Does anyone still use Windows 7?

Some 85.8% of the many millions of PC-based visitors to this site are running Windows 10. Of the remainder, 9.2% are running Windows 7, which is twice as many as the Windows 8/8.1 population.

Can I still use Windows 7 after 2020?

When Windows 7 reaches its End of Life on January 14 2020, Microsoft will no longer support the aging operating system, which means anyone using Windows 7 could be at risk as there will be no more free security patches.

How bad is it to still use Windows 7?

While you can continue to use Windows 7 after the end of support, the safest option is to upgrade to Windows 10. If you are unable (or not willing) to do so, there are ways to continue using Windows 7 safely with no more updates. However, “safely” still isn’t as safe as a supported operating system.

How many people still use Windows 7?

Share All sharing options for: Windows 7 is still running on at least 100 million PCs. Windows 7 appears to still be running on at least 100 million machines, despite Microsoft ending support for the operating system a year ago.

Should I use Windows 7 2020?

Windows 7 can still be installed and activated after end of support; however, it will be more vulnerable to security risks and viruses due to the lack of security updates. After January 14, 2020, Microsoft strongly recommends that you use Windows 10 instead of Windows 7.

What will happen when Windows 7 is no longer supported?

When Windows 7 reaches its End of Life phase on January 14, 2020, Microsoft will stop releasing updates and patches for the operating system. … So, while Windows 7 will continue to work after January 14 2020, you should start planning to upgrade to Windows 10, or an alternative operating system, as soon as possible.

Can you still upgrade from Windows 7 to 10 for free?

If you have an older PC or laptop still running Windows 7, you can buy the Windows 10 Home operating system on Microsoft’s website for $139 (£120, AU$225). But you don’t necessarily have to shell out the cash: A free upgrade offer from Microsoft that technically ended in 2016 still works for many people.

Is Windows 7 better than Windows 10?

Despite all the extra features in Windows 10, Windows 7 still has better app compatibility. … As an example, Office 2019 software won’t work on Windows 7, nor will Office 2020. There’s also the hardware element, as Windows 7 runs better on older hardware, which the resource-heavy Windows 10 might struggle with.

How do I protect my Windows 7?

Leave important security features like User Account Control and the Windows Firewall enabled. Avoid clicking strange links in spam emails or other strange messages sent to you—this is especially important considering it will become easier to exploit Windows 7 in the future. Avoid downloading and running strange files.

How long will Windows 7 last?

Solutions to use Windows 7 Forever. Microsoft recently announced an extension of the January 2020 “end of life” date. With this development, Win7 EOL (end of life) will now fully take effect in January 2023, which is three years from the initial date and four years from now.

Why is Windows 10 so awful?

Windows 10 users are plagued by ongoing problems with Windows 10 updates such as systems freezing, refusing to install if USB drives are present and even dramatic performance impacts on essential software.

Is Windows 7 still good for gaming?

Gaming on Windows 7 will still be good for years and the obvious choice of old enough games. Even if groups like GOG try to make most games work with Windows 10, older ones will work better on older OS’es.

But yes, the failed Windows 8 – and it’s half-step successor Windows 8.1 – are the main reason why many people are still using Windows 7. The new interface – designed for tablet PCs – moved away from the interface that had made Windows so successful since Windows 95.

Can I still use Windows 7 after Jan 2020?

Microsoft has been warning Windows 7 users for the past year-plus that after January 14, 2020, they’ll get no more security updates to the operating system for free. Even though users will be able to continue to run Windows 7 after that date, they’ll be more susceptible to potential security problems.

Why is Windows 7 dead?

As of today, Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 7. That means no more software updates, security fixes or patches, or technical support. It is dead, an ex-operating system if you will. There’s a decent chance this doesn’t affect you—after all, Windows 7 first launched over 10 years ago in October 2009.

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