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Still have Windows 7 on your computer? What should you do about it? Upgrade to Windows 10?

After 10 years, support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, 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. Microsoft strongly recommends that you move to a new PC running Windows 10 to avoid a situation where you need service or support that is no longer available.

That recommendation can be good if in fact your current PC's specifications do not meet the system requirements to run Windows 10. If it does meet the system requirements or if a simple hardware upgrade is required such as additional memory it is much more cost effective to keep your PC and upgrade it to Windows 10. You can keep all your files and applications that you have installed for the most part and right now you can do so with out the additional cost of paying for a retail version of Windows 10.

You can upgrade to Windows 10 free right from Microsoft's website at the following link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10.

You can upgrade keeping your files and apps and Windows will be automatically activated with a digital license at no cost for the license. This is not advertised but from our recent experience upgrading hundreds of PCs from Windows 7 to Windows 10 using this method, every Windows 10 update has activated successfully.

As mentioned, it is not advertised but our belief is that it is another way Microsoft is getting as many people to adopt Windows 10 as possible. Basically the same strategy they used as when they gave away the upgrade for free in the beginning of Windows 10.

Since it is not advertised and not widely known publicly, we have no idea how long this will be available. For the obvious future security issues to continue to run Windows 7 and the uncertainty of how long this free upgrade will be available, we obviously recommend you update to Windows 10 soon.

If you you need assistance in doing this contact us. We will be happy to assist you

Is your business ready for Windows 7 End of Life?

In 2019 approximately 43% of businesses were running on WINDOWS 7.

Is your business one of them?

If so, you need to prepare for January 14, 2020.

This is when Microsoft will end support for Windows 7.

This means Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or support for computers running this operating system. Businesses using Windows 7 after January 14th will have a much higher risk of exposure to viruses, data loss, computer corruption and cyberattacks. Obviously, these are risks no business can afford to take. These risks will only increase over time if left unattended to.

There are a number of actions that businesses need to take to be prepared Windows 7 End of Life. No two businesses are exactly the same, so those actions that need to be attended to will vary from business to business.

Some of the actions include;

1. updating computers that are running Windows 7 to Windows 10
2.Acquiring computers that have Windows 10 pre-installed.
3. Or, a combination that includes:
a.Updating PC's that meet the hardware requirements to run Windows 10 efficiently
b. Upgrading hardware specifications of existing PCs so they meet the system requirements to run Windows 10 and then updating them to Windows 10.
c.Acquiring computers that have Windows 10 pre-installed.
If you know what needs to be done to be prepared for January 14th but you do not have the time to do it yourself, we can take that load off of your shoulders and implement your plan of action for you.

If you are not sure what your plan of action should be, we can quickly asses your business’s needs and provide you with a cost effective plan of action so that your business is prepared for Windows 7 End of Life. As well, we can implement that plan of action for you so you can concentrate on running your business without the worry of January 14th arriving and your business not being prepared.

Have questions? We are here to help. Feel free to send us a message at [email protected] or call us at 214-294-3145. We have over 35 years of experience in the computer and IT industry. We are more than happy to assist you in making your business’s transition from Windows 7 to Windows 10 smooth and pain free.Windows 7 End of Life January 14th 2020 Is your business prepared?