Microsoft is likely to discontinue Windows 7 soon.
Microsoft is likely to discontinue Windows 7 soon.
A few days ago I looked into it just for amusement when Microsoft considered ending Windows 7. I was taken aback to see they had plans for 2020, wondering if Microsoft truly had the courage to retire Windows 7. Since it remains the most popular operating system, I questioned whether they would provide a free upgrade to Windows 10 or require purchasing a USB drive or downloading separately. I just wanted to ask because I didn’t understand why Microsoft would discontinue such a widely used OS at its peak.
They aim for a general goal, establish a standard lifespan, and then extend it slightly for a few more years. That’s the plan.
Other similar points were raised regarding XP. I believe it’s necessary to phase it out eventually, with a clear timeline already set, leaving little room for delay. Eventually, major companies won’t be able to keep it running past its scheduled end date, so they’ll charge extra to extend its life. Although I appreciate the 7 version on older machines, it’s facing hardware limitations and those will only increase. I’m considering converting my Win7 systems to Win10. Since Microsoft’s free upgrade from Win7 to Win10 is no longer valid, I’ve noticed that installing Win10 with the matching Win7 key often works, and using a USB drive for the switch usually succeeds as well. In both scenarios, activation happens through the original Win7 key.