Microsoft to end Windows 7 support next week
Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 7 will end on the 14th January with Windows 10 update. Meaning anyone using the operating system will not receive software or security updates.
Microsoft explained: “After 10 years, support for Windows 7 is coming to an end on 14 January 2020.
“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.”
Microsoft advises to update your systems to Windows 10. The system is the most secure Windows have ever built. With security that covers antivirus, firewall, internet protections, and more.
The most secure system comes at a price and it’s not cheap. With the Home Edition costing £119.99, and Windows 10 Pro costing £219.99. If you want to purchase Windows 10, you can buy the full version of Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro here
Although you can install Windows 10 on older devices, Microsoft recommends not to so. Instead, anyone with a laptop or computer 3 years and older should look at getting a new device.
They explained:
“The best way to experience Windows 10 is on a new PC. Not only are new modern PCs fast (thanks to solid-state drives) and durable with batteries that last longer, the average price for a great PC is considerably less than it was 5-10 years ago.”
‘If you want to get started today, you can visit http://www.microsoft.com/windows7 to find out more. The transition to Windows 10 and Office 365 has never been simpler and this site will help you along that journey,’ reports Microsoft.
Check out our latest blog on 9 to 5 workday disappearing
Follow us on LinkedIn for more tech news and job opportunities.
Follow us for more updates
