topic Re: What's the difference between MS's mainstream and extended support? in Electronics

What's the difference between MS's mainstream and extended support?

qualityshopper — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:20:21 GMT

Since I'm looking for a new computer, I was checking out when Microsoft was ending support for Windows 7. Their site has 1/13/15 as the date when mainstream support will end and 1/14/20 for when extended support will end. Could anyone explain to me what each type of support entails? Would having only extended support be an undesirable thing? Thanks.

Re: What's the difference between MS's mainstream and extended support?

glb613 — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:25:19 GMT

Don't bother. Microsoft changes the date frequently. I think XP was extended multiple times. Chances are, you'll have a new computer by the time support ends.

Re: What's the difference between MS's mainstream and extended support?

ariane — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:42:05 GMT

There is no difference as far as security updates are concerned.

Re: What's the difference between MS's mainstream and extended support?

qualityshopper — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:02:08 GMT

Thanks both of you for answering. Since I'm shopping for a new desktop, I just wanted to be sure that I wouldn't be wasting my money if I happen to get one that has Windows 7.