下载地址：https://github.com/vim/vim-win32-installer/releases/tag/v9.0.0494
If you need the last version of GVim (the GUI build of Vim) that officially supports Windows XP, here’s what I found — and some caveats you should be aware of.
✅ What version supports Windows XP
On the official Vim download page, it states:
“Windows XP support has been dropped as of v9.0.496, you can find the last support version at the Vim 9.0.494 release package from the vim-win32-installer page.” (Vim)
Also a user on Reddit clearly says:
“Release v9.0.0496: patch 9.0.0496: no good reason to keep supporting Windows-XP … This is the last version of vim for windows XP. … You’ll need Vim v9.0.494.” (Reddit)
Based on this, GVim v9.0.494 (or thereabouts) is the last version known to support Windows XP.
⚠️ Important caveats
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Even though v9.0.494 is the last version reported to support Windows XP, “support” here means “it may run,” not that it runs perfectly or with full features. The official page warns:
“Only use this if you are really desperate, because it excludes many useful features (such as syntax highlighting and long file names) and quickly runs out of memory.” (Vim)
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Post-XP versions (v9.0.496 onward) no longer guarantee compatibility with Windows XP.
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Given XP is a severely outdated OS, you may face library/feature limitations, plugin incompatibilities, memory issues, or even unavailability of installers for that OS.
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Be mindful of security risks: running deprecated software on an unsupported OS is inherently risky (no vendor patches, no modern security stacks).
📥 How to obtain it
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Go to the official Vim site: [vim.org → Download → PC: MS-Windows] (Vim)
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Navigate to the “vim-win32-installer” releases archive and locate version 9.0.494 (or similar) for 32-bit (x86) if you’re on Windows XP (which is typically 32-bit).
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Make sure you verify the download’s integrity (checksums if provided) and test it in your environment (in a VM or safe backup) first.
If you like, I can locate direct download link(s) for GVim v9.0.494 (or the latest XP-compatible build) and share mirror options (with caution). Would you like me to do that?