Microsoft is pulling support on plug-ins for its Windows 8 operating system, as well as withdrawing support for all Internet Explorer versions older than IE 11. However, Microsoft will continue to support Windows 8.1, relieving many users worldwide and saving them from the fear of a quick upgrade. Windows 10. Although Microsoft is discontinuing support for 3-year-old Windows 8, its support lifecycle interpreter explains that Microsoft will, in fact, continue to provide general support until January 9, 2018, and essential security support until January 10, 2023.

Windows 8.1 was provided by Microsoft as a free upgrade, which will now serve as a service pack upgrade on systems running Windows 8. According to Microsoft’s policy, continued support for both old and new systems will be provided for two years, before upgrades to newer versions have been implemented. Another peg in Microsoft’s upgrade cycle is Windows Server 2012, which comes with Windows 8. Although Windows 8 to 8.1 is a free upgrade, moving from Windows Server 2012 to Windows Server 2012 R2 is not free. As a result, both systems will continue to receive security and service updates for their full, 10-year life cycle.

Windows 8, or Windows Server 2012, does not support Internet Explorer 11. As a result, Microsoft will continue to provide patches and support for Windows Server 2012 for IE 10, although these patches will not be available quickly, and Microsoft will ask users to upgrade to continue receiving updates quickly. For all supported operating systems (Windows 7, 8.1 and 10), only IE 11 will continue to receive security and system updates.

While many users may refrain from upgrading their version of Windows or Internet Explorer based on compatibility issues, the best bet is to upgrade to IE11 and use Enterprise mode. Since July 2015, Microsoft has launched the Microsoft Edge browser with the launch of Windows 10, which will serve as a long-term replacement, eventually replacing Internet Explorer 11 in the future. While legacy and security patches will continue for some time from Microsoft, it is advisable to continue receiving security updates and upgrade to at least Windows 8.1 (if you are not sure if your specific drivers are supported in Windows 10) and Internet Explorer 11 for security. Is given. From surrendering the computer to malicious equipment.