14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has released a new update for Windows 7 that is specifically developed to bring end-of-support notifications to the desktop.
The support for Windows 7 comes to an end in January 2020, and Microsoft announced earlier this month that it would begin displaying warnings on the desktop in order to make people aware of the upcoming deadline.
While it will be possible to block these notifications from showing up once again, Microsoft will also include information on how to upgrade to Windows 10, as this is the preferred operating system for those who are considering the migration.
The new update that is now offered to Windows 7 devices is KB4493132, and according to Microsoft, it will be provided to all systems running the 2009 operating system automatically via Windows Update.
“After 10 years of servicing, January 14, 2020, is the last day Microsoft will offer security updates for computers running Windows 7 SP1. This update enables reminders about Windows 7 end of support,” Microsoft explains on the official KB article.
The new Windows XP
A reboot won’t be required to complete the installation of the update, so don’t be too surprised if notifications start showing up all of a sudden on your device.
Windows 7 continues to be the second most-used desktop operating system worldwide with a share close to 36 percent, while Windows 10 is number one with a little over 39 percent. Windows 7, however, is very likely to become the new Windows XP, as many users refuse to upgrade to Windows 10 in order to stick with the more familiar Windows experience.
Nevertheless, given that we’re currently in the last few months of extended support for Windows 7, expect the number of users upgrading to Windows 10 to increase by the end of 2019.
Via AW