When does your Microsoft Windows support expire ?
Did you know that all of the Microsoft operating systems have expiry dates ? If your Microsoft Windows support has been expired, you will not get security updates, bug fixes, error fixes, online assistance, and any other updates for your Windows product. If you carefully look at your recent Windows updates, most of them will be security updates. Since the internet has been introduced, also there are many spyware, malware, trojan, and virus. These things spread fast through the internet and other social media. For safe computing, Microsoft releases security updates for your OS (Operating System). If your Windows has expired, and no updates, it means you are in danger. Your computer become more vulnerable to virus, spyware, malware, and trojan. End of support means no more security updates, bug fixes, error fixes, online assistance, and any other updates for your Windows product.
Here is the Microsoft Windows Lifecycle: (The information from official Microsoft website: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ca/windows/lifecycle)
Client operating systems | Latest update or service pack | End of mainstream support | End of extended support |
---|---|---|---|
Windows XP |
Service Pack 3 |
April 14, 2009 |
April 8, 2014 |
Windows Vista |
Service Pack 2 |
April 10, 2012 |
April 11, 2017 |
Windows 7 |
Service Pack 1 |
January 13, 2015 |
January 14, 2020 |
Windows 8 |
Windows 8.1 |
January 9, 2018 |
January 10, 2023 |
If your Windows has expired, it is recommended to upgrade to newer Windows products. If it is not possible to upgrade, you may purchase a new computer.
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