{"id":59349,"date":"2013-10-17T13:46:24","date_gmt":"2013-10-17T11:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=59349"},"modified":"2013-10-17T13:48:21","modified_gmt":"2013-10-17T11:48:21","slug":"windows-8-1-launched-8-support-ends-in-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/59349-windows-8-1-launched-8-support-ends-in-2015","title":{"rendered":"Windows 8.1 launched – 8 support ends in 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

Microsoft has announced that the limited support period for Windows 8 will end on 18 October 2015.<\/p>\n

Users on Windows 8 will have exactly two years to upgrade to Windows 8.1 before limited support ends. Microsoft stresses that this is for security and stability reasons.<\/p>\n

This news comes with the launch of Windows 8.1, which will be available for Windows 8 users to download as a free update starting today (17 October 2013) through the Windows Store.<\/p>\n

Limited support for Windows includes critical security patches, new features and improvements, updates and possibly new third-party applications and updates to Modern UI apps. “The only way to stay fresh and secure,” says Microsoft, “is to upgrade to the latest version of Windows.”<\/p>\n

“Windows 8.1 builds on the foundation of Windows 8, and includes many enhancements and great new features in key areas like personalization, search, the built-in apps, Windows Store experience, and cloud connectivity,” the company writes. “Windows 8.1 also introduces new manageability, mobility, security, user experience and networking capabilities for businesses.”<\/p>\n

The Windows 8 family itself will receive updates, new features and support up until 1 October 2023, by which time Microsoft expects to have moved on to better versions of their Windows operating system.<\/p>\n

Windows 8.1 will bring a number of improvements including a variety of tile sizes, an improved Windows Store, the semi-return of the Start button, the ability to boot to desktop (finally), Internet Explorer 11, DirectX 11.2 and more.<\/p>\n

Windows 8.1 is a chance for Microsoft to win back user support from anyone dissatisfied with the performance and functionality of Windows 8 and, more importantly, brings the company closer to their vision of a unified user experience across the desktop, laptop, tablet, mobile phone and console environments.<\/p>\n

Source: Microsoft Support portal<\/a><\/h6>\n

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