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Published onApril 11, 2017
published onApril 11, 2017
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Today begins a significant moment for Microsoft, as it is the first day thatthe company is officially rolling outthe Windows 10 Creators Update via Windows Update. The day, however, also marks another moment in Microsoft history, as Windows Vista has finally reached the end of its life.
As we warned before, Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows Vista, and those who are still using the OSare being urged to upgradeto a newer version of Windows, including Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10. End of support ultimately means that Windows Vista users will no longer receive any new security updates, non-security hotfixes, free or paid assisted support options, or online technical content updates from Microsoft. Since there is no direct upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 10, Windows Vista users are also urged to check if their PCmeets the Windows 10 specs on this support page, and tomove over files, folders, and more. If this is not an option, Vista users should also consider buying a new PC, since newer PCs are cheaper, and come with better hardware.
While Windows Vista (originally codenamed Longhorn) first launched in November of 2006, Microsoft has moved on to invest resources towards more recent technologies. As you may recall, Windows Vista did have its fair share of issues when compared to prior versions of Windows, especially the much beloved Windows XP. For instance, users frequently faced glitches, crashes, and massive driver support problems. Many were also upset over DRM protections for Blu-ray discs, and the fact that Vista constantly bombarded users with User Account Control prompts. Of course, one can’t forget the fact that older hardware did not perform well with the Aero effects introduced in Vista.
Though Vista had a fair share of problems, elements of the operating system continue to be seen today. Windows Aero and Windows Aero Peek, first introduced in Vista, lives on in Windows 7 (and may be making a comeback of sorts with the upcomingProject Neon), and the search interface still lives on in Windows 10 today. Microsoft officially ended mainstream support for Windows Vista in April of 2012,Firefox has announcedthat it would drop support in September of 2017, andUbisoft announcedthat its Uplay PC client is set to end support for Vista as well.
(Image viaVista team blog)
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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