While the old version is reliable, it lacks modern security patches.

If you need help tracking down a specific build, please tell me: What or approximate release year

: Older versions often run better on legacy PC hardware that lacks the GPU power for modern video rendering.

If you need help tracking down a specific version or troubleshooting an installation issue, let me know. To help me give you the best next steps, tell me: What or approximate release year

| Version | Release Year | Best For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2017 | XP / Windows 7 Embedded systems | | 2.5.0.1024 | 2019 | Win10 LTSC, Offline NVRs | | 2.6.2.0415 | 2020 | Last version without mandatory cloud login |

If you encounter an issue while running an old, unsupported version, you cannot rely on official technical support. Troubleshooting guides and community forums will be focused on current versions, making it difficult, if not impossible, to find solutions for problems that have already been resolved in later updates.

To prevent the EZStation old version from auto-updating (which it will try to do aggressively):