Microsoft is unexpectedly shutting down OneDrive for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 in 2022

Cloud services have gained in importance in recent years. Users have given up on physical media and store all their information on this web host.

Microsoft has its OneDrive offerings present on Windows and even other platforms like Android or iOS. The software giant has now announced that the service will soon stop working with some older versions of its system.

The alliance between Windows and OneDrive has been around for years and is a key element in keeping and syncing information. This service ensures that the user's files are synchronized and always available.

Now, to the real surprise, Microsoft announced the end of OneDrive for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1. This service will be discontinued in 2022, until March 1. App updates will be completed from January 1st.

In fact, the end of synchronization between PCs with these versions and the cloud service will occur. All user files remain accessible and can be downloaded and downloaded directly from the browser.

Microsoft has warned of this situation and is offering users a solution that can work in most cases. Recommends everyone concerned to complete the long-awaited and requested upgrade to Windows 10 or 11.

Despite an obvious attempt at a forced update, Microsoft is stating other reasons for this change in OneDrive. He wants to focus the efforts that these versions consume in other areas of development, new platforms, and new offerings that he wants to bring to market.

For many users, this can be a problematic situation. OneDrive is fully integrated with Windows, and many people use this cloud service without even knowing it. Now the solution is obvious later, the update path is indicated. It remains to be seen how many of them will take the step towards Windows 10 and how many will opt for other offerings.