The clock is winding down and we’re in the final stretch. Support for Windows 7 officially ends on January 14, 2020. Which means you won’t get any support or updates from Microsoft for Windows 7. The reason why this is such a big deal is that Windows 7 has been significantly popular and widely used. It’s estimated there are still millions of users and businesses around the globe still using this 10-year-old version of Windows. If your business is still using Windows 7, you will be running without security patches and updates. Hackers and cybercriminals will come up with ways to attack these systems, putting your systems and data at risk. In 2014, when Microsoft ended support for Windows XP, millions of computers were affected. During the following years after, ransom attacks and viruses increased as hackers targeted the then vulnerable Windows XP systems. The longer an XP user kept their license in use, the greater their threat became. If you are still on Windows 7, the safest option for you may be to upgrade to Windows 10. Not necessarily. If your computer is running Windows 7, then it should be able to run Windows 10. Both have the same minimum requirements. However, you must remember Windows 7 is 10-years-old. If you are running a 10-year-old computer, it may be time to consider an upgrade all in one swoop. PCs of today are much more powerful, faster, and durable than they were 10-years-ago. As well as newer laptops have much longer battery life. Both modern desktops and laptops provide increased security. And even better, modern computers are typically less expensive than they were a decade ago. If you decide to upgrade your existing PCs, the minimum system requirements for Windows 10 are: There is no doubt about it, upgrading from Windows 7 to 10 will make your PC run faster and smoother. Give you more economical use of memory and disk space. And fortify your cybersecurity unlike ever before. At Custom Information Services, we can help you with your transition. We want your upgrade process to be as smooth as possible. So, if you are facing challenges related to the Windows 7 OS end-of-life, CONTACT US today to get started.Security Risks Increase as Windows 7 Reaches End-Of-Life
Learn From the Past
What Will Happen if You Keep Using Windows 7 after January, 14th?
Should You Upgrade to New PCs?
What are the Benefits of Upgrading to Windows 10?
How Can You Prepare for the Transition?
Whether you are going to replace your PCs or upgrade your old ones, you need to prepare now. Time is ticking down and you don’t want to put your business and your data at risk by allowing the end-of-life time to lapse.
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