Microsoft extends Windows 8.1 update requirement until June

The deadline for Windows 8.1 users to continue receiving security updates has been extended from May 12, until June 10 - the extension seems to be a result of limited numbers of users upgrading manually.

Microsoft says in a blog post that; over the last few weeks, people with Automatic Update turned on in Windows Update have been receiving the Windows 8.1 update on their devices. It’s been great seeing and hearing from people enjoying all the new improvements.



While we believe the majority of people have received the update, we recognize that not all have. Having our customers running their devices with the latest updates is super important to us. And we’re committed to helping ensure their safety. As a result, we’ve decided to extend the requirement for our consumer customers to update their devices to the Windows 8.1 Update in order to receive security updates another 30 days to June 10th. As noted previously, consumer customers who do not update their Windows 8.1 devices to the Windows 8.1 Update by this new deadline will no longer receive updates. We’re confident that within the next month, the majority of the remaining customers who haven’t updated their devices to the Windows 8.1 Update will be able to do so.

The May to June extension applies to consumer customers, while business customers have been given until August 12th to upgrade.