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    A reminder for Vista Users

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by MoabUtah, Apr 8, 2012.

  1. MoabUtah

    MoabUtah Notebook Consultant

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    On April 10, the second Tuesday of April 2012, Windows Vista will exit Mainstream Support and enter Extended Support. This means that no-charge (free) support will end, no further service packs will be created, nor will future IE versions (such as IE10) be available for Vista. Also, no new non-security hotfixes will be created or be available without an Extended Hotfix Support Agreement (EHSA). This will last for 5 years before support for Vista completely ends in 2017.

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    MoabUtah, Apr 8, 2012
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  2. Ferrari353

    Ferrari353 Notebook Evangelist

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    Since when has support ever been free for any MS version? Whenever I've tried to get support, you would have to pay for the support unless you had a license or something, but whenever I've tried to get support from them, they've said I'm better off contacting the manufacturer for support.
     
    Ferrari353, Apr 8, 2012
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  3. MoabUtah

    MoabUtah Notebook Consultant

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    When you buy an OEM PC, support is their responsibility, Dell, HP etc.

    If you buy a retail copy of Windows you are entitled to free support from MS.
     
    MoabUtah, Apr 8, 2012
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    Oh b*gger, completely forgot about that (I had it in my head it was next year)...and here was me considering buying a couple of cheap Vista Business COA labels as well from eBay. :-(
     
    ScottyBoy, Apr 9, 2012
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    Peon Notebook Virtuoso

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    The direct support from Microsoft bit doesn't apply to 99% of users - most individuals are ineligible for it to begin with for the reasons described above, and most corporations will continue to receive support through their Software Assurance subscriptions anyway.

    Still, while it's not unexpected as every OS since Windows 98 has had its support lifespan extended in some way, I wasn't aware that Microsoft had changed their mind and made the Home editions of Vista eligible for Extended Support. When I last checked shortly after Windows 7 was released, all support for Home Basic and Home Premium, including critical security updates, ended in April 2012.
     
    Peon, Apr 11, 2012
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    Primes, Apr 12, 2012
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