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The Windows 7 and 8.1 October 2022 Patch Tuesday updates are live

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Published onOctober 12, 2022

published onOctober 12, 2022

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Even though the main focus right now is on Windows 11 and Windows 10, we never miss an occasion to revisit the older versions of the Windows OS.

And, as you surely know by now, the Redmond-based tech colossus also releases security updates for some of the obsolete operating systems, during Patch Tuesday.

That means that not only Windows 10 and 11 users will receive updates during this time. We’re also looking at Windows 7, Windows 8, and various Server versions as well.

We’ve already presented the85 new updatesthat became available, along with theofficial downloadlinks, so all that remains is going a bit more in-depth.

Also, we’ve provided download links to the security updates that Adobe released for its suite of products during the same event.

However, now, let’s take a closer look at what Windows 7 and Windows 8 users were given to work with on the October 2022 Patch Tuesday.

What is going to change with the October Patch Tuesday?

What is going to change with the October Patch Tuesday?

The Redmond-based tech colossus has just released Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 8.1, in the form ofKB5018474, and Windows 7, in the form ofKB5018454.

It should go without saying, but they each come with a whole host of improvements and known issues with some pretty neat workarounds.

Allofficial support for Windows 8.1 will endin January, so Microsoft keeps urging users to upgrade to a later edition of the Windows OS.

And, the Patch Tuesday update for Windows 7 requires you to have purchased the Extended Security Update (ESU) support.

Windows 7

KB5018454

Known issues

[DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK]

Windows 8.1

KB5018474

If you are still using Windows 8.1 as an operating system, remember what we said not very long ago about the impending change.

To be more specific, Microsoft said that it was going to pester users with notifications until they upgrade to a supported version of the OS.

Have you encountered any issues after downloading and installing these new security updates for Windows 7 and 8.1?

Share your experience with us in the dedicated comments section located below.

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Alexandru Poloboc

Tech Journalist

With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.

A certified gadget freak, he always feels the need to surround himself with next-generation electronics.

When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.

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With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.