Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 7. That means no more software updates, security fixes or patches, or technical support. It is dead, an ex-operating system if you will.
Microsoft officially ends support to Windows 7 after a decade. The popular OS that continues to run on millions of devices globally. Meanwhile, Microsoft has also urged Windows 7 users to make an upgrade to Windows 10 to enjoy new features and continued support.
To encourage users to upgrade to the newer Windows 10 platform, Microsoft is offering a free year of post-retirement updates to Windows 7 customers with active Windows 10 subscriptions.
What does this mean?
- Microsoft will no longer provide updates or security patches for the 11-year-old operating system, and the hundreds of millions of PCs still using it are vulnerable to attack. One-third of PCs around the world run Windows 7.
What must you do next?
1. Upgrade your existing equipment to Windows 10: To check if your computer will be able to run Windows 10, Microsoft has published a compatibility guide that will help you determine whether your specifications meet the minimums for the latest version of Windows. For example, your PC needs at least 32 GB of hard drive storage space, 1 GB of RAM and a processor with a clock speed of at least 1 GHz.2. Buy a new computer/laptop: If your system does not support Windows 10, buy a new one.
3. If you don’t take any of the above-mentioned steps, here’s what you must know: Google Chrome said it will continue providing updates to browsers running on Windows 7 PCs until July 2021. So, while you may keep using Windows 7 till then, remember to keep updating your browser.
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