As the exact date of the Windows 7 end of life was announced, many people and enterprises have made their own plans to deal with the change. However, the actual situation is there are still many people don't know what to do to prepare for the Windows 7 end of life. Noticing this, I'd like to offer some tips for preparation.
Are You Prepared for Windows 7 End of Life
According to previous news, the Windows 7 end of life will be reached on January 14, 2020. Some Windows 7 users have made changes (such as upgrading the system to Windows 10), while there are still a large number of computers running Windows 7, the nine-year-old system. So my question is how to prepare for Windows 7 end of life.
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What Is Windows 7 End of Support
Actually, the Windows 7 end of life includes 2 parts: the end of mainstream support and extended support.
- Windows 7 mainstream support: the mainstream support for Windows 7 has already been stopped on January 13, 2015. Since then, Microsoft will not add any new features to Windows 7 and the warranty claims were no longer valid. However, the operating system will still be patched and updated.
- Windows 7 extended support: it mainly refers to the patching for bugs and security updates. This type of support will be last until January 14, 2020.
You can still get the Windows 7 add-on support after January 14, 2020.
How to Prepare for Windows 7 End of Life
When the exact time is reached, what happens next? In fact, all the Windows 7 users won’t be able to get any help and support from Microsoft when they encounter any problems.
What does the Windows 7 end of life mean? Can I still use Windows 7 after 2020?
It means that the Windows 7 won’t stop working after January 14 2020; you are still able to use it for as long as you want. The only change is you can’t get help from Microsoft. Yet, though you still can use it, you are advised to be well preparing for Windows 7 end of life.
Windows 7 End of Support Preparation
Since the Windows 7 will not be patched officially for any new viruses or security problems, I advise all Windows 7 users to make their plans to upgrade to Windows 10 or move to other systems. There are 3 popular choices for Windows 7 end of support preparation.
Plan a: upgrade to Windows 10.
One of the biggest advantages of upgrading operating system is that you can keep your files on your PC. It’s easy for a Windows user to complete the upgrade process and you’ll get the minimum of disruption.
- Choose a copy.
- Download the corresponding installation file.
- Finish installing the new OS by following instructions.
Should I Upgrade To Windows 10?
Specification for Windows 10:
- Display resolution: 800 x 600.
- Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver.
- Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor (or SoC).
- RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for the 32-bit OS or 2 GB for the 64-bit OS.
- Hard disk space: 16 GB for the 32-bit OS or 20 GB for the 64-bit OS.
Plan b: move to Mac.
The end of Windows 7 service may be a good chance for some people to step into Apple’s ecosystem. The good news is that most of the programs you can use in a Windows system also have a Mac version. Besides, there are a lot of alternative programs and emulators available.
Plan c: shift to Linux.
Another choice is to install Linux on your computer. The Linux is an open-source operating system and it’s free to use. Don’t worry, there will be new security patches released for protecting your PC from the possible threats.
Please start preparing for Windows 7 end of life, or it will be late!
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