Is Microsoft already killing Windows 7?

If it is one of the many that remain with the Windows 7 operating system, which is almost nine years old, it may be time to update. On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will stop extended support for Windows 7, as well as free patches and security patches for most operating system users.

Although the main official Windows 7 support was already suspended in January 2015, the extended support will expire exactly in one year from Monday, January 14. This means that anyone who still runs the operating system on their PC must make a payment to Microsoft for future updates. Obviously, this is not an option for most consumers. Therefore, updating to Windows 10 is the best way to stay updated with the latest viruses and other security problems.

It seems to promise an additional 18 months of support for the biggest competitor in Windows 10.

Believe it or not, gray at the age of Windows 7, won market share in March and April 2018. Even now, Windows 10, which is less than 4 years old, only accounts for 39.3% of all Windows 7 PCs Windows 47.3%

It's no secret that many of us continue to prefer Windows 7 to Windows 10. Advanced Windows 7 support does not end until January 14, 2020.

Well, I'll tell you why not. Microsoft seems to slow down its technical support for Windows 7 slowly but surely.

As Woody Leonhard of Computerworld recently said, "Win7 and Server 2008 R2 have had months of network problems in general and network cards in particular."

Is the error in the Windows 7 network patch different from the errors of the last two months? "I'm right. But, to be honest, Microsoft has bad updates and fixes for all operating systems, not just Windows 7.

You may also have noticed that your Windows 7 fixes have increased. It is not your imagination. Since October 2016, Microsoft has released Windows 7 patches that include all fixes from the previous month.

If you use Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), you are in the right place. However, if you are using Windows Update or Windows Update for Business, it will adhere to mass updates.

This implies two problems. First, these cumulative patches are 300 to 500 MB in size.

The real problem is that after a year and a half of Windows 7 support, Microsoft employees no longer answer Windows 7 questions about the Microsoft Community Forum.

I don't know anything about you, but I know many people who are looking for help in these forums. Other forum visitors may still try to help you, but you won't see anyone with a Microsoft ID that offers help.

By the way, are users of Windows 8.1, 8.1 RT, Internet Explorer 10, Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2, Surface RT, Surface 2 and Office 2010/2013? You will no longer see the official forum support.

Woody Leonhard said: "Although Microsoft claims it is compatible with Win7 until January 14, 2020, older computers, including Pentium III, have been blocked and cannot be avoided."

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