Hi all
I hope we're all aware by now, but Windows 7 goes "End Of Life" on 14th January 2020. After this time, it will no longer recieve security updates.
www.microsoft.com
There will be some of you thinking that so long as you have decent anti virus or a good firewall in place that you'll still be safe and be able to continue using it. BUT THIS ISN'T THE CASE.
Some misunderstand how "Zero Day" flaws in software affect the security of the system. A zero day flaw is where there is an inherent security hole that is open to attackers to gain access to your machine, through any firewall or AV package:
us.norton.com
This is of paramount importance for anyone running an Intel CPU, as we know there have been multiple inherent flaws in the chips that have been patched by Microsoft and motherboard partners to mitigate (but not resolve) the flaw. Once windows is out of support, this will no longer happen. There have been rumours that new vulnerability patches do not work and already need addressing. And there are bound to be more found.
It is of utmost importance that anyone still on Windows 7 update NOW to Windows 10.
This process is still free via legitimate avenues:
www.cnet.com
If you're really not happy with the modified layout of Windows 10, there are various tools to bring back the Windows 7 look and feel:
www.digitaltrends.com
As always, if you're unsure of anything at all, post a new thread in the forum and we can help you through it
I hope we're all aware by now, but Windows 7 goes "End Of Life" on 14th January 2020. After this time, it will no longer recieve security updates.
Windows 7 support ended on January 14, 2020
Learn about end of support for Windows 7 and find out what you need to know to upgrade Windows or find a new PC.
There will be some of you thinking that so long as you have decent anti virus or a good firewall in place that you'll still be safe and be able to continue using it. BUT THIS ISN'T THE CASE.
Some misunderstand how "Zero Day" flaws in software affect the security of the system. A zero day flaw is where there is an inherent security hole that is open to attackers to gain access to your machine, through any firewall or AV package:
What is a zero-day exploit?
An overview of what is a zero-day exploit, plus other zero-day definitions explained, and how zero-day attacks work.
This is of paramount importance for anyone running an Intel CPU, as we know there have been multiple inherent flaws in the chips that have been patched by Microsoft and motherboard partners to mitigate (but not resolve) the flaw. Once windows is out of support, this will no longer happen. There have been rumours that new vulnerability patches do not work and already need addressing. And there are bound to be more found.
It is of utmost importance that anyone still on Windows 7 update NOW to Windows 10.
This process is still free via legitimate avenues:
Still running Windows 7? Time is running out to upgrade to Windows 10
You can still get Windows 10 for free -- and you'll need it to get the free Windows 11 upgrade.
www.cnet.com
If you're really not happy with the modified layout of Windows 10, there are various tools to bring back the Windows 7 look and feel:
How to Make Windows 10 Look Like Windows 7 | Digital Trends
We provide step-by-step instructions on how you can use tools and tweaks to bring the Windows 7 experience to Windows 10 and get back features you may want.
www.digitaltrends.com
As always, if you're unsure of anything at all, post a new thread in the forum and we can help you through it
