Is Windows 8.1 update still available?

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1. Is Windows 8.1 update still available?
2. Can I upgrade from Windows 8 to 8.1 for free?
3. Can I update Windows 8.1 to Windows 10?
4. What is the latest Windows 8.1 update?
5. How much longer will Windows 8.1 be supported?
6. Is Windows 10 or 8.1 better?
7. Is Windows 8.1 still safe to use?
8. Will Windows 8 still work in 2020?
9. How much longer will Windows 10 be supported?
10. Does Windows 10 run slower than Windows 8?
11. Is Windows 8 still safe?

Is Windows 8.1 update still available?

Windows 8 has reach end of support, which means Windows 8 devices no longer receive important security updates. ... Beginning in July 2019, the Windows 8 Store is officially closed. While you can no longer install or update applications from the Windows 8 Store, you can continue using those already installed.

Can I upgrade from Windows 8 to 8.1 for free?

If your computer is currently running Windows 8, you can upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free. Once you've installed Windows 8.1, we recommend that you then upgrade your computer to Windows 10, which is also a free upgrade.

Can I update Windows 8.1 to Windows 10?

As a result, you can still upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 and claim a free digital license for the latest Windows 10 version, without being forced to jump through any hoops.

What is the latest Windows 8.1 update?

Windows 8.1

General availability	Octo
Latest release	/ Ap
Update method	Windows Update, Windows Store, Windows Server Update Services
Platforms	IA-32, x86-64, ARM (Windows RT)
Support status

How much longer will Windows 8.1 be supported?

Windows 8.1 reached the end of Mainstream Support on Janu, and will reach end of Extended Support on Janu.

Is Windows 10 or 8.1 better?

Winner: Windows 10 corrects most of Windows 8's ills with the Start screen, whilst revamped file management and virtual desktops are potential productivity boosters. An outright victory for desktop and laptop users.

Is Windows 8.1 still safe to use?

Windows 8.1 still enjoys security updates, but that will end on the 10th of January, 2023. ... If the security isn't there, similar to Windows 7 or Windows XP, you may not be able to run some Windows 8.1 applications smoothly after the cutoff date has passed.

Will Windows 8 still work in 2020?

Windows 8.1 will be supported until 2023. So yes, it is safe to use Windows 8.. After which the support would end and you would have to update to the next version to keep on receiving security and other updates. You can continue using Windows 8.1 for now.

How much longer will Windows 10 be supported?

Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on October 14th, 2025. It will mark just over 10 years since the operating system was first introduced. Microsoft revealed the retirement date for Windows 10 in an updated support life cycle page for the OS.

Does Windows 10 run slower than Windows 8?

Synthetic benchmarks like Cinebench R15 and Futuremark PCMark 7 show Windows 10 consistently faster than Windows 8.1, which was faster than Windows 7. ... Performance in specific applications, such as Photoshop and Chrome browser performance were also a bit slower in Windows 10.

Is Windows 8 still safe?

Windows 8.1 will be supported until 2023. So yes, it is safe to use Windows 8.. After which the support would end and you would have to update to the next version to keep on receiving security and other updates. You can continue using Windows 8.1 for now.