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Windows Server 2012 R2 reached [end of support](/lifecycle/announcements/windows-server-2012-r2-end-of-support) on October 10, 2023. **Azure File Sync will continue to support Windows Server 2012 R2 until the v17.x agent expires on June 9, 2025.** After this date, we will no longer provide bug fixes, security updates, or technical support.
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Although official support for Windows Server 2012 R2 and the Azure File Sync v17 agent will end on June 9, 2025, the v17 agent will continue to function until **January 27, 2026**. After this date, servers with the v17 agent will stop syncing to your Azure file shares.
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### Action Required
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Perform one of the following options for your Windows Server 2012 R2 servers prior to v17 agent expiration on June 9, 2025:
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- Option #1: Perform an [in-place upgrade](/windows-server/get-started/perform-in-place-upgrade) to a [supported operating system version](file-sync-planning.md#operating-system-requirements).
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- Uninstall the Azure File Sync agent and restart the server. [in-place upgrade](/windows-server/get-started/perform-in-place-upgrade)
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- Perform the in-place upgrade to any supported Windows Server version.
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- Install the Azure File Sync agent that matches the new operating system.
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- Allow up to 30 minutes for the Azure portal to reflect the updated server status.
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>[!Warning]
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> Do not unregister the server before the upgrade. Unregistering removes all server endpoints, and if any data is still tiered, this can leave files orphaned.
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- Option #2: Deploy a new Azure File Sync server that's running a [supported operating system version](file-sync-planning.md#operating-system-requirements) to replace your Windows 2012 R2 servers. For guidance, see [Replace an Azure File Sync server](file-sync-replace-server.md).
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## Version 22.3.0.0
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The following release notes are for Azure File Sync version 22.3.0.0 (released April 17, 2026). This release contains improvements for the Azure File Sync service and agent.
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