ST-2026-176 · Runtimes & developer platforms
PowerShell 7.4 LTS support ends on 10 November 2026
Microsoft's current PowerShell lifecycle schedule keeps PowerShell 7.4 LTS supported through 10 November 2026; later PowerShell lines continue beyond that version-specific support boundary.
Previous state
PowerShell 7.4 LTS remains within Microsoft's supported lifecycle and receives servicing under the PowerShell support policy.
Current state
After 10 November 2026, PowerShell 7.4 is outside its supported lifecycle and no longer receives version-specific support updates; supported later PowerShell releases remain available.
Affected users
Who needs to care
Teams running automation, scripts, build agents or operational workloads that depend on PowerShell 7.4 LTS and require a Microsoft-supported PowerShell release.
Required response
What to do
Inventory PowerShell 7.4 installations and automation, test compatibility with a supported later release such as PowerShell 7.6 LTS, and complete controlled upgrades before the support boundary where continued support is required.
Evidence boundary
What the source does not prove
This is the lifecycle end for PowerShell 7.4 LTS, not retirement of PowerShell as a product or Windows PowerShell 5.1. PowerShell 7.5 has its own lifecycle and PowerShell 7.6 LTS continues beyond this date.
Lifecycle history
Dated event sequence
- Current lifecycle page updated
Microsoft's current support page lists PowerShell 7.4 LTS with a 10 November 2026 end-of-support date.
- Support ends
PowerShell 7.4 LTS reaches its version-specific end-of-support boundary.
Evidence ledger
First-party sources
- 01Microsoft Learn — PowerShell Support Lifecycle
Official PowerShell version support-lifecycle authority · 2026-07-20
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