Όπως ανέφερε σήμερα, η Microsoft πρόκειται να συνεχίσει την υποστήριξη των Windows 7 και Windows 8.1 μόνο σε επιλεγμένα Intel Skylake υλικού. Αυτός ο πρόσθετος όρος στήριξης, κάνει την Microsoft  να αναπροσαρμόσει την πολιτική όσον αφορά τη στήριξη για τα παλαιότερα OS.
Η Microsoft ανακοίνωσε λεπτομερώς σήμερα τις αλλαγές, γι 'αυτό διαβάστε παρακάτω.
Windows 7 will continue to be supported for security, reliability, and compatibility through January 14, 2020 on previous generation silicon. Windows 8.1 will receive the same support through January 10, 2023. This includes most of the devices available for purchase today by consumers or enterprises.
Going forward, as new silicon generations are introduced, they will require the latest Windows platform at that time for support. This enables us to focus on deep integration between Windows and the silicon, while maintaining maximum reliability and compatibility with previous generations of platform and silicon. For example, Windows 10 will be the only supported Windows platform on Intel’s upcoming “Kaby Lake” silicon, Qualcomm’s upcoming “8996” silicon, and AMD’s upcoming “Bristol Ridge” silicon.
Through July 17, 2017, Skylake devices on the supported list will also be supported with Windows 7 and 8.1. During the 18-month support period, these systems should be upgraded to Windows 10 to continue receiving support after the period ends. After July 2017, the most critical Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 security updates will be addressed for these configurations, and will be released if the update does not risk the reliability or compatibility of the Windows 7/8.1 platform on other devices.
In clarifying this policy, we are prioritizing transparency with enterprises on where to find the highest reliability and best supported Windows experience:  Windows 10 on any silicon, Windows 7 on the down-level silicon it was designed for, or a device on the support list.

Πηγή :Microsoft