Microsoft reverses course, extends Windows 7 and 8.1 support for Skylake-based hardware

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Published onAugust 11, 2016

published onAugust 11, 2016

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Microsoft previously statedthat it would not be supporting devices running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 past 2018. However, it appears Microsoft has had a change of heart.Today, Microsoft announcedthat it will extend support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 devices that are running 6th generation Intel Core (Skylake) processors.

Microsoft is changing their 6th generation Intel Core (Skylake) support policy. Instead of ending the Skylake support period on July 17, 2018, Microsoft will extend the Skylake support dates for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Microsoft will also provide all necessary security updates for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 too. Microsoft made the policy change based primarily on user feedback from their enterprise customers.

Please note that this policy only applies to enterprise customers and does not affect customers that are already running Windows 10. Here is a list of the changes for enterprise customers still running Windows 7 and Windows 8.1:

Relying mainly on user feedback, Microsoft will continue to provide its customers the best Windows experience possible. Changing their Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 support policies will allow enterprise customers extra time to buy more modern hardware and prepare to deploy their current systems to Windows 10.

Check theMicrosoft lifecycle support policy FAQfor more information.

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