XP editions
*Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 was only available as an update for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002.
*Installation instructions for Windows XP MCE, MCE 2005, and Tablet PC Edition 2005: Insert Disc 1, then install Windows on your PC as you normally would. During mid-installation, it will prompt you to insert 'Windows XP Professional Disc 2'. Please do not insert a Windows XP Professional disc as it won't have some of the files that MCE / Tablet PC Edition need. You need to insert the second disc that is associated with the version of Windows XP that you downloaded. Then, it will prompt you to re-insert Disc 1.
*Windows XP Starter Edition is a stripped down version of Windows XP that was released for a low price in developing countries. The catch to this version was there were lots of limitations. Click here if you'd like to learn more.
Download Windows Security Update CD - February 2004 (English Only)
*"This CD includes Microsoft critical updates released through October 2003 and information to help you protect your PC." - Microsoft
Download Windows XP SP1 update from Microsoft Update Catalog
Download Windows XP SP2 update from Microsoft Update Catalog
Download Windows XP SP3 update from Microsoft Update Catalog
Download Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 update
Download Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 update
Download Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Before you install this update, you'll need to install .NET Framework Ver. 1.1 and .NET Framework 1.1 SP1.)
Download Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 MUI and Recognizer Pack
Download Windows XP Unofficial SP4 update
This unofficial service pack is a cumulative update rollup for Windows XP (x86). I or the creator(s) of this unofficial service pack will not be liable for any damage, loss of software, loss of hardware functionality or performance, loss of data, loss of time, loss of money or any loss or liability of any kind caused by the use or inability to use the Windows XP Unofficial Service Pack 4 update. You understand that the Windows XP Unofficial Service Pack 4 update is not a product of of Microsoft Corporation and not a product of a commercial company, that it's developed as is, benevolently, unofficially (although legally) and freely without any guarantee attached, without any promise of support, that there is no guarantee whatsoever that it will work as advertised and that you use it at your own risk and in full consciousness of the risks attached to an unofficial service pack for an operating system. - Credit to MajorGeeks.com for the disclaimer.
System Requirements
-Windows XP RTM: August 24, 2001
-Windows XP General Availability: October 25, 2001
-Windows XP Media Center Edition RTM: September 3, 2002
-Windows XP Media Center Edition General Availability: October 29, 2002
-Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004: September 30, 2003
-Windows XP Starter Edition: August 11, 2004
-Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005: August 25, 2004
-Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005: October 12, 2004
-Windows XP Professional x64 Edition: April 25, 2005
*Click here to view a list of support end dates for all Windows XP editions
*Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 was only available as an update for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002.
*Installation instructions for Windows XP MCE, MCE 2005, and Tablet PC Edition 2005: Insert Disc 1, then install Windows on your PC as you normally would. During mid-installation, it will prompt you to insert 'Windows XP Professional Disc 2'. Please do not insert a Windows XP Professional disc as it won't have some of the files that MCE / Tablet PC Edition need. You need to insert the second disc that is associated with the version of Windows XP that you downloaded. Then, it will prompt you to re-insert Disc 1.
*Windows XP Starter Edition is a stripped down version of Windows XP that was released for a low price in developing countries. The catch to this version was there were lots of limitations. Click here if you'd like to learn more.
Download Windows Security Update CD - February 2004 (English Only)
*"This CD includes Microsoft critical updates released through October 2003 and information to help you protect your PC." - Microsoft
Download Windows XP SP1 update from Microsoft Update Catalog
Download Windows XP SP2 update from Microsoft Update Catalog
Download Windows XP SP3 update from Microsoft Update Catalog
Download Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 update
Download Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 update
Download Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Before you install this update, you'll need to install .NET Framework Ver. 1.1 and .NET Framework 1.1 SP1.)
Download Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 MUI and Recognizer Pack
Download Windows XP Unofficial SP4 update
This unofficial service pack is a cumulative update rollup for Windows XP (x86). I or the creator(s) of this unofficial service pack will not be liable for any damage, loss of software, loss of hardware functionality or performance, loss of data, loss of time, loss of money or any loss or liability of any kind caused by the use or inability to use the Windows XP Unofficial Service Pack 4 update. You understand that the Windows XP Unofficial Service Pack 4 update is not a product of of Microsoft Corporation and not a product of a commercial company, that it's developed as is, benevolently, unofficially (although legally) and freely without any guarantee attached, without any promise of support, that there is no guarantee whatsoever that it will work as advertised and that you use it at your own risk and in full consciousness of the risks attached to an unofficial service pack for an operating system. - Credit to MajorGeeks.com for the disclaimer.
System Requirements
Windows Server 2003 / Windows Server 2003 R2
Release Date(s):
-Server 2003: April 24, 2003
-Server 2003 R2: December 6, 2005
*Click here to view a list of support end dates for all Windows Server 2003 editions
*Installation Instructions: Insert Disc 1 'Windows Server 2003 Standard / Enterprise', then install Windows on your PC / server as you normally would. After the installation, you can update to Windows Server 2003 R2 (optional update). If you would like to update to Server 2003 R2, then go ahead and insert Disc 2 'Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard / Enterprise', enter your product key, install the update, and restart.
Download Windows Server 2003 SP2 x86 update (This update is compatible with all Windows Server 2003 and all Windows Server 2003 R2 editions.)
Download Windows Server 2003 SP2 x64 update (This update is compaible with all Windows Server 2003 and all Windows Server 2003 R2 editions.)
System Requirements
-Server 2003: April 24, 2003
-Server 2003 R2: December 6, 2005
*Click here to view a list of support end dates for all Windows Server 2003 editions
*Installation Instructions: Insert Disc 1 'Windows Server 2003 Standard / Enterprise', then install Windows on your PC / server as you normally would. After the installation, you can update to Windows Server 2003 R2 (optional update). If you would like to update to Server 2003 R2, then go ahead and insert Disc 2 'Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard / Enterprise', enter your product key, install the update, and restart.
Download Windows Server 2003 SP2 x86 update (This update is compatible with all Windows Server 2003 and all Windows Server 2003 R2 editions.)
Download Windows Server 2003 SP2 x64 update (This update is compaible with all Windows Server 2003 and all Windows Server 2003 R2 editions.)
System Requirements
Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs
Release Date: July 8, 2006
*Support ended on April 8, 2014 (SOURCE).
Product Key: VFWGM-3GRYG-QB43V-MVP84-XB3G9
Download Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs SP3 update
System Requirements
*Support ended on April 8, 2014 (SOURCE).
Product Key: VFWGM-3GRYG-QB43V-MVP84-XB3G9
Download Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs SP3 update
System Requirements
Windows Vista
Release Date(s):
-RTM: November 8, 2006
-General Availability: January 30, 2007
*Support ended on April 11, 2017 (SOURCE).
*The Windows Vista RTM, SP1, and SP2 all-in-one discs include: Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, and Ultimate.
Download Windows Vista SP1 update x86
Download Windows Vista SP1 update x64
Download Windows Vista SP2 update x86
Download Windows Vista SP2 update x64
System Requirements
-RTM: November 8, 2006
-General Availability: January 30, 2007
*Support ended on April 11, 2017 (SOURCE).
*The Windows Vista RTM, SP1, and SP2 all-in-one discs include: Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, and Ultimate.
Download Windows Vista SP1 update x86
Download Windows Vista SP1 update x64
Download Windows Vista SP2 update x86
Download Windows Vista SP2 update x64
System Requirements
Windows Home Server
Release Date: November 4, 2007
*Support ended on January 8, 2013 (SOURCE).
System Requirements:
*Support ended on January 8, 2013 (SOURCE).
System Requirements:
- CPU: 1 GHz Pentium 3 (or equivalent)
- Memory: 512 MB
- Hard disk space: 70 GB
- Network interface card: 100 Mbps Ethernet network interface card
- Other devices: Keyboard, mouse, or other compatible pointing device
Windows Server 2008
Release Date(s):
-RTM: February 4, 2008
-General Availability: February 27, 2008
*Click here to view a list of support end dates for all Windows Server 2008 editions
*If you would like to convert Windows Server 2008 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
*The Windows Server 2008 all-in-one discs include: Standard, Enterprise, and Datacenter.
Download Windows Server 2008 SP2 update x86
Download Windows Server 2008 SP2 update x64
System Requirements
-RTM: February 4, 2008
-General Availability: February 27, 2008
*Click here to view a list of support end dates for all Windows Server 2008 editions
*If you would like to convert Windows Server 2008 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
*The Windows Server 2008 all-in-one discs include: Standard, Enterprise, and Datacenter.
Download Windows Server 2008 SP2 update x86
Download Windows Server 2008 SP2 update x64
System Requirements
Windows Small Business Server 2008
Release Date(s):
-RTM: August 21, 2008
-General Availability: November 12, 2008
*Support ended on January 14, 2020 (SOURCE).
*If you would like to convert Windows Server 2008 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
*Installation Instructions: Insert Disc 1 'Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard and Premium Installation x64 DVD' or 'Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard and Premium with Windows Server 2008 SP2 x64', then install Windows on your PC / server as you normally would. After the first phase of setup, you can then insert Disc 2 'Component Technologies for Server Repair x64' or 'Windows Small Business Server 2008 Component Technologies for Server Repair with Windows Server 2008 SP2 x64'.
Download Windows Server 2008 SP2 update x64
System Requirements
-RTM: August 21, 2008
-General Availability: November 12, 2008
*Support ended on January 14, 2020 (SOURCE).
*If you would like to convert Windows Server 2008 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
*Installation Instructions: Insert Disc 1 'Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard and Premium Installation x64 DVD' or 'Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard and Premium with Windows Server 2008 SP2 x64', then install Windows on your PC / server as you normally would. After the first phase of setup, you can then insert Disc 2 'Component Technologies for Server Repair x64' or 'Windows Small Business Server 2008 Component Technologies for Server Repair with Windows Server 2008 SP2 x64'.
Download Windows Server 2008 SP2 update x64
System Requirements
Windows Embedded POSReady 2009
Release Date: December 9, 2008
*Support ended on April 9, 2019 (SOURCE).
Product Key: XM633-9YG7Y-47JM6-4QMF8-XPKYG
System Requirements:
*Support ended on April 9, 2019 (SOURCE).
Product Key: XM633-9YG7Y-47JM6-4QMF8-XPKYG
System Requirements:
- PC with Pentium II 233 MHz or faster processor
- 64 MB of RAM (with Virtual Memory enabled); 512 MB recommended
- 520 MB of available hard disk space
- VGA or higher resolution monitor; 1024 x 768 display recommended
Windows Storage Server 2008
Release Date: July 19, 2009
*Support ended on January 14, 2020 (SOURCE).
*If you would like to convert Windows Server 2008 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
Download Windows Server 2008 SP2 update x64
Download Windows Storage Server 2008 Embedded Tools
Download Microsoft iSCSI Software Target 3.2
Download Microsoft iSCSI 3.2 Tools
Download Windows Storage Server 2008 Embedded Language Pack x86
Download Windows Storage Server 2008 Embedded Language Pack x64
System Requirements
*Support ended on January 14, 2020 (SOURCE).
*If you would like to convert Windows Server 2008 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
Download Windows Server 2008 SP2 update x64
Download Windows Storage Server 2008 Embedded Tools
Download Microsoft iSCSI Software Target 3.2
Download Microsoft iSCSI 3.2 Tools
Download Windows Storage Server 2008 Embedded Language Pack x86
Download Windows Storage Server 2008 Embedded Language Pack x64
System Requirements
Windows 7
Release Date(s):
-RTM: July 22, 2009
-General Availability: October 22, 2009
*Support ended on January 14, 2020 (SOURCE).
*You will need to have a valid product key to download a Windows 7 ISO from Microsoft.
*The Convenience rollup update is a collection of updates dating all the way back to February 2011. This update is for those who've just reinstalled Windows 7 and don't want to have to go through the process of downloading and installing each update individually, which is very tedious. The Convenience rollup update is not available through Windows Update, so you'll want to download it from the link that is provided below. Before installing this update, you'll need to download and install the SP1 update (you don't need to install the SP1 update if you already have SP1 installed) and the April 2015 servicing stack update. You'll also need to have at least 4 GB of available disk space.
Download Windows 7 SP1 update from Microsoft Update Catalog
Download April 2015 servicing stack update (You'll need to install this update before installing the Convenience rollup update.)
Download Convenience rollup update from Microsoft Update Catalog (Before you install this update, you must have SP1 and the April 2015 servicing stack update installed.)
System Requirements
-RTM: July 22, 2009
-General Availability: October 22, 2009
*Support ended on January 14, 2020 (SOURCE).
*You will need to have a valid product key to download a Windows 7 ISO from Microsoft.
*The Convenience rollup update is a collection of updates dating all the way back to February 2011. This update is for those who've just reinstalled Windows 7 and don't want to have to go through the process of downloading and installing each update individually, which is very tedious. The Convenience rollup update is not available through Windows Update, so you'll want to download it from the link that is provided below. Before installing this update, you'll need to download and install the SP1 update (you don't need to install the SP1 update if you already have SP1 installed) and the April 2015 servicing stack update. You'll also need to have at least 4 GB of available disk space.
Download Windows 7 SP1 update from Microsoft Update Catalog
Download April 2015 servicing stack update (You'll need to install this update before installing the Convenience rollup update.)
Download Convenience rollup update from Microsoft Update Catalog (Before you install this update, you must have SP1 and the April 2015 servicing stack update installed.)
System Requirements
Windows Server 2008 R2
Release Date(s):
-RTM: July 22, 2009
-General Availability: October 22, 2009
*Support ended on January 14, 2020 (SOURCE).
*If you would like to convert Windows Server 2008 R2 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
*The Windows Server 2008 R2 all-in-one discs include: Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter, and Web.
*The Convenience rollup update is a collection of updates dating all the way back to February 2011. This update is for those who've just reinstalled Windows Server 2008 R2 and don't want to have to go through the process of downloading and installing each update individually, which is very tedious. The Convenience rollup update is not available through Windows Update, so you'll want to download it from the link that is provided below. Before installing this update, you'll need to download and install the SP1 update (you don't need to install the SP1 update if you already have SP1 installed) and the April 2015 servicing stack update. You'll also need to have at least 4 GB of available disk space.
Download Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 update from Microsoft Update Catalog
Download April 2015 servicing stack update (You'll need to install this update before installing the Convenience rollup update.)
Download Convenience rollup update from Microsoft Update Catalog (Before you install this update, you must have SP1 and the April 2015 servicing stack update installed.)
System Requirements
-RTM: July 22, 2009
-General Availability: October 22, 2009
*Support ended on January 14, 2020 (SOURCE).
*If you would like to convert Windows Server 2008 R2 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
*The Windows Server 2008 R2 all-in-one discs include: Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter, and Web.
*The Convenience rollup update is a collection of updates dating all the way back to February 2011. This update is for those who've just reinstalled Windows Server 2008 R2 and don't want to have to go through the process of downloading and installing each update individually, which is very tedious. The Convenience rollup update is not available through Windows Update, so you'll want to download it from the link that is provided below. Before installing this update, you'll need to download and install the SP1 update (you don't need to install the SP1 update if you already have SP1 installed) and the April 2015 servicing stack update. You'll also need to have at least 4 GB of available disk space.
Download Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 update from Microsoft Update Catalog
Download April 2015 servicing stack update (You'll need to install this update before installing the Convenience rollup update.)
Download Convenience rollup update from Microsoft Update Catalog (Before you install this update, you must have SP1 and the April 2015 servicing stack update installed.)
System Requirements
Windows Small Business Server 2011
Release Date(s):
-Windows SBS 2011 Standard RTM: December 13, 2010
-Windows SBS 2011 Standard & Windows SBS 2011 Premium Add-on: March 17, 2011
-Windows SBS 2011 Essentials: May 1, 2011
*Support ended on January 14, 2020 (SOURCE).
*If you would like to convert Windows Server 2008 R2 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
*The Convenience rollup update is a collection of updates dating all the way back to February 2011. This update is for those who've just reinstalled Windows Small Business Server 2011 and don't want to have to go through the process of downloading and installing each update individually, which is very tedious. The Convenience rollup update is not available through Windows Update, so you'll want to download it from the link that is provided below. Before installing this update, you'll need to download and install the SP1 update (you don't need to install the SP1 update if you already have SP1 installed) and the April 2015 servicing stack update. You'll also need to have at least 4 GB of available disk space.
Download Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 update from Microsoft Update Catalog (This version of Windows is not listed in the catalog. However, because Windows SBS 2011 is based on Windows Server 2008 R2, that means the SP1 update will install perfectly fine.)
Download April 2015 servicing stack update (You'll need to install this update before installing the Convenience rollup update.)
Download Convenience rollup update from Microsoft Update Catalog (Before you install this update, you must have SP1 and the April 2015 servicing stack update installed.)
System Requirements
-Windows SBS 2011 Standard RTM: December 13, 2010
-Windows SBS 2011 Standard & Windows SBS 2011 Premium Add-on: March 17, 2011
-Windows SBS 2011 Essentials: May 1, 2011
*Support ended on January 14, 2020 (SOURCE).
*If you would like to convert Windows Server 2008 R2 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
*The Convenience rollup update is a collection of updates dating all the way back to February 2011. This update is for those who've just reinstalled Windows Small Business Server 2011 and don't want to have to go through the process of downloading and installing each update individually, which is very tedious. The Convenience rollup update is not available through Windows Update, so you'll want to download it from the link that is provided below. Before installing this update, you'll need to download and install the SP1 update (you don't need to install the SP1 update if you already have SP1 installed) and the April 2015 servicing stack update. You'll also need to have at least 4 GB of available disk space.
Download Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 update from Microsoft Update Catalog (This version of Windows is not listed in the catalog. However, because Windows SBS 2011 is based on Windows Server 2008 R2, that means the SP1 update will install perfectly fine.)
Download April 2015 servicing stack update (You'll need to install this update before installing the Convenience rollup update.)
Download Convenience rollup update from Microsoft Update Catalog (Before you install this update, you must have SP1 and the April 2015 servicing stack update installed.)
System Requirements
Windows Storage Server 2008 R2
Release Date: December 20, 2010
*Support ended on January 14, 2020 (SOURCE).
*Despite the warning on the desktop, if you would like to convert Windows Server 2008 R2 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
*The Convenience rollup update is a collection of updates dating all the way back to February 2011. This update is for those who've just reinstalled Windows Home Server 2011 and don't want to have to go through the process of downloading and installing each update individually, which is very tedious. The Convenience rollup update is not available through Windows Update, so you'll want to download it from the link that is provided below. Before installing this update, you'll need to download and install the April 2015 servicing stack update. You'll also need to have at least 4 GB of available disk space.
Download April 2015 servicing stack update (You'll need to install this update before installing the Convenience rollup update.)
Download Convenience rollup update from Microsoft Update Catalog (Before you install this update, you must have the April 2015 servicing stack update installed. Also, this version of Windows will not be listed in the catalog. However, because Windows Home Server 2011 is based on Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 / Windows 7 x64, that means both versions of this update will install perfectly fine.)
System Requirements (The system requirements for Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 are mostly the same as Windows Server 2008 R2, but, you need to have at least 160 GB of disk space to install Windows Storage Server 2008 R2.)
*Support ended on January 14, 2020 (SOURCE).
*Despite the warning on the desktop, if you would like to convert Windows Server 2008 R2 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
*The Convenience rollup update is a collection of updates dating all the way back to February 2011. This update is for those who've just reinstalled Windows Home Server 2011 and don't want to have to go through the process of downloading and installing each update individually, which is very tedious. The Convenience rollup update is not available through Windows Update, so you'll want to download it from the link that is provided below. Before installing this update, you'll need to download and install the April 2015 servicing stack update. You'll also need to have at least 4 GB of available disk space.
Download April 2015 servicing stack update (You'll need to install this update before installing the Convenience rollup update.)
Download Convenience rollup update from Microsoft Update Catalog (Before you install this update, you must have the April 2015 servicing stack update installed. Also, this version of Windows will not be listed in the catalog. However, because Windows Home Server 2011 is based on Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 / Windows 7 x64, that means both versions of this update will install perfectly fine.)
System Requirements (The system requirements for Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 are mostly the same as Windows Server 2008 R2, but, you need to have at least 160 GB of disk space to install Windows Storage Server 2008 R2.)
Windows MultiPoint Server 2011
Release Date: March 10, 2011
*Mainstream support ended on July 12, 2016! Extended support ended on July 13, 2021! (SOURCE)
*The Convenience rollup update is a collection of updates dating all the way back to February 2011. This update is for those who've just reinstalled Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 and don't want to have to go through the process of downloading and installing each update individually, which is very tedious. The Convenience rollup update is not available through Windows Update, so you'll want to download it from the link that is provided below. Before installing this update, you'll need to download and install the SP1 update (you don't need to install the SP1 update if you already have SP1 installed) and the April 2015 servicing stack update. You'll also need to have at least 4 GB of available disk space.
Download Update Rollup 1.1 for Microsoft Windows MultiPoint Server 2011
Download April 2015 servicing stack update (You'll need to install this update before installing the Convenience rollup update.)
Download Convenience rollup update from Microsoft Update Catalog (Before you install this update, you must have SP1 and the April 2015 servicing stack update installed. Also, this version of Windows will not be listed in the catalog. However, because Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 is based on Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 / Windows 7 x64, that means both versions of this update will install perfectly fine.)
System Requirements:
*Mainstream support ended on July 12, 2016! Extended support ended on July 13, 2021! (SOURCE)
*The Convenience rollup update is a collection of updates dating all the way back to February 2011. This update is for those who've just reinstalled Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 and don't want to have to go through the process of downloading and installing each update individually, which is very tedious. The Convenience rollup update is not available through Windows Update, so you'll want to download it from the link that is provided below. Before installing this update, you'll need to download and install the SP1 update (you don't need to install the SP1 update if you already have SP1 installed) and the April 2015 servicing stack update. You'll also need to have at least 4 GB of available disk space.
Download Update Rollup 1.1 for Microsoft Windows MultiPoint Server 2011
Download April 2015 servicing stack update (You'll need to install this update before installing the Convenience rollup update.)
Download Convenience rollup update from Microsoft Update Catalog (Before you install this update, you must have SP1 and the April 2015 servicing stack update installed. Also, this version of Windows will not be listed in the catalog. However, because Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 is based on Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 / Windows 7 x64, that means both versions of this update will install perfectly fine.)
System Requirements:
- Minimum base PC system (supporting up to 4 lightly loaded stations):
- Dual Core Processor
- 2 GB Memory
- 20 GB disk space
- Per station:
- Monitor (attached to corresponding video output), USB hub with attached keyboard and mouse, or RDP compatible thin client
Windows Home Server 2011
Release Date: April 6, 2011
*Support ended on April 12, 2016 (SOURCE).
*Despite the warning on the desktop, if you would like to convert Windows Server 2008 R2 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
*The Convenience rollup update is a collection of updates dating all the way back to February 2011. This update is for those who've just reinstalled Windows Home Server 2011 and don't want to have to go through the process of downloading and installing each update individually, which is very tedious. The Convenience rollup update is not available through Windows Update, so you'll want to download it from the link that is provided below. Before installing this update, you'll need to download and install the April 2015 servicing stack update. You'll also need to have at least 4 GB of available disk space.
Download April 2015 servicing stack update (You'll need to install this update before installing the Convenience rollup update.)
Download Convenience rollup update from Microsoft Update Catalog (Before you install this update, you must have the April 2015 servicing stack update installed. Also, this version of Windows will not be listed in the catalog. However, because Windows Home Server 2011 is based on Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 / Windows 7 x64, that means both versions of this update will install perfectly fine.)
System Requirements
*Support ended on April 12, 2016 (SOURCE).
*Despite the warning on the desktop, if you would like to convert Windows Server 2008 R2 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
*The Convenience rollup update is a collection of updates dating all the way back to February 2011. This update is for those who've just reinstalled Windows Home Server 2011 and don't want to have to go through the process of downloading and installing each update individually, which is very tedious. The Convenience rollup update is not available through Windows Update, so you'll want to download it from the link that is provided below. Before installing this update, you'll need to download and install the April 2015 servicing stack update. You'll also need to have at least 4 GB of available disk space.
Download April 2015 servicing stack update (You'll need to install this update before installing the Convenience rollup update.)
Download Convenience rollup update from Microsoft Update Catalog (Before you install this update, you must have the April 2015 servicing stack update installed. Also, this version of Windows will not be listed in the catalog. However, because Windows Home Server 2011 is based on Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 / Windows 7 x64, that means both versions of this update will install perfectly fine.)
System Requirements
Windows Thin PC
Release Date: July 1, 2011
*Mainstream Support ended on October 11, 2016! Extended Support ended on October 12, 2021! (SOURCE)
*The Convenience rollup update is a collection of updates dating all the way back to February 2011. This update is for those who've just reinstalled Windows Thin PC and don't want to have to go through the process of downloading and installing each update individually, which is very tedious. The Convenience rollup update is not available through Windows Update, so you'll want to download it from the link that is provided below. Before installing this update, you'll need to download and install the SP1 update (you don't need to install the SP1 update if you already have SP1 installed) and the April 2015 servicing stack update. You'll also need to have at least 4 GB of available disk space.
Download Windows 7 SP1 update x86 from Microsoft Update Catalog (This version of Windows is not listed in the catalog. However, because Windows Thin PC is based on Windows 7 x86, that means the SP1 update x86 will install perfectly fine.)
Download April 2015 servicing stack update (You'll need to install this update before installing the Convenience rollup update.)
Download Convenience rollup update from Microsoft Update Catalog (Before you install this update, you must have SP1 and the April 2015 servicing stack update installed.)
System Requirements:
*Mainstream Support ended on October 11, 2016! Extended Support ended on October 12, 2021! (SOURCE)
*The Convenience rollup update is a collection of updates dating all the way back to February 2011. This update is for those who've just reinstalled Windows Thin PC and don't want to have to go through the process of downloading and installing each update individually, which is very tedious. The Convenience rollup update is not available through Windows Update, so you'll want to download it from the link that is provided below. Before installing this update, you'll need to download and install the SP1 update (you don't need to install the SP1 update if you already have SP1 installed) and the April 2015 servicing stack update. You'll also need to have at least 4 GB of available disk space.
Download Windows 7 SP1 update x86 from Microsoft Update Catalog (This version of Windows is not listed in the catalog. However, because Windows Thin PC is based on Windows 7 x86, that means the SP1 update x86 will install perfectly fine.)
Download April 2015 servicing stack update (You'll need to install this update before installing the Convenience rollup update.)
Download Convenience rollup update from Microsoft Update Catalog (Before you install this update, you must have SP1 and the April 2015 servicing stack update installed.)
System Requirements:
- CPU: 1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86)
- RAM: 1 GB
- Hard disk space: 4 GB available
- Graphics: DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or later version driver
Windows Embedded POSReady 7
Release Date: July 1, 2011
*Mainstream Support ended on October 11, 2016! Extended Support ended on October 12, 2021! (SOURCE)
*The Convenience rollup update is a collection of updates dating all the way back to February 2011. This update is for those who've just reinstalled Windows Embedded POSReady 7 and don't want to have to go through the process of downloading and installing each update individually, which is very tedious. The Convenience rollup update is not available through Windows Update, so you'll want to download it from the link that is provided below. Before installing this update, you'll need to download and install the SP1 update (you don't need to install the SP1 update if you already have SP1 installed) and the April 2015 servicing stack update. You'll also need to have at least 4 GB of available disk space.
Download Windows 7 SP1 update from Microsoft Update Catalog (This version of Windows is not listed in the catalog. However, because Windows Embedded POSReady 7 is based on Windows 7, that means both versions of this update will install perfectly fine.)
Download April 2015 servicing stack update (You'll need to install this update before installing the Convenience rollup update.)
Download Convenience rollup update from Microsoft Update Catalog (Before you install this update, you must have SP1 and the April 2015 servicing stack update installed.)
System Requirements
*Mainstream Support ended on October 11, 2016! Extended Support ended on October 12, 2021! (SOURCE)
*The Convenience rollup update is a collection of updates dating all the way back to February 2011. This update is for those who've just reinstalled Windows Embedded POSReady 7 and don't want to have to go through the process of downloading and installing each update individually, which is very tedious. The Convenience rollup update is not available through Windows Update, so you'll want to download it from the link that is provided below. Before installing this update, you'll need to download and install the SP1 update (you don't need to install the SP1 update if you already have SP1 installed) and the April 2015 servicing stack update. You'll also need to have at least 4 GB of available disk space.
Download Windows 7 SP1 update from Microsoft Update Catalog (This version of Windows is not listed in the catalog. However, because Windows Embedded POSReady 7 is based on Windows 7, that means both versions of this update will install perfectly fine.)
Download April 2015 servicing stack update (You'll need to install this update before installing the Convenience rollup update.)
Download Convenience rollup update from Microsoft Update Catalog (Before you install this update, you must have SP1 and the April 2015 servicing stack update installed.)
System Requirements
Windows 8
*Release Date(s):
-RTM: August 1, 2012
-General Availability: October 26, 2012
*Support ended on January 12, 2016 (SOURCE).
System Requirements
-RTM: August 1, 2012
-General Availability: October 26, 2012
*Support ended on January 12, 2016 (SOURCE).
System Requirements
Windows Server 2012
Release Date(s):
-RTM: August 1, 2012
-General Availability: September 4, 2012
*Mainstream support ended on October 9, 2018! Extended support ends on October 10, 2023! (SOURCE)
*If you would like to convert Windows Server 2012 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
System Requirements
-RTM: August 1, 2012
-General Availability: September 4, 2012
*Mainstream support ended on October 9, 2018! Extended support ends on October 10, 2023! (SOURCE)
*If you would like to convert Windows Server 2012 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
System Requirements
Windows MultiPoint Server 2012
Release Date: November 27, 2012
*Mainstream support ended on October 9, 2018! Extended support ends on October 10, 2023! (SOURCE)
Evaluation Product Key: YNPVP-2H2HY-HP227-C2KRB-VQTCJ
System Requirements:
*Mainstream support ended on October 9, 2018! Extended support ends on October 10, 2023! (SOURCE)
Evaluation Product Key: YNPVP-2H2HY-HP227-C2KRB-VQTCJ
System Requirements:
- Minimum base PC system running RDSH (formerly "Terminal Services") desktops (supporting up to 4 lightly loaded stations):
- Dual Core Processor and 1 core or thread for each two stations
- 2 GB Memory and 0.5 GB of memory per station
- 20 GB disk space
- PC system running Virtual Machine-based virtual desktops (full Windows 7 / 8 instances):
- CPU:
- SLAT
- 1 core or thread per station (multimedia-360p) or 1/2 core or thread per stations (productively). (For example, a 4 core CPU with hyperthreading is 8 threads.)
- Storage:
- Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Capacity: 20 GB/station + 40 GB for the host operating system
- Random R/W IOPS: >= 3K/station
- RAM: 2 GB/station + 2 GB for the host operating system
- GPU: DirectX 11
- CPU:
- Per station:
- Monitor (attached to corresponding video output), USB hub with attached keyboard and mouse, or thin/zero client
Windows Embedded 8 Industry
Windows 8.1
Release Date(s):
-RTM: August 27, 2013
-General Availability: October 27, 2013
*Mainstream support ended on January 9, 2018! Extended support ended on January 10, 2023! (SOURCE)
*You can use a Windows 8 product key to activate Windows 8.1!
*If you are doing a clean installation of Windows 8.1 (with KB2919355 already installed), you'll need to download a couple updates to get Windows Update working correctly. First, make sure that you are disconnected from the internet (to avoid Windows Update connecting to Microsoft servers) and make sure you have the Windows Update service turned off. Now, you'll need to download and install the July 2016 servicing stack update. Then, download and install the July 2016 update rollup and make sure that you do not install these updates out of order. After you've installed both updates, you can connect to the internet again and Windows Update should be working normally.
*If you're running an RTM version of Windows 8.1 and would like to continue receiving updates, you'll need to download and install KB2919355 (a.k.a. Windows 8.1 Update / Update 1) in order to receive further updates for Windows 8.1.
Download Windows 8.1 Update
System Requirements
-RTM: August 27, 2013
-General Availability: October 27, 2013
*Mainstream support ended on January 9, 2018! Extended support ended on January 10, 2023! (SOURCE)
*You can use a Windows 8 product key to activate Windows 8.1!
*If you are doing a clean installation of Windows 8.1 (with KB2919355 already installed), you'll need to download a couple updates to get Windows Update working correctly. First, make sure that you are disconnected from the internet (to avoid Windows Update connecting to Microsoft servers) and make sure you have the Windows Update service turned off. Now, you'll need to download and install the July 2016 servicing stack update. Then, download and install the July 2016 update rollup and make sure that you do not install these updates out of order. After you've installed both updates, you can connect to the internet again and Windows Update should be working normally.
*If you're running an RTM version of Windows 8.1 and would like to continue receiving updates, you'll need to download and install KB2919355 (a.k.a. Windows 8.1 Update / Update 1) in order to receive further updates for Windows 8.1.
Download Windows 8.1 Update
System Requirements
Windows Server 2012 R2
Release Date(s):
-RTM: August 27, 2013
-General Availability: October 18, 2013
*Mainstream support ended on October 9, 2018! Extended support ends on October 10, 2023! (SOURCE)
*If you would like to convert Windows Server 2012 R2 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
*If you are doing a clean installation of Windows Server 2012 R2 (with KB2919355 already installed), you'll need to download a couple updates to get Windows Update working correctly. First, make sure that you are disconnected from the internet (to avoid Windows Update connecting to Microsoft servers) and make sure you have the Windows Update service turned off. Now, you'll need to download and install the July 2016 servicing stack update. Then, download and install the July 2016 update rollup and make sure that you do not install these updates out of order. After you've installed both updates, you can connect to the internet again and Windows Update should be working normally.
*If you're running an RTM version of Windows Server 2012 R2 and would like to continue receiving updates, you'll need to download and install KB2919355 (a.k.a. Windows Server 2012 R2 Update / Update 1) in order to receive further updates for Windows Server 2012 R2.
Download Windows Server 2012 R2 Update
System Requirements
-RTM: August 27, 2013
-General Availability: October 18, 2013
*Mainstream support ended on October 9, 2018! Extended support ends on October 10, 2023! (SOURCE)
*If you would like to convert Windows Server 2012 R2 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
*If you are doing a clean installation of Windows Server 2012 R2 (with KB2919355 already installed), you'll need to download a couple updates to get Windows Update working correctly. First, make sure that you are disconnected from the internet (to avoid Windows Update connecting to Microsoft servers) and make sure you have the Windows Update service turned off. Now, you'll need to download and install the July 2016 servicing stack update. Then, download and install the July 2016 update rollup and make sure that you do not install these updates out of order. After you've installed both updates, you can connect to the internet again and Windows Update should be working normally.
*If you're running an RTM version of Windows Server 2012 R2 and would like to continue receiving updates, you'll need to download and install KB2919355 (a.k.a. Windows Server 2012 R2 Update / Update 1) in order to receive further updates for Windows Server 2012 R2.
Download Windows Server 2012 R2 Update
System Requirements
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry
*Release Date: October 17, 2013
*Mainstream support ended on July 10, 2018! Extended support ended on July 11, 2023! (SOURCE)
*If you are doing a clean installation of Windows 8.1 (with KB2919355 already installed), you'll need to download a couple updates to get Windows Update working correctly. First, make sure that you are disconnected from the internet (to avoid Windows Update connecting to Microsoft servers) and make sure you have the Windows Update service turned off. Now, you'll need to download and install the July 2016 servicing stack update. Then, download and install the July 2016 update rollup and make sure that you do not install these updates out of order. After you've installed both updates, you can connect to the internet again and Windows Update should be working normally.
*If you're running an RTM version of Windows 8.1 and would like to continue receiving updates, you'll need to download and install KB2919355 (a.k.a. Windows 8.1 Update / Update 1) in order to receive further updates for Windows 8.1.
Download Windows 8.1 Update
System Requirements
*Mainstream support ended on July 10, 2018! Extended support ended on July 11, 2023! (SOURCE)
*If you are doing a clean installation of Windows 8.1 (with KB2919355 already installed), you'll need to download a couple updates to get Windows Update working correctly. First, make sure that you are disconnected from the internet (to avoid Windows Update connecting to Microsoft servers) and make sure you have the Windows Update service turned off. Now, you'll need to download and install the July 2016 servicing stack update. Then, download and install the July 2016 update rollup and make sure that you do not install these updates out of order. After you've installed both updates, you can connect to the internet again and Windows Update should be working normally.
*If you're running an RTM version of Windows 8.1 and would like to continue receiving updates, you'll need to download and install KB2919355 (a.k.a. Windows 8.1 Update / Update 1) in order to receive further updates for Windows 8.1.
Download Windows 8.1 Update
System Requirements
Windows 10
Release Date(s):
-General Availability: July 29, 2015
-LTSB 2015: July 29, 2015
-LTSB 2016: August 2, 2016
-LTSC 2019: November 13, 2018
-LTSC 2021: November 16, 2021
*For Windows 10 Home and Pro: Support ends on October 14, 2025! (SOURCE)
*For Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2015: Mainstream support ended on October 13, 2020! Extended support ends on October 14, 2025! (SOURCE)
*For Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016: Mainstream support ended on October 12, 2021! Extended support ends on October 13, 2026! (SOURCE)
*For Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019: Mainstream support ends on January 9, 2024! Extended support ends on January 9, 2029! (SOURCE)
*For Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021: Mainstream support ends on January 12, 2027! (SOURCE)
*You can update to the latest version of Windows 10 here, https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=799445.
*Windows 10 2022 Update (22H2) is out now! If you would like to see what this update will bring (which is not much) to Windows 10, check out this article from How-To-Geek.
System Requirements
-General Availability: July 29, 2015
-LTSB 2015: July 29, 2015
-LTSB 2016: August 2, 2016
-LTSC 2019: November 13, 2018
-LTSC 2021: November 16, 2021
*For Windows 10 Home and Pro: Support ends on October 14, 2025! (SOURCE)
*For Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2015: Mainstream support ended on October 13, 2020! Extended support ends on October 14, 2025! (SOURCE)
*For Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016: Mainstream support ended on October 12, 2021! Extended support ends on October 13, 2026! (SOURCE)
*For Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019: Mainstream support ends on January 9, 2024! Extended support ends on January 9, 2029! (SOURCE)
*For Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021: Mainstream support ends on January 12, 2027! (SOURCE)
*You can update to the latest version of Windows 10 here, https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=799445.
*Windows 10 2022 Update (22H2) is out now! If you would like to see what this update will bring (which is not much) to Windows 10, check out this article from How-To-Geek.
System Requirements
Windows Server 2016
Release Date(s):
-RTM: September 26, 2016
-General Availability: October 12, 2016
*Mainstream support ended on January 11, 2022. Extended support ends on January 12, 2027! (SOURCE)
*If you would like to convert Windows Server 2016 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
System Requirements
-RTM: September 26, 2016
-General Availability: October 12, 2016
*Mainstream support ended on January 11, 2022. Extended support ends on January 12, 2027! (SOURCE)
*If you would like to convert Windows Server 2016 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
System Requirements
Windows Server 2019
Release Date: October 2, 2018
*Mainstream support ends on January 9, 2024. Extended support ends on January 9, 2029! (SOURCE)
*Download Server Core App Compatibility FOD
*If you would like to convert Windows Server 2019 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
System Requirements
*Mainstream support ends on January 9, 2024. Extended support ends on January 9, 2029! (SOURCE)
*Download Server Core App Compatibility FOD
*If you would like to convert Windows Server 2019 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
System Requirements
Windows Server 2022
Release Date: September 1, 2021
*Mainstream support ends on October 13, 2026! Extended support ends on October 14, 2031! (SOURCE)
*Download Languages and Optional Features ISO
*If you would like to convert Windows Server 2022 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
*Mainstream support ends on October 13, 2026! Extended support ends on October 14, 2031! (SOURCE)
*Download Languages and Optional Features ISO
*If you would like to convert Windows Server 2022 to be used on a normal PC, windowsworkstation.com has a guide on how to do just that!
Windows 11
Release Date: October 5, 2021
*Windows 11 follows the modern lifecycle policy. Windows 11 (Version 21H2) Home and Pro support ends on October 10, 2023 (SOURCE). Windows 11 (Version 21H2) Enterprise and Education support ends on October 8, 2024 (SOURCE). Windows 11 (Version 22H2) Home and Pro support ends on October 8, 2024 (SOURCE). Windows 11 Enterprise and Education support ends on October 14, 2025 (SOURCE).
*You can update to the latest version of Windows 11 here, https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2171764.
*The Windows 11 2022 Update (22H2) is out now! If you would like to see what this update will bring to Windows 11, check out this article from How-To-Geek.
Download PC Health Check App (This program checks to see if your PC can run Windows 11.)
System Requirements
*Windows 11 follows the modern lifecycle policy. Windows 11 (Version 21H2) Home and Pro support ends on October 10, 2023 (SOURCE). Windows 11 (Version 21H2) Enterprise and Education support ends on October 8, 2024 (SOURCE). Windows 11 (Version 22H2) Home and Pro support ends on October 8, 2024 (SOURCE). Windows 11 Enterprise and Education support ends on October 14, 2025 (SOURCE).
*You can update to the latest version of Windows 11 here, https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2171764.
*The Windows 11 2022 Update (22H2) is out now! If you would like to see what this update will bring to Windows 11, check out this article from How-To-Geek.
Download PC Health Check App (This program checks to see if your PC can run Windows 11.)
System Requirements
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