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Microsoft wants Windows 7 users to upgrade for security reasons

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Microsoft is currently in a complicated position. Although some might argue it’s not complicated at all, there is room for debate. The reality of things however, is that Microsoft is in a competition with itself because whileWindows 10has seen a large market share takeover, there is still a lot left to go.

Currently, many stubbornWindows 7users won’t give in. Microsoft seems to be having difficulties when it comes to convincing those users to switch and we guess you could say that it’s its own fault for makingWindows 7so well.

Running an operating system that is no longer supported by the developer presents extreme security risks. Avoiding this type of situation can help avoid a lot of other complications, something neither users or Microsoft want to see.

Wannacry ransomware — does that ring a bell? Well, it isWindows 7thatfacilitated the spreadof this vicious ransomware a few years ago. There is a high risk of a similar or even worse episode happening after Microsoft drops support for the OS. So, why risk getting your computer infected withmalware, when you can simply install the latest OS version and leave any worries behind?

Microsoft is pushing people towardsWindows 10

A while ago, through their subsidiary in Germany, Microsoft has come out with a statement that encourages people to switch over to the growingWindows 10platform and leaveWindows 7behind. According to that statement,Windows 7is no longer geared to handle the problems and security threats an operating system deals with today. While it had a good run,Windows 7’s reign must unfortunately come to and end.

Microsoft further pats its own back as it praises the achievements and advances made byWindows 10in contrast with its predecessors. There is no doubt thatWindows 7cannot stand on equal ground withWindows 10in terms ofsecurityand the available resources granted by being backed up by Microsoft. It’s clear that the latter is desperately trying to get people to switch to their newer OS.

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Editor’s Note: This post was updated on January 10, 2020 for freshness and accuracy.

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Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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