Microsoft PowerShell 7.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Microsoft PowerShell 7.6 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 14 Nov 2028.
828 days of security support left
7.6.4 latest release
15% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 18 Mar 2026 → 14 Nov 2028.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Microsoft PowerShell release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Mar 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 14 Nov 2028 | in 828 days |
| Latest release | 7.6.4 · 20 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Microsoft PowerShell 7.6 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 7.6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft PowerShell 7.6 | 14 Nov 2028 | 828 | this branch |
| Microsoft PowerShell 7.5 | 10 Nov 2026 | 93 | -735 days |
| Microsoft PowerShell 7.4 | 10 Nov 2026 | 93 | -735 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Microsoft PowerShell 7.6 reach end of life?
Microsoft PowerShell 7.6 reaches end of life on 14 Nov 2028 — 828 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Microsoft PowerShell 7.6 still supported?
Yes. Microsoft PowerShell 7.6 is currently maintained. Latest release: 7.6.4, published 20 Jul 2026.
What happens when Microsoft PowerShell 7.6 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 14 Nov 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Microsoft PowerShell 7.6?
828 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.