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Windows 8.1 end of support: Kiss bye to fresh installs of Microsoft 365 (The Stack)

Windows 8.1 support ends January 10. There is no Extended Security Update and Microsoft is cutting off support for Microsoft 365 apps too.

[Office on the web](https://www.office.com) is an available alternative for those unable to upgrade their 8.1 boxes for whatever reason. The operating system remains baked into a range of retail, manufacturing, healthcare and any other industry machines. ( Microsoft has given customers a gentle reminder that January 10 marks end of support for Windows 8.1. [says](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/deployoffice/endofsupport/windows-81-support). [Enterprise IT](https://thestack.technology/category/enterprise_it/)

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Microsoft urges millions of Windows users to check their PCs now or ... (Daily Express)

Explaining more about the issues of not upgrading, Microsoft said: "While you could continue to use a PC running Windows 8.1, without continued software and ...

Before investing in a Windows 10 upgrade, please consider that Windows 10 will reach its end of support date on October 14, 2025. "Most Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 devices will not meet the hardware requirements for upgrading to Windows 11, as an alternative, compatible Windows 8 and 8.1 PCs can be upgraded to Windows 10 by purchasing and installing a full version of the software. We recommend upgrading to a version of Windows that is still supported. Anyone using an older version of Windows would be wise to check their PCs and make some urgent changes this week. Today’s computers are faster, more powerful, and sleeker—plus they come with Windows 11 already installed. Those still running this software could find themselves in danger of cyber attacks and unwanted bugs as Microsoft isn't going to be pushing out any upgrades after next week's deadline.

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