As of January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer provide updates and security patches for Windows 7. What will happen exactly for users?
January 14, 2020, will be a day to remember. After more than 10 years of loyal service, Windows 7 users must say goodbye once and for all to one of Microsoft’s best releases of this millennium. But if you are still using this version of Windows, don’t panic, your computer won’t stop working on January 14. However, it is high time to consider upgrading to Windows 10, as using Windows 7 is becoming increasingly dangerous. The Site de Bankai will explain everything to you.
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The end of the road for Windows 7: What are the consequences?
More specifically, the end of support for Windows 7 means that you will no longer receive: Security patches. In the form of regular updates, the absence of these patches may not be a significant issue tomorrow, but over time, it will be the large security holes in your system that will make your computer increasingly vulnerable. Starting January 14, all new vulnerabilities in Windows 7 will not be fixed by Microsoft teams, except for certain businesses that may obtain extended support until 2023 for a fee. For individuals, however, Windows 7 is likely to become more complicated.
Another issue is software support. Developers will gradually move away from supporting Windows 7 to focus on Windows 10 and mobile operating systems. For example, Google has announced support for Google Chrome for an additional 18 months, until July 15, 2021. As for Microsoft software, such as Office 365, the company has announced that it will maintain security updates until 2023. Other developers will need to check on a case-by-case basis to avoid an unpleasant surprise.
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As you can see, your computer will not stop working overnight. But the transition to Windows 10 seems inevitable today. It is estimated that there are nearly 200 million machines running Windows 7 worldwide today.