Windows 7 end of life: Time to move on

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https://www.welivesecurity.com/2020/01/14/windows7-end-life-time-move-on/

Today, Microsoft is officially pulling the plug on its support for Windows 7. What’s your plan?
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You may become an easy target

Most of all, it means leaving your computer more vulnerable. Microsoft will no longer support Windows 7, which means you will no longer receive security updates, nor will you get any technical support from Microsoft customer service. While Microsoft will not stop you from using Windows 7 and you can keep on browsing the internet and accessing your email, in a way you will be choosing to do so at your peril.

Now, you may argue that you use the latest version of a reputable security solution. We commend your proper cybersecurity habits but, unfortunately, it won’t help if bad actors find a new vulnerability in the operating system. If they can uncover and exploit the security hole, they can install all manner of malware on susceptible machines, wreaking havoc and potentially dealing insurmountable damage.
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[ForgottenSeer 823865]

Against a kernel exploit, no one is safe whatever security tools they use.

 

[Bryan320]

It was a very good OS back in the day greatful that I got to experience it when new. But now we have windows 10 that's pretty awesome as well..

 

[ForgottenSeer 823865]

You always have people who have difficulties to adapt to progress whatever it is for emotional/nostalgic, aesthetic or lazyness reason.
Lucky they are few, if not we would still lives in hut, use candles, wear beast furs as clothes and die at 30 years old from a sever fever...

 

[Handsome Recluse]

People will still keep using them 'till they stop working though.

 

[Antus67]

Its not worth the risk with all the exploits out there today be safe than sorry

 

[Sasha42]

My beloved Windows 7, it's a pity that his era is coming to an end.

 

[ForgottenSeer 823865]

I will install windows 98 on my 15 years old laptop, I'm sure it will be safe from malwares Hahahaha.