Currently more and more users use Windows 10, already being the most used operating system in the world of Microsoft, but there are still many users who prefer previous versions of Windows, even having the latest computers or super-powerful equipment. However the option to revert to an old version of Windows or installing an old version will no longer be possible with future Intel and AMD processors.
Apparently Microsoft is giving information about Windows 10, that is, support for new processors are compatible with Windows 10 but not with older operating systems.
And this announcement is not talking about processors that will be released next year but rather Intel Kaby and AMD Bristol of Ridge are discussed, the imminent processors from Intel and AMD that will see the light soon.
This does not mean that Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 cannot be installed on computers with Intel and AMD chips, if it can be done, but since it does not have support for it, quite possibly the processors give problems with the operating system or vice versa, not having a great performance and even, depending on the plate, not getting to work.
Intel and AMD can only work with Windows 10 firmwares for their new processors
Fortunately this news only affects users of Microsoft operating systems, users who have or use Gnu / Linux or MacOS will still be able to install their old versions in the new processors from Intel and AMD because if they will be compatible with them or at least so say the big companies of the processors.
Microsoft's new strategy does not seem very smart as there are many users who They install the old Windows 7 by using certain applications and not because they prefer Windows 7, so it seems that users will have to make use of virtualization or change their applications if they want to continue using Windows on their computers, although they can also choose another operating system Do not you think?