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

‎03-20-2014 08:20 AM

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.

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

‎03-20-2014 08:25 AM

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.

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

‎03-20-2014 08:42 AM

There is no difference as far as security updates are concerned.
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Re: What's the difference between MS's mainstream and extended support?

‎03-22-2014 06:02 AM

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.

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