Windows 8 will be retired when Microsoft announces that support for the operating system will end next year. Although the original version of the software was a thing of the past in 2016, Microsoft says that Windows 8.1 gaming PCs and laptops will need to be upgraded to a “supported operating system” like Windows 11 to receive security updates. products.
According to Microsoft support, Windows 8.1 it will leave the update ecosystem on January 10, 2023. The operating system is still active, but the company says that using it after that date “can lead to performance and reliability issues over time.” That’s not to say the OS hampers your ability to boost frame rates, but things can get questionable when it comes to security and apps.
As you might guess, there are not many users of Windows 8.1 as just over 3% of Windows computers have this operating system installed. Windows 10 continues to be the leader, with 71.82% of the market. While Windows 11 is to be expected to take second place, that prize actually goes to Windows 7, now retired, as it clings to a 13% share.
Windows 11 is gaining momentum, but the retirement of version 8.1 could help bring it closer to the operating system throne. The software seems to be more popular on gaming PCs than regular machines, which is likely due to features like DirectStorage and Auto HDR. However, strict TPM requirements still prevent many devices from being upgraded, so we may have to wait a bit longer to increase demand significantly.
Source : PC Gamesn
