Why Did Microsoft Discontinue Windows 7?
Contents This 10-Year Period Has Now Ended, and Microsoft Has Discontinued Windows 7 Support So That We Can Focus Our Investment on Supporting Newer...
This 10-year period has now ended, and Microsoft has discontinued Windows 7 support so that we can focus our investment on supporting newer technologies and great new experiences. … Technical assistance and software updates from Windows Update that help protect your PC are no longer available for the product.
Is it OK to use Windows 7 after 2020?
Yes, you can continue using Windows 7 after January 14, 2020. Windows 7 will continue to run as it is today. However, you should upgrade to Windows 10 before January 14, 2020, because Microsoft will be discontinuing all technical support, software updates, security updates, and any other fixes after that date.
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Is it dangerous to keep using Windows 7?
While you could continue to use your PC running Windows 7, without continued software and security updates, it will be at greater risk for viruses and malware. To see what else Microsoft has to say about Windows 7, visit its end of life support page.
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