Today -I received windows update for windows 8 - but with one of these updates came a message-
You need to Install either windows 8.1 or 10 -to keep receiving updates - windows 8 is No longer updated.
------------------------------------------------------------------Is this true ??
Yes, it is true. You can find details of lifecycles here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb... Windows 8.1 is still updated for customers who pay for extended support, but otherwise the most sensible action is to update to Windows 10. Unfortunately you have missed the period when this update was free (although a Google search may reveal workarounds).
Your Windows 8 still works, but it will receive no further improvements and may be open to security vulnerabilities.
Thank you.
I sometimes find that students version of a windows version is free.
How ever do you know what the difference in size in data windows 10 compared to windows 8 is ?
Why didn't you update 8.0 to 8.1 several years ago when it was 1st made available? "Microsoft stopped providing support and updates for Windows 8 RTM on January 12, 2016, per Microsoft lifecycle policies regarding service packs, Windows 8.1 must be installed to maintain support and receive further updates."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windo..."Windows 8.1 was made available as a free upgrade for retail copies of Windows 8 and Windows RT users via the Windows Store." (in 2013)
https://www.windowscentral.com/wind...Win 8.1 should have then been updated again in 2014.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windo...message edited by riider
This might help (can't vouch for it personally):
https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb...Always pop back and let us know the outcome - thanks
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