When does Win8 stop service?

With the WIN10 system gradually becoming mainstream, the previous generation of WIN8 has gradually become the past, Microsoft recently officially announced the Windows 8 system stop service time, together to understand the next.

When does Win8 stop service?

Microsoft recently announced that the Windows 8 system will stop service on January 12, 2016, after stopping service, WIN8 users will no longer enjoy Microsoft technical support, mainly will not have Win8 security patch update, will affect the security, but will not affect the user to use, It is recommended that users upgrade to Win8.1 or WIN10 systems to provide better and more secure services.

According to the news from Microsoft, Win8.1 will stop service on January 12, but the Win8.1 version has not stopped service immediately, then Win8.1 stop service time is how much?

Win8.1 stop service time for January 9, 2018, after the stop service, Win8.1 has 5 years of extended support, completely stop the service time is January 10, 2023.

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The Windows 8 system, released in September 2012, halted service updates on January 12, 2016, with a life expectancy of only 3 years, the most short-lived operating system in Windows history.

The Windows 7 system, released on October 22, 2009, stopped updating on January 13, 2015, and the system extends support for 5 years, including free security patches and paid patch support, so the Win7 system actually stops service for January 14, 2020, Users can still be assured to use.

The Windows XP system, released on October 25, 2001, officially stopped updating on April 8, 2014, has been popular for 13 years and is currently the most successful and long-lived operating system in Microsoft.