Microsoft halts selling Windows 10 on January 31

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 01/26/2023 10:05 AM | source: | 26 comment(s)

As of January 31, 2023, Microsoft will officially remove Windows 10 from its digital storefront in an effort to promote its latest operating system, Windows 11.

However, third-party retailers may continue to sell the product keys even after the expiration date. Despite Microsoft's push for Windows 11 as the superior product, the decision to discontinue Windows 10 may cause problems for some users. Due to Windows 11's heightened security requirements, many older PCs may not be compatible, leaving those users without a viable operating system.

“An update was made to the Windows 10 product page to ensure customers have the latest information on purchasing options for Windows 10,” says Amy Bartlow, Windows marketing director. “Customers have until January 31, 2023 to purchase Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro from this site.”

This could also cause issues for medium to large-scale businesses who may need to invest in new hardware in order to upgrade to Windows 11. However, many systems currently using Windows 10 are eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 11, making it an opportune time for users to consider a clean install.

Windows 10 was first released by Microsoft in July 2015, with an emphasis on user feedback and rapid iteration. The OS was released after Windows 8, which received widespread backlash for ditching the Start menu and button in favor of an all-touch interface. Windows 10 was also the first Windows version to be updated automatically, managed like a service.

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TheDeeGee
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#6096711 Posted on: 01/26/2023 11:15 AM

I really want to move to Windows 11 actually.

Does ExplorerPatcher work to disable taskbar grouping?

Because that's the only thing holding me back.

maur0
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#6096714 Posted on: 01/26/2023 11:22 AM

As of January 31, 2023, Microsoft will officially remove Windows 10 from its digital storefront in an effort to promote its latest operating system, Windows 11. ...

Microsoft halts selling Windows 10 on January 31
but key, isn't it the same as windows 8.1 10 and 11? that is if you buy win8.1 pro or 10 pro or 11 pro you can install any system and use the same key
i.e. this news is fake

XP-200
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#6096718 Posted on: 01/26/2023 11:33 AM

Does W11 still require your mobo to have that security module thing, my pc is now 8 years old, still works fine, but when i last did that test thing it failed on that security module dohicky.

anticupidon
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#6096734 Posted on: 01/26/2023 12:14 PM

Another irrefutable proof that Microsoft loves Linux.
/S

Astyanax
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#6096746 Posted on: 01/26/2023 12:45 PM

I really want to move to Windows 11 actually.

Does ExplorerPatcher work to disable taskbar grouping?

Because that's the only thing holding me back.
you don't need explorer patcher for this.

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