Extended Hotfix Support

Get the non-security hotfixes you need during the Extended Support phase of the Microsoft Support Lifecycle with Extended Hotfix Support.

Get Non-Security Hotfix Support Beyond Its Usual Availability

The Microsoft Support Lifecycle provides predictable and consistent support timelines for Microsoft products and technologies to enable customers to plan their future IT investments. Get non-security hotfixes during the Extended Support phase of the Microsoft Support Lifecycle with Extended Hotfix Support, an add-on to Premier Support.

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Receive Non-Security Hotfixes for Issues

Request non-security hotfixes when issues arise during the Extended Support phase of the Microsoft Support Lifecycle with Extended Hotfix Support.

Availability

Extended Hotfix Support is available in two ways:

  • Premier Support customers can purchase Extended Hotfix Support as an add-on program for an annual program fee plus an additional fee for each non-security hotfix provided. Customers must enroll in the program within the first 90 days of the Extended Support phase.
  • On select products, Software Assurance customers can enroll in the program at any time and only pay a fee for each non-security hotfix. Software Assurance customers do not need to pay the enrollment fee.