Microsoft will end support for Windows 7 & Server 2008 on January 14, 2020

Microsoft has announced that they will stop providing support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 users after January 14, 2020. This means any system running these outdated Operating systems will no longer receive Critical Security updates from the manufacturer. If you’re a business running these Operating Systems after this date, you are leaving yourself vulnerable to attack by cyber criminals. One way to ensure that you are not affected by this change is to upgrade your systems.

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Most systems running Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 can be easily upgraded to Windows 10 Pro or Windows Server 2019. Most programs available on Windows 7 are also compatible with Windows 10 Pro. In most scenarios we can do an in-place upgrade which leaves all your current files, programs, and settings intact. In some situations, depending on the speed and responsiveness of the machine we may recommend upgrading your hardware as well. Installing a new SSD can speed things up, we can copy over your important data and programs and remove old junk files and cached data that can slow your computer down over time. Installing an SSD with Windows 10 pro makes your computer feel as good as new. Check out the list below of SSDs that we recommend and use to speed things up for our customers.

In addition to an SSD Upgrade you may also want to upgrade the Memory, for more about this and to determine what Memory is appropriate for your system, visit crucial.com. Which is the proven source for determining what hardware is compatible with your computer

Upgrading your machine to Windows 10 has tons of benefits. Windows 10 has made a huge step forward with the integrations it offers, especially if you’re a business looking for enterprise level support. Windows has made it easier than ever to manage your computer remotely, save files to the cloud, and collaborate efficiently with your team. If you are looking for a professional assessment to see how upgrading can increase your Productivity and Security, contact us today!