Microsoft announced the suspension of all technical support and security updates for the Windows 7 operating system, starting tomorrow, Wednesday.
The technical support department of the company published on the official blog of Windows the details of the suspension process, its consequences, and how to deal with the situation.
And «Microsoft» reported that users who are still using this system around the world will receive starting from tomorrow alerts that may appear in full screen, explaining the end of technical support and security updates of the system, explaining that it will be in front of those who see the warning full screen three options, namely: “remind me later” , "Learn more", and "Don't remind me again."
Warnings
The company added that if users do not click on the "Don't Remind Me Again" button and only exchange the screen, it will continue to receive warnings, indicating that in all cases users are required to either upgrade from within the system to "Windows 10", or erase The system is completely installed and install "Windows 10" again, or install and run "Windows 10" in parallel with "Windows 7".
It stated that users will be able to continue running Windows 7 after the date set to stop support (January 15, 2020), but they will be more vulnerable to potential security problems.
Clarification
Microsoft has identified several explanatory points in the official blog on ending Windows 7, which it started by introducing the end of support, which means that computers running the system will not receive security updates as of tomorrow, and Microsoft customer service is no longer available to provide technical support For the system, while stopping services related to the system will start, such as some games, media center, and e-guide program.
Regarding what needs to be done, the company recommended the transition to Windows 10 with a new computer, because it is faster, lighter and more secure, but with that, the current computer running Windows 7 can be upgraded to work with Windows 10, by purchasing the version The program is fully installed and installed, however, "Microsoft" advised against installing Windows 10 on an old device, because some devices running Windows 7 are not compatible with "Windows 10", or the available features may be restricted.
Continuation
On what happens when you continue to work with Windows 7, Microsoft indicated that the computer will continue to work, but it will be more vulnerable to security risks and viruses. It will no longer be able to receive software updates, including security updates from Microsoft, a banner It will be possible to install "Windows 7" and activate it after the support ends, but without updates protecting against security risks and viruses.
She added that if you continue with «Windows 7» there will be no support for the «Internet Explorer» browser at all, because the support of the browser on this system will be stopped as well.
Companies
And for those who use "Windows 7" inside companies, institutions and various work environments, "Microsoft" recommended conducting a verification and transfer process under the supervision of the Information Technology Department, noting that in all cases it is possible to use the "Microsoft Store" to obtain the required software and applications to work. In the end, the company confirmed that Office applications will be affected by the end of support, and then may have an impact on the documents and files associated with them, at least with regard to security threats.
Chrome and Windows 7
Google reported that users of the Windows 7 operating system will be able to obtain technical support for the Chrome version compatible with the system for the next 18 months, that is, until at least July 2021, in order to meet the needs of users, whether from individuals, companies or institutions who have not They have yet to complete the task of moving to "Windows 10", especially since traffic data on the Internet indicate that more than 20% of the network's users are still using "Windows 7".