Legacy Update: Get back online, activate, and install updates on your legacy Windows PC

Today, Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 (based on Windows Vista and 7) finally, truly reach end of support.

Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 is the longest supported version of Windows, at 19 years. Behind it is Windows XP and Windows Embedded 2009 at 17 years, and Windows for Workgroups 3.11 at 16 years. Ironically, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 are known for having the most issues with servicing, as compared to Windows XP and Windows 7.

Here are the final monthly rollups released for Premium Assurance (PA) customers:

• Windows Server 2008:

  • 2026-01 Security Monthly Quality Rollup (KB5073697): x86, x64
  • 2026-01 Security Only Quality Update (KB5073700): x86, x64

• Windows Server 2008 R2:

  • 2026-01 Security Monthly Quality Rollup (KB5073695): x64
  • 2026-01 Security Only Quality Update (KB5073699): x64

A valid Premium Assurance license is required to install these updates.