Microsoft has ceased support for Windows 8, with today’s Patch Tuesday delivering the last batch of security fixes for the operating system. Operating systems get a support lifecycle of ten years, but Microsoft has deemed that Windows 8.1 is a service pack to Windows 8.
I understand that Windows 8 ended support back in 2016 and 8.1 supported until 2023. I currently use Windows 8.1 daily because with classic shell (recommend) it’s basically Windows 7 SP2. I upgraded Windows 7 since its ending support in a few days and 8.1 is great. Better then 10 certainly. I was just wondering who else uses it as well?
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. However, since Windows 8 has been out of support since January 2016, we encourage you to update to Windows 8.1 for free.
Does windows 8 still get updates?
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 it safe to use Windows 8 without updates?
With no more security updates, continuing to use Windows 8 or 8.1 could be risky. The biggest problem you’ll find is the development and discovery of security flaws in the operating system. Since Microsoft will no longer patch them, it’s a persistent hole in your system’s defenses.
When will Windows 8 support end?
Note: Windows 8.1 is a part of Windows 8 and the support for Windows 8 will be also ended in January 2023. Every piece of hardware and software has a life cycle such as Windows 7.
Can you still use Windows 8 before 2023?
Windows 8.1 still enjoys security updates, but that will end on the 11th June 2023. As such, unlike Windows 7, you still have plenty of time to use Windows 8.1 before Microsoft pulls the plug on it.
Does Windows 8 still support Microsoft 365?
Windows 8 and Microsoft 365 Windows 8 went out of support on January 12, 2016 and no longer receives security updates. Therefore, if you’re using Microsoft 365 on a computer running Windows 8 and are configured for automatic updates, you will no longer receive updates for the Office apps after Version 2004 (see What version of Office am I using?