But as new priorities for IT teams emerged, we’ve heard that 21% of organizations are still in the process of migrating to Windows 10. Migrating to Windows 10 was a part of many organizations’ roadmap for the year. We’ll continue to evaluate the conditions our enterprise customers are facing, and communicate any additional changes in the future. That’s a 6-month extension from our previously communicated date of July 15, 2021. While the past few months served as a catalyst for technology investments and digital transformation initiatives for many organizations, for others, some planned IT projects may have had to take a back seat.Īfter assessing the current situation, and based on feedback from our valued enterprise customers, Chrome is extending our support for Windows 7 until at least January 15, 2022. Facing difficult business and technology decisions, supporting a changing work environment, and navigating uncertainty are among just a few of the issues IT leaders have faced over the course of 2020.
This year has presented a lot of challenges for organizations of all sizes. A new device that can run Windows 11 makes for an easy transition and a great experience".Editor's note: In order to protect enterprises that are continuing their transition away from Windows 7, Chrome is extending support for Windows 7 through Janufor critical security and stability updates. We recommend upgrading to a version of Windows that is still supported.
It adds, "while you could continue to use a PC running Windowsâï8.1, without continued software and security updates, your PC will be at greater risk for viruses and malware. On the FAQ page, Microsoft says computers running Windows 8.1 will still function, but Microsoft will no longer provide technical support for any issue, software updates, or security updates or fixes. Microsoft recommends users buy a new PC with Windows 11, since upgrading to a newer OS slows the system. The company says that Windows 8.1 users might still be able to upgrade to a newer OS, but they would not receive any ESUs.
While Windows 7 support ended in January 2020, it received some security updates. Meanwhile, Microsoft will end support for Windows 7 ESU (Extended Security Update) and Windows 8.1 on January 10, 2023. Users are still advised to use the newer versions of Chrome to get all the security updates. The page reads, "If you are currently on Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, we encourage you to move to a supported Windows version before that date to ensure you continue to receive the latest security updates and Chrome features". On its support page, Google says older versions of Chrome will continue to work on PCs with Windows 7 and 8.1, but the browser won't receive any updates.
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