Windows 7 End of Life: The Countdown Is On

When Does it End?
January 14, 2020. Up until that date, Windows 7 is in an ‘extended support’ phase.
What Happens Next?
- Updates and patches will stop being released for the operating system
- Your computer will be open to viruses and external threats
- Malicious users will begin targeting Windows 7 users as they are a venerable target
- It’s likely that help and support for problems you encounter will stop
- Windows 7 will still work on your machine
What Should You Do?
Upgrade to a newer operating system (Windows 10 recommended)
Why Windows 10?
- Both operating systems are made by Microsoft the upgrade process is relatively easy
- You can keep your files on your PC
- Minimum disruption when upgrading
- Most programs you use will have been updated to work on Windows 10 as well, and the layout and interface are similar to Windows 7, so you shouldn’t find it too hard to adjust