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Title: Microsoft extends support for Windows Vista and 7
Post by: Simon on February 21, 2012, 21:54

Microsoft has extended the support for Windows 7 and Vista, with another five years of updates for both versions of the OS.

According to Microsoft – which upgraded its terms without an official announcement earlier this year – all OS editions will be supported with service packs and security updates for ten years.

The changes see Windows Vista support extended to April 2017, while the company has committed to servicing Windows 7 until January 2020.

Under previous guidelines from the software giant, mainstream support for Windows Vista was set to end on 10 April, 2012.

Read more: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/373021/microsoft-extends-support-for-windows-vista-and-7

Title: Re: Microsoft extends support for Windows Vista and 7
Post by: Rik on February 22, 2012, 10:42

When it comes to Vista, they needn't have bothered. :)

Title: Re: Microsoft extends support for Windows Vista and 7
Post by: Simon on February 22, 2012, 11:21

I have it on my laptop, and it runs OK most of the time, despite it's annoyances. 

Title: Re: Microsoft extends support for Windows Vista and 7
Post by: Rik on February 22, 2012, 11:29

Trouble is, most of the time isn't really good enough for an OS. ;)

Title: Re: Microsoft extends support for Windows Vista and 7
Post by: Simon on February 22, 2012, 11:35

To be fair, it's only when I leave it not turned on for weeks on end, then have to suffer all the updates, that it's a problem.  I've also just increased the memory on it, which has made it run better.

Title: Re: Microsoft extends support for Windows Vista and 7
Post by: Rik on February 22, 2012, 11:42

Now you just need the Win 7 or XP upgrades. ;D

Title: Re: Microsoft extends support for Windows Vista and 7
Post by: Simon on February 22, 2012, 11:52

I've got Win7 still sealed in it's box!  One day, I'll get round to installing it.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Microsoft extends support for Windows Vista and 7
Post by: Rik on February 22, 2012, 12:01

It's a big improvement, but I still prefer XP, I don't like an OS which stops me doing what I want to.

Title: Re: Microsoft extends support for Windows Vista and 7
Post by: Simon on February 22, 2012, 12:21

Yes, it's the "thinks it knows best" thing that's annoying, much like the iPhone does with spelling. 

Title: Re: Microsoft extends support for Windows Vista and 7
Post by: Rik on February 22, 2012, 16:50

Annoying?? It's infuriating.  ;D

Title: Re: Microsoft extends support for Windows Vista and 7
Post by: Simon on February 22, 2012, 17:16

The laptop has nearly developed flight on one or two occasions.  ;D

Title: Re: Microsoft extends support for Windows Vista and 7
Post by: Rik on February 22, 2012, 17:31

Do you have a special wall for gadget target practice, or will any do?  ;D

Title: Re: Microsoft extends support for Windows Vista and 7
Post by: Simon on February 22, 2012, 17:54

Any. ;D

Title: Re: Microsoft extends support for Windows Vista and 7
Post by: Rik on February 22, 2012, 17:55

I'll remember that if I'm in range.  ;D

Title: Re: Microsoft extends support for Windows Vista and 7
Post by: Simon on February 22, 2012, 18:37

:laugh:

Title: Re: Microsoft extends support for Windows Vista and 7
Post by: daveeb on May 02, 2012, 11:01

Quote from: Rik on February 22, 2012, 12:01

It's a big improvement, but I still prefer XP, I don't like an OS which stops me doing what I want to.

Definitely agree, for instance that uac control is beyond annoying and i will be turning it off in the very near future.

Quote from: Simon on February 22, 2012, 11:52

I've got Win7 still sealed in it's box!  One day, I'll get round to installing it.  :laugh:

It's a massive improvement on Vista Simon, things generally just seem to work...there i've just gone and hexxed my w7 pc now  :bawl:

Title: Re: Microsoft extends support for Windows Vista and 7
Post by: Clive on May 02, 2012, 11:06

 :lol:

Title: Re: Microsoft extends support for Windows Vista and 7
Post by: Simon on May 02, 2012, 11:22

;D