What happens to a Microsoft official version of 'death'

When Microsoft stops supporting a Windows version, it means that the version will not receive any security patches. If users do not upgrade and still use that version of Windows, they will have to learn to adapt to the new changes. So what do Windows users face when using an operating system that Microsoft stopped supporting?

No more security updates received

With Windows Vista and Windows XP, two updates that Microsoft stopped supporting for security updates, hackers can take advantage of serious security holes to attack these versions of the operating system. And on January 14, 2020, Microsoft will officially launch Windows 7.

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Of course, with the Windows version has stopped supporting users can install anti-virus tools and malicious code to protect themselves. But these tools are only software services and they will also stop supporting older versions of Windows.

Supported by software companies

When a Windows version is "dead" by Microsoft, software and hardware companies will also plan to "stop support" for that Windows version.

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But sometimes there are exceptions. For example, Windows XP was officially declared dead from April 8, 2014, but because this is a Windows version with a large and popular user base, the Google Chrome browser continues to support until April 2016, even Mozilla Firefox also supports until June 2018.

On January 1, 2019, Steam game service will officially stop supporting Windows XP and Windows Vista.

Not compatible with new hardware

New hardware and peripheral devices will also stop supporting 'death' versions of Windows. In order for these devices to be compatible with the computer, drivers are required, but if drivers for older versions of Windows are not supported by the manufacturer, users will not be able to equip hardware or connect peripheral devices. New system for computers.

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When will Microsoft end support?

Users can visit the Microsoft home page or see the table below to find out the usual and extended support stops for any Windows version.

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Official support and extension of Microsoft support for Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 SP1.

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Support period for Windows 10 versions.

What types of Windows support does Microsoft offer?

Every 6 months, Microsoft will provide new feature updates for normal commercial versions of Windows 10, ie Windows 10 Home and Pro. In addition, Microsoft supports other patches for these major updates at least 18 months later.

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This means that, the simplest way to always get security support is to constantly update to the latest Windows versions.

Business and educational versions such as Enterprise and Education will have time to support receiving updates longer.

Should upgrade the operating system version or still use a version of Windows that has stopped supporting

The Windows versions are too old to be unsafe. So users should not risk using them if they do not want to be the target of bad guys.

In case you want to use the old operating system version, to ensure safety, you should switch to another operating system platform such as Linux, Chrome OS or macOS.

See more:

1. Microsoft died of Windows 10 Creators Update version
2. More than 64 million devices will be killed by Chrome
3. You will get 2 more years of updates on Windows 7 if you buy a new update package of this operating system version
4. Microsoft launched a video reminding Windows 7 "death" and advised users to upgrade to Windows 10