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CTOnews.com November 16 news, Win8.1 system will officially withdraw from history in January next year, Microsoft has issued another update reminder a few days ago, urging Win8.1 users to upgrade to Win10 or Win11 system as soon as possible. After Win8.1 stops supporting in January next year, Microsoft will no longer provide updates, and users will be at a loss when they encounter vulnerabilities in the future.

Microsoft said:

Although devices installed with the Win8.1 system can continue to be used, there are no subsequent software and security updates. Your Win8.1 device may be infected with viruses and malware, so we recommend that you upgrade to the currently supported version of Windows.

If you want to get the best experience, we recommend that you buy a new Win11 device.

CTOnews.com learned that the device running the system could continue to run after Win8.1 ceased support. However, computers running Win8.1 will no longer receive security updates after January 10, 2023. In addition, Microsoft's customer service will no longer provide technical support for Win8.1.

So what will be the impact of software and games after Win8.1 stops supporting it?

Win8 and Win8.1 are the first Windows versions of built-in Microsoft Store. Although this model has not been recognized by users at the initial stage of launch, there are still some users in use.

After Win8.1 stops supporting, apps and games downloaded and installed through Microsoft Store can still be used normally. And Microsoft allows developers to continue to provide updates to Win8.1 applications until June 30, 2023. Naturally, Microsoft stressed that Win8.1 had better upgrade to Win11 if it wants the best application and gaming experience.

Microsoft explained in its official FAQ:

Until January 10, 2023, Win8.1 devices can still update and download applications and games through Microsoft Store. After that date, apps and games that have been installed on Win8.1 devices can still be used normally.

After January 10, 2023, Win8.1 devices will not be able to update, download, or purchase any applications and games through Microsoft Store. Apps and games already installed on Win8.1 devices will still be updated by vendors until June 2023 (vendor support is required).

After June 2023, these apps and games will no longer be updated, and the quality and availability of applications may decline. Microsoft recommends that users upgrade Win10 / Win11 to keep using these apps and games.

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