January 14th, 2020 will be the "End of Life" for Windows 7.

Microsoft end remaining support of the operating system, meaning the updates and patches to fix system vulnerabilities will end.

If you are part of the around 26% of the market share still using Windows 7...

There could be several reasons you or your IT Department have been hesitant to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10.

Prior upgrades of the OS have been costly. According to Gartner research, it can cost near $2,000 to deploy a new OS in the traditional way.

Additionally, your personal system or your business infrastructure might not meet the (Minimum) System requirements for Windows 10.

• Processor: 1 GHz or faster
• Hard Drive: 32GB or larger
• RAM: 1 GB for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit
• Graphics Card: Compatible with DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver
• Display: 800×600
• Internet Connection: Regular internet connectivity is vital to ensure software updates. It’s also mandatory to be connected during the initial device setup.

 

Despite the reasons and concerns that have contributed to the delay, time is running out for this transition.

The reality is you may also being loosing precious time in your workday running an older, less efficient system.

There are significant advantages to Windows 10 over Windows 7.

 

 

 

 

Windows 10 offers improvements and advantages over Windows 7 in a few areas.

• Notifications, Search and Voice (Cortana)
• Heightened Support and Security
• Compatibility with Office and other software
• Application Compatibility Assistance from Assure

 

 

 

 

Staying on Windows 7 also has some disadvantages. The support rates for will essentially double over a three year period. The specifics are detailed in a 02/19 Petri Report.

 

 

 

 

 

 

As a warning for consumers using Windows 7 Home,  the extended support offered from Microsoft won't cover this version of the OS. As a consumer running a system with Windows 7 Home, users will want to upgrade their OS if their system is compatible. If not, they'll be forced to decide between using a system with a risk of security vulnerability, viruses, and malware and buying a new device altogether.

 

 

 

 

One option that users attempting to make transition from Windows 7 to Windows 10 is to purchase used computers or used laptops. Whether for their business, or their home, users can purchase quality used pcs from a Microsoft Registered Refurbisher like Discount PC. 

 

 

 

 

Our dedicated sales representatives will have your IT and Security Team doing a happy dance by providing used computer solutions that meet the budget as well as the needs of your growing team or business. We'll assist you in reviewing your current configuration, assess what your needs are moving forward and provide you with the solutions you need to get up and running on Windows 10.

 

 

 

 

You can even go to our consumer website, Discount PC, to shop for a quality used PC for your home office and personal computer needs.

 

 

 

 

 

The time to upgrade to Windows 10 is now. Don't wait until support ends. If you need help or have questions regarding our quality used computers and laptops, let us know how we can help you. If you're shopping for your business you can head over to our Quote Page now, to get connected to one of our dedicated sales representatives.