Users of unsupported versions of Windows can still receive security updates from Firefox until September 2024. However, the browser recommends upgrading to a more secure version.

Microsoft finally pulled the plug on Windows 7 and 8.1 in January. Support for private users has been discontinued for some time, but since January companies that have paid for extended updates have also stopped receiving support. Major browsers like Chrome and Edge then decided to get rid of Windows 7/8.1 as well, but Firefox chose a different path and continued to support the outdated Windows versions for a while.

But the love between Firefox and Windows 7 is now coming to an end. Mozilla, the company behind the browser, announces that it intends to continue supporting the unsupported versions until September 2024. Users can sign up for an extended update program to prepare for the move to Windows 10 and 11.

time for an upgrade

Just because Firefox will continue to support Windows 7 and 8.1 for more than a year doesn’t mean Firefox recommends continuing to use those versions. Maintaining outdated operating systems is not only expensive for the company, but the continued use of Windows 7 also harbors security risks for the user. Microsoft no longer distributes patches, making the operating system extremely vulnerable to exploits.

With the loss of the Firefox browser, there are fewer reasons to stick with outdated versions of Windows. Nevertheless, even the most loyal fans shouldn’t mind. A survey of our readers shows that 4 percent of PCs in Belgium are running a version of Windows that is older than Windows 10. Our only advice is to upgrade to a supported version.