Windows 7 - Windows 8 USB 3.0 Support Should Be Backported to Windows 7 via SP2

Windows 8 USB 3.0 Support Should Be Backported to Windows 7 via SP2 - Softpedia

Don't doubt at all this will happen. Remember when Windows 2000 SP3 had USB 1.0 support before XP got it with SP1?

I must be in a small group....maybe? I'm not looking to use another version of Windows for at least 2 or 3 years. I just don't see the need to push past 7 so quickly...

If we do eventually get support for USB 3 in Windows 7 you still need to have a modern motherboard that supports USB 3 or buy a USB 3.0 PCI Card

I agree, I also remember when Windows 2000 SP3 had USB 1.0 support before XP got with SP1.

The article is talking about native support, right? Because Windows 7 can support USB 3.0 through 3rd-party drivers anyway O_o

Good, I'm not upgrading to 8.o they finally have a OS (Windows 7) that they mastered and instead of releasing service packs up to beyond previous Windows which I believe the max was three service packs, Microsoft goes and releases another OS. The only way I would upgrade is if they sold it for $30 max which I highly doubt for Windows 7 users.

Oh they will--if you're a student! I bought my Windows 7 Prof x64 for 29.95 the first 3 months it was released, and not too long ago (not sure if they're still at it), Win 7 pro upgrades are for 29.99 too!

Edit: yup. they're still at it http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/...25a1cs1ILynZgh

[QUOTE=darkfriday;1553132]I must be in a small group....maybe? I'm not looking to use another version of Windows for at least 2 or 3 years. I just don't see the need to push past 7 so quickly...[/QUOT

No need to rush, Windows 7 will be around for a while.

Consumer, Hardware, and Multimedia products
Microsoft will offer Mainstream Support for either a minimum of 5 years from the date of a product’s general availability, or for 2 years after the successor product (N+1) is released, whichever is longer. Extended Support is not offered for Consumer, Hardware, and Multimedia products. Products that release new versions annually, such as Microsoft Money, Microsoft Encarta, Microsoft Picture It!, and Microsoft Streets & Trips, will receive a minimum of 3 years of Mainstream Support from the product's date of availability. Most products will also receive at least 8 years of online self-help support. Microsoft Xbox games are currently not included in the Support Lifecycle policy.

Look up your products Lifecycle Information for Windows Client Products



Jim

Thank you Jim