Windows 7 - Is it a zombie? Microsoft keeps sending updates and fixes to users even after the support stop date.
Windows 7 - Is it a zombie? Microsoft keeps sending updates and fixes to users even after the support stop date.
Since January 14th, 2020, Microsoft stopped providing support for Windows 7. Despite this, they kept releasing updates and patches, which some find confusing given the "end of support" declaration. On January 31, 2020, KB4539601 was released, followed by KB4537820 and KB4537813 in February as part of regular updates. These routine releases can be puzzling since Microsoft still supports Windows 7, keeping many users who prefer not to upgrade. For more details, you can check the official support pages or reputable market analysis sites like netmarketshare.com and Wikipedia.
It's not surprising that many people resist it. It's a solid and reliable operating system, standing out from their latest and most popular Windows 10...
They really have no option—they aren’t forced. There seem to be certain motivations, such as a critical security flaw and companies eager to keep offering extra support. It’s frustrating that many are forcing outdated systems forward. I think it would be terrible if those machines turned into botnet-controlled devices. Of course, it’s not the company’s responsibility.
The changes discussed in my article are completely free updates made available without cost. Windows 7 remains sufficiently modern, making it uncommon to encounter apps that fail on this version—especially games. The exceptions I noticed were titles released by Microsoft.
I discovered numerous games don’t function well on Win7. Not only the small ones. However, the end-of-support phase seemed intended to push people toward using Windows 10. If your system can handle Windows 7, it can also run Windows 10. I haven’t noticed any strange issues when trying to play videos or use basic apps. It took some time to fully adjust across multiple machines, but now even my old 2-core 4GB notebook runs smoothly with Windows 10 and performs much better than Windows 7.
We made the change right in the Windows part. The article crossed the stream! @Vishera, it will go back if it fits better in Tech News.
I recall an issue with wallpapers that required a swift resolution. Additionally, there are specific steps customers must take if they bought the Extended Security Update for certain operating systems to keep getting updates after support ended on January 14, 2020. Regardless, we’ll understand what happens eventually. W7 isn’t considered modern, while Windows 10 offers significant improvements in its core. Some applications and games also stopped supporting it for a long time. I wonder how businesses needing special Microsoft updates will manage that.
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- Windows 7 remains popular among overclockers due to its performance benefits.
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My memory sucks but google can find enough. To bad theres nowhere where they keep a list of it. Im not in the OC scene, so i wouldnt know about that much, But my personal indication is that Windows 10 is way more fluid and doesnt haven much processes that just freeze the system like on Windows 7. And is i said this is how i found it. Not gonna sit and write down boot times. It 'feels' more smooth and fast. Thats all.