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Surface won't update or open Microsoft Store
Hello community, I have in my hands an old surface that I can't figure out why I cannot update the system nor open Microsoft Store. Operating System: Win8.1 RT Model: Surface 1516 I have fo...
Hi Wakaguaka,
The Windows 8.1 store has been shut down for many years including Windows 8 Mobile, Windows 8.1 Mobile, Windows 8 and 8.1 desktop.
RT Is still supported for updates and support from Microsoft,s tore is not
Hello Wakaguaka,
Windows 8.1 and RT are discontinued, they are not around anymore, that is why you dont' get updates anymore. Also the store is closed, I believe. I am not quite sure but 8.1 was a long time ago.
Thanks,
Shawn
Windows 8.1 and RT are discontinued, they are not around anymore, that is why you dont' get updates anymore. Also the store is closed, I believe. I am not quite sure but 8.1 was a long time ago.
Thanks,
Shawn
Hello Deleted ,
Thank you for the feedback.
Checked Windows RT 8.1's lifecycle and supposely it ends in 2023.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-rt
Not sure if Microsoft follows these forums. if not, do you know where could I address this issue?
Maybe There is a patch or something I could do in order to open the store.
I just need Office apps synced to the cloud if possible.
- Hi Wakaguaka,
The Windows 8.1 store has been shut down for many years including Windows 8 Mobile, Windows 8.1 Mobile, Windows 8 and 8.1 desktop.
RT Is still supported for updates and support from Microsoft,s tore is not - Oh I am so sorry for misleading you, I thought they ended support. I am don't know why your store is not working.
Can you contact Windows team at support.microsoft.com/contactus.
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