Windows 7 End-of-Life

Microsoft & Windows End-of-Support

March 2019

What Is End-Of-Support?

In January 2020, Windows will stop sending security updates and patches to computers using Windows 7. Security updates and patches are critical components for cyber security. If you continue to use Windows 7 computers after January 2020, your data, your network and your people will be at risk. You may also be in violation of PCI, HIPAA or other compliance requirements.

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Microsoft Office 2010

Microsoft Office 2010 is also nearing its end-of-life date of October 2020. Any computers using Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. as part of the Microsoft Office 2010 will need to decide an upgrade path. Upgrade path choices include: Cloud-based services in Office 365 or product key card addition Microsoft Office 2018. Many business have switched to the cloud-based Microsoft Office toolset of Office 365.

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Is Windows 10 Scary?

When Windows 8 hit the market in 2012, the initial reviews were not great and users were happy to stick with Windows 7.

Windows 10 was well-received when it was introduced in 2015, and has continued to update and introduce features.

Many of the components are touch-friendly and mobile-friendly, but users without a touch-screen will not suffer in efficiency or usability.

A great amount of time and resources have also been dedicated to Windows 10 compatibility - 99% of printers, applications, tools, etc, that worked with Windows 7 will work with Windows 10.

What Version Of Windows Am I Running?

Do you recognize your version of Windows below? If you think you are running Windows 7, try these steps to confirm:

Click the Start button, enter "Computer" in the search box, right-click "Computer", and then click "Properties".
Look under Windows edition for the version and edition of Windows that your PC is running.

Windows 7

Windows 8, 8.1

Windows 10

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