Windows 7 - THE END IS HERE
So what does this mean for you?
So what should you do about it?There are no further updates or fixes, even if there is a known problem, and lots of software you rely on can no longer be updated (eg Firefox, Chrome, etc)
How do you avoid being put at risk from viruses etc?Take care (& plan for a new PC)!!
What will happen over time?You must not use IE (Internet Explorer), please use either Firefox or ChromeYou must have 3rd party anti-virus (eg Avast, AVG and Avira are all free, but there are many others)
In the short term, nothing, but over time using Win 7 may become annoying when your favourite program, anti-virus, browser will no longer run on Win 7. As was the case with XP, this took years.
What if I want a new printer?
For the foreseeable future, any pinter you buy will come with Windows 7 drivers. In 2021 things could change.
What if I want to upgrade to Windows 10
Not a problem. We first need to look at your existing hardware to make sure it has enough memory and a fast enough processor to run Win10, chances are it will!
Can my computer be upgraded with all my programs still installed when I get it back?
Are there some programs that will not run on Win 10?This is unlikely. Your Win7 machine has been going for years and the sluggishness of the PC may be one of the things pushing you towards upgrade. If we upgrade from 7 -> 10 all that garbage and baggage comes with it. We STRONGLY recommend a clean install (probably onto a brand new SSD) so that when it returns to you it is truly a new PC. Assuming you have the disks we can reinstall your software and of course all your personal files and pictures will be on your PC.
Yes there are, but hopefully you will not be using such old software.