End of security support for Windows 7 and 8
As of January 10, 2023, there will be no more security updates for Windows 7 or 8. There are said to be just under 100 million devices with Windows 7 still in use worldwide.
Like "Bleeping Computer" reports, all Windows 7 Pro and Enterprise versions will no longer receive security updates after January 10, 2023.
Microsoft originally launched Windows 7 in October 2009, and the regular support cycle with additional operating system updates ended in January 2015. Microsoft already launched an extended support phase with the most important security updates in January 2020. As part of the extended security phase, it was possible for companies to still receive the most important security updates for the Windows operating system for three years against payment.
Versions of Windows 8.1 were launched in November 2013 and, according to Microsoft, will also no longer receive Extended Security Support after January 10.
As "The Verge" reportsAccording to a study, almost 100 million devices with Windows 7 are still in use worldwide.
Home and enterprise users who are still running Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 should upgrade to Windows 10 or Windows 11. If the hardware is not too outdated, now is the last time to upgrade the equipment soon.
Windows 10 runs the regular support phase on October 14, 2025.
Sources: Bleeping Computer, The Verge, Microsoft
