We remember briefly; Since January 14th, 2020 there has been no more updates or support from Microsoft for the Windows 7 operating system.
We are still getting questions about what shows us that the topic is still
relevant. I did a quick research and found a current survey by Statista
that showed a market share of 23.34% for Windows 7 in July 2020. Madness. OK! That
explains it. Many people still use it.
This has led us to summarize the most frequently asked questions in an FAQ.
WINDOWS 10 UPGRADE
QUESTIONS
If you are using Windows 7 on your computer, you must be aware
that Microsoft will not release any further updates or support for Windows 7
after January 14, 2020.
Although Windows 10 has
been around for about four years, Windows 7 (originally released on October 22,
2009) still runs on millions of computers around the world. As all support
for Windows 7 expired on January 14th, the Windows 7 operating system has
displayed “End of Support” notifications.
If you receive these notifications, it means that your computer
is still running Windows 7.
Many current Windows 7 users are wondering if they can still use
Windows after January 14th and what happened to Windows 7 after that date. To
help you decide what to do, here is a list of frequently asked questions and
answers.
CAN I STILL USE
WINDOWS 7 AFTER JANUARY 14, 2020?
Yes, you can continue to use Windows 7 after January 14, 2020. Chances
are, by reading this article, you are. Windows 7 will continue to run. However,
you should update to Windows 10 as Microsoft has stopped technical support,
software updates, security updates, and all other fixes after that date. Without
updates, your computer will become more and more insecure the longer you do
without them.
WHAT HAPPENED TO
WINDOWS 7 AFTER JANUARY 14, 2020?
Nothing happened to Windows 7. But one of the problems that
will arise is that without regular updates, Windows 7 becomes vulnerable to
security risks, viruses, hacking, and malware without any support.
However, anyone who is still working with Windows 7 Professional
and/or Enterprise Editions can purchase extended security updates until
January 2023.
CAN I REINSTALL AND
ACTIVATE WINDOWS 7 AFTER 2020?
Yes, you should be able to install or reinstall Windows 7 after
January 14, 2020, and then activate it. However, you will not receive any updates
through Windows Update, and Microsoft will no longer offer any support for
Windows 7.
CAN I UPGRADE
WINDOWS 7 TO WINDOWS 10 WITHOUT LOSING PROGRAMS AND DATA?
Most programs and data should be transferable to Windows 10, but
you should back up your computer or network before upgrading in case you run
into problems.
DOES THE HARDWARE OF
MY CURRENT PC SUPPORT WINDOWS 10?
If your computer is running Windows 7, it should be able to run
Windows 10. In other words, the minimum requirements for Windows 7 and
Windows 10 are the same. It is recommended that you use the official media creation tool to upgrade as it
will check your computer for compatibility issues before upgrading.
IS WINDOWS 10 BETTER
THAN WINDOWS 7?
Yes. Windows 10 is a better operating system than Windows
7. And, Windows 7 is 10 years old and cannot provide your computer with the
level of security it needs now.
CAN I TRY WINDOWS 10
BEFORE BUYING?
Yes, you can follow the instructions to download the Windows ISO
file guide for the latest version of Windows 10. It will tell you how to
prepare a Windows 10 bootable USB flash drive, and then you can install it
along with Windows 10 and try it out.
WHAT DO I HAVE TO
CONSIDER IN A COMPANY WHEN SWITCHING?
Simply test with a single computer that all your applications
are still working. If you keep making updates and have a maintenance
agreement with the manufacturer, there are usually no problems. Another
tip: buy new computers with Windows 10, Microsoft 365 - and install them
directly with Windows Autopilot from Microsoft.
HOW DO I UPGRADE
WINDOWS 7 TO WINDOWS 10?
The process of upgrading Windows 7 to Windows 10 is easy to follow if you go through the steps outlined for the official media creation tool. Most importantly, back up your computer BEFORE you download Windows 10. Also, install antivirus for Windows 10
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