If you want to continue using Windows 7 after the 14th consider a third-party AV suite. However, the MSE platform will no longer be updated. Click here to learn more about learn more about Microsoft Security Essentials. Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) will continue to receive signature updates after January 14, 2020. Here is what Microsoft’s blog post says about MSE: But it’s not clear how long that will last. If you’re using MSE as your security software the company says it will continue to send out updated virus definitions. In fact, if you are still running Windows 7 you’ve seen an image similar to the one below. If you continue using it, though, you’re more vulnerable to hacks and other malware attacks.Īnd you will continue to see the following end-of-life message. Your system just won’t receive any more security updates. You can still use it like you normally do. What happens After Support Ends?Īfter January 14 th your computer isn’t going to stop working and die. But if you are a home user and using Windows 7, do so at your own risk. IT administrators will handle that for companies. Extended support will continue for Enterprise and Business customers who quality and pay for it through the ESU program. The company will stop sending out security and performance updates for the OS.
The date Microsoft will end mainstream support for Windows 7 is January 14 th, 2020 for home users. Make sure to check back as we’ll keep this updated.
Microsoft continues to make changes to update its policy. Note: Some of this information could change prior to and after the end-of-life date.
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