How Microsoft is planning to notify Windows 8.1 users about the January 2023 end-of-support date – Times of India
Microsoft released the Windows 8.1 version as the successor of the Windows 8 operating system in 2013. The company marked the end of “Mainstream Support” of Windows 8.1 in January 2018. However, Windows 8.1 got an additional five years of “Extended Support” under Microsoft’s lifecycle support policy. During this period, users got — and will continue to get — regular security updates, possible software updates and technical assistance.
The software giant has recently announced that it will stop supporting Windows 8.1 from January 10, 2023. Moreover, the company is now planning to start notifying users about the approaching end-of-support date in July, reports ZDNet. Earlier, the company has used such notifications to get users on older versions of Windows to upgrade to more recent versions.
How will Microsoft notify users about the end-of-support date
Microsoft has mentioned that Windows 8.1 users will start seeing a notification from the company that will prompt them to update their Windows version to the one it still supports. From July, users will start receiving the notification where they will get three clickable options named — “Learn more,” “Remind me later,” or “Remind me after the end-of-support date” which will continue till January 2023.
Alternatives for Windows 8.1 users
Unlike Windows 7, Microsoft won’t offer Extended Security Updates for Windows 8.1, the company confirms. This means Windows 8.1 users will stop receiving security updates after January 10, 2023. However, Microsoft is urging users to switch to either Windows 10 or the latest Windows 11. It is important to note that the company will support Windows 10 and its users will continue receiving security updates till October 14, 2025.
Also Read: Microsoft has teased new AI features for Windows 11 with its latest Preview Build. Click here to read more
The software giant has recently announced that it will stop supporting Windows 8.1 from January 10, 2023. Moreover, the company is now planning to start notifying users about the approaching end-of-support date in July, reports ZDNet. Earlier, the company has used such notifications to get users on older versions of Windows to upgrade to more recent versions.
How will Microsoft notify users about the end-of-support date
Microsoft has mentioned that Windows 8.1 users will start seeing a notification from the company that will prompt them to update their Windows version to the one it still supports. From July, users will start receiving the notification where they will get three clickable options named — “Learn more,” “Remind me later,” or “Remind me after the end-of-support date” which will continue till January 2023.
Alternatives for Windows 8.1 users
Unlike Windows 7, Microsoft won’t offer Extended Security Updates for Windows 8.1, the company confirms. This means Windows 8.1 users will stop receiving security updates after January 10, 2023. However, Microsoft is urging users to switch to either Windows 10 or the latest Windows 11. It is important to note that the company will support Windows 10 and its users will continue receiving security updates till October 14, 2025.
Also Read: Microsoft has teased new AI features for Windows 11 with its latest Preview Build. Click here to read more
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