If you’re still using Windows 7 on your work machine, let me be the first to say: I’m so sorry. Not only are you attempting to work on outdated software, but I have some more bad news. Windows 7 is dead.
Windows 7 Leaves You Vulnerable to Cybercriminals
If you are part of the 37% who are still using Windows 7, you should understand that using an unsupported operating system poses serious security risks. Hackers and other cybercriminals will target these machines as new vulnerabilities are discovered.
Support for Windows 7 ends in January 2020. After January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or support for PCs with Windows 7. Upgrade to Windows 10 now to keep your employees productive and secure.
Upgrade to Windows 10
Upgrading to Windows 10 has many benefits. The upgrade process is relatively easy, and often, you can keep your files on your PC. You’ll be asked if you want to keep your files. However, we’d recommend that you still back up all your files and folders—just in case.
Note that there are hardware requirements for Windows 10. If your PC doesn’t meet the standards, you will need to upgrade your hardware as well. At a minimum, you’ll need:
- Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or SoC.
- RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit.
- Hard disk space: 16 GB for 32-bit OS 20 GB for 64-bit OS.
- Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver.
- Display: 800×600
If you are facing the need to upgrade to Windows 10 and/or have PCs older than 5 years in your office—give us a call. We will order the licensing and all the required hardware. We’ll set-up and install everything for your office. Don’t fall victim to security risks and limit your team’s productivity. Upgrade to Windows 10 today.
