![]() ![]() ![]() Enable this checkbox and Microsoft will hopefully stop bugging you. More importantly, there’s a “Do Not Remind Me Again” checkbox at the bottom left corner of the window. In fact, the free Windows 10 upgrade offer is over-although there’s still an official but kind-of-secret way to upgrade to Windows 10 for free.Īll the message does is inform you that Windows 7 will no longer be supported on January 14, 2020, and provide a link to Microsoft’s website with more information. This latest popup message doesn’t try to install any software on your system. While the original “Get Windows 10” (GWX) messages just kept coming back over and over again, this end-of-support notification looks much less annoying. Microsoft has learned its lesson-kind of. And who wants to be nagged, anyway? Microsoft Will Let You Silence the Nags This Time You’re using a supported operating system until then-so feel free to hide the nags and use your PC. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported operating system by January 14, 2020. We known can be difficult, that’s why we’re reaching out early to help you backup your files and prepare for what’s next. Januis the last day Microsoft will offer security updates and technical support for computers running Windows 7. ![]() That means Windows 7 machines will be increasingly vulnerable, and software developers will eventually leave those old PCs behind and stop writing software that works on Windows 7.Īfter 10 years, support for Windows 7 is nearing the end. After this date, Windows 7 will technically leave “extended support.” Businesses can pay for additional support, but average consumer PCs will be stuck without security patches. That’s the “end of support” or “end of life” (EOL) date. Microsoft will only support Windows 7 with security patches until January 14, 2020. You can just click “Do not remind me again” and close the window to stop the nags. Update: As of April 22, 2019, the nags are starting to appear on Windows 7 systems. Specifically, you’ll see a message informing you that Microsoft will officially stop supporting Windows 7 on January 14, 2020. Windows 7 will soon start nagging you to upgrade to Windows 10-again. ![]()
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