Windows 8.1 was released on October 17, 2013 to address the problems users encountered while using Windows 8. Today, Microsoft (Microsoft) also released an announcement stating that it will end technical support and software updates for Windows 8.1 on January 10, 2023, then Microsoft also urges users to update Windows to the latest version as soon as possible.
A multimedia technology site that focuses on Microsoft-related newsNeowinAccording to reports, Windows 8.1 was released on October 17, 2013, with the aim of solving the problems encountered by users while using Windows 8. Although the operating system has received more praise than Windows 8, it still fails to fix many problems of the latter. .
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. PCs that are victims of malware, phishing attacks and other security threats. Therefore, Microsoft still appeals to users to upgrade to the latest version of Windows as soon as possible.
Users with substandard hardware or who aren’t willing to spend the extra money may want to consider Windows 10 if they want to continue getting technical support. While Microsoft’s free Windows 10 upgrade promotion has expired. However, users can still upgrade to Windows 10 for free with a Windows 8.1 product key. However, the report also states that Windows 10 is expected to end technical support after October 14, 2025.
