Tarleton Fones and Computing

Windows 7 – End of Life
Well now we know - Microsoft has categorically stated that Windows 7 will no longer be supported. So folks if you stick with Microsoft Windows 10 is the way to go, as we always knew. This is important as some software suppliers have announced that they will not support their software on any other than Windows 10.
You have several options:
• Upgrade your machine to Windows 10 (Recommended)
• Buy a new Windows machine (if your machine is elderly)
• Use your Windows 7 machine and take on the security risk (Not recommended)
• Change to Apple Mac (If you have deep pockets and like the challenge of change)
• Install Linux (Definitely not recommended)
The latter 2 options call for a significant amount of learning and most of my few customers who have installed Linux have requested me to re-install Windows.

Windows 7 – End of Life
Well now we know - Microsoft has categorically stated that Windows 7 will no longer be supported. So folks if you stick with Microsoft Windows 10 is the way to go, as we always knew. This is important as some software suppliers have announced that they will not support their software on any other than Windows 10. If you are still on Windows 7 there is still a “legal” loophole to install Windows 10 for free using your active Windows 7 licence. The pre-requirements to take this route are:-
• You must have a legal activated version of Window 7
• Your Windows 7 machine must be on Service Pack 1
• Your machine specification must meet the minimum Windows 10 requirements
• Any key applications you have sourced need to be checked that the can run on Windows 10 (most can)
If you take this route please ensure that you back up your data before running the conversion tool and ensure that you have appropriate software licences for any key applications you may have installed.
You have several options:
• Upgrade your machine to Windows 10 (Recommended)
• Buy a new Windows machine (if your machine is elderly)
• Use your Windows 7 machine and take on the security risk (Not recommended)
• Change to Apple Mac (If you have deep pockets and like the challenge of change)
• Install Linux (Definitely not recommended)
The latter 2 options call for a significant amount of learning and most of my few customers who have installed Linux have requested me to re-install Windows.