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Windows 7 Support Ending Jan 14 2020

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by BGBG, Nov 18, 2019.

  1. BGBG

    BGBG Registered Members

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    Just got this notice on my Windows 7 laptop. Do I need to do anything?
     

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  3. starbuck

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    If you're going to keep using Win7 there isn't much you can do.
    It just means you won't be getting anymore Win updates.
     
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    O.K.
     
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    NO. The only thing that really ends is bug fix updates, which are not needed since Win7 is stable.
    You will still get Security Updates and App Updates (like for MS Office, .NET, etc).

    I am running Win7 Pro 64bit with no problems and get Windows Updates.
     
    tecknomage, Nov 19, 2019
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    I found this...although it's not applicable to almost all W7 users unless they somehow upgrade to Pro or Enterprise.


    Can I get an extension on my Windows 7 support?

    Believe it or not, you can.

    If you feel that you don’t want to move to Windows 10 yet or you simply don’t have the time to get away from Windows 7, Microsoft will allow users of Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Enterprise to extend their Windows 7 security updates through January 2023.

    Microsoft will charge for extended support, but didn’t indicate (in a document about the feature) how much that will cost.
     
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    I forgot to say but am running Windows Home Premium 7 SP1.
     
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    The average Windows 7 user can’t buy these updates, however. They’re only available to businesses and other organizations.

    Some good news: Instead of just being available to large companies with volume licensing agreements, Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESUs) will be available to businesses of any size—even small or mid-size companies.
    Microsoft won’t sell you these updates directly, and they’re not available through normal retail channels. According to Mary Jo Foley, Microsoft officials said these ESUs must be purchased “from qualified Cloud Solution Provider partners.” A Microsoft blog post about Windows 7 support invites interested parties to “Please reach out to your partner or Microsoft account team for further details.”
    One source: https://www.howtogeek.com/443573/how-windows-7s-extended-security-updates-will-work/

    through January 2023, we will extend the availability of paid Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESU) to businesses of all sizes. (Previously, Windows 7 ESU was only available to Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Enterprise customers in Volume Licensing.) The Windows 7 ESU will be sold on a per-device basis with the price increasing each year.
    Another source: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/mic...small-midsize-businesses-stay-secure-current/
     
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    There is a batch file available which lets any win 7 machine continue to access the security updates for free for as long as ms send them out on their specialised servers. I have downloaded the files and that's what gave rise to my own problem which I have posted seperately.
     
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    Ok.....here's my issue.....and by the way I don't use this forum often but so glad I have it still in my files so I could come back to get help.

    I am using Windows 7 and I cannot afford to upgrade to 10. Are they scaring us to make us purchase the upgrade?? I am a senior citizen with limited knowledge of computer issues.....and I DO NOT want my banking info challenged after the 10 of January 2020. I have Spectrum as my provider and use their security suite....is that enough? I also use Super Anity spyware to keep the computer clean. Please help.
     
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    First, nothing is 100% secure when it comes to computers and the Internet. No security software or operating system is totally secure. If you're doing banking, it's best to have two-factor authentication. This is when you log into your bank account and the bank then calls your phone number before allowing you to continue into the site.

    I'm not familiar with Spectrum's security suite.
    SuperAntiSpyware is not on our list of recommended software https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/chf-recommended-software.48136/

    Bottom line is if you're doing banking and you're concerned about your security, then yes, I recommend moving to Windows 10. Also, see if your bank offers two-factor authentication. Additionally, beware of what you click on. Consider adding the Web of Trust extension ( https://www.mywot.com/ ) to your browsers. It'll warn you if you try to go to a site that is considered dangerous. Its database is crowd-sourced.
     
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    Thank you! I will check your suggestions out.
     
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    To add to Tony's info you won't have to pay for windows 10 upgrade. Your windows 7 product key will automatically activate windows 10 after the upgrade. Go here https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO download the media creation tool and choose to upgrade this PC when it asks after it is running. If you have any questions along the way post back and we can help.
     
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    The most sinister and prevalent threats to your security, have nothing to do with what operating system you use. Aside from the common online technical support scam, it's fraud emails that result in taking your life savings and/or maxing out your credit card.

    I can't begin to count the number of times a victim asked me, "How did they get my credit card information". My reply is always, "Did you get an email claiming it was from your credit card company and that they needed to verify your credit card information?". The answer is inevitably, "Oh my god, yes". This is also happens with emails that claim they are from your bank, or any online service you use such as your email provider, Netflix, Facebook, etc.

    In truth, the notion that Windows 7 will no longer be "secure" is mostly motivated by profit. If you run a decent antivirus, then the chances of you getting infected or scammed, will be no different on W7 than they will be on W10.
     
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    Not only that Seth after a while the browsers and other software will not update with a older OS. Which forces people to either move on to a new OS or use out of date software. The older software could be a problem also. I am not sure if antivirus software is like that I guess it would work on a older OS not sure. A lot of this is motivated by the all mighty dollar and corporate greed. That is why I try and use open source software and reward the developer if I can.
     
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    Malwarebytes is still protecting computers after Jan. 14th 2020. I own 5 lifetime licenses. It's fairly good protection.
    Between MBAM, monthly images, and safe browsing and emailing habits (we rarely click links in emails), we'll continue to use Win 7 for awhile. My husband and I are in our 70's and have no family so we don't use an social network sites. We read the obits, watch a few how-to or orchid videos on YouTube and I look in at a few forums.

    When Palemoon stops support for Win 7, then I'll browse on my android tablet.

    There is a browser for XP, based on Palemoon that updated yesterday, MyPal. I tested it on XP, though I rarely fire up XP and the browser is not bad, if you wish to be a bit secure on an unpatched OS.
    https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/mypal.html
     
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