These older versions of Visual Studio will soon no longer be supported by Microsoft

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Published onFebruary 14, 2022

published onFebruary 14, 2022

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In an announcement, Microsoftlet users of older versions of Visual Studio know that they will no longer get support. These users are being encouraged to make theupdate to Visual Studio 2022. which has better security.

Here are the various versions of Visual Studio that will no longer be supported.

Once you make the upgrade toVisual Studio 2022, you will have access to three channels which include the Preview channel, the Current Channel, and the Long-term Servicing Channels. The Preview Channel is in place to serve as a platform where users can interact with the developers and give feedback in regards to the latest features and their functionality.

On the other hand, the Current Channel is where you can access these new features once they are ready for use. Microsoft further indicated that users should make all the updates that come to this channel to ensure that they are covered in terms of support. The Long-Term Servicing Channels essentially gives the developer more control over you once you embrace the new feature releases. Furthermore, Microsoft provides 18 months’ worth of security upon release.

Download Visual Studio 2022 to get accustomed to it before Microsoft stops providing support to the current version you are on.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

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