Bad news for Windows 7 users

[Flex]

Given the current circumstances surrounding hardware support for three editions of Windows, I think this is the best way forward. Announce a cut-off date for seeding updates to old OSes running on new hardware, and start off with a clean slate with the next generation of chips. I'm fine with this decision.

Jup was thinking the same thing. Can't waste time and resources for support on things that are getting ancient

[Flex]

It might be that, but it's a poor excuse for forced upgrades. Many companies take a "if it ain't broke" approach, and this is especially true for industrial machine builders. We'd still be using XP if MS let us, because our machines that were in the field were happily purring along. 1 Forced upgrade later, and some work, and some don't, thanks to legacy issues. I'm not a fan.

Mmm.. That is def another side of it I did not consider. i can think it is a massive mission for companies with lots of machines that require to run the latest hardware

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Mmm.. That is def another side of it I did not consider. i can think it is a massive mission for companies with lots of machines that require to run the latest hardware

We had that issue when support for XP (I think?) ended. Some jackass at a client decided to update all the machines in their factory's controllers just before support ended. It broke the machine we built them. Our programmer spent about 40 hours over teamviewer (which also broke in the update) before sending a commissioning tech to Vene-flippen'-zuela. Thanks, MS.

[Flex]

We had that issue when support for XP (I think?) ended. Some jackass at a client decided to update all the machines in their factory's controllers just before support ended. It broke the machine we built them. Our programmer spent about 40 hours over teamviewer (which also broke in the update) before sending a commissioning tech to Vene-flippen'-zuela. Thanks, MS.

Eish yeah, that is a massive balls up wow. Well hopefully there will be some kind of workaround to this, when it does happen!

[VirtualForce]

We had that issue when support for XP (I think?) ended. Some jackass at a client decided to update all the machines in their factory's controllers just before support ended. It broke the machine we built them. Our programmer spent about 40 hours over teamviewer (which also broke in the update) before sending a commissioning tech to Vene-flippen'-zuela. Thanks, MS.

yeah, we had a similar issue, the machines our field engineers work on, are very old machines, so the programs they use to connect to the machines only support Win XP. They were issued new laptops and with VMWare and a windows xp image. Fun and freaking games.

The stuff wasnt tested locally by the esteemed devs overseas, that plus new laptops dont come with with a serial port anymore, so they had to use a USB to serial converter...also no training at all was given. They had to carry around two laptops and chargers for months.

Another side note, not MS's fault but just shows you how much thinking was put int the order, the particular laptops ordered came came with only 2 USB ports and no CD/DVD ROM.

So, when in the field, they have to use USB 3G Data stick, USB (wireless or cable) Mouse, USB to Serial converter and CD/DVD ROM. They have to swap out stuff as needed.

Their previous laptops came with a relatively cool mobile type dock. So they were able to expand their usage with that, but that was a different brand.

[AstroTurf]

Windows 10 eats my cap...