There are still many users who make use of Windows XP and Windows Vista, but not only Microsoft wants to make it difficult to continue using these versions of Windows, but Google seems to have sided with those from Redmond. And it is that the search giant has announced that Gmail will stop working on all computers with an old version of Windows and a version of Crome without updating.
As confirmed by Google, Gmail will stop working in versions of Google Chrome prior to 53, which directly affects those who still use Windows XP or Windows Vista, who have stayed in Google Chrome 49 without the possibility of carrying out more updates.
The deadline to take action will be the end of 2017 and this will undoubtedly benefit Microsoft and its interests very much, since it will force a large number of users, who use Gmail daily through Google Chrome, to upgrade to Windows. 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10. Of course, you should know that you can continue using Gmail, although in a much simpler and reduced version that we are very afraid that you will not meet the needs of almost anyone.
Another option is to use other email managers, but currently the number of users who use Gmail, and through Google Chrome, is very high. Microsoft has not made an official statement, but surely the decision will have been made with great joy and it is that there is never enough help from a giant like Google, to push users to make the leap to one of the latest versions of Windows. If they also make the leap to Windows 10, the news and the help will be complete.
Are you one of those affected by the inability to use Gmail in Windows XP or Windows Vista?.