Windows 7 End of Life: The Countdown Is On

Windows 7 End of Life Countdown

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

One last thing!

Don’t be tempted to save a bit of money and upgrade to Windows 8. Although it’s more recent than Windows 7, it’s not going to be too long before that version too enters its End of Life stage, so you’re better off saving further hassle down the line by getting the newer (and let’s be fair, better) Windows 10.

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Ashleigh Black2019-09-03T10:19:18+01:00