Microsoft begins warning Windows 10 Insiders that Paint will be replaced by Paint 3D

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Published onDecember 22, 2017

published onDecember 22, 2017

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We already knew that Microsoftwould be deprecatingthe classic Paint app in future versions of Windows 10, but things are becoming more of a reality now. A message in the much-loved Paint.exe app in Windows 10 Build 17063 is now warning of classic Paint being replaced by Paint 3D (via Neowin.)

The notification is not automatic but instead comes up when a user presses on the “Product Alert” icon in the ribbon of the classic Paint App in build 17063 (seen above.) It specifically warns users that “This version of Paint will soon be replaced with Paint 3D. Classic Paint will then become available in the Store.”

It was already known that Paintwould be coming to the Microsoft Store, so this is not exactly earth-shattering news. It does, though, hint that Microsoft may or may not be eventually removing Classic Paint and releasing the Microsoft Store app in time for the Redstone 4 release this Spring. More will likely develop in the months ahead, so best to keep Paint.exe close to your heart in the meantime before it’s gone for good.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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