Today is the day many didn't want to come, and it's the day that the second most used version of Windows dies worldwide, meaning Windows 7. It is almost a decade since its launch in 2009, Millions of people and companies continue to use this OS for daily use, with everything and the risks involved today.
We have previously mentioned that users will be able to continue to use Windows 7 the same way they do today, however, the great risk is that they will no
longer receive security patches, so there will be security holes that affect their files and data.
In addition, several programs will likely stop working properly on this operating system, because if Microsoft no longer supports it, it is likely that many other companies will not do this with their software for this operating system.
What do I do if I am using Windows 7?
Although the promotion for a free upgrade to Windows 10 ended in 2016 for all those who have Windows 7 and Windows 8 licenses, however, Microsoft still allows Windows 7 users to upgrade to the latest version of Windows 10.
It is important to note that this free update will only work for all those who have a genuine Windows 7 license, otherwise you will have to pay for Windows 10 to complete the update.
To update for free, you have two options, the first consisting of the following steps:
- Access this link below to download the Windows 10 OS installer.
- Run the installer and click on the "Update this computer now" option.
Follow the Windows 10 operating system installation instructions.
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