What happens after Windows 7's retirement?
The January end-of-support deadline for Windows 7 is fast approaching. Here's a rundown of some of the issues companies should keep in mind.
The January end-of-support deadline for Windows 7 is fast approaching. Here's a rundown of some of the issues companies should keep in mind.
Microsoft will give Windows 7 Extended Security Updates to EA and EAS customers with select active subscriptions to Windows 10.
With its FastTrack assistance program, Microsoft will work with customers migrating from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 Enterprise.
Get ready to say goodbye to Windows 7. On 14 January 2020, Microsoft will deliver the final free security update for PCs running Windows 7.
Antivirus makers Sophos and Avast are warning users that installing a recent Windows update may cause their PCs to lock up or fail to boot.
Microsoft in April plans to begin nagging Windows 7 users with messages that the operating system is nearing its forced retirement.
'Extended Security Updates' will give enterprise customers more time to move off Windows 7 after support ends in January 2020.
Microsoft has revised its schedule to dump support for an outdated cryptographic hash standard by postponing the deadline for Windows 7.
A Microsoft document offers details on how much it could cost companies to maintain Windows 7 PCs if they don't migrate to Windows 10 by early next year.
Microsoft this week announced that an application compatibility guarantee it gave to enterprises migrating from Windows 7 to Windows 10 has gone global.
It's T-minus one year and counting before Windows 7 exits mainstream support. Let's look at some important numbers for the year ahead.
In less than 14 months, Microsoft's popular Windows 7 runs out of general support, a deadline that's pushing businesses to move up to Windows 10.
The developer agreed to offer 'Windows 7 Extended Security Updates' for three years beyond the operating system's January 2020 retirement date.
Microsoft is releasing new versions of Windows 10 on a set schedule – and just as regularly retiring older versions from support.
But Windows 7 and 8.1 PCs must still contain approved antivirus to receive post-Spectre/Meltdown patches.