[KB7292] Microsoft Windows Support Policy and ESET products
Issue
- Support for the latest versions of Microsoft operating systems
- Support for earlier versions of Microsoft operating systems
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Solution
Support for the latest versions of Microsoft operating systems
Microsoft Windows 10 and Microsoft Windows 11
As of January 2022, the latest versions of ESET home products and ESET business products for Windows desktop operating systems are compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11.
- ESET home product users: Check which ESET Windows Home product you have and see if it is the latest version.
- ESET business product users: Check for the latest version of your ESET business products.
Support for earlier versions of Microsoft operating systems
For more information about Microsoft's End of Support policies, visit this Microsoft article.
| Microsoft Operating System | Microsoft Support Status | Last compatible ESET home product version | Last compatible ESET business product version |
Windows 8.1 |
Ended (January 10, 2023) |
Version 16.0 of ESET home products for Windows.
For more information about support for ESET products on Microsoft Windows 8.1, review the ESET End of Life policy.
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For more information about support for ESET products on Microsoft Windows 8.1, review the ESET End of Life policy.
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Windows 8 |
Ended (January 12, 2016) |
Version 16.0 of ESET home products for Windows.
For more information about support for ESET products on Microsoft Windows 8, review the ESET End of Life policy.
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For more information about support for ESET products on Microsoft Windows 8, review the ESET End of Life policy.
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Windows 7 |
Ended (January 14, 2020) |
Version 16.0 of ESET home products for Windows.
For more information about support for ESET products on Microsoft Windows 7, review the ESET End of Life policy.
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For more information about support for ESET products on Microsoft Windows 7, review the ESET End of Life policy.
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Vista
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Ended (April 11, 2017) |
You must upgrade your operating system and install the latest version of your ESET product.
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A supported ESET business product is not available.
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XP |
Ended (April 8, 2014) |
You must upgrade your operating system and install the latest version of your ESET product.
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A supported ESET business product is not available.
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Windows Server 2008 R2 |
Ended (January 14, 2020) |
N/A
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Version 9 of ESET server products for Windows.
For more information about support for ESET products on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, review the ESET End of Life policy.
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Windows Server 2008 |
Ended (January 14, 2020) |
N/A
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Version 9 of ESET server products for Windows.
For more information about support for ESET products on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, review the ESET End of Life policy.
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FAQ
- Will ESET products continue to protect my computer if I continue to use an unsupported operating system?
We recommend that you keep your operating system and ESET product updated to the most recent version. Determine if an update is required. - What will happen if I continue to use an unsupported operating system?
Your computer will become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses. If it is very outdated, you may encounter more apps and devices that do not work with your operating system. - Is Windows 7 Service Pack 1 supported?
For the latest information on ESET products supporting Windows 7 Service Pack 1, refer to Microsoft Windows 7 end of support and ESET products.
Last Updated: Mar 28, 2023
