Microsoft has announced Monday that it would be leaving out 22 programs from its fall Window 10 updates. However, fans of the app took to social media to register their disappointments over the inclusion of MS Paint in the program not to be supported.
A swift response from Microsoft has since been assurged fears.
“Today, we’ve seen an incredible outpouring of support and nostalgia around MS Paint. If there’s anything we learned, it’s that after 32 years, MS Paint has a lot of fans. It’s been amazing to see so much love for our trusty old app. Amidst today’s commentary around MS Paint we wanted to take this opportunity to set the record straight, clear up some confusion and share some good news:
“MS Paint is here to stay, it will just have a new home soon, in the Windows Store where it will be available for free.”
Paint 3D – the new app for creativity, also available for free with the Windows 10 Creators Update, will continue to get new feature updates. In addition to the new 3D capabilities, many of the MS Paint features people know and love like photo editing, line and curve tools, and 2D creation are in Paint 3D.
So, thanks for all the MS Paint love, keep the feedback coming via the Paint 3D app, and keep creating!
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