New Delhi. Microsoft will soon ending support for its older Windows systems. Those still using Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 will no longer receive security updates and technical support from next week. The company has said that computers running on Windows OS will not get the update after January 10. Here’s everything you need to know about it and how you can upgrade to a newer software version.
Those who choose to continue using older versions of Windows even after knowing this fact should also note that Microsoft’s Edge 109 browser will also lose software support. Furthermore, Google will also be discontinuing Chrome support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 on February 7, which is only a few weeks away.
Users are advised to always use the latest software as older versions are not a safe option when it comes to security. The company gives new updates to patch bugs and fix some security issues that the software may have. These updates sometimes also include new features to improve your experience.
How to upgrade to Windows 10 or Windows 11?
The upgrade to the new version is free for now and doesn’t require much for people to be using the latest Windows version. When a Windows 10 update is ready for your device, it will be available to download from the Windows Update page in Settings. You will then need to restart your device and complete the installation. After that, your device will be running Windows 10. People can also check whether their PC is already running the Windows 10 2022 Update or not by simply selecting View update history on the Windows Update settings page.
As for Windows 11, not everyone can access it as it does not support a lot of older PCs. There are minimum system requirements to install Windows 11 on PC. Therefore, if your computer does not meet these requirements, you will not be able to install Windows 11 on your device. The only other option for you would be to buy a new PC, which should be compatible with Windows 11.
Your PC must have at least 4GB of RAM, a 64-bit processor with 1Ghz or faster 2 cores, 64GB of storage, TMP 2.0 version, 720p display, and a DirectX 12 or later compatible graphics card with WDDM 2.0 drivers. There are other requirements as well which one can check on the official website of Microsoft.
People need not go through these specifications as there is an easy way to check whether your system is compatible with the latest Windows version or not. One can also visit the Windows Update page in Settings and check for updates. If your PC has received the Windows 10 or Windows 11 update, you will be able to install it.so, Microsoft is ending support; One can also consider downloading PC Health Check app from Microsoft’s official website to check Windows 11 compatibility with their system.
