If you want a new computer with Windows 7, you might want to hurry. Microsoft has announced that the process to kill off Windows 7 has begun. On the Windows lifecycle fact sheet, Microsoft notes that as of October 31st, it will no longer provide copies of Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium or Ultimate to third-party manufacturers for inclusion on new consumer PCs. So, when that stock runs out, you’ll be stuck with Windows 8. Windows 7 Professional isn’t affected by this. Yet. So that might be an option for you.
A couple of other dates to note:
- Mainstream support for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 ends on January 13th, 2015
- Extended support for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 will last until at least January 14th, 2020
So, if you like Windows 7, buy now.
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Microsoft Starts The Process To Kill Off Windows 7
If you want a new computer with Windows 7, you might want to hurry. Microsoft has announced that the process to kill off Windows 7 has begun. On the Windows lifecycle fact sheet, Microsoft notes that as of October 31st, it will no longer provide copies of Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium or Ultimate to third-party manufacturers for inclusion on new consumer PCs. So, when that stock runs out, you’ll be stuck with Windows 8. Windows 7 Professional isn’t affected by this. Yet. So that might be an option for you.
A couple of other dates to note:
So, if you like Windows 7, buy now.
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