windows 7 lifecycle

Microsoft made a commitment to provide 10 years of product support for Windows 7 when it was released on October 22, 2009. ... The specific end of support day for Windows 7 was January 14, 2020.

1. Can I still use Windows 7 after 2020?
2. Can I keep Windows 7 forever?
3. How long will Windows 7 last?
4. What is the status of Windows 7?
5. How do I protect my Windows 7 from viruses?
6. Can you still upgrade from Windows 7 to 10 for free?
7. Is Windows 7 better than Windows 10?
8. How do I downgrade to Windows 7?
9. Does it cost to upgrade from Windows 7 to 10?
10. How many people still use Windows 7?
11. Why is Windows 7 dead?

Can I still use Windows 7 after 2020?

Yes, you can continue using Windows 7 after January 14, 2020. Windows 7 will continue to run as it is today. However, you should upgrade to Windows 10 before January 14, 2020, because Microsoft will be discontinuing all technical support, software updates, security updates, and any other fixes after that date.

Can I keep Windows 7 forever?

Diminishing support

Microsoft Security Essentials — my general recommendation — will keep working for some time independent of the Windows 7 cut-off date, but Microsoft won't support it forever. As long as they keep supporting Windows 7, you can keep running it.

How long will Windows 7 last?

Solutions to use Windows 7 Forever. Microsoft recently announced an extension of the January 2020 “end of life” date. With this development, Win7 EOL (end of life) will now fully take effect in January 2023, which is three years from the initial date and four years from now.

What is the status of Windows 7?

Support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020. If you are still using Windows 7, your PC may become more vulnerable to security risks.

How do I protect my Windows 7 from viruses?

Windows 7's built-in security tool, Microsoft Security Essentials, only offers basic protection — especially since Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 7 with critical security updates. An unsupported OS is never 100% secure, but AVG antivirus will continue to prevent viruses, malware, and other threats.

Can you still upgrade from Windows 7 to 10 for free?

As a result, you can still upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 and claim a free digital license for the latest Windows 10 version, without being forced to jump through any hoops.

Is Windows 7 better than Windows 10?

Despite all the extra features in Windows 10, Windows 7 still has better app compatibility. ... As an example, Office 2019 software won't work on Windows 7, nor will Office 2020. There's also the hardware element, as Windows 7 runs better on older hardware, which the resource-heavy Windows 10 might struggle with.

How do I downgrade to Windows 7?

In the Settings app, find and select Update & security. Select Recovery. Select Go back to Windows 7 or Go back to Windows 8.1. Select Get started button, and it will revert your computer to an older version.

Does it cost to upgrade from Windows 7 to 10?

If you have an older PC or laptop still running Windows 7, you can buy the Windows 10 Home operating system on Microsoft's website for $139 (£120, AU$225). But you don't necessarily have to shell out the cash: A free upgrade offer from Microsoft that technically ended in 2016 still works for many people.

How many people still use Windows 7?

Share All sharing options for: Windows 7 is still running on at least 100 million PCs. Windows 7 appears to still be running on at least 100 million machines, despite Microsoft ending support for the operating system a year ago.

Why is Windows 7 dead?

As of today, Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 7. That means no more software updates, security fixes or patches, or technical support. It is dead, an ex-operating system if you will. There's a decent chance this doesn't affect you—after all, Windows 7 first launched over 10 years ago in October 2009.