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Microsoft: Don't be surprised if your new Windows 11 24H2 PC doesn't have WordPad
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October 2, 2024

Microsoft: Don’t be surprised if your new Windows 11 24H2 PC doesn’t have WordPad

Microsoft has announced the removal of WordPad from all editions of Windows starting with Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. The company recommends using Microsoft Word for rich text documents and Windows Notepad for plain text documents. Additionally, Microsoft has phased out AllJoyn, which included the Windows.Devices.AllJoyn API namespace and other related components. AllJoyn was an open-source protocol for Internet of Things scenarios, sponsored by the AllSeen Alliance until its merger with the Open Connectivity Foundation in 2016.
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October 1, 2024

WordPad’s final curtain call arrives in Windows 11 Version 24H2

Microsoft has officially removed WordPad with the rollout of the Windows 11 version 24H2 update, marking the end of the application that has been part of the Windows ecosystem since 1995. WordPad was deprecated in 2022 and will no longer receive updates or support. Microsoft recommends using Microsoft Word for rich text documents and Windows Notepad for plain text files as alternatives. Additionally, Microsoft is also discontinuing Windows Mixed Reality, shifting focus to enterprise-grade mixed reality solutions. The removal of legacy features aligns with Microsoft's strategy to modernize its operating system. Speculation exists regarding the potential removal of the Windows Control Panel as settings continue to transition to the newer Settings app.
Windows Media Player loses the ability to play DRM media on older PCs
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September 18, 2024

Windows Media Player loses the ability to play DRM media on older PCs

Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of legacy digital rights management (DRM) services within Windows Media Player, Silverlight, Windows 7, and Windows 8. Users will no longer be able to play or stream DRM-protected content through these applications. To access DRM-protected media, users on Windows 7 or Windows 8 must upgrade to Windows 10 or Windows 11. Users of Windows Media Player will need to transition to alternative media player applications that support DRM, such as VLC media player.
Windows Media Player and Silverlight are losing legacy DRM services on Windows 7 and 8 | Tom's Hardware
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September 17, 2024

Windows Media Player and Silverlight are losing legacy DRM services on Windows 7 and 8 | Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of Legacy Digital Rights Management (DRM) services for Windows Media Player and Silverlight on Windows 7 and Windows 8, halting the streaming and playback of DRM-protected content in these applications. This affects the playback of personal CD rips and streaming from a Silverlight or Windows 8 client to an Xbox 360. Additionally, Microsoft plans to retire Paint 3D in November.
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