The end of Windows 7 support wasn’t a surprise because it’s well-known that Microsoft provides around a decade of custom support for its operating systems.

“If you continue to use Windows 7 after support has ended, your PC will still work, but it will become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses because you will no longer receive software updates, including security updates, from Microsoft,” the software giant adds. “After 10 years, support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020,” states Microsoft on its website. News Alert: Windows 7 Support Has Officially Ended Windows 10 comparison, we explain all important differences between the two operating systems to help you understand why upgrading to the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system is the smart choice in terms of performance, usability, security, and more. If you’re one of the hundreds of millions of loyal Windows 7 users who see little to no reason to upgrade, then this article is for you.

Reading Time: 9 minutes Despite being released back in October 2009, Windows 7 is still the second most popular operating system in the world, holding a considerable 22.71 percent share of the desktop OS market.

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