Microsoft to End Support for Windows 7 & Server 2008: Are You Prepared?

On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will end support and updates for Windows 7 and Server 2008.

What does this mean?

Windows 7 and Server 2008 are reaching “end of life” status, meaning that Microsoft will stop providing security patches or updates. This effectively renders these operating systems extremely vulnerable to cyber-attack and unsafe to use.

Should you upgrade?

In short . . . absolutely. Though your PC will still work after January 14, 2020, businesses that remain on Windows 7 and Server 2008 will be left with no support and no software or security updates. This will lead to functionality issues and increased vulnerabilities and could result in downtime or worse, a breach in security. Hackers are well aware of this change and are waiting to attack companies that don’t migrate. While you may think you can save some money by not migrating, you’ll be putting your company at risk for much bigger problems if you don’t.

When should you upgrade?

While Microsoft will end support on January 14^th, now is the time to start preparing your business for the upgrade to Windows 10 or an alternate operating system. Taking inventory, mapping out the migration, and budgeting for this change are all things an expert can help you with and should be done by the end of the year.

Don’t get caught without support come January. Contact Warwick for a complimentary network vulnerability scan and migration plan.