Question 1

What happens when Powershell reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Powershell reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 7 Powershell versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Powershell 7.6, maintained until November 14, 2028. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Powershell 7.6 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Powershell 7.6 is actively supported until November 14, 2028. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Powershell releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Powershell after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Powershell after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Powershell release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Powershell 7.2 to Powershell 7.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Powershell from 7.2 to 7.6: (1) review the official migration guide for breaking changes, (2) test your application against the new version in a staging environment, (3) update dependencies that have version constraints, (4) run your full test suite, (5) deploy with a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before EOL.

Question 5

When is the next Powershell LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Powershell 7.6 is the current Long Term Support release, maintained until November 14, 2028. LTS versions are recommended for production deployments that prioritize long-term stability over new features. Plan your upgrades to coincide with LTS releases whenever possible.

Question 6

How long does Powershell support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Powershell supports each release for approximately 24 months (~2 years). LTS releases like Powershell 7.6 have extended support windows — maintained until November 14, 2028. The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
7.6 LTS	Mar 18, 2026	—	Nov 14, 2028	in 889d	7.6.2	—	Active
7.5	Jan 23, 2025	—	Nov 10, 2026	in 154d	7.5.7	—	Active
7.4 LTS	Nov 16, 2023	—	Nov 10, 2026	in 154d	7.4.16	—	Active
7.3	Nov 9, 2022	—	May 8, 2024	762d ago	7.3.12	—	EOL
7.2 LTS	Nov 8, 2021	—	Nov 8, 2024	578d ago	7.2.24	—	EOL
7.1	Nov 11, 2020	—	May 8, 2022	1493d ago	7.1.7	—	EOL
7.0 LTS	Mar 4, 2020	—	Dec 3, 2022	1284d ago	7.0.13	—	EOL
6.2	Mar 29, 2019	—	Sep 4, 2020	2104d ago	6.2.7	—	EOL
6.1	Sep 13, 2018	—	Sep 28, 2019	2446d ago	6.1.6	—	EOL
6.0	Jan 20, 2018	—	Feb 13, 2019	2673d ago	6.0.5	—	EOL

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