Windows 10-1809-e-lts · Version Status
Windows 10-1809-e-lts End of Life Date
Windows 10-1809-e-lts end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Windows 10-1809-e-lts is actively supported. EOL date: January 9, 2029.
EOL Date
Jan 9, 2029
976 days remaining
Latest Release
10.0.17763
LTS release
Release Date
Nov 13, 2018
Windows 10-1809-e-lts series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 5-sp3 |
5.1.2600 |
Apr 8, 2014 |
EOL |
| 6-sp2 |
6.0.6200 |
Apr 11, 2017 |
EOL |
| 7-sp1 |
6.1.7601 |
Jan 14, 2020 |
EOL |
| 8 |
6.2.9200 |
Jan 12, 2016 |
EOL |
| 8.1 |
6.3.9600 |
Jan 10, 2023 |
EOL |
| 10-1507-iot |
10.0.10240 |
Nov 10, 2020 |
EOL |
| 10-1507 |
10.0.10240 |
May 9, 2017 |
EOL |
| 10-1507-e-lts LTS |
10.0.10240 |
Oct 14, 2025 |
EOL |
What does Windows 10-1809-e-lts end of life mean?
When Windows 10-1809-e-lts reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Windows 10-1809-e-lts past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Windows 11-26h1-e or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Windows 10-1809-e-lts reach end of life?
Windows 10-1809-e-lts reached end of life on January 9, 2029. That is 976 days remaining.
Is Windows 10-1809-e-lts still supported?
Yes, Windows 10-1809-e-lts is currently supported. The EOL date is January 9, 2029.
What should I upgrade to from Windows 10-1809-e-lts?
The recommended upgrade from Windows 10-1809-e-lts is
Windows 11-26h1-e — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Windows full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Windows 10-1809-e-lts past EOL?
When Windows 10-1809-e-lts reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Windows should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.