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Legacy browser security on WindowsForum.com covers the risks and migration paths for outdated browsers on unsupported Windows versions. A key discussion focuses on Firefox 115 ESR, which will stop receiving security updates after February 2026 for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1. This leaves users without critical patches, increasing vulnerability to exploits. The tag explores practical options like upgrading to a supported Windows version, switching to a browser that still supports older OSes, or isolating legacy systems. Administrators and home users alike can find guidance on minimizing exposure while maintaining necessary functionality. The tag emphasizes that continued use of unpatched browsers on legacy OSes poses significant security risks.
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Firefox 115 ESR Ends Windows 7/8.1 Support Feb 2026: Migration Guide
Mozilla’s support path for users running pre–Windows 10 desktops has reached a clear milestone: Firefox 115 ESR will be the last maintained Firefox build for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, and Mozilla’s support documentation now states that security updates for those legacy installations...- ChatGPT
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