Windows 7 which belongs to the Windows NT family of Operating systems and released on July 22, 2009 was a major success for Microsoft with the new and unique taskbar being the biggest visual change, compared to that of its predecessor (Windows Vista). The main motive to upgrade to Windows 10 is for security updates, speed, compatibility etc., if you don’t upgrade/ migrate to Windows 10 from Windows 7 you may lose security updates and technical support from Microsoft and other malicious content waiting to attack Windows 7 endpoints.
When does the Support for Windows 7 OS end and what happens after?
According to Microsoft, support for Windows 7 ended on January 14th, 2020. If you continue to use Windows 7 after support has ended, your PC will still work, but it will become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses because you will no longer receive software updates, including security updates, from Microsoft.
Can Windows 7 never be used after Jan 14th, 2020?
Windows 7 can still be installed and activated after end of support; however it will be more vulnerable to security risks and viruses. Technical assistance and software updates from Windows Update that help protect your PC are no longer available for the product.
Why should I upgrade to Windows 10, when my previous OS works completely fine?
To get the latest edition of Windows 10 makes more sense than being stuck to Windows 7 because Microsoft will support Windows 10 for a longer period of time and as previously mentioned Support for Windows 7 has ended, and also Windows 10 comes with new features which make certain features of Windows 7, redundant. Also the Edge browser which is available with Windows 10 works significantly faster than Internet Explorer. The support that is available for Windows 10 is available on Windows Life Cycle Fact Sheet, and accordingly the support that can be availed from Microsoft is in the form of different editions, like; Home, Enterprise, Education, Pro Education and Pro for Workstations editions.
What happens if I continue using Microsoft Office 365?
It is not recommended to use Office 365 on unsupported Operating Systems, because of performance and reliability issues over time. Even though support for Windows 7 has ended, Microsoft still provides security updates for Office 365 until year 2023 but at the same time Office 365 will not be receiving any feature update, unless you move to Windows 10. So, if you are running Microsoft Office on a Windows 7 PC we suggest you move it to a Windows 10 PC.
How is Windows 10 better in terms of Security?
Talking about Security, Windows 10 is available with several new features. Windows 10 has got Device Guard which blocks zero-day attacks by vetting unsigned software programs and apps, i.e., this feature of Windows 10 will make sure that the device runs only trusted applications. Also, Microsoft delivers security patches outside the Windows Update through Windows 10, which means Windows 10 devices are always up-to-date and it is very difficult for cyber criminals to carry out malicious attacks on such devices.
Significant advantages from upgrading to Windows 10
- Numerous types of Endpoints
- Meeting Security Requirements
- Enabling rapid patch deployments
- Too many Software Components
- Service Disruptions
Also when migrating to Windows 10, you might to consider whether your PC or device need just upgrading, reimaging, or replacement because certain devices do not support Windows 10, as it has certain system requirements.
System Requirements for Windows 10
RAM: 1GB for 32 bit or 2GB for 64 bit
Processor: 1GHz or a faster compatible chip/System on a Chip (SoC)
Hard Drive Size: 32GB or more
Internet Connection: Internet connectivity is necessary to perform updates and to download certain features.
Graphics Card: Compatible with DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver.
Vays Infotech has been a trusted technology partner to clients for over two decades. We offer a full range of technology solutions. We at Vays can help to migrate or upgrade to Windows 10 in a safe and secure way, from back-up support to Configuration and Deployment. These services are available in Bangalore and Chennai.