Microsoft Windows PowerShell End of Life (EOL) Dates and End of Support (EOS) Dates

Latest Release: 5.1 (August 02, 2016)

5 Microsoft Windows PowerShell versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including Microsoft Windows PowerShell 5.0 (EOL date: Aug 02, 2016) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. Microsoft Windows PowerShell 5.1 is the current supported release. Also see Microsoft .NET lifecycle dates for related end-of-life information.

Microsoft Windows PowerShell end of life dates timeline — release schedule chart of the 6 most recent Microsoft Windows PowerShell versions, mapping security support windows against their EOL dates — Microsoft Windows PowerShell end of life dates and end of support (EOS) dates shown as a release schedule — support windows for the 6 most recent Microsoft Windows PowerShell releases. Each bar runs from the release date to the end of security support, with the dashed line marking today. Exact Microsoft Windows PowerShell EOL, EOS and EOSL dates for every version are listed in the tables below.

Currently Supported Microsoft Windows PowerShell Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (1)

Release	Released	Support Status
5.1	Aug 02, 2016 (10 years ago)	Active

Microsoft Windows PowerShell End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (5)

Release	Released	Support Status
5.0	Feb 24, 2016 (10 years and 6 months ago)	Aug 02, 2016 (10 years ago)
4.0	Oct 01, 2013 (12 years and 10 months ago)	Oct 10, 2023 (2 years and 10 months ago)
3.0	Oct 01, 2012 (13 years and 10 months ago)	Oct 10, 2023 (2 years and 10 months ago)
2.0	Jul 01, 2009 (17 years and 1 month ago)	Jan 14, 2020 (6 years and 7 months ago)
1.0	Nov 14, 2006 (19 years and 9 months ago)	Jan 14, 2020 (6 years and 7 months ago)

Microsoft Windows PowerShell End of Life & Support Summary

Which Microsoft Windows PowerShell Versions Are Currently Supported?

Microsoft Windows PowerShell currently has 1 supported release. Microsoft Windows PowerShell 5.1 is the latest. Also see Microsoft Visual Studio EOSL information for related end-of-life information.

Microsoft Windows PowerShell End of Life (EOL) Version History

5 Microsoft Windows PowerShell releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. Microsoft Windows PowerShell 5.0 reached EOL on Aug 02, 2016. Microsoft Windows PowerShell 5.1 is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.