Microsoft Completly Ended Support for Windows 8.1 on January 10, 2023

 

Microsoft fully Ended support for Windows 8.1

In 2009 Microsoft released its most popular operating system windows 7 which was become famous among users. Microsoft Windows sales are increased.

The popularity of windows 7 among users is due to windows 7 compatibility with the system, Stability of their user Interface Experience. Additionally, it was compatible with a wide range of hardware and software making it a versatile choice for personal and professional users.

But when Windows 8.1 was released on October 17th, 2013. Windows 8 came with Modern Metro UI, Full-screen start menu with no start button, and a lot of other features But Windows was designed to address some of the criticisms and Bad user feedback. Microsoft introduced Windows 8.1 with new features and improvements such as the reintroduction of the Start button, more customization options for the Start screen, and the ability to boot directly to the desktop. Microsoft released security and features updated windows 8.1 time by time.

At this time Microsoft released their windows versions windows 10 and 11 which have lots of new features improvements and modern UI.

Window 8.1 now looks and feels old Windows 8.1 reached the end of support on January 10, 2023. At this point, technical Support and software updates will no longer be provided by Microsoft.

Microsoft will not provide further Updates for windows 8.1

What does end of support mean?

As of January 10, 2023, computers running Windows 8.1 will still be working properly, but Microsoft will not provide the following: 

• ·       No Technical support for any issue

• ·       No Software updates

• ·       No Security updates or fixes

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No Updates Results;

While you could continue to use a PC running Windows 8.1, without software and security updates, your computer will be at greater risk for viruses and malware.

Our Recommendation;

We recommend upgrading to a version of Windows that is still supported. A new device that can run Windows 11 makes for an easy transition and a great experience.

Conclusion;

 If you have devices running Windows 8.1, we recommend upgrading them to a more current, in-service, and supported Windows release. If devices do not meet the technical requirements to run a more current release of Windows, we recommend that you replace the device with one that supports Windows 11.

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