As a reminder, Windows 8.1 will reach end of support on January 10, 2023, at which point technical assistance and software updates will no longer be provided. 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.
Microsoft will not be offering an Extended Security Update (ESU) program for Windows 8.1. Continuing to use Windows 8.1 after January 10, 2023 may increase an organization’s exposure to security risks or impact its ability to meet compliance obligations.
statcounter.com states that Windows 8.1 represents less than 3% of windows desktops... and a good % of these are Windows XP era that made it trough or poor machines released with it, instead of 7.
This OS will never be in the hall of fame in retro computing even in a 1000 years.
As soon as I see it. My left pinky toe starts to jump in my shoe...
Computer Type: Laptop System Manufacturer/Model Number: Dell OS: Windows 7 Pro CPU: Core i5 4210u Motherboard: Inspiron 5547 Memory: 16 GB DDR3 Graphics Card: Intel HD Graphics Family Sound Card: Realtek HD Audio Controller Monitor(s) Displays: Integrated Screen Resolution: 1366x768 Hard Drives: Samsung EVO 860 1TB Browser: Chrome
Computer Type: PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number: Home Built OS: Windows 7 Pro CPU: Intel Core I5-2400 Motherboard: Asus P8H61 Memory: 16 Gig Graphics Card: GeForce 8800 GTX Sound Card: Sound Blaster Z SE Monitor(s) Displays: 2 TV's Screen Resolution: 1920x1080 PSU: Antec HCG Gold 650w Case: Sonata Proto II Cooling: Air Hard Drives: 1x WD Raptor 500Go
4x 4Tb WD RE Other Info: Emby Server + Media Player
Source: Windows Essentials 2012
See also:
Windows Essentials 2012 Release Notes
Windows Essentials 2012 system requirements
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