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Microsoft: Outdated Windows devices will stop receiving security updates

BleepingComputer·October 9, 2026·1 min read
Microsoft: Outdated Windows devices will stop receiving security updates

Microsoft says devices running unsupported versions of Windows will stop receiving security updates after next year's Windows Update certificate rotation. The change affects older operating systems, including Windows 7 and 8.1, which have already reached end of support. Users must upgrade to a supported version to continue receiving patches and maintain system security.

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