Can You (and Should You) Continue to Use Windows 7 in 2020?

Yes, you can continue using Windows 7 after January 14, 2020. Windows 7 will continue to run as it is today. However, you should upgrade to Windows 10 before January 14, 2020, because Microsoft will be discontinuing all technical support, software updates, security updates, and any other fixes after that date.

1. What will happen if I continue to use Windows 7?
2. Should I use Windows 7 2020?
3. Is Windows 7 worth it 2021?
4. What happens to Windows 7 users in 2020?

What will happen if I continue to use Windows 7?

What could happen if you keep using Windows 7? If you stay on Windows 7, you'll be more vulnerable to security attacks. Once there are no new security patches for your systems, hackers will be able to come up with new ways of getting in. If they do, you could lose all of your data.

Should I use Windows 7 2020?

Windows 7 can still be installed and activated after end of support; however, it will be more vulnerable to security risks and viruses due to the lack of security updates. After January 14, 2020, Microsoft strongly recommends that you use Windows 10 instead of Windows 7.

Is Windows 7 worth it 2021?

Yes, You can use Windows 7 in 2021, but I recommend upgrading your system to Windows 10 if you have better hardware resources. Microsoft Support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020. If you are still using Windows 7, your PC may become more vulnerable to security risks.

What happens to Windows 7 users in 2020?

Microsoft has been warning Windows 7 users for the past year-plus that after January 14, 2020, they'll get no more security updates to the operating system for free. Even though users will be able to continue to run Windows 7 after that date, they'll be more susceptible to potential security problems.