From there, we can assist our clients in creating a comprehensive strategy to get the systems and software upgraded. WHAT TO DO?Ĭontact us today to request an assessment to identify what computers are running Windows 7 and what software is being run on them.

Most often, it is more cost effective to replace the computer. And, this is especially true if the computer is over five years old and past it’s expected life cycle. Higher hardware requirements, rebuild labor costs, and required downtime often make it not possible or not cost effective to upgrade Windows on existing computers. Ready to upgrade to Windows 10? FEATURES of Windows 10 Additionally, Software companies will discontinue supporting old versions of their software. So, businesses may get “stuck” on an older version of software and will be unable to update their software. Software such as antivirus, accounting systems, and other important business software will no longer be released for Windows 7. ANTIVIRUS AND APPLICATIONSīecause Microsoft has discontinued support, software companies have followed suit. Without continued support, these attackers can infect a computer and put your business and financial data at serious risk. Current Windows 7 users are vulnerable to attack. As a result, companies running Windows 7 no longer receive security updates.

In January of 2020, Microsoft officially discontinued all support for the operating system, including the release of important security updates. Extended support ended January 14th 2020 END OF SUPPORT MEANS HUGE SECURITY RISKS

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