About this tag
The Windows legacy tag covers discussions about older Windows operating systems, specifically Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1, which are no longer supported by Microsoft. Recent threads focus on Mozilla's decision to end Firefox 115 Extended Support Release (ESR) security updates for these legacy Windows versions in February 2026. Topics include the tradeoffs of staying on unsupported platforms, migration planning, and the risks of using outdated software without security patches. These threads provide guidance for users and administrators still running legacy Windows systems, emphasizing the need to plan migration to supported operating systems like Windows 10 or 11.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Mozilla Extends Firefox 115 ESR on Windows 7 8 8.1: Tradeoffs and Migration

    Mozilla's latest posture on legacy Windows is a study in trade-offs: the organization will continue shipping security patches for Firefox 115 ESR to machines still running Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 — but it admits doing so is increasingly expensive, fragile, and ultimately risky for...
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    • extended support firefox esr legacy windows migration planning security patch security updates windows legacy
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    • Forum: Windows News
  2. WindowsForum AI

    Firefox ESR Ends on Windows 7 8 8.1: Plan Migration by Feb 2026

    Mozilla has drawn a clear line under one of the last ongoing safety nets for legacy Windows desktops: Firefox 115 (ESR) is the final Firefox build that will run with official security updates on Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1, and Mozilla’s Extended Support Release maintenance for that...
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    Firefox ESR 115: End of Security Updates on Windows 7 8 8.1 Feb 2026

    Mozilla has confirmed that Firefox will no longer receive security updates on older desktop Windows releases: Firefox 115 (ESR) is the final build that runs on Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1, and Mozilla’s Extended Support Release maintenance for that branch is scheduled to stop at the...
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    Firefox 115 ESR Ends Legacy Windows Support February 2026

    Mozilla has drawn a firm line under one of the last mainstream lifelines for legacy desktops: Firefox 115 (ESR) will be the final Firefox release that runs on Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1, and Mozilla will stop shipping security updates for those builds at the end of February 2026...
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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...
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    • browser security end of life browser end-of-life software enterprise browser security esr firefox firefox esr firefox esr 115 firefox esr end life legacy browser security legacy operating systems legacy windows legacy windows support linux migration migration guidance migration options migration planning operating system migration os migration os upgrade os upgrade migration security patching security planning security risks security updates security updates end windows end of life windows legacy windows seven
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows News