Questions about buying a new computer.

My computer tells me that Microsoft will stop supporting Windows XP in April 2014. They suggest that the search for a new computer that my computer will not support Windows 8. All computers that I have watched have Windows 8 is already installed. Now, I read this morning that Microsoft is removing Windows 8 in 2015 and introducing Windows 9. This means that, if I get a new computer with Windows 8 com, I have to pay to update Windows 9 in 2015? If so it looks like a bit of a jerk!

Hello ColinRailton,

Support for Windows XP continues in effect in April. However, it's security patches and updates, that this does not mean that XP will stop working completely.

If you buy a Windows 8 PC now you will still be able to use Windows 8 for some years to come, just as you have used Windows XP. 9 Windows will be a more recent Windows edition as Windows 8 has been a more recent edition compared to Windows 7. Unfortunately, for upgrade to Windows 9, you will need to purchase a copy of the software - but, it is up to you, you do not have to follow the crowd and the update you can still continue to use Windows 8 until that had too much support stopped.

This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk | vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

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