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Because it is literally nonsense to have two (maybe even three in a few months) ESR branches running at the same time. What was the reason for not supporting Windows 7 and 8.1 till Firefox 128 and then migrate them to the ESR chanel, when 115 ESR and 128 ESR will probably have the same EOL date? Users of older operating systems could have profited from the features introduced between 115-128 as well. Let's say Firefox 115 ESR will be extended for another 6 months -> you are patching an older version instead of a newer one with better Web Standards. Makes no sense for me. I give you another example: Microsoft not releasing IE10/11 for Windows Server 2008 SP2 was such a dumb idea, since IE9 does not feature the same HTML5/CSS standards as IE11. While these two browser version were released 2 years apart from each other, Microsoft could have ported it back for 2008 SP2 as well but they didn't. Up to this day, they continue to support IE9 on 2008 SP2 (with Premium Assurance) but it makes no sense, since you cannot browse the web with that version anymore. Most sites do not render correctly etc. IE11 would have been a huge advantage for the remaining users in literally any way possible To conclude, it is always better to have a more up-to-date version because of newer in-build web technologies. If I would have to choose, I would always pick the newer branch for my older OS

Mozilla just extended it‘s support for Firefox 115 on Windows 7/8.1 till September 2025 Source: deskmodder.de/blog/2025/02/19/firefox-115-esr-verlaengert-die-unterstuetzung-fuer-windows-7-bis-september-2025/ Personally, I think they could have just supported 7/8.1 till v128 and support it all the way up to 09/25. It would have been a better choice than keeping an older version updated for 2 years

Well, after testing v2105 today, I succesfully managed to install Office 2021 LTSC (v2108) on Windows 7 as well! It is not very stable - most apps crash but Word opens and I'm experimenting on making it run fluently on Windows 7. Proof: imgur.com/a/word-2021-on-windows-7-4abLWzT

Today I got Microsoft Office v2105 working on Windows 7 (System 64 Bit, Office 32 Bit). I knew that versions above v2008 were harder to port for Windows 7, so I tried out bunch of stuff and found Word working. The rest of the suite however crashes immediately during Start-Up Proof: https://imgur.com/a/SC5lVEJ

I know it might be a little bit "off-topic" but I just found out that Spotify has dropped support for all Windows 10 32 Bit versions. I have an old 32 bit laptop with Windows 10 22H2 installed and I just received the "Your OS is outdated" warning during start-up (the same on Windows 7/8.1). The last 32 bit version is: 1.2.53.440 (31.01.2025) Current: 1.2.56

Has anyone managed to install Office 2013/2016 on Windows XP with the latest One Core API (v4.0)? The developer claimed that this release is the biggest yet in terms if software compatibility, so I tried it out but the 2013 installer crashes while installing. However, the latest Firefox (v133), which even doesn‘t run on Vista, 7 and 8.1 works on XP! I‘m asking as I have an old netbook with a N455, which either runs XP or 7 Starter and I‘d like to stay on XP with it, as it runs very smoothly. All I need is a newer Office suite, up-to date browser and an Antivirus program (otherwise I‘ll directly go with 7 Home)

Happy new year everyone! I just tested Microsoft (Office) 365 v2501 on Windows 8.1 and it still works. In-app update DOES NOT work anymore, not even with Office Extender Tool. It will tell you that an update is available however the updater will crash mid-through downloading the update (Network error) You know what I find very interesting? You can still download Office v2002 for Windows 7 using the Online Office installer, however you CANNOT download Office v2301 for Windows 8.1 using the same installer anymore. On W7 it works but on 8.1 it will tell you that you need at least Windows 7 SP1, which obviously makes no sense as 8.1 is higher than 7. Microsoft simply blocks downloading Office on 8.1. So, if you want to install Microsoft 365 on Windows 8.1, you will always need to download the Offline files. If it‘s Microsoft 365 (up to 2301) no bypass tool is needed, but if it is a version above 2301, you will need to install it through a Tool, with Office Extender for 8.1 being a prerequisite. OneNote is broken since v2401 and PowerPoint sometime freezes and crashes. Word, Excel and Outlook work without errors. The Office 2024 Suite can be installed on 8.1 and is the third post-EOL Office suite that works on it (Office 2019, 2021, 2024). Nonetheless, I doubt that Office 2026/2027 will work on 8.1 as even Windows 10 will end this year with v2510 or 2511. Same scenario as Windows 7, it will probably stay on security updates till 10/2028. I‘m sure that Office 2026/2027 will be the first to drop Windows 10.

Thank you @D.Draker! Just finished. I hope your doing great man

I'm going to try that out soon. Currently doing my bachelor's degree

I got Office 2024 LTSC working on Windows 8.1. That's actually good news, since Office 2016/2019 Support is ending alongside Windows 10 next year. I guess MS will support Office 2016/2019 for 6-7 months longer as they previously did with Office 2007 (EOL October 2017 but received updates till March 2018 or Office 2013 which ended in April 2023 but received Updates till November 2023). Office 2021 also ends in approximatly two years, whereas Office 2024 is supported till 2029 Proof: imgur.com/a/office-2024-on-windows-8-1-FsSmaz0

I downloaded v2007 Offline Installer and used the YAOCTRU Tool from abbodi at MDL Since Office 2024 has been released, I am going to try it out on 8.1

Mozilla just extended Firefox 115 ESR support for another 6 months. The official EOL is in March 2025 If it was 2018 and I'd be using XP/Vista at that time, this would have been great news (52.10, 52.11...) but both my 7 and 8.1 machines have the latest version (130) installed so I really don't care..

Actually, I got v2007 to run on Windows 7. I think compatibility was broken somewhere between v2008-v2011 since v2101 does not work. I haven‘t even tried Office 2021 or above. It‘s hard to find older preserved Microsoft 365 versions tbh

I am curious if someone has managed to get newer Microsoft 365 versions to run on Windows 7. Since v2002 is very outdated, I would like to know if newer versions could be ported back. On 8.1, support ended with v2301 but I managed to install the latest v2409 (beta) and except OneNote, all Office programs seem to work

Latest Firefox works on Windows 7 with VxKex HOWEVER it crashes a lot, especially when you download a file. It works without any problems on Windows 8.1+

Yeah that's sad tbh. They could have supported 8.1 till 128 tho. The compatibility isn't broken

No (for the XP part): Install One Core API on XP if you want to use higher Firefox versions

I mean... even if they don't extend the "official" support, we have plenty of options for 7/8.1 As stated in many different posts, the latest Firefox (128 ESR!) works on both 7 and 8.1 with some modifications. Back in the days of XP/Vista this would have been great news, as there weren't any Extended Kernels for them in 2017/2018 but now that we have some projects that extend software support, I really do not care anymore about official EOLs. XP : OneCore API Vista: Extended Kernel 7: VxkEx 8.1: Mostly some tweaks to installers

It would be a great decision if they would upgrade Windows 7/8.1 users to Firefox 128 ESR for another year (won't happen probably)

I made a lot of posts on Windows 8.1 and software compatibility. In terms of Firefox, all you need to do is to lower the system requirements of Firefox.exe with CFF Explorer from 000A to 0006. There are no additional functionalties needed. So it still natively supported on Win8+ Office 365 (the latest beta 2407) works on 8.1 with an edit to Registry. No compatibility issues. I hope the compatibility won't be broken till the end of this year, so that consumer versions of the upcoming Office 2024 can also be installed on Windows 8.1 (they will be supported till 2029) Chromium based apps tend to create bigger issues on 8.1

Is there an explanation on how to install Office 2016 on Windows Vista with Extended Kernel?

That‘s just crazyy. I mean a few years ago I thought 52.9 was our last way to go on Vista and now 125 (73 versions above) works

That‘s a good start and tbh I don‘t see any reason why the LTSC version should have the same system requirements after all, as LTSC is already stripped down. Back in the days of Windows 7, there was a version called „Windows Thin PC“ which received updates till 10/2021. The purpose of that version was to have a stripped W7 version for companies using older hardware. It‘s basically the predecessor of what‘s now called LTSC. In general, these versions should always have lower reqs. What I was talking about was lowering the specs for Home users OR introducing a „Basic“ „Lite“ „Starter“.. version

Well, I cannot say that I wasn‘t surprised. Microsoft apparently opened the Beta channel again for Windows 10 22H2 users. I really don‘t get this company anymore. They promote full-screen pop-ups for upgrading to Windows 11, even on non-supported devices and state that EOL for W10 will be October 2025, without any (free) extension. Nonetheless, they constantly add new features to Windows 10 and afterwards wonder why people don‘t move to Windows 11. Personally, I‘m glad that Windows 10 is still being kept alive as I prioritize it over Windows 11 but I won‘t pay ESU for it. They should extend support for another 3 years for free or lower the specs for W11 Source: blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2024/06/04/opening-the-beta-channel-for-windows-insiders-on-windows-10/

So, long time no update on Browser support for Windows 8(.1) I just tested the latest versions of Firefox (edited with CFF Explorer) and Opera (with DWrite.dll from W10) and that's what I found out: - Firefox 128 Nightly works on Windows 8.1. This version is going to be the next ESR branch, which means that we will be able to browse the web safely for another year (EOL: August 2025) without the need of an Extended Kernel what so ever EOL was Firefox 115 Proof: imgur.com/a/firefox-128-windows-8-1-GSvRMpu - Opera 112 (based on Chromium 125) works on Windows 8.1: Opera isn't as leightweight as it was anymore. I'm not a fan of that browser, however it still works with the same method that was already discussed a year ago (--no-sandbox). I don't think any other Chromium based browser is still working on 8.1. In fact, when it comes to Chromium, Windows 7 users are definitly having an advantage with VxKex. They can install the latest Chrome or any Chromium Embedded Framework Programs (e.g Spotify) without disabling the sandbox. EOL was Opera 95 Proof: imgur.com/a/opera-112-windows-8-1-wOrVyOx