Facing a backlash, Microsoft pulls post claiming Windows 7 is 'no longer able to keep up'

[Jack]

At the end of last week, Microsoft Germany published a post waving an early goodbye to Windows 7, and stating that the aging OS can "no longer keep up with the increased security requirements", and sticking with it could prove costly for users and businesses.

The software giant’s solution for Windows 7 users worried about security was, naturally, to switch to Windows 10. But, having faced an inevitable backlash from Windows 7 users and security experts, the company has pulled the post.

Anyone clicking the link will find it now goes to an "Oops! That page can’t be found" message.

It’s perhaps not surprising that Microsoft took the step of removing the piece, because while -- out of the box at least -- Windows 10 is more secure, the post was full of FUD, and painted a grim, and rather inaccurate picture of the future of Windows 7.

Among the claims the original post made was this (translation via Google Translate):

The clock is ticking: Discontinued Model Windows 7

Windows 7 is designed for the wireless world of the late 2000s: Two years ago, ended the fundamental support of Windows 7, which lasts generally five years. Since then, users still receive all important security updates, but no new functionality…

Since then, Windows 7 has been migrating more and more onto the siding, as is shown by the continuously declining number of users. According to StatCounter Windows 7 was the first time 10 overtaken this month by Windows on the German market: the share of Windows 7 is around 33 percent. Windows 10, on the other hand, has a share of almost 35 percent. Thus, Windows 10 now runs on more than every third PC in Germany. On more than 400 million devices, Windows 10 continues its global success story.

Windows 7 is based on long-outdated security architectures. Three years before the end of the support, corporate customers in particular should deal with the transition to a modern operating system in good time. Companies and users who are on their way to Windows 7 with their sensitive data within three years are faced with enormous dangers. Already today, virtually every company expects cyber attacks, 51 percent of all German companies have been victims of such attacks.​

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[AtlBo]

I think it's too soon to write off Windows 7 honestly. Maybe too Microsoft would do well to recall how much prosperity their products brought to their customers and take advantage of that by casting a good light on these programs, especially Windows 7. Why not mention what a great breakthrough it was for the company and its customers? I certainly would like it better if MS were more patient, especially now that there is nothing coming after 10.

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

I agree AtlBo, and it was a cold and money motivated post.
They don't fear a "Backlash" what could we do to a giant of
that nature ?
We got a glimpse of the face of the real Microsoft and the
extent they are willing to go for more money.
That's why they pulled that post
Thank Jack.