Recently, Microsoft shut down Windows 10 upgrades from older versions like Windows 7 and Windows 8 via a hidden vulnerability, meaning users running now-outdated Windows versions will need to purchase a new Windows 10 license to support if they want to upgrade. Operating system. Microsoft will not provide updates to Windows 10 until 2025, and users running older hardware may face compatibility issues when upgrading to the company’s latest desktop operating system.
Microsoft recently released a blog post (through Windows Central) pointed out that Microsoft’s official offer to upgrade to Windows 10 for free ended in July 2016. The installation path to get free upgrades to Windows 7 or Windows 8 has also been removed, the company added. Therefore, users still running on older versions cannot update to Windows 10 using workarounds.
While Microsoft is officially allowing users to upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8 to Windows 10 for free (at no additional cost) until July 29, 2016, users can use workarounds and Other vulnerabilities10.
Since then, Microsoft has released a new version of its desktop operating system, Windows 11, which is the currently supported operating system model. Users running Windows 10 will stop receiving important software updates in 2025, while Windows 7 and Windows 8 have stopped receiving security updates and feature updates.
If you’re already running Windows 10, Microsoft says you can continue to upgrade to Windows 11 for free. However, upgrading to Windows 11 also requires a relatively new computer processor and other hardware requirements from Microsoft.
Therefore, the only option for many users with older computers may be to purchase a standalone Windows 10 license, which will allow them to receive updates until 2025, when Microsoft will end support for the operating system. Customers may also consider purchasing a new PC that comes with a pre-installed version of Windows 10 or Windows 11 out of the box.
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