Created: February 21, 2023

I have Windows 8.1 pop up said we have to get MS 11 to maintain support and it said we need to put on new computer can tit go on our present HP Envy 23?

Last Edit: February 21, 2023
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Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
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Customer Reply
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Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Nice to meet you, *****!
Are you trying to connect your windows 8 computer to HP Envy 23, am I correct?
Customer Reply
preference is to keep 8.1 on our computer
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Understood.
You can continue to use Windows 8.1 as before.
Customer Reply
was the pop up not sent by MS?
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
It is not supported by Microsoft like Windows 10 or 11, but it is not critical.
Where did you receive this pop-up?
Customer Reply
came ina box on the computer screen
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Microsoft will not force you to use another version of Windows. They just recommend you to do so.
Customer Reply
OK thank you ...thats all.....
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
But a lot of people still using Windows 7 or even Windows XP and don't have any problems with it:)
Is there anything else I can do for you today?
Customer Reply
no .....thanks
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Please feel free to contact us at any time. We'll be happy to help you. Have a nice one!
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