Can You Still Buy Windows 7

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Microsoft announced earlier this year that November 1st would serve as the terminal borderline for purchasing new PCs loaded with Windows 7 or Windows viii.1. After that, all new PCs will be required to come with Windows ten automatically installed.

Before y'all curse Microsoft for pushing a new Os on its customers, call up that the Nov 1st borderline for buying new machines with Windows 7 actually represents a two-twelvemonth extension of the original deadline. The most important fact, however, is that Microsoft's support for Windows 7 yet has four years — the tech giant won't implement a consummate end-of-life for the OS until 2020, while Windows 8.1 will remain supported through 2023. That means this November 1st deadline is Nix similar the huge end-of-support story that afflicted Windows XP in 2014.

In addition, other exceptions that work in favor of those who prefer Windows 7 notwithstanding apply. For instance, PCs built earlier Oct 31st with the older OS volition still be available. And business users of Windows Pro have downgrade rights — in other words, if they buy a PC that comes installed with Windows 10 Pro, they can downgrade to Windows 8.ane Pro or Windows 7 Professional.

What does this mean for business organisation users? Windows 10 has been available for some time now, which means it is more stable than it was when it first came out. But many business users take still been hesitant to upgrade to the newer Bone, for a diversity of reasons: the critical demand to run legacy software and applications like Internet Explorer, concern over Microsoft's increased data-tracking abilities, or a slow embrace of app compatibility amid developers.

Even later on Windows x is successfully installed, its new "Bone as a service" framework (which includes automated updates) has some business owners and tech executives worried that a software upgrade installed without their knowledge could cause problems for their systems. Other bones pluses of Windows 7 include the fact that it

i)Gives users a reliable, familiar experience that doesn't endeavor to modify the basic look of its interface the manner Windows 8.1 did

ii)Relies on tested, vetted and rock-solid security updates and bug fixes

iii)Boasts a redesigned task bar that allows applications to exist pinned to it for extra productivity and efficiency

4)Requires less retentivity and processing speed than earlier (and later) versions of Microsoft's flagship OS

5)And however, as of Oct 2016, claims 48% market share, a number that has barely budged, even as employ of Windows 10 has increased to 22%.

If you're unsure nearly what version of Windows is right for you, unclear well-nigh what these cease of support dates mean, or curious nigh what a PC refresh might look like for your company, contact CMIT Solutions today for a consultation. Nosotros offer concern-form desktops and laptops that can stand up up to the demands of your industry — not consumer-grade products that won't be able to get the job done.