Microsoft released the operating system Windows 8.1 As a successor to the operating system Windows 8 In 2013, while the company announced the end of “basic support” for the operating system Windows 8.1 In January 2018, however, . received Windows 8.1 Five additional years of “Extended Support” under the Microsoft Lifecycle Support Policy.
During this period, users have had, and will continue to receive, regular security updates, possible software updates, and technical assistance. announced Microsoft recently announced that it will stop supporting Windows 8.1 as of January 10, 2023.
How will Microsoft notify users of the end of support date?
Microsoft reported that users Windows 8.1 They’ll start seeing alerts from the company asking them to update their version of Windows to the one that still supports Microsoft, and as of (July), users will start getting the notification where they’ll get three clickable options — “More info” or “Remind me later.” or “Remind me after the end of support date” which will run through January 2023.
Alternatives for Windows 8.1 Users
Unlike Windows 7, Microsoft will not offer Extended Security Updates for Windows 8.1, the company also confirms that Windows 8.1 users will stop receiving security updates after January 10, 2023, however, Microsoft urges users to switch to either Windows 10 or the latest version of Windows 11, and it is important to note that the company will support Windows 10 and its users will continue to receive security updates until October 14, 2025.