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Windows 8.1 is under extended support until January 10, 2023.[0] Why can Microsoft still support that system up to that date, but not let anyone else? [0] http
by theandrewbailey 6y ago
Windows 8.1 is under extended support until January 10, 2023.[0] Why can Microsoft still support that system up to that date, but not let anyone else?
[0] https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/faq/windows#what-is-the-lifecycle-policy-for-windows-81 https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/faq/windows#what-...
- baybal2 6y agoBecause they intentionally want to kill it, to force people into buying the new windows version.
- Kuinox 6y agoThe win10 update is still free.
- EvanAnderson 6y agoWindows Server 2012 R2 is impacted. Upgrades are not free. Upgrading the server necessitates updating Client Access Licenses (either purchased per-device or per-user) as well. Costs could be significant. If you've got a dependency on a driver that can't pass WHQL and you need an update, post July 2021, your only choice will be to dump Windows Server 2012 R2.
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