Have you ever heard of Windows lifecycle support?
Do you know how long will your version of Windows will be supported?
If both answers are no, you should read this article carefully.
Noticing users doubts, I decide to talk about the support of different Windows versions in detail.
So, whats the difference between mainstream support and extended support?
The mainstream support will generally be ended five years after the release of certain operating system.
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You may pass the mainstream support into only extended support when necessary.
Yet, within this period, youll get less support.
In general, this extended support will also last for five years.
When the extended supported is ended, the certain operating system is finally unsupported.
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Since then, no more security patches will be released by Microsoft.
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As for Windows 8.1 users, the mainstream support has been stopped on 9 January 2018.
Yet, they can enjoy the extended support until 10 January 2023.
Thats why it is said that Windows 10 will be the final version of Windows.
Microsoft is working on creating a world where people dont need to keep track of various Windows versions anymore.
In this way, it can simplify its ecosystem.
In this new world, the most recent updates and all recent features are available for everyone.
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