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Microsoft back down on Windows 7 support deadline

Apr 6, 2016 4:52AM PDT

Microsoft retreated from an earlier retirement date for Windows 7 and 8.1 support on newer hardware, saying that it would now support those OSes on PCs running Intel’s Skylake silicon.
At the time, Microsoft credited the decision to Windows 7’s age and the hassle that Microsoft and OEMs would have to go through to ensure the 2009 operating system runs on Intel’s latest architecture. Terry Myerson, Microsoft’s top Windows and devices executive, said in blog post. “As partners make customization to legacy device drivers, services, and firmware settings, customers are likely to see regressions with Windows 7 ongoing servicing,”

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