After that day, Windows Vista will no longer receive new security updates, non-security hotfixes, free or paid support options, or online technical content updates from Microsoft. After more than 10 years, the company will finally close the door on Windows Vista. Windows Vista currently has a total market share of less than 1%, according to the latest NetMarketShare figures.
Windows Vista support deadline
Of course, users can continue to use Windows Vista after support ends, but this exposes your computer to security risks and viruses. As a quick reminder, Internet Explorer 9 is no longer supported, so if you rely on this browser version to surf the web, you might be exposing your PC to additional threats. Microsoft also stopped providing Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows Vista. This means that PCs running this OS will not be secure and will be even more vulnerable to virus and malware attacks. Moreover, Windows Vista users may also encounter more apps and devices that do not work with this OS as software and hardware manufacturers continue to optimize for more recent versions of Windows. Microsoft recommends Windows Vista users to upgrade to Windows 10 as soon as possible. RELATED STORIES YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT:
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