Update 2023: Microsoft has stopped updates for Windows 7 from January 14, 2023. In April 2023, only 3.78% of users around the world used Windows 7, while the Windows 11 operating system is in a contingent ascension.
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The recommendation is for users to use the latest operating systems Windows, or versions that still receive security updates.
Initial article 2020:
As it was known since the beginning of last year, Microsoft stops the support for the Windows 7 operating system after 10 years, starting today, January 14, 2020.
Basically, this means that if you have the Windows 7 operating system installed on a computer, it will no longer receive security updates or essential updates for drivers compatible with the system hardware configuration.
The most affected by this end of the support will of course be the companies that have been late to upgrade to Windows 10 and which have sensitive data. Without security updates, Windows 7 PCs will be much more exposed to computer attacks.
About what is to be done to avoid possible inconvenience and what alternative operating systems do you have, we talked a year ago, when I first announced the action of today's Microsoft. There is no point in talking, because you find All the details here. Also in an article from the beginning of last year I showed and how you can upgrade free from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Two methods of Free Windows 7 Windows 10 Upgrade. *update: Windows 10 → Windows 11.
If, however, for various reasons, you cannot give up Windows 7 in the next few months, we come with two good news from Google and Microsoft. Google has recently announced that it will continue Google Chrome updates for Windows 7 until the summer of 2021, and shortly after Google, Microsoft has announced that the same will happen for the new Edge Chromium browser. It is somewhat understandable, because Microsoft's new browser uses the same platform as Google Chrome.
The dangers you are exposed to after Microsoft has stopped updates for Windows 7
With the cessation of update support, it does not mean that your PC will no longer work. It will continue to work normally, except that there is a risk that in the future you will be exposed to computer attacks. You will no longer receive security updates.
Some applications may no longer be compatible with Windows 7. Software manufacturing companies are usually oriented on operating systems “alive”. A good idea is to keep the Windows 7 dedicated applications installation kits.
Many of the hardware component manufacturers will no longer launch dedicated drivers for Windows 7. Thus, some equipment may not work normally or you cannot install the software dedicated to them.
Specialized companies in security solutions is very possible to continue to provide updates. However, if you have an antivirus, there is a very high probability that it will continue to receive updates.
Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) will continue to update its malware database, but it is not clear if it will receive software updates if they come for Windows 10.
Consider upgrade as soon as possible at Windows 10.
Minimum system requirements for Windows 10
To be able to install Windows 10, a minimum system is needed:
- Processor: 1 GHz or faster or shock (System on a chip)
- RAM: 1 GB for 32 -bit or 2 GB version for 64 -bit version
- Disk space: 16 GB for 32 -bit or 20 GB version for 64 -bit version
- Video card: Directx 9 or later with Driver WDDM 1.0
- Screen: resolution of minimum 800 x 600
These are the minimum requirements, but for better experience, a more efficient hardware is recommended, such as a faster processor, more RAM and a larger disk space.
