Microsoft has stated, “If you continue to use Windows Vista after support ends, your computer will still work but it might become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses.”. 1 The reason is that, Microsoft is no longer providing technical assistance for users of Windows Vista.
Here’s a wake-up call for you Users of the Windows Vista operating system have been receiving warning messages from Microsoft for a while, but the clock is ticking down fast with just a few weeks to go: on April 11, Microsoft’s extended support for this operating system will be officially – finally – up.
And yes, before you even say it, there are people still using Windows Vista … though not many. Microsoft’s last update for the operating system was back in 2007, and the company ended mainstream support for the operating system in April 2012.
Is this the end of Windows Vista?
Microsoft is putting the final nail in the coffin of its 10-year old – and often maligned – operating system, Windows Vista. Technology giant will end support for Vista,.
You may be asking “When was the last time Microsoft Vista was updated?”
Microsoft’s last update for the operating system was back in 2007, and the company ended mainstream support for the operating system in April 2012. At that time, Vista’s market share was a little under 10% of all operating systems according to Net, market Share, and rests at a hair under 1% today.
What will happen to Windows Vista after April 11?
After April 11, Microsoft will end support for Vista, meaning customers will no longer get crucial security or software updates. After April 11, Microsoft will end support for Vista, meaning customers will no longer get crucial security or software updates.
Is it safe to use a Windows Vista computer offline?
Offline use of computers running Vista is not a problem at all. If you want to play games or do word processing or use it as a dedicated computer to make digital copies of your VHS and cassette tapes, there’s no problem at all—unless you already have a virus or malware on your PC. Any kind of online use is a different matter.