Microsoft continues to rejoice hard, amazing and shocking its users. Just the other day, a colleague with such a problem turned to me: he acquired and gathered a new PC on the basis of the new Intel Core I3 7100 processor. The image of Windows 7 was successfully installed on the collected computer. But after a while, after Windows 7 has downloaded and installed All updates via Windows Update, the system has stopped receiving new updates with the following error:
Unsupported Hardware.
Your PC Uses a Processor That Is Designed for the Latest Version of Windows. BECAUSE THE PROSESSOR IS NOT SUPPORTED TOGETHER WITH THE Windows Version That You are Currently using, Your System Will Miss Important Security Updates.
Not supported equipment
Your processor does not support this version of Windows, you will not be able to receive updates.
Incompatible equipment
Your computer is equipped with a processor designed for the latest version of Windows, you will skip the important updates of the security system.
When trying to search for updates via Windows Update, an error appears:
Unsupported processors for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
The case, Microsoft last year announced that all owners of the newest processors should use only the latest version of the client platform - Windows 10. For older versions of Windows, restrictions will be created to use data models of processors.
Restrictions applies to the following generations of processors:
- 7th - generation of processors IntelCore (microarchitecture Kaby Lake, release began in 2017)
- Seventh generation of processors AMD. (microarchitecture Bristol Ridge., the release began in the 3rd quarter of 2016)
- Qualcomm 8996. (mainly used for mobile devices)
In April 2017, MSFT issued special patches for previous versions of OS
- KB4012218. - For Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2
- KB4012219. - for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
In the description of the patches, it is stated by the appearance of the functionality of determining the generation of the processor and the supported equipment when searching for updates via Windows Update.
Enabled Detection of Processor Generation and Hardware Support WHEN PC TRIES TO SCAN OR DOWNLOAD UPDATES THROUGH Windows Update.
Accordingly, after installing updates data, the system starts blocking the download of new updates (including for MS Office) and drivers on old versions of the OS error 80240037 Thereby, forcing users, go to Windows 10 / Windows Server 2016. Thus, all old systems with new equipment cease to receive security updates and go to the discharge of vulnerable. Looks like blackmail ...
In addition, the installation of drivers for video adapters based on Intel-generation graphics processors is blocked (Intel HD Graphics 610 - 650). In Windows 7 SP1, it is defined as a standard VGA graphic adapter.
When you try to install the driver's video driver downloaded from the manufacturer driver, an error appears "This system does not satisfy the minimum requirements for installing software."
As you can see, directly in the driver installer it is indicated that on the equipment with the seventh generation of Intel processors, the driver can only be installed in Windows 10 x64.
Sad ...
Wufuc - Patch to restore Windows Update
There is an informal bypass method that allows you to remove the message "Equipment is not supported" and restore the ability to receive and install security updates on computers with Windows 7 and 8.1 with Intel Kaby Lake processors, AMD Ryzen, and other not supported by the CPU.
There is a WuFUC version for both X86 and X64 systems.
According to the information from the ZEFFY, the processor type detection function and update is prohibited is in the library. wuaueng.dll.. Initially, the WuFuc patch replaced this file, but because This solution is unstable against the update of the file to the next update of Windows Update, in subsequent releases wufuc, the logic of the patch has been changed.
Now the actual replacement of the wuaueng.dll file is not performed. The wufuc_setup_x64.msi installer registers a new scheduler task that runs WuFUC when loading a computer. The then WuFUC introduces itself to the Service Host or WuAuServ service and intercepts the call of the ISDEVICESERVICEABLE functions and iscpusupported, modifying the return response.
Thus, the WuFUC patch disables the "Equipment Not Supported" message in Windows Update, and allows you to continue to install updates on Windows 7 and 8.1 systems.
2018: new applications for Windows 8 will not be after October 31
2016: termination of support
On January 12, 2016, Windows 8 support stops. Thus, Microsoft promoted this operating system just just over three years, which is unusual for the American corporation.
Windows 8 was released in October 2012, and its support stops earlier than the oldest Windows Vista and Windows 7, which Microsoft will support until April 2017 and January 2020, respectively.
Since support for each new version of Windows, as a rule, lasts 10 years from the moment of launch, was originally expected that the Eight will remain on the market at least until 2022. However, Microsoft decided to remove this product before usual and explains it as follows:
The main support for Windows 8.1 will last until January 9, 2018, and expanded - until January 10, 2023. The Windows 10 life cycle will be completed in October 2025.
2014: FBI arrests Russian employee for distribution of Windows 8
According to the investigation, in July-August 2012, being an employee Microsoft, Alexey Kibkalo distributed through its own SkyDrive account Windows 8 RT code and Microsoft Activation Server SDK tool package, which the corporation uses for the activation system. In addition, the kibkalo passed the code created by Microsoft for distribution to a certain French technoblogger. More information about the incident.
2013: Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 received FSTEC certificates
In November 2013, after about the beginning of the sale of Windows 8 in Russia, Microsoft announced this OS certificate of compliance with FSTEC. It indicates that Windows 8 versions, Windows 8 professional and Windows 8 corporate are generally appointed with built-in tools for protection against unauthorized access to information that does not contain information constituting the state secrecy.
Similar certificates received Windows Server 2012 Storage Server 2012 Datacenter products, Windows Storage Server 2012 Storage Server 2012, Windows Storage Server 2012 Workgroup, Windows Server Essentials 2012 and Windows Server Foundation 2012.
The obtained certificates show that this software can be used when creating automated systems to a 1G security class inclusive and when providing in information systems for processing personal data, personal data protection levels arising from the customer adopted on the basis of the requirements of the legislation of the internal regulations adopted by the Customer.
Microsoft note that the object of certification has become not only the products themselves, but also the accounting and distribution system of certified updates organized for them by FSUE "Enterprise for the supply of business management of the President of the Russian Federation" and "certified information systems".
The latter means that customers will be able to receive any number of certified products needed during the entire validity period of the certificate. In addition, buyers of certified versions of products will receive certified updates, which will allow them to constantly comply with the requirements of Russian legislation.
"We recommend users of outdated software, such as Windows XP, go to newer versions of Microsoft software solutions to ensure a high level of information security, confirmed by more than 50 certificates of conformity of FSTEC and FSB," said FSUE "Enterprise for the Supply of Office Management Products RF. "
In the Russian representative office, Microsoft did not commented on the planned deadlines for obtaining FSB certificates for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012. The previous version of Microsoft OS - Windows 7, the sales of which began in Russia in the fall of 2009, was certified by the FSB in early 2012, together with Windows Server 2008.
2012
Sold 40 million OS licenses
In addition to SAP WorkDeck, five other new applications are:
- SAP Manager Insight for decision-making in personnel management
- Learning Assistant for on-the-Go Training Training
- Interview Assistant to organize the recruiting process, viewing data on applicants and recording the results of interviews
- Customer Financial Fact Sheet to access the account to financial data, invoices and orders in real time
- GRC POLICY SURVEY for employees of companies that will be able to track significant changes in corporate rules with it
The price of applications were not announced.
Bill Gates told about Windows 8
"This is a very important product. It leads Windows into the world of touch screens and low-power devices: the world of tablets and smartphones, "he says. - In a new product, the company combines various ways to enter the world of PC. "
According to him, another uniqueness of Windows 8 is the fact that when working with documents or by photographs or other data, everything is automatically saved in a cloud environment, thanks to which the user can have access to its information not only from its mobile device, but also from any other device.
Speaking about the entertainment Bill Gates spoke about the already existing hundreds of thousands of applications that will help to rest on the user.
He also told Microsoft Surface about the new tablet computer. "Surface an incredible product. It is made in the forms of the tablet factor, however, the functionality is a full-fledged personal computer, with its performance and other parameters," continued Bill Gates. "I have a black version of Surface and I use it almost around the clock everywhere where only the opportunity appears."
Error: Pirate Windows 8 Pro can be licensed through Windows Media Center
Immediately on multiple Internet resources, just a month after the official launch of Windows 8, information about the possibility of a free transition from pirate copies of the operating system to the new Microsoft OS has appeared. This was announced on November 21, 2012 by ComputerWorld.
According to the publication, users of Pirate copies of Windows 8 Pro can go to the licensed version of the program by installing the free version of Windows Media Center to get updates to Windows 8 Media Center offered by Microsoft.
This feature appeared thanks to the built-in function in Windows 8 Media Center to provide the key to the licensed Windows 8. However, according to experts, access to the legitimate OS is temporary. The possibility of free update to Windows 8 Media Center will last until January 13, 2013.
According to ComputerWorld, to get the key to the licensed OS, it is enough to have an employee email address and registration for Microsoft updates. The fact is that in the process of updating Windows 8 Media Center, the system will not check the authenticity of the installed OS on the user's computer.
The process of granting the key occurs through the KMS - Key Management Service servers, which have been designed specifically in order for corporate clients to receive updates from their products. This service is temporary and every 180 days it is necessary to update the activation code. However, users of pirated copies of Windows8 Pro, used by this loophole, argue that when the OS is activated, there are no guidance on the time of the key.
This is not the first partnership of the operator and Microsoft. So in 2011, MTS began selling mobile devices in its retail network based on Windows Phone 7. According to the end of the 3rd quarter of 2012, the sales of smartphones on the basis of this OS amounted to 5.1%.
Beginning of Windows 8 sales in Russia
Windows 8 From October 25, 2012 is officially available in Russia, and technically from 12 o'clock in the day on October 26, 2012 in the Microsoft retailer, reported to journalists on October 25, 2012, Microsoft President Nikolai Pants.
He stated that by the end of 2012, more than 200 thousand devices with a pre-installed Windows 8 operating system will be delivered to Russia. "This is 10 times more than it was raised when it was started with Windows 7 for the same period," Nikolai Sanishnikov said.
He also noted that one of the main advantages of the new OS is its personification and portability.
"You can wear your Windows 8 with you on a flash drive and work under your account everywhere. In this case, all changes are automatically saved only on the flash drive. You can select applications that only need you, so it will be a personal operating system" , - said Nikolai Pernichnikov.
In Russia, several special offers of OS will operate: until January 31, 2013, Russians can purchase a box version of Windows 8 Pro at a price of 2190 rubles, and the key for this version can be downloaded by paying 1290 rubles. For users with Windows 7 from July 1, until the end of 2013, the update to Windows 8 will cost 469 rubles.
At the same time, the usual box version of Windows 8 will be retailing from February 1, 2013.
Start Sales: October 26, 2012
The completion of Windows 8 development was expected in the spring of 2012 according to the accepted version update cycle, the new Windows was supposed to be presented in June 2012.
Only on July 18, 2012, Microsoft finally called the date of the official release of its new Windows 8 operating system: its sales start on Friday, October 26, 2012. This was announced by the representative of the corporation of Brandon Leblack (Brandon Leblanc) in the official Microsoft blog.
The date did not become a big surprise, since Windows 7 went on sale on October 22, 2009. Industry analysts assumed that sales of Windows 8, following this logic, will begin on October 25, 2012.
It was announced that starting from October 26, users of Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 will be able to update the version of their operating system to the G8, the cost of updating relative to other products of the company is quite low and is $ 39.99. For this amount, customers will receive Windows 8 Pro at their disposal.
The first update of the OS to the start of sales
Review of graphics, browser, text and rendering optimization
"I would say that there are several companies, and Adobe is one of them, where it would be possible," said Kandek. - There are only a few such vendors. These are solid companies with well-proven updates. "
Two years ago, Secunia suggested the update standard, but did not receive any wide support. Then Secunia released the PSI 2.0 utility, which scans a wide range of software on the Windows machine, determines when and which software is outdated, and directs users to relevant sites with updates where they can download the latest releases. But Microsoft's solution seems to be final.
Rejection OS interface for business tasks
The design features of Windows 8 indicate that it is rather a product for private users than for business. Therefore, enterprises can not at all make migration to the "eight" and wait for the next version, experts say.
The Free Software Foundation organization (FSF) encourages PC users to sign a statement that requires OEM providers using UEFI Secure Boot (securely load a unified firmware interface) to install Windows 8, implemented the installation process so that users can turn off UEFI. Or so that PC manufacturers provide a "reliable way" of the installation and launch of the user's choice. The statement states that the presence of such a choice will protect the rights of users and safety.
FSF also hinted to boycott the purchase of computers from Windows 8. "We will undertake not to buy and not recommend the purchase of computers depriving users of the extremely necessary freedom, and will actively call people in our communities - avoid acquiring such operating systems," concludes FSF.
The organization has clown "Windows 8 Secure Boot" as "Restricted Boot" (limited download), since "This can become a catastrophic restriction for users of computers, and not at all the security function." On Tuesday morning, when the Foundation's message began to spread over the network, the FSF site suddenly became unavailable due to the "technical problems".
The use of Secure Boot was scheduled as a Windows 8 protection mechanism designed to prevent those hacking types that initially aimed at the operating system boot sectors. The idea is that only the signed "good code" will be downloaded. Ensuring the implementation of UEFI Only in the Windows 8 system will mean that any PC running Windows 8, supplied only by OEM partners and keys from Microsoft, will not load a non-proprietary Linux assembly.
Action Mechanism UEFI Secure Boot
Anxiety raised a Red Hat employee Matthew Garrett and Professor Ross Anderson (Ross Anderson) from the University of Cambridge. According to Anderson, the use of Secure Boot will lead to a violation of the competition law on the territory of the European Union.
In his blog, Mangfest, however, claims: "In the end, the client himself controls his PC." Responding to him, Garrett called the refutation of the company "generally factually accurate" and added "but misleading", since PC manufacturers and Microsoft will hold control over the keys necessary to sign the code with which the PC will be loaded.
"True is that the Microsoft step removes the end user from the control and transmits it into Microsoft's hands and equipment suppliers. True, what makes it more difficult to start everything except Windows. The truth is that the UEFI Secure Boot is a valuable and standing mechanism with which Microsoft is abuses to get more rigid market control. And the truth is that Microsoft did not even try to assert otherwise, "the Microsoft employee wrote in response.
UEFI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) - an interface between the operating system and firmware, controlling low-level equipment functions, its main purpose: Correctly initialize the equipment when the system is turned on and transfer the control of the operating system loader. EFI is designed to replace the BIOS - interface, which is traditionally used by all IBM PC-compatible personal computers.
Applications for Windows 8: What to write and what will work
In September 2011, it was announced that Metro UI applications are invited to write on XAML or HTML / CSS, native - on HTML / JavaScript, C, C ++, C # and Visual Basic. All software created under Windows 7 will work in Windows 8, since the new operating system uses the former frame. You can download programs from the Windows Store through which Microsoft plans to distribute not only programs under Metro UI, but also the usual software. Unlike the Apple store for the MAC platform, Windows Store will not be the only distribution channel - to sell software developers will be able to customers directly.
Application for reducing RAM up to 280 MB
Earlier it was reported that Windows 7 will be the latest version that supports 32 and 64-bit architecture. Moreover, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7 server version, will have only 64-bit architecture. It is still unknown whether Windows 8 supports 64 and 128 bits, but Microsoft moves on this path, and Windows 9, most likely will be released with support for 64 and 128-bit architecture.
In addition, in the new version of Windows, the change will affect cluster support and replication support (Support for One Way Replication). Changes will also affect the system cores. Improvements will be implemented in the file access mechanism.
It is assumed that Windows 8 will be released no earlier than 2011. However, the most likely release date of the new version of the operating system is called 2012.
Each product of Windows Corporation has its own life cycle - "Support Time". The start of the cycle is the production of the product (for example, the release of the operating system) and the provision of massacre. End - cessation of sales or support.
It is important for users to know the timing of the "life" of the software in order to safely use the software, to update it in a timely manner or make changes.
IMPORTANT! When support ends, the company does not release more updates for security systems, as well as updates for other components of the operating system, ceases to advise customers within technical support (even charge).
Two Windows Support Stages
Microsoft offers users of 2 support phases. Immediately after the release of any operating system begins
- the main phase of support, and after its end comes
- extended support.
At the standard stage, the entire complex of the operating system is supported, and with the extended - mostly, only security updates are issued.
1) Main
As part of the main phase, the company actively supports the system for 5 years from the start of the product availability.
Note: those users of Windows 8, which work in this system from the moment of its release, remember well that the system update to the new version soon appeared. And there already appeared, for example, the start button, which in Windows 8 for some reason was not. This is a vivid example of the fact that you can receive not only security updates, but also updating the system functionality.
For example, you bought Windows 7 and use it. After 5 years it comes out a new version. You can not worry: as part of basic support, the company will send security updates and other systems for at least 2 years. But most often this period is slightly larger, moreover, after the main phase, the second, expanded, immediately begins.
2) Expanded
Support turns out to be at least 5 years. Specific period is indicated by the manufacturer (Microsoft).
Features between the 2 phases of support are in the number of options provided and in the possibilities:
| Support type | Basic | Expanded |
| Security updates (Antiviruses, defender and others) | Present | Present |
| Support, answers to questions, access to the database | Present | Present |
| The ability to receive support for the fee | Present | Present |
| Updates for other systems that Not related to security | Present | Available by Special conditions. For home Windows options Unavailable |
| Free telephone support When contacting the Internet or through special programs | Present | Optional (no in most Cases - no) |
| Request for change type of software or Its certain functions | Present | Absent |
| Requirements related With warranty service | Present | Absent |
The policy of support for Microsofte was created long and carefully so that customers are confident in product stability, on its service life. The rules were developed with the participation of well-known specialists: partners of the company, investors, independent analysts and customers. Microsoft does everything possible so that the installed support policy requirements have been uniformly used in the whole world.
Support for Windows 10
The Windows 10 operating system has become ubiquitous from July 29, 2015 (this date and becomes the beginning of the software life cycle).
On October 13, 2020, the main phase of support will end, but users who are "sitting on the top" will still receive updates within the framework of extended support.
It turns out that the manufacturer, in general, guarantees users of 10 years of support from the date of the operating system (or from the date of the beginning of its life cycle).
Support for Windows 8.
For the Windows 8 operating system (8.1), released on October 18, 2013, the support period is also 10 years.
- Users are available for security updates and for other systems;
- users can get paid or free support from Microsoft representatives;
- they are also available to updates that are not related to the security system.
As in other operating systems from Microsoft, the main phase of support for Windows 8.1 ends in 5 years from the date of release. The manufacturer indicated this date - January 9, 2018.
A feature of the operating system is the accumulative effect of updates.
This means that you can access the new update only if you have the previous one. In order for support to be constant, you need to put the latest update (which corrects / introduces additions to the operation of security systems and other systems). Representatives of the Corporation indicate that some may incorrectly work.
About Support Windows 7
Microsoft representatives explained that the system was supported so long ago, but an hour came to invest money and time to new products.
Let's summarize in the table:
Support timelines Windows 10, 8.1, 7 and XP
| Operating system (OS) | OS release date | Date of termination main Support | Date of termination Expanded Support |
| Windows 10 | July 29, 2015 | October 13, 2020 | October 14, 2025 |
| Windows 8.1 | October 18, 2013 | January 9, 2018 | January 10, 2023 |
| Windows 7 | October 22, 2009 | January 13, 2015 | January 14, 2020 |
| Windows Xp. | December 31, 2001 | April 14, 2009 | April 8, 2014 |
Windows operating systems are useful to know the deadlines for the support of the installed operating systems, since after the expiration of the support time, these systems can become vulnerable.
To date, the Windows operating system is installed by almost 90% of personal computers. The famous Windows XP has been supported over 12 years, which has become a record among other versions of this OS. But nothing is eternally, and in April 2014, the XP secap officially ceased to be supported. It took not so much time, and the guys from Microsoft declare the termination of support for Windows 7 and 8.1. Let's wonder this news more.
Terms of termination of support for Windows 7 and 8.1
Sales of devices running the above-mentioned systems will cease from November 2016. BUT full stopping Windows 7 support will have to 2020, Windows 8.1 - on the 2023th.
The complete disappearance from the shelves of the devices on the seven and the eight, of course, it will not immediately happen - this is a gradual process. But it will certainly be to go because of the deficit. Or maybe, after all, Microsoft seems to be promised that until the complete end of the support of these OS, those who acquire a computer on Windows 10 will still be able to replace it with one of the previous versions.
What is it done for?
Windows 10 did not meet the expectations of comrades from Microsoft. They planned that today the "dozen" will be used on more than billion devices. But this OS could not gain such popularity. Heaps of errors, uncontrollable updates, inappropriate advertising - all this is branded users. Many again moved to windows 7 or 8, and someone at all, after reading feedback, did not even try the "top ten". That is, in fact, the previous versions of "Windows" make up competition new. And instead of making Windows 10 more attractive to users, Microsoft simply decides to deprive the people of 7 and 8 versions.
So why not leave both?
There are one interesting feature from Windows 10, because of which at first many terribly bombed. We are talking about collecting personal information about the user up to its correspondence. As far as it is seriously difficult to judge, but Microsoft does not hide that statistics are still going. This is done allegedly for improving products and in order to put the "necessary" advertising to us, which slowly integrates in Windows 10: then the "Start" menu shows the contacts to download a paid software, then on the screen of the lock, something is trying to fuck something ... loot, like Specified, rules the world. But the same seed more "free"And users feel perfectly well without any advertising intrusions.
In short, the existence of Windows 7 and 8.1 is simply unprofitable for Microsoft both in terms of servicing these OS and in terms of advanced dozens.
By the way, Windows 10, according to the developers, will become the final version of this operating system.
Conclusion
Well, all slowly forget about Windows XP, and about the "seven" with the "eight" will also forget with time. Let's hope that after gigabytes of updates, the tenth version of this OS will still become quite friendly and stable. Otherwise, spending money on
