Can you keep using Opera on Windows 7 and 8.1 since Microsoft no longer supports them?

[Opera Comments Bot]

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Hello everyone! By now, you will have seen that Windows 7 and 8.1 are no longer supported by Microsoft, having reached “end of life” status. What does this mean in practical terms? It means that devices running Windows 7 and 8.1 will not be receiving any more updates or technical support, and more critically, will […]

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You will still be able to download existing versions of Opera up to Opera 95

Does that mean up to and including 95 will work? I thought Opera Beta (95) wasn't working on Win 7 and 8.1, which would imply that when Stable hits 95, it won't work either (unless there was some workaround done).

[burnout426]

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@burnout426 Maybe I was mistaken. I thought I saw a comment in a 95 beta blog post. Guess not.

[andrew84]

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@burnout426 Yes. 95 Beta works here on Win 8.1

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@andrew84 Thanks.

[chas4]

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Or Windows Key + Run (for the run command) then type "winver" in the prompt and press enter and it will list the Windows version

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[Triton16 0]

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Does someone with an older version of Windows need to take action to stop Opera updating? If so, how is that done?

MTIA

[burnout426]

burnout426 Volunteer @Triton16 0 last edited by

@triton16-0 You should have to do anything, but see this post if you're worried.

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@burnout426 Thank you!

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letmein3 0 last edited by leocg

Nobody forces you to use any Win10 features! Browser can work on Any Platofrm! (even in Win95) Or at least work for Years on Win7. What the hell you need from Win10 what is not achievable on Win7? Welcome to share!

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Security updates will end only in Jan 2024! so WTF you stop support wim7 now??? https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/update-extended-security-updates-for-windows-7-and-windows/ba-p/1872910

[amarkram]

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Yes, you can use Opera on Windows 7 and 8.1, but it's not recommended as those operating systems are no longer supported by Microsoft, leaving your computer vulnerable to security threats. It's recommended to upgrade to a supported operating system or take extra precautions.