Windows RT
| Version of the Windows NT operating system | |
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 Screenshot of Windows RT 8 running on a Samsung Ativ Tab, showing the Start screen | |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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| Released to manufacturing | October 26, 2012[1] |
| Final release | 6.3.9600 Update 3 (Windows RT 8.1 Update 3) / January 10, 2023[2] |
| Platforms | ARMv7 |
| Kernel type | Hybrid (Windows NT) |
| Preceded by | Windows CE |
| Succeeded by |
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| Official website | windows |
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Windows RT is a mobile operating system developed by Microsoft. It is a version of Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 built for the 32-bit ARM architecture (ARMv7).[4] First announced in January 2011 at Consumer Electronics Show, the Windows RT operating system was officially launched on October 26, 2012, with the release of three Windows RT-based devices, including Microsoft's original Surface tablet. Unlike Windows 8, Windows RT is only available as preloaded software on devices specifically designed for the operating system by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Normal apps such as Google Chrome cannot be downloaded on Windows RT through Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge, the only way to get apps on Windows RT is by using the Windows Store, which is an app store for Microsoft Windows.
Support lifecycle
[change | change source]Windows RT follows the lifecycle policy of Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. The original Surface tablet fell under Microsoft's support policies for consumer hardware and received mainstream support until April 11, 2017.[5]
Mainstream support for Windows RT (8.0) ended on January 12, 2016. Users had to upgrade to Windows RT 8.1 which continued receiving support until the dates mentioned below. Mainstream support for Windows RT 8.1 ended on January 9, 2018, and extended support for Windows RT 8.1 ended on January 10, 2023.[3]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ LeBlanc, Brandon (August 1, 2012). "Windows 8 has reached the RTM milestone". Windows Experience Blog. Microsoft.
- ↑ "January 10, 2023–KB5022346 (Security-only update)". support.microsoft.com. January 10, 2023.
- 1 2 "Microsoft Lifecycle Policy - Windows RT". Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- ↑ Gowri, Vivek; Lal Shimpi, Anand (October 25, 2012). "The Windows RT Review". Anandtech.com. Archived from the original on October 31, 2013. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
- ↑ Bott, Ed (November 24, 2012). "Microsoft commits to Surface with Windows RT for at least four years". ZDNet. CBS Interactive. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
