As a valuable Microsoft subscriber, we want to continue to provide a stable Microsoft experience. Therefore, if you're using Microsoft on a computer running Windows 7 we strongly recommend you move to Windows Support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, Once you move to a supported Windows operating system all Microsoft feature and security updates will resume as usual.
At this time, you can run an Office update to make sure you have the latest version. However, Windows 7 itself will no longer receive security updates, leaving it vulnerable to security threats.
The following table shows the supported versions of Office and Windows operating system. To maintain the reliability and stability of Microsoft , we strongly recommend you move to Windows Windows 10 is available for purchase to upgrade an existing PC, however, PCs have changed substantially since Windows 7 was first released ten years ago. For help with finding one that fits your needs and budget, see Help me choose a PC and Why Windows 10 computers? Tip: If your computer is managed by your work or school and you received a notification about upgrading to Windows 10, consult with your IT Help Desk or IT admin about how to upgrade.
Follow your organization's recommendations for how to transfer your files and apps. Microsoft Lifecycle Policy. About Office: What version of Office am I using? Which version of Windows operating system am I running? Windows 7 end of support and Office Support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, and your experience may be different depending on your version of Office. Windows 7 and Microsoft Microsoft is governed by the Modern Lifecycle Policy which requires customers to stay current as per the servicing and system requirements for the product or service including using Microsoft on a Windows operating system that is currently in support.
As such, if you're running Microsoft Office on a Windows 7 PC, we recommend you move to Windows 10 The following table shows the supported versions of Office and Windows operating system. This page will answer some of the frequently asked questions regarding the Extended Security Updates. Customers have to purchase the Extended Security Updates from Microsoft.
Patch Manager Plus will only aid in deploying these updates to your endpoints, at zero additional cost. Every software has a life cycle and so does every operating system. By 'Windows 7 end of support' Microsoft means that it will no longer support security patches and updates for the operating system after Jan 14, Windows 7 has been in an extended support phase since Jan 13, Since then, there has been no addition of any new feature in the OS.
This straight away means that the Windows 7 users can no longer continue to use their PCs safely due to lack of security updates. Microsoft, hence, strongly recommends its Windows 7 users to switch to its subsequent operating system which is Windows Since upgrading to a completely new operating system could involve a substantial amount of efforts, Microsoft will continue supporting Windows 7 through January by delivering Extended Security Updates.
The users have to subscribe to the Windows 7 Extended Security Updates on an annual basis, the cost of which will double each year. It is to be understood that the key shall not be activated until Fall Until there are further instructions available from Microsoft , customers can continue using their regular patching solution to keep their systems updated as usual.
Eliminate the hassles involved in patching your Windows 7 machines. Patch Manager Plus, a fully automated patching solution can streamline the entire Windows 7 Extended Security Updates for you from a single console.
We also support the deployment of updates for Windows Server and Windows Server R2, which are also nearing its end of support.
