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has always described Windows 10 as a service and leaks have already been revealed new monthly fees arrive. Of course, for the owners of Windows 7, they did not expect to pay anything. But times are changing …
In one new blog post "Helping customers move to a modern desktop," Microsoft announced that it would start charging monthly fees to Windows 7 customers starting January 14, 2020, if they want their computers to stay safe.
If this date tells you anything, it's because it's the day that Microsoft will end Life Cycle Page. This means more patches or security updates, unless, as we now know, you pay. In addition, Microsoft says it will increase the cost each year.
"[T]Today, we are announcing that we will be offering Windows 7 Enhanced Security Update (ESU) until January 2023. Windows 7 will be marketed for each device and the price will increase each year, "said Jared. Spataro, vice president of the company. for Office and Windows Marketing, and author of the company's blog post.
Spataro has not revealed the prices, but for some, the announcement will be considered a good thing. Microsoft could have cut off all Windows 7 users on January 14, 2020, leave them stranded and their data vulnerable, so the introduction of a monthly fee offers an alternative to users if they remain stuck against the upgrade to Windows 10.
In addition, Windows 7 is still used by almost 40% of computers worldwide (sourceI suspect that many users would have expected Microsoft to recognize the constant importance of the platform and voluntarily expand its support at no cost.
Worse still, in the current state of things, Microsoft offers this offer to customers Windows 7 Professional only in the context of volume licensing. Some small businesses may qualify, but the vast majority of ordinary consumers (most of whom use Windows 7 Home) will not.
Obviously, Microsoft's position may change, but so far, Windows 7 users will need to upgrade to Windows 10 or Windows 8 (support runs until January 10, 2023). Staying in place will be unthinkable as each new vulnerability will not be fixed, leaving security holes large enough for hackers to use a bus.
If you now want to upgrade, you will encounter two difficulties: Windows 8 is is no longer officially for sale and Windows 10 is no longer a free upgrade, with prices for the latter starting at $ 139 for an online download.
Therefore, while Windows 7 users have long been able to laugh at the ongoing issues users of Windows 10, it now appears that it will be users who have updated for free who will have the last word …
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Microsoft
has always described Windows 10 as a service and leaks have already been revealed new monthly fees arrive. Of course, for the owners of Windows 7, they did not expect to pay anything. But times are changing …
In one new blog post "Helping customers move to a modern desktop," Microsoft announced that it would start charging monthly fees to Windows 7 customers starting January 14, 2020, if they want their computers to stay safe.
Windows 7 (photo) users have no choice but to upgrade to Windows 10Microsoft
If this date tells you anything, it's because it's the day that Microsoft will end Life Cycle Page. This means more patches or security updates, unless, as we now know, you pay. In addition, Microsoft says it will increase the cost each year.
"[T]Today, we are announcing that we will be offering Windows 7 Enhanced Security Update (ESU) until January 2023. Windows 7 will be marketed for each device and the price will increase each year, "said Jared. Spataro, vice president of the company. for Office and Windows Marketing, and author of the company's blog post.
Spataro has not revealed the prices, but for some, the announcement will be considered a good thing. Microsoft could have cut off all Windows 7 users on January 14, 2020, leave them stranded and their data vulnerable, so the introduction of a monthly fee offers an alternative to users if they remain stuck against the upgrade to Windows 10.
In addition, Windows 7 is still used by almost 40% of computers worldwide (sourceI suspect that many users would have expected Microsoft to recognize the constant importance of the platform and voluntarily expand its support at no cost.
Free updates for Windows 10 are now completeMicrosoft
Worse still, in the current state of things, Microsoft offers this offer to customers Windows 7 Professional only in the context of volume licensing. Some small businesses may qualify, but the vast majority of ordinary consumers (most of whom use Windows 7 Home) will not.
Obviously, Microsoft's position may change, but so far, Windows 7 users will need to upgrade to Windows 10 or Windows 8 (support runs until January 10, 2023). Staying in place will be unthinkable as each new vulnerability will not be fixed, leaving security holes large enough for hackers to use a bus.
If you now want to upgrade, you will encounter two difficulties: Windows 8 is is no longer officially for sale and Windows 10 is no longer a free upgrade, with prices for the latter starting at $ 139 for an online download.
Therefore, while Windows 7 users have long been able to laugh at the ongoing issues users of Windows 10, it now appears that it will be users who have updated for free who will have the last word …
___
Follow Gordon on Twitter, Facebook and Google+
More about Forbes
Windows 10 Leak exposes Microsoft's new monthly billing
Microsoft "finishes" Windows 7 and Windows 8
Three Reasons Why Microsoft Stopped Free Windows 10 Upgrades
Microsoft warns Windows 7 against a serious problem
Microsoft introduces new Windows 10 Enterprise monthly plan
