Windows 7 and 8.1 will not be updated if you have a newer processors

Having been a Windows user for over 20 years, I'm very used to this. Microsoft have exploited their industry position to force an O/S upgrade on me more times than I care to remember and here we are yet again. The only difference is that this time, after 20 long years, the upgrade won't be to another Microsoft O/S. GG MS.

Cheers!

Haven't really been keeping up lately but quick googling makes it look like this only applies to integrated graphics. The CPU it self hasn't deprecated any of the x86_64 instruction set and as such any actual compatibality issues would be artificial. Artificially blocking updates because you upgraded your CPU would definitely cause trouble for MS in the EU and would likely set the stage for another anti-trust suit in the US.

Hoping Windows 10 been a great mount for a long time. But not fair about Microsoft to Oldest windows users. /:

dead1ne said:

Haven't really been keeping up lately but quick googling makes it look like this only applies to integrated graphics. The CPU it self hasn't deprecated any of the x86_64 instruction set and as such any actual compatibality issues would be artificial. Artificially blocking updates because you upgraded your CPU would definitely cause trouble for MS in the EU and would likely set the stage for another anti-trust suit in the US.

Yeah, you've nailed it here. Forcing people to upgrade by making them (potentially) vulnerable for exploits and bugs is everything but nice.

What?

Nice try, Microsoft! But I'll be there on my lovely ancient Win98 :D

Darn.....I'm still on Windows 7....