Does Microsoft Still Update Windows 8?
Contents Windows 8 Has Reach End of Support, Which Means Windows 8 Devices No Longer Receive Important Security Updates. … Beginning in July 2019, the Windows...
Windows 8 has reach end of support, which means Windows 8 devices no longer receive important security updates. … Beginning in July 2019, the Windows 8 Store is officially closed. While you can no longer install or update applications from the Windows 8 Store, you can continue using those already installed.
Is Windows 8.1 still supported in 2021?
Update 7/19/2021: Windows 8.1 is long outdated, but technically supported through 2023. If you need to download an ISO to reinstall the full version of the operating system, you can download one from Microsoft here.
Is it worth upgrading from Windows 8.1 to 10?
And if you’re running Windows 8.1 and your machine can handle it (check the compatibility guidelines), I‘d recommend updating to Windows 10. In terms of third-party support, Windows 8 and 8.1 will be such a ghost town that it’s well worth doing the upgrade, and doing so while the Windows 10 option is free.
Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.
