As promised last week, Microsoft has now issued the first official list of PCs that have Intel's six-generation Core processors, also known as "Skylake", that will support Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 until July 17, 2017. After that date, those PCs must be updated to Windows 10 to continue receiving OS support.
The list of over 100 supported Skylake PCs are being made by four PC OEMs: Dell, HP. Lenovo and NEC. Microsoft says it will update this list with new OEMs on a regular basis, and each PC maker will also update its list of supported Skylake PCs.
As previously announced, Microsoft is making this move primarily for its business customers, who might need some extra time in updating their apps orPC systems for Windows 10. Microsoft's Windows and Devices head Terry Myerson said at the time:
"For the listed systems, along with our OEM partners, we will perform special testing to help future proof customers' investments, ensure regular validation of Windows Updates with the intent of reducing potential regressions including security concerns, and ensure all drivers will be on Windows Update with published BIOS/UEFI upgrading tools, which will help unlock the security and power management benefits of Windows 10 once the systems are upgraded."
As far as future processors beyond Skylake, Myerson said last week:
"Going forward, as new silicon generations are introduced, they will require the latest Windows platform at that time for support. This enables us to focus on deep integration between Windows and the silicon, while maintaining maximum reliability and compatibility with previous generations of platform and silicon."
Source: Microsoft
We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.
Call of Duty: Vanguard feels tired, handing Halo Infinite an opportunity
Call of Duty: Vanguard is shaping up to be a weak entry in the annualized shooter franchise; can Halo Infinite and Battlefield 2042 capitalize?
The semiconductor crisis is worsening and industries are clashing
Countries and companies are scrambling to boost chip output and combat the ever-worsening global semiconductor shortage. However, solutions aren't materializing fast enough to avoid having entire industries at each other's throats.
Halo Infinite: These are the weapons you can use during the beta
There are plenty of tools of destruction that players have at their disposal during the Halo Infinite beta testing. Here's a complete list of every weapon you can pick up and use.
Do more on your Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme with a dock
To make use of numerous accessories you may have in your possession, you can connect a dock to your Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme for additional ports.