Latest about Windows 7
In 2019, the PC market grew for the first time in 8 years
For the first time in eight years, the PC market experienced growth within a calendar year. Both IDC and Gartner believe that the end of Windows 7 support played a role in the rise of the PC market.
Windows 7 support officially ends today, more than 10 years since its release
After more than 10 years, Windows 7 officially moves out of support today. The operating system will receive no more security updates, features, or technical support.
Microsoft will begin warning Windows 7 users that support has ended on January 15
Full-screen warnings telling users that support has ended will begin appearing mid-January 2020.
Windows 7 extended security updates announced for small, midsize businesses
Businesses will have to pay to receive extended security updates through 2023.
Windows Virtual Desktop generally available, including support for virtual Windows 7 desktops
Microsoft announced that Windows Virtual Desktops are now generally available worldwide. Windows Virtual Desktops were announced last year and have been in preview since March 2019.
Microsoft extends Windows 7 security updates for election systems through 2020
Microsoft said today that it will extend Windows 7 security updates through 2020 for election systems in the U.S. and for "other democratic countries."
As Windows 7 approaches end-of-life, one group has a plan to keep patching it
0patch wants to keep Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 secure by developing and deploying micropatches.
Internet Games on Windows XP, ME, and 7 to lose support over the next six months
Many popular Internet Games are losing support on Windows XP, Windows ME, and Windows 7. Titles losing support include backgammon, checkers, spaders, and hearts.
