Microsoft has officially stopped supporting Windows 8.1

Microsoft (NASDAQ:) has officially stopped supporting Windows 8.1, according to the company’s announcement on its blog.

The company said that after January 10, users of the system will not be provided with technical assistance for any reason, nor will updates for security programs and systems be provided. However, a computer running this operating system will still work, but without updates.

In this regard, the company recommends upgrading to a version of the operating system that is still supported, for example to Windows 11.

Also, starting today, users won’t be able to buy and install apps and games from the Microsoft Store on their Windows 8.1 computers, the company added.

Microsoft introduced the Windows 8.1 operating system in 2013 and this system is mainly intended for touch screen computers, however it also supports classic computers.