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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

I'm sorry man I totally forgot to do that. I was in the middle of an intense exam phase. I'll try that out

Firefox 127 - Windows 8.1 imgur.com/a/baIjICO Only one version left till the next ESR Release. If Mozilla doesn't introduce any function from Windows 10+ in later 127 builds or 128 the next version will be supported for another year (late 2025). Apparently, Windows 7 users are having a huge advantage now as VxKex allows installing the latest Chrome/Firefox. For 8.1, you can use Supermium or (I wouldn't recommend it) the latest Opera (based on Chromium 124). It works with --no-sandbox and DWrite from Windows 10 as well as changing DiscardVirtualMemory -> Virtual Alloc.

Skype hasn‘t dropped Win7 Support yet

VxKex has just been updated to version 1.1 and now supports the latest browser versions! (Firefox, Chrome)

Where do they say this?

I don‘t think Windows 10 sucks. It rightfully earned its place as the most used OS. I switched to 10 in 2018, although I was a diehard Windows 8.1 fan (as most of you know ). It‘s always the same with every iteration of Windows. 1) A new Windows is released 2) We try it out for a few days but ultimately refuse to accept change 3) We switch back to the older OS on our current hardware 4) At some point we buy new hardware, which is often incompatible with that specific older OS and start to adapt and like the new version 5) Repeat Speaking of myself obviously. I switched when 1803 was out, made some adjustments to privacy setzings and installed VMWare for older OS tests. Back in 2014 my first Laptop (ASUS F751MA) came preinstalled with 8.1 and I hated it. However, Asus already had a BIOS block for Windows 7 and downwards. I remeber testing it like crazy but the first build to work was an early Windows 8.0 Preview (8400). I had no alternative, started using 8.1 and loved it till buying a new one with 10 preinstalled in 2018. To conclude, most OS were demolished by critics but none of them (XP-11) is unusable. It‘s a process of adaption if there are no hardware related issues

Aight but that has nothing to do with Intel. LTSB 2016 is still supported

Firefox 125 - Windows 8.1 Working imgur.com/a/wehn0PR

Well, as I was just finishing setting up my Windows 10 LTSB 2016 (x64) device, I noticed that Spotify is not working anymore. This issue was already stated in May of 2023, however no actual solution was provided by the devs. The last version working was 1.2.12 Anything above that says "api-ms-win-core-console-l3-2-0.dll" missing. Apparently that specific api was introduced in 1803, so they dropped any Windows 10 version below 1803. I couldn't find a way in how to fix this error (I'd go for copy paste from a higher 10 version). Off topic but many developers, including Google, started to ignore the fact that LTSB versions are still supported and exist. Google Drive does not work on Windows 10 LTSB 2015 for months now, as it is based on Chromium 117, which has a bug that specifically affects 1507/1511 installs. So, I went from 2015 to 2016, which again works but still annoying.

Supermium 121 just released yesterday and it restored compatibility for even Windows XP, which is actually quite impressive. Good job win32

Only without sandbox. I am not using any Chromium based browser on 8.1 tho. I'm using the latest Firefox. Works perfectly

Firefox 124 - Windows 8.1: imgur.com/a/alLgwJm

Strangly, Microsoft will add back Beta Chanel to Windows 10. Source: https://www.deskmodder.de/blog/2024/01/12/windows-10-testet-bald-neue-funktionen-im-beta-kanal/

Crazy. Time flies. I‘m laughing at Windows 8.0 which was discontinued in 2016 but is patchable till 2026 (with methods obviously not named here)

So, is the support for Server 2008 ending this month? I mean completly? I don‘t remember any other Windows based on Vista that is still supported after January. Can’t believe that they patched Internet Explorer 9 for nearly 13 years. After all, support for the 7601 line-up also ends this year, but in October right? (PosReady 7).

Very nice, let‘s hope the project will be continued to support future versions as well. By the way, he also managed to get Chrome 120 and Spotify working

December 2023 Firefox 123, the eighth post-EOL version, works Opera 107, based on Chromium 121, works too Microsoft 365 v2401, now one year after the original EOL with v2301, also works (except OneNote, which gives me an error starting 2401) For all of them, the methods stated above must be applied obviously

Supermium, right?

It‘s a little bit off topic but speaking of Windows 10 and Updates: Microsoft has just announced the ESU program for Windows 10 after it‘s official EOL in 2025. They also mention private, home users being eligable of buying https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/faq/windows?ranMID=24542&ranEAID=kXQk6*ivFEQ&ranSiteID=kXQk6.ivFEQ-Zsv5T8iNr8jGbUX_p2j0hw&epi=kXQk6.ivFEQ-Zsv5T8iNr8jGbUX_p2j0hw&irgwc=1&OCID=AIDcmm549zy227_aff_7593_1243925&tduid=(ir__x6m0fparuwkf63wsvfmaipyo1n2xbdjtlhiqkniz00)(7593)(1243925)(kXQk6.ivFEQ-Zsv5T8iNr8jGbUX_p2j0hw)()#what-options-do-i-have-for-continuing-to-use-versions-of-windows-10-that-reach-end-of-support-on-october-14--2025-

The installer did not work for me (Win 7 x64). I had to extract it and open the mini_installer.exe manually. After that it installed fine. I haven‘t tried it out on vanills Vista x64. They just mentioned compatibility with it in release notes. By the way, they also changed the Supermium icon that I personally don‘t like (very old classic Chromium design)

Supermium 119 just launched with native support for Windows Vista SP2 (without Extended Kernel)

Opera 106, now based on Chromium 120, works on Windows 8.1 (obviously with the method stated above)