Some users report that Microsoft send notifications to computers running Windows 7, reminding them that support for this OS is about to end. Support will end on January 14, 2020, and users are expected to have upgraded to Windows 10 by then.
Apparently, the notification first appeared on the morning of April 18th. Posts on Reddit confirm that some Windows 7 users received the notification on this particular day. In another thread on Reddit, users reported that the notification appeared when they booted up their computer. In a notice titled “Windows 10 will end of support in 7 years,” the system indicates the end of support date for the system.
The pop-up also contains a “Learn More” button on the right. Clicking on it in a browser opens a Microsoft web page that repeats the date and provides a number of options for users. We are, of course, talking about updating to a more recent OS.
As promised, the form also includes a “Don't remind me again” field that, when clicked, should stop the notification from appearing in the future. If you simply close the window, the notification will appear again in the near future.
The company clarifies that users can continue to use Windows 7, but the operating system will stop receiving software and security updates in 2020. As a result, this will lead to an increased risk of virus and malware attacks. In addition, developers will gradually abandon support for the “seven”, so that the newest programs will not be able to work on it in a few years. And of course, Microsoft did not forget to remind you that it is best to switch to Windows 10, or buy a new computer.
“While it is possible to install Windows 10 on an older device, it is not recommended,” the company explained. Recall that support for Windows 8 this summer.
Source: 3dnews.ru