Supported configurations for the Windows Desktop client
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This article lists which configurations the Windows Desktop client currently supports. Running unsupported OS versions on the client can negatively impact user experience, so it's important to use compatible configurations.
Client requirements
In order to run properly, your Windows Desktop client must meet the following requirements:
Client version must be at or above the minimum supported version. For more information, see What's new in the Windows Desktop client.
Client devices must have .NET Framework 4.6.1 or above. For more information, Lifecycle FAQ - .NET Framework.
Supported OS versions
The tables in this section list which versions of each Windows operating system [OS] is compatible with the Windows Desktop client.
Windows client OS
| Windows 11 | Enterprise, Education, Pro, Pro Education, Pro for Workstations | All versions |
| Windows 11 IoT | Enterprise | All versions |
| Windows 10 [Semi-Annual Channel] | Enterprise, Enterprise multi-session, Education | 1909 |
| Windows 10 [Semi-Annual Channel] | Home, Pro | 2004 |
| Windows 10 IoT | Enterprise | 1909 |
| Windows 10 [Long-term Servicing Channel | Enterprise | Version with latest security updates |
| Windows 7 | Enterprise, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Starter, Ultimate | Extended security update [Year 2] |
| Windows 7 Embedded Standard | Professional for Embedded Systems, Ultimate for Embedded Systems | Extended security update [Year 1] |
Windows Server OS
| Windows Server [Semi-Annual Channel] | Datacenter, Standard | 2004 |
| Windows Server 2019 [Long-Term Servicing Channel] | Datacenter, Essentials, Standard | Version with latest security updates |
| Windows Server 2016 [Long-Term Servicing Channel] | Datacenter, Essentials, MultiPoint Premium, Standard | Version with latest security updates |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 | Datacenter, Essentials, for Embedded Systems, Foundation, Standard | Version with latest security updates |
Other resources
For more information about the latest Windows 10 releases, see Windows 10 release information.