Microsoft PowerShell 7.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Microsoft PowerShell 7.4 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 10 Nov 2026.
93 days of security support left
7.4.18 latest release
91% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 16 Nov 2023 → 10 Nov 2026.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Microsoft PowerShell release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 Nov 2023 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 10 Nov 2026 | in 93 days |
| Latest release | 7.4.18 · 20 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Microsoft PowerShell 7.6 extends security support by about 735 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 7.4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft PowerShell 7.6 | 14 Nov 2028 | 828 | +735 days |
| Microsoft PowerShell 7.5 | 10 Nov 2026 | 93 | 0 days |
| Microsoft PowerShell 7.4 | 10 Nov 2026 | 93 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Microsoft PowerShell 7.4 reach end of life?
Microsoft PowerShell 7.4 reaches end of life on 10 Nov 2026 — 93 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Microsoft PowerShell 7.4 still supported?
Yes. Microsoft PowerShell 7.4 is currently maintained. Latest release: 7.4.18, published 20 Jul 2026.
What happens when Microsoft PowerShell 7.4 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 10 Nov 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Microsoft PowerShell 7.4?
93 days. Moving to Microsoft PowerShell 7.6 instead buys roughly 735 more days of security support.