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Microsoft says new processors will only work with Windows 10

http://www.theverge.com/2016/1/16/10780876/microsoft-windows-support-policy-new-processors-skylake.

What does this mean for most of you out there. It means that no matter how much you like windows 7 (XP) you are going to have to give it up or stop using computers. You will simply not be able to find a computer for sale that has modern hardware that comes with anything but Windows 10.

Windows 10 is currently a free upgrade for Windows 7 and newer computers but that offer ends on July 29 2016. So if you are going to be forced to accept change you might as well do it when it is free.

There are many guides for the upgrade on the internet but the one thing that you must do is remove your Anti-Virus software before you upgrade. This especially matters if you use the free Norton software from Comcast. You can install anything you want after the upgrade is done.

Microsoft says new processors will only work with Windows 10 Soon, if you have a new PC, you won't be able to run Windows 7 or 8. Microsoft has announced an update to its support policy that lays out its plans for future updates to its older operating...

Attention: If I installed Windows 8 or 8.1 for you your computer may be about to break. Windows 7 people need not worry you are fine. If I have just worked on your new computer that came with windows 8 you may also be at risk.

Microsoft just released an update that conflicts with a program that I install on just about every computer I work on. This program is called StartIsBack. It adds a start menu likes Windows 7 to Windows 8 computers. If you have this program you need to remove it immediately. If you computer downloads the update before you remove this program you will experience what is called "The Black Screen Of Death". You will have a totally black display with just a mouse pointer in the middle. If is difficult to fix at this point because you can't see anything to fix it. You will probably have to bring it to me for repair and I already have 5 this week. Check now and message me if you are unsure!