Summary

This article describes Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP availability for Non-security related hotfixes.

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Non-security related hotfix support

During the product support Extended Support phase, Non-security related hotfix support requires the purchase of a separate Extended Hotfix Support Agreement (per-fix fees also apply). Please visit http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle for more on Product Support Lifecycle information.

Important: Non-security related hotfix support is not available for Desktop Operating System consumer products.The following Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP editions are considered Desktop Operating System Consumer Products and therefore do not qualify for a non-security related hotfix

Windows Version

Windows 7 Ultimate

Windows 7 Home Premium

Windows 7 Home Basic

Windows 7 Starter

Windows Vista Home Basic

Windows Vista Home Premium

Windows Vista Starter

Windows XP Starter Edition

Windows XP Home Edition

Need additional information on Windows Product Lifecycles?

For additional information on the Product Lifecycle for Windows 7, see the following content on the Microsoft website:

Microsoft Product Lifecycle for Windows 7 For additional information on the Product Lifecycle for Windows Vista, see the following content on the Microsoft website:

Microsoft Product Lifecycle for Windows Vista For additional information on the Product Lifecycle for Windows XP, see the following content on the Microsoft website:

Microsoft Product Lifecycle for Windows XP

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