The end of support for Windows 7 will not go unnoticed: an almost full-screen notice will appear soon
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We've talked before about the end of support for Windows 7. It will happen in 2020, on January 14, 2020 to be exact. A date from which our computers will be unprotected against all kinds of threats. when you stop receiving updates, even (and with some exceptions) those aimed at reinforcing the defenses of our device
The measure will mainly affect professional environments, since there are many companies that have their systems still running on this version of Windows.A while ago we saw how Microsoft would offer free updates to Windows 7 with Windows Virtual Desktop, a way to avoid having to go through the box as we saw in its day. However, from the company they want us to make the leap to Windows 10 and they put all their efforts into it.
An inconspicuous warning
The latest example is given by the reminder that will begin reaching PCs and devices running Windows 10 starting April 18How they tell TechCrunch, from that moment on, Microsoft's operating system will implement an update that will warn users about the end of support.
Will notify those still using Windows 7 that will stop receiving security updates starting January 14 2020 with a reminder that will appear insistently in our teams.The end of support date comes almost 10 years after Windows 7 debuted on the market, back in 2009. After that date, it may only be occasional updates, such as those that came after the WannaCry ransomware.
The generously sized on-screen message warns that After 10 years, Windows 7 is about to stop receiving updates. A striking message that, of course, can be deactivated so that it does not appear constantly."
One more technique with which Microsoft hopes to convince users who are still hesitant to make the leap to Windows 10. Will these practices achieve this or would it also be necessary to improve the reliability of the released builds?
