{"id":11616,"date":"2022-11-28T06:19:50","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T14:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coretechnologies.com\/blog\/?p=11616"},"modified":"2022-11-28T06:19:50","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T14:19:50","slug":"windows-8-1-end-of-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coretechnologies.com\/blog\/windows\/windows-8-1-end-of-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 8.1 End of Life: January 10, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"
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According to Microsoft<\/a>, support for Windows 8.1 will end on Tuesday January 10, 2023<\/b>.<\/p>\n

What does that mean?<\/h2>\n

It means that Microsoft will stop issuing fixes and important security updates for Windows 8.1. And without those timely improvements, the operating system will gradually become more vulnerable to viruses<\/b>, ransomware and bad actors looking to exploit outdated software.<\/p>\n

What should I do if I’m still running Windows 8.1?<\/h2>\n

You should look to get off 8.1 as soon as possible — especially if you’re operating in a commercial setting. Best to upgrade to Windows 10 or Windows 11. This article<\/a> discusses ways to upgrade to Windows 10 for free (though no one in our company has tried it).<\/p>\n

If upgrading isn’t an option, then you should seriously consider disconnecting your machine from the Internet. Hackers won’t be able to break into your computer if they can’t reach it.<\/p>\n

Will your software still support Windows 8.1?<\/h2>\n

Our development team start phasing out support for Windows 8.1 in February 2023<\/b>.<\/p>\n

The next release of AlwaysUp<\/a> — due in April 2023 — will eliminate functionality and code specific to Windows 8.1. If you wish to remain on the outdated operating system, then AlwaysUp 14.0 is the last version you can use.<\/p>\n

Similarly, the next release of Service Protector<\/a> will drop support for Windows 8.1. That should be out in Q2 2023.<\/p>\n

Our free software will travel the same trajectory, though at a slower, ad-hoc pace. Indeed, those with infrequent releases may remain compatible with 8.1 for months or even years. Please get in touch<\/a> you need to know about a specific product.<\/p>\n

Additional help & resources<\/h2>\n
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    Windows 8 and 8.1 end of support and Office<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    How to upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 8.1<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Microsoft products ending support in 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    All our products are fully compatible with Windows 10<\/a> and Windows 11<\/a>. You can continue to use them if you choose to upgrade.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \nStay safe!<\/p>\n