Compatibility Guide

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of which Windows Update versions are compatible with specific legacy operating systems.

 Compatibility Table
Supported
Partial
No
Version 95 NT4 98 Me 2000 XP Server 2003
WU V2 with IE4 with IE4 FE, with IE4 No No No No
WU V3.1 Yes x86, from SP3 to SP6a Yes Yes up to SP2 No No
WU V4 No No Yes Yes Yes up to SP2 up to SP1
WU V5 No No No No from SP3 and up Yes Yes
WU V6 No No No No from SP3 and up Yes Yes
MU No No No No from SP3 and up Yes Yes
Note: Based on original MS support cycles.
WU refers to Windows Update and MU refers to Microsoft Update.
 External Resources
Legacy Update offers a compatibility table listing newer systems. View the table here.
 Server & Embedded Mapping
Server Mapping:
  • NT Server 4.0: Matches NT 4.0
  • 2000 Server: Matches Windows 2000
  • Server 2003: Matches XP
Embedded Mapping:
  • NT 4.0 Embedded: Matches NT 4.0
  • XP Embedded / POSReady: Matches XP

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