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Many people are wondering what the latest ESU updates for the various NT 6.1 systems are. I made a list of all the latest ESU updates, and this will be updated until 2026-01 (final Server 2008 patch)
Good thing to note is that all extended updates are compatible with Windows 7, so you could install Server 2008 SP2/R2 patches and Embedded Standard POSReady patches on Windows 7, provided you have an ESU license.
All downloads are from the official Microsoft Catalog website. Microsoft Help articles are provided along with the updates (click the name to the right of the KB number)
KB updates marked in red are final, and will not be replaced
Officially, Microsoft does not recommend you to install ESU patches meant for other systems. Unofficially, there are no problems currently, but be wary of sudden computer-breaking problems that arise.
Addendum 12/10/2024: Microsoft fixed the latest update compatibility with Windows 7. You can now continue getting updates for Windows 7 until 2026-01.
Addendum 01/16/2025: I cannot finish replacing R1 updates, though SP2 updates have been published. Installing the Servicing Stack update is highly recommended.
Changelog
Changelog
10/07/2024: Added Windows 7 SP1
10/08/2024: Added Windows Embedded Standard 7 and Internet Explorer patches
10/08/2024: Added Windows Server 2008 R2, and updated Windows Embedded Standard 7 (final update for that one).
10/10/2024: Added Server 2008 SP2, and did the .NET rollup for that one. I'll get around to the others.
10/11/2024: Reversed change 4 due to an error in judgement. You only need three updates.
10/11/2024: Added all .NET rollups and redid Server 2008 SP2
11/12/2024: Updated to latest patches
12/10/2024: Updated to latest patches
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (ended 2023-01)
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (ended 2023-01)
KB5017397: 2022-09 Servicing Stack Update for Windows 7
KB5017361: 2023-02 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows 7
KB5020861: 2022-12 Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 3.5.1 for Windows 7
KB5020869: 2022-12 Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, 4.7.2 for Windows 7
KB5020879: 2022-12 Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 4.8 for Windows 7
KB5019958: 2022-11 Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7
Windows Embedded Standard 7 (ended 2024-10)
Windows Embedded Standard 7 (ended 2024-10)
BY THE WAY: these are identical for POSReady systems.
KB5039339: 2024-06 Servicing Stack Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7
KB5043129: 2024-10 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Embedded Standard 7
KB5044011: 2024-10 Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 3.5.1 for Windows Embedded Standard 7
KB5044027: 2024-10 Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 4.8 for Windows Embedded Standard 7
KB5044272: 2024-10 Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 11 for Windows Embedded Standard 7
Windows Server 2008 SP2 (will end 2026-01)
Windows Server 2008 SP2 (will end 2026-01)
Recommended for 32-bit. If you need 64-bit, please go to 2008 R2 updates.
KB5050682: 2025-01 Servicing Stack Update for Windows Server 2008
KB5050063: 2025-01 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Server 2008
KB5044010: 2025-01 Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0 for Windows Server 2008 SP2
KB5040673: 2024-11 Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 for Windows Server 2008 SP2
KB5049611: 2025-01 Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 4.6.2 for Windows Server 2008 SP2
KB5049994: 2025-01 Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 R2 (will end 2026-01)
Windows Server 2008 R2 (will end 2026-01)
These are only for 64 bit machines.
KB5039339: 2024-06 Servicing Stack Update for Windows Server 2008 R2
KB5048695: 2024-12 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Server 2008 R2
KB5044011: 2024-11 Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 3.5.1 for Windows Server 2008 R2
KB5046258: 2024-11 Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 4.8 for Windows Server 2008 R2
KB5044272: 2024-11 Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 11 for Windows Server 2008 R2
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