2024-10-16 21:10:00
After more than a decade of service, the Windows 7 finally reached the end of his journey. On October 8, 2024, the last vestige of this iconic operating system, the Windows Embedded POSReady 7stopped receiving updates, marking the definitive end of support for all versions of Windows 7. The same goes for Windows 10, which only has another year to live before being led to the same fate.
Windows 7: a system that marked an epoch
O Windows 7 is fondly remembered by many users as one of the best versions of the company’s operating system. Microsoft. Launched in 2009, it has gained a loyal user base due to its stability and ease of use. However, like all software, its life cycle came to an end. For most users, official support ended on January 14, 2020. However, specialized versions such as Windows Embedded Standard 7 they continued to receive updates for a few more years, until October 2023.
Even after this period, the Windows Embedded POSReady 7a version intended for point of salegained an extra year of updates, allowing it to continue working safely until recently.
With the closure of extended supportsecurity updates for Windows 7 have come to a definitive end. This means that from now on, if there are serious failures in the system, such as a exploit the kernelthere will be no more fixes or patches. For those who still insist on using this old version of Windows, security is a serious concern.
Soon, the Windows 10 will also see its main support end, with the version 22H2 being one of the last. However, some special editions, such as the Windows 10 LTSC (Long Term Maintenance Channel), will continue to receive critical updates for longer, something aimed mainly at corporate users.
These versions LTSC They are aimed at companies that want a longer life cycle and greater stability, without having to update as frequently. This includes the Windows 10 LTSC 2021equivalent to version 21H2 of Windows 10.
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