Touch, type, click, or pen—choose whatever fits your style. Expand All Collapse All. Support for Windows 7 is discontinued, but the software will continue to function.
After January 14, , if your computer is running Windows 7, it will no longer receive security updates. Therefore, it's important that you move to a modern operating system such as Windows 10, which can provide the latest security updates to help keep you and your data safer.
In addition, Microsoft customer service will no longer be available to provide Windows 7 technical support. However, the best way to experience Windows 10 is on a new PC. Answer a few online questions to find out if your Windows 7 PC is ready for Windows Or, have a look at new Windows 10 PCs. There was a promotional free upgrade offer available when Windows 10 first released, but that offer expired July 29, You can purchase and download Windows 10 on your device today.
Although, if your computer is more than three years old, it might be time to consider upgrading to a new device. PCs originally built with Windows 7 are running year-old technology. Windows 10 has many of the same features and capabilities from Windows 7 built into the experience. Once you move to a new PC, there will be many aspects of the experience that you will find familiar, but also with important innovations and capabilities that were not available ten years ago.
Checkout these innovative new features available with Windows 10 on a new device:. Need more reasons? Checkout the list of features available with Windows Windows 10 is the most secure Windows ever built, with comprehensive end-to-end security that covers antivirus, firewall, internet protections, and more.
This means more security features, dashboard displays, and ongoing updates 3 to help safeguard against future threats—all built-in at no extra cost. Windows 10 Home is the perfect operating system for personal and household use, while Windows 10 Pro offers all the familiar features of Windows 10 Home, plus additional features such as BitLocker, remote desktop, and domain join to support professionals.
For individuals seeking enhanced security and performance in and outside the office, there is Windows 10 in S mode. Windows 10 in S mode keeps you running fast and more secure day in and day out, by only using verified apps from the Microsoft Store. OneDrive can automatically keep the two versions in sync as changes are made. Note: these instructions are designed for Windows 7 users.
The OneDrive client came with Windows 8 so users with Windows 8 and 8. Head to aka. If you're moving to a new Windows 10 PC, you can easily move your Internet Explorer favorites with you. These instructions will guide you through moving IE favorites onto Microsoft Edge, the faster, safer way to get things done on the internet. However, it also includes Microsoft Edge, the safer, faster browser designed specifically for Windows Does Windows 10 support the use of a digital pen or stylus?
Windows 10 features our innovative and responsive Windows Ink technology that empowers you with a pen that flows as fast as your ideas.
Draw, take notes, navigate, and doodle: tap into your creative potential and power productivity with Windows Ink. Windows Ink is only available on pen-capable tablets and PCs. The digital pen may be sold separately. Unlock your Windows 10 device with our password-free sign-in capability, Windows Hello.
Use your face, fingerprint, or companion device 2 to unlock your Windows 10 computer in the fastest, most secure way.
On devices that support Windows Hello, users can automatically bypass the login screen without typing a password. How will the end of support for Windows 7 affect my Microsoft Office apps? Your experience may be different depending on the Office version you're running.
To learn more, see Windows 7 end of support and Office. After January 14, , if your PC is running Windows 7, it will no longer receive security updates. Microsoft strongly recommends that you move to a new device with Windows 10 preinstalled, which, among other benefits, can provide the latest security features and updates to help keep you and your data safer.
As part of our standard lifecycle support policies, Microsoft made a commitment to provide 10 years of product support for Windows 7 when it was released on October 22, If I buy a new PC with Windows 10, how long will it be supported? Windows 10 is designed to have updates delivered continuously, so as long as your PCs hardware takes any updates provided, you will remain supported.
For more details including limitations to the timeline, please see this Windows 10 lifecycle policy page. You can continue to use Windows 7, but after support has ended, your PC will become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses. Windows will continue to start and run, but you will no longer receive security or other updates from Microsoft.
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