FEBRUARY 2020 PCWorld 103I
t was a great ride, but it’s over. On
January 14, 2020, Microsoft ended the
life of one of its greatest operating
systems ever. Windows 7 is dead.
Your computer will still power on, but it
won’t receive any more security updates,
and any bugs found won’t get fixed. Bottom
line: It’s dangerous to keep using Windows
7, especially if you shop online or store any
personal information on your PC. We’ve got
tips on how to stay as safe as possible on
Windows 7 (see page 97) now that security
updates are done, but your best bet is
migrating to a more modern operating
system. Good news! Remember Microsoft’s
offer of a free Windows 10 upgrade, the one
that ostensibly ended years ago (go.
pcworld.com/yrag)? It’s quietly still available.
Yes, if you’re running a valid, licensed
Windows 7 Home, Pro, or Ultimate
computer, you can still upgrade to Windows
10 for free, as confirmed by How To GeekIMAGE: MICROSOFT
Tip: You can still upgrade from
Windows 7 to Windows 10 for free
Ditch that dead OS, officially unofficially. BY BRAD CHACOS