by Attention Windows users! Microsoft posted an announcement saying that it will be terminated on January 10, 2023Windows 8.1technical support and software updates, and appeals to users to upgrade Windows to the latest version as soon as possible.
It is reported that Windows 8.1 was released on October 17, 2013, aiming to solve the problems that users encountered when using Windows 8. Although this operating system has received more praise than Windows 8, it still fails to solve many problems of the latter. Criticized.
In this regard, Microsoft will also stop providing security patches, software updates, and technical support for Windows 8.1 after January 10, 2023. Therefore, any new security vulnerabilities that occur when users use Windows 8.1 will no longer be patched, which will lead to computer easyAt Risk of Malware, Phishing Attacks, and Other Security Threats. Therefore, Microsoft still appeals to users to upgrade to the latest Windows version as soon as possible.
Users with older hardware devices may consider Windows 10 if they want to continue to receive technical support. While Microsoft’s free Windows 10 upgrade promotion has expired.However, users can still use Windows 8.1’sProduct Key Free Upgrade to Windows 10.Note that Windows 10 is expected to launch inOctober 14, 2025After that, technical support will be terminated. For more technology information, please continue to stay on the Chinese version of TechNave!
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