Windows Server 2008 Build 6003 Patched Link Page

Once fully patched, the OS versioning will reflect 6.0.6003 Service Pack 2 . This can be verified via the command prompt ( ver ), WMI interfaces, or the Windows Explorer properties dialog.

The patching status of Build 6003 is critical due to the age of the platform. End of Life (EOL): Regular support for Windows Server 2008 ended on January 14, 2020 Extended Security Updates (ESU): windows server 2008 build 6003 patched

: Windows servicing mechanisms use minor revision numbers for updates. As the OS neared the end of its lifecycle, these revision numbers reached their limit. Once fully patched, the OS versioning will reflect 6

| Feature | Build 6002 (original SP2) | Build 6003 (patched) | |---------|----------------------------|-----------------------| | Kernel file version | 6.0.6002.xxxxx | 6.0.6002.xxxxx (same) | | Registry build | 6002 | 6003 | | Support status | Ended 2020 | Ended 2020 (no change) | | New features | None | None | | Security patching | Up to Jan 2020 | Select ESU updates (if ESU license purchased) | End of Life (EOL): Regular support for Windows

Systeminfo command will incorrectly show 6002 if the patch manifest is not updated; rely on registry instead.