Retiring Windows NT 4.0

Information About the End of the Support Cycle

This page provides links to information about the end of the support cycle for Windows NT 4.0. For details, refer to the links below.

Windows NT Server 4.0

•	Changes in Product Availability and Support Beginning January 1, 2005, Pay-per-incident and Premier support will no longer be available. This includes security hotfixes. As of January 1, 2005 (or later), online support will no longer be available.

•	Additional Resources: Windows NT Server Microsoft TechNet provides resources for installing, maintaining, and supporting Windows NT Server.

•	Additional Resources: Terminal Server Edition Resources for deploying, maintaining, and supporting Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition.

Windows NT Workstation 4.0

•	Changes in Product Availability and Support Online self-help material will be available at least through December 31, 2005.

•	Additional Resources: Windows NT Workstation Resources to help you evaluate, plan, deploy, maintain, and support Windows NT Workstation.

Related Resources

•	Windows Product Lifecycle Dates

•	Lifecycle Support Policy FAQ

•	Supported Service Pack List

•	Windows NT Newsgroups

•	Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 98 Threat Mitigation Guide