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peanuth58_KIW_76
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Dec 05, 2022

Security update ends for Windows 8.1 January 10,2023

I have a question pertaining to the end of Security updates for Windows 8.1, January 10,2023. If I have McAfee installed and a current subscription to McAfee, will I still receive the security updates to protect the computer? I understand the answer is yes, however, I would appreciate Microsoft to verify this, as I would be concerned if this computer would be venerable to all my information

 

I would appreciate any feedback from the Microsoft community

 

Thank-you

KarenI. Wenrich

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  • peanuth58_KIW_76 

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-8-1-support-will-end-on-january-10-2023-3cfd4cde-f611-496a-8057-923fba401e93

    This is official information about it, but having a subscription in this case, unfortunately, will not provide security for an outdated system that needs to be upgraded πŸ™‚

    Best regards

    • peanuth58_KIW_76's avatar
      peanuth58_KIW_76
      Copper Contributor
      Andrez,
      Thank you for your quick response. I was thinking that was the case, I wonder if Microsoft has an upgrade for Windows 8.1 as I don't want to have to get a new computer. I was hoping that I ould download an upgrade. Any information on that would be much appreciated.

      Thanks again
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        peanuth58_KIW_76 

        https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

        You can try to download the installation assistant Windows10, it is safe but unfortunately there may be an error but you will receive an error code or other explanation , this is the easiest way if you can have on this computer Windows10

         

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