Rick Brewster Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Update, 2021-11-21: Paint.NET v4.3.x is the last version that will work for Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or any 32-bit x86 version of Windows. Paint.NET v5.0 will require Windows 10 or newer (including Windows 11), and will be 64-bit only (x64 and ARM64). (original post) https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsforbusiness/end-of-windows-7-support This means no more updates, especially security updates. This will put it in the same place as XP and Vista, which nobody should be using anymore. I don't yet have a concrete plan for when Paint.NET will stop supporting Windows 7, which is when Windows 10 will become the minimum OS version*, but the clock is ticking. Maybe 1 year after, maybe 2 or even 3, it's not set in stone yet, but I'm not going to be able to support Windows 7 indefinitely. Please upgrade to Windows 10. I know a lot of you really like Windows 7, and that's a perfectly fine opinion, but supporting it does hold back Paint.NET's long-term progression and you have to know I can't support it indefinitely. Windows 7 has had a great run! It's currently 10 years old! Celebrate that, and then upgrade to 10 You've got time, so don't panic, but definitely include this in your planning. * let's just forget Windows 8/8.1 ever happened, just like we never say the word "Vista" out loud ... 2 3 The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltBait Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 On 5/16/2019 at 11:01 AM, Rick Brewster said: Please upgrade to Windows 10. I know a lot of you really like Windows 7, and that's a perfectly fine opinion, but supporting it does hold back Paint.NET's long-term progression and you have to know I can't support it indefinitely. BTW, this transition has already begun... Starting with Paint.NET v4.2, Windows 10 will be required for HEIF/HEIC file support. Download: BoltBait's Plugin Pack | CodeLab | and a Free Computer Dominos Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 I'm locking this thread because folks keep trying to post negative/weird "soapbox" comments on it. The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted November 7, 2019 Author Share Posted November 7, 2019 I haven't tested this, but Windows 10 seems to still be a free upgrade for Win7 holdouts: https://wccftech.com/how-to/upgrade-windows-7-download-windows-10-free/ The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share Posted December 11, 2019 As a reminder, January 14th is coming quickly. Upgrade to Win10 soon https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/windows/end-of-windows-7-support The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 One week left! IT'S TIME TO UPGRADE EVERYONE It should still be free ... https://wccftech.com/how-to/upgrade-windows-7-download-windows-10-free/ And via ZDNet: https://www.zdnet.com/article/heres-how-you-can-still-get-a-free-windows-10-upgrade/ The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 Aaaaaaand Microsoft has ended Win7 support (well, about two weeks ago). I hope you're all upgraded/upgrading to Win10 😁 The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 NOTE: If you're using Windows 7 with an AMD Ryzen CPU, Paint.NET may randomly crash at startup. (It may also crash at other times, I can't say for sure) This is an unsupported combination: Win7 is out of support, and AMD has never supported Ryzen on Win7 (they don't supply drivers for it). Unfortunately I cannot fix this. If you're experience trouble with Win7 + Ryzen, you will simply need to upgrade to Windows 10. (This seems to affect ALL generations of Ryzen, old 1000 series and even brand new 5000s) The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 I'm currently finalizing my plans for ending support for Windows 7. It probably won't be much longer, maybe end-of-year at the latest. If you're still on Windows 7, upgrade now. You've had plenty of time to do so. The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 Paint.NET v4.3.x is the last version that will work for Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or any 32-bit x86 version of Windows. Paint.NET v5.0 will require Windows 10 or newer (including Windows 11), and will be 64-bit only (x64 and ARM64). See here: 1 The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 Unstickying this because anybody who would've gotten the message has already gotten the message, and PDN5 is releasing very soon The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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