Windows 10 end of life

Windows 10 goes out of support in October 2025, thats a while off yet, but it is good to know for those thinking of keeping older computers going.

Another two years might be enough to make keeping your computer living and breathing a bit longer worthwhile! Get in touch for more information.

Believe it or not there are still some computers out there being sold with Windows 10.

If you are considering one, please make sure it is compatible for a Windows 11 upgrade.

Learn more about Windows 10 life cycle here

See Windows 11 system requirements here

Facebook

Not really news but as it generated no traffic and didn’t do anything I have deleted the Facebook page for SR Computers.

Anyone who previously used FB messenger to contact me will no longer be able to use this.

As it never actually notified me of new messages it will stop any delays in responding to you.

Going forward the best way to contact me is by email or phone.

https://srcomputers.co.uk/contact

Working Hours

My working hours are now Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

I don’t work evenings or weekends.

Windows 7 is broken…….

……or is it?

The question most people are asking about Windows 7 is “Will my computer stop working now it is out of support?”

The simple answer is NO.

But should you still continue to use Windows 7?

The correct answer is also NO.

Even though it will still work and do everything it always did, it no longer receives security updates. As time goes on it will become more vulnerable. Therefore, your online activities become less secure.

Banking, shopping and any other financial activity will become riskier over time. These sites may also stop you logging in to them at some point. This happened to Windows XP and Vista users when their support ended.

When security loopholes and vulnerabilities in Windows are found, they will NOT be fixed in Windows 7 any longer. Windows 8 & 10 will get fixed. Therefore the sensible option is to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Do this before you encounter any problems or get infected with malware or ransomware.

My advice is to upgrade or replace your Windows 7 computer as soon as possible.

Contact me for further information or advice about doing this.

Further information from Microsoft is available here.

Windows 7 end of life page