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Unsupported Windows versions will lose access to updates in 2027
Microsoft says devices running unsupported versions of Windows will lose access to Windows Update in 2027.
The change will happen when update certificates expire on May 17 and June 19.
Without access to the service, those devices will no longer receive updates.
Microsoft recommends moving to a supported Windows version before the relevant deadline.
Some supported versions also need specific security updates installed before June 2027.
Other unsupported versions will need a full upgrade.
The change does not affect devices that get updates through Windows Server Update Services.
Administrators are being urged to identify affected devices and plan upgrades in advance.
Unsupported Windows versions will lose access to Windows Update services when update certificates expire in 2027.
The certificate expirations are scheduled for May 17 and June 19.
Microsoft recommends upgrading devices to a supported Windows version before the deadlines.
Some supported Windows versions must have specified security updates installed before June 19, while others face a May 17 deadline.
The policy does not affect devices that update through Windows Server Update Services.
- Who
- Users and administrators of devices running unsupported Windows versions.
- What
- Those devices will lose access to Windows Update services and all updates when certificates expire.
- When
- May 17 and June 19, 2027.
- Where
- On devices running unsupported Windows versions.
- Why
- The certificates used for Windows Update services are set to expire.
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One Windows Update certificate is scheduled to expire, affecting devices that have not met the applicable requirements.
Another Windows Update certificate is scheduled to expire, affecting devices that have not met the applicable requirements.
- First certificate expiration
- May 17, 2027
- Second certificate expiration
- June 19, 2027
- Windows 11, version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025
- Require the September 2025 security update or later before June 19, 2027
- Windows 10 and Windows Server 2022
- Require the July 2026 security update or later before June 19, 2027
- WSUS
- Devices updating through Windows Server Update Services are not affected
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