Windows 7, 8.1 computers will no longer be sold starting November

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Updated onDecember 19, 2019

updated onDecember 19, 2019

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Microsoft has been trying to convince Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 PC owners toupgrade to Windows 10for more than a year now. The company tried various methods to achieve this goal, ranging from free upgrade offers toforced upgrade methods.

To a certain extend, Microsoft reached its goal, but the company definitely wishes Windows were more popular. According to therecent AdDuplex reports, Windows 10 adoption is on the rise, particularly thanks to theAnniversary UpdateOS.

Starting from November, the Windows 10 adoption rate will receive another boost because OEMs will no longer be allowed to sell Windows 7, 8.1 computers. In other words, if you’ve been thinking about buying a good old reliable Windows 7 PC, you should act fast.

This change doesn’t shock anybody since we all know Microsoft is planning to kill support forWindows 7and Windows 8.1. The company will continue to push security fixes to Windows 7 via Windows Update until Jan. 14, 2020, while Windows 8.1 will be supported until Jan. 10, 2023.

If you want to avoid using Windows 10, there are still some methods you can use even after November 1st:

Microsoft recommends all users to upgrade to its latest OS. Newer Windows versions are more stable and secure, and constantly receive new features. It is worth mentioning that only the supported Windows versions are eligible for technical assistance in case something stops working.

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