Windows 8 Windows 8 users need not worry....... for a while.

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Windows 8 users can stay put if they don't want to upgrade to 8.1 and then 8.1.Update 1.

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Link Removed who have not upgraded already to Windows 8.1, confirmed Mark Morowczynski, a Microsoft Premier Field Engineer. Windows 8 will remain supported by Microsoft until January 12, 2016, according to its lifecycle page. Users have until that time to move to Windows 8.1 and/or future Windows releases to remain supported by the company.

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For Windows 8 users who are reluctant to upgrade to Windows 8.1 and subsequently to 8.1 Update 1, there is no rush to do so immediately. Microsoft has provided a timeline for support and upgrades as follows:

• Support End Date: Windows 8 will continue to be supported by Microsoft until January 12, 2016, as mentioned on Microsoft's lifecycle page.

Users are advised to make the transition to Windows 8.1 and any future Windows releases before the support deadline to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft. You can find more information in the sources linked below:

• Microsoft Lifecycle Page: Windows 8.1 FAQ Lifecycle
• Source Article: Windows 8.1 Users, It's Time to Move to Windows 8.1 Update

If you have any further questions or need assistance with the upgrade process, feel free to ask!