[PAR35]

In effect, this means that if you are running one of the newest CPUs and either Windows 7 or 8.1, Windows Update will refuse to update.

So Microsoft will quit pushing its spyware if I upgrade to the latest Intel chip? Sounds like I need to consider doing that.

[dayglored]

> So Microsoft will quit pushing its spyware if I upgrade to the latest Intel chip? Sounds like I need to consider doing that.

LOL I like how you think!

[ptsal]

all my love and affection for Billy Gates....NOT

[Still Thinking]

That was my immediate thought on reading this: sounds more like a solution than a problem.

[publius911]

Microsoft Blocks Windows 7 & 8.1 Updates On Current Generation AMD & Intel Processors
So Microsoft will quit pushing its spyware if I upgrade to the latest Intel chip? Sounds like I need to consider doing that.

Wonderful!
I guess the first thing we have to do is identify which hardware qualifies as "not current."
For us non-geeks, that would mean motherboards, since we can't deal with analyzing individual components' "compatibility."

I see two things happening.
First the cost of "old" motherboards will skyrocket.
Second, the need for a source of cross reference will be crucial. Perhaps a comprehensive list of components that are considered "Current Generation" AMD & Intel Processors," to avoid like the plague.

This should make Intel and AMD really happy, I would think.
I look forward to the certain cat fight on this one!

Windows 7 rules!