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Last day for Windows 7 support

Moot

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I still have Windows 7 on my computer and as of today...Microsoft Security Essentials no longer supports it. So I downloaded a free anti-virus software, Kapersky and it seems to be working fine. I also downloaded Malware bytes just in case I need to manually remove malware. Is there anything else I should know or worry about to keep this old beast up and working.

I've heard horror stories about Windows 10 and have resisted switching. But as it got closer to Jan. 14...I broke down and bought a laptop with windows 10. So here it is my first day setting up my laptop and a news article here on DP announced that Windows 10 has a major security vulnerability. Damn.

While checking out free anti-virus software for Windows 7...I learned that Windows Defender comes with Windows 10...but it's not as good as some other free anti-virus software...like Kaspersky and Bitdefender. My free month of McAffee is about to expire...so any suggestions?

I've gotten by for years without having to pay for anti-virus protection. Chrome has it's own online protection....and Windows has Defender....is that enough to be reasonably safe while online?
 
I got my final upgrade too. *sigh*

I do NOT want Windows 10, though. :(
 
DiAnna said:
I got my final upgrade too. *sigh*

I do NOT want Windows 10, though. :(
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Did you upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10? If so...how's it working out?

On my new laptop the contrast is so light...it's hard to read....even after I enhanced the colors and enlarged the font size.
 
Moot said:
Did you upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10? If so...how's it working out?

On my new laptop the contrast is so light...it's hard to read....even after I enhanced the colors and enlarged the font size.
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No, I didn't upgrade. I seriously don't want Windows 10... it won't run Skyrim. :(
 
DiAnna said:
No, I didn't upgrade. I seriously don't want Windows 10... it won't run Skyrim. :(
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I run Skyrim(started playing it again with the thread in the gaming section) in Windows 10 with no issues. You should be able to get it to run, and most likely would have no problems running it.

Windows 10 is not as well designed as Windows 7(but a ****ton better than the abortion that was Windows 8), but it is not terrible and worth upgrading just because it is, well, supported.
 
Moot said:
I still have Windows 7 on my computer and as of today...Microsoft Security Essentials no longer supports it. So I downloaded a free anti-virus software, Kapersky and it seems to be working fine. I also downloaded Malware bytes just in case I need to manually remove malware. Is there anything else I should know or worry about to keep this old beast up and working.

I've heard horror stories about Windows 10 and have resisted switching. But as it got closer to Jan. 14...I broke down and bought a laptop with windows 10. So here it is my first day setting up my laptop and a news article here on DP announced that Windows 10 has a major security vulnerability. Damn.

While checking out free anti-virus software for Windows 7...I learned that Windows Defender comes with Windows 10...but it's not as good as some other free anti-virus software...like Kaspersky and Bitdefender. My free month of McAffee is about to expire...so any suggestions?

I've gotten by for years without having to pay for anti-virus protection. Chrome has it's own online protection....and Windows has Defender....is that enough to be reasonably safe while online?
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I'm still running Windows 7, I have the link to download the upgrade to Windows 10. I just haven't done it yet. I've been using Kaspersky for more than 12 years and I wouldn't use any other antivirus. You really shouldn't run Malwarebytes if you've installed Kaspersky. A program such as Ccleaner or Glary Utilities are light programs that are good to clean up everything after a day of computer use.

Installing programs such Kaspersky (which you should always have had) or Malwarebytes isn't really going to do very much for the future updates from Microsoft. It's these security updates that will not be available for anyone running Windows 7.

Here's the link for the free Windows 10 update. Download Windows 10
 
HumblePi said:
I'm still running Windows 7, I have the link to download the upgrade to Windows 10. I just haven't done it yet. I've been using Kaspersky for more than 12 years and I wouldn't use any other antivirus. You really shouldn't run Malwarebytes if you've installed Kaspersky. A program such as Ccleaner or Glary Utilities are light programs that are good to clean up everything after a day of computer use.

Installing programs such Kaspersky (which you should always have had) or Malwarebytes isn't really going to do very much for the future updates from Microsoft. It's these security updates that will not be available for anyone running Windows 7.

Here's the link for the free Windows 10 update. Download Windows 10
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When I installed Kaspersky it uninstalled Malwarebytes...and Microsoft Security Essentials. But the Malwarebytes icon on the desktop is still there...but I don't if it still works or not.

I have CCleaner already.


With 25% of the public still using Windows 7....I wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft occasionally still provided some security updates. If not, you can pay for security updates from another company...which would still be cheaper than buying a new computer.

Microsoft bids farewell to Windows 7 and the millions of PCs that still run it - The Verge

But if I no longer have MS Security Essentials...why would I need security updates from MS?
 
I still miss XP Pro. :(
 
I upgraded to 10 Pro a couple of weeks ago from 7 Ultimate. 10 has improved tremendously from the disaster that was 8/8.1 and it has improved since it's initial release. I tweaked a few settings and I'm happy with it.

I was very happy with XP and 7 and I'm glad I skipped 8/8.1.
 
RedAkston said:
I upgraded to 10 Pro a couple of weeks ago from 7 Ultimate. 10 has improved tremendously from the disaster that was 8/8.1 and it has improved since it's initial release. I tweaked a few settings and I'm happy with it.

I was very happy with XP and 7 and I'm glad I skipped 8/8.1.
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My wife had a Dell laptop with Windows 8. A damaged power port + screwed up OS and she dumped it into a closet. Years later we purged the Fibber McGee closet and found the laptop. A quick trip to the repair shop, $60, and it was up and running.

Decided to upgrade to Windows 10 and the difference was night and day.

What was a cranky and bug ridden machine now runs smoothly and somewhat quicker and more responsive.

I liked Windows 7. I still use it at work.

But I am 100% sold on Windows 10.
 
I started with MS-DOS, migrated to Windows, Windows95, Windows98,Windows 7.0, and Windows 10.

I have seen the blue screen of death more times than I can count.

Then, they gave me a second hand IPad at work, and all my computer issues went away!

And the best thing is that you can’t break it. And if you don’t know how to make it do something, just ask the internet.
 
TomFitz said:
I started with MS-DOS, migrated to Windows, Windows95, Windows98,Windows 7.0, and Windows 10.

I have seen the blue screen of death more times than I can count.

Then, they gave me a second hand IPad at work, and all my computer issues went away!

And the best thing is that you can’t break it. And if you don’t know how to make it do something, just ask the internet.
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I managed to miss 98, but I did get both ME and 8, because my luck is like that...
 
Moot said:
I still have Windows 7 on my computer and as of today...Microsoft Security Essentials no longer supports it. So I downloaded a free anti-virus software, Kapersky and it seems to be working fine. I also downloaded Malware bytes just in case I need to manually remove malware. Is there anything else I should know or worry about to keep this old beast up and working.

I've heard horror stories about Windows 10 and have resisted switching. But as it got closer to Jan. 14...I broke down and bought a laptop with windows 10. So here it is my first day setting up my laptop and a news article here on DP announced that Windows 10 has a major security vulnerability. Damn.

While checking out free anti-virus software for Windows 7...I learned that Windows Defender comes with Windows 10...but it's not as good as some other free anti-virus software...like Kaspersky and Bitdefender. My free month of McAffee is about to expire...so any suggestions?

I've gotten by for years without having to pay for anti-virus protection. Chrome has it's own online protection....and Windows has Defender....is that enough to be reasonably safe while online?
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Every day you don't update, your risk increases.
 
RedAkston said:
I upgraded to 10 Pro a couple of weeks ago from 7 Ultimate. 10 has improved tremendously from the disaster that was 8/8.1 and it has improved since it's initial release. I tweaked a few settings and I'm happy with it.

I was very happy with XP and 7 and I'm glad I skipped 8/8.1.
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Microsoft ****s the bed every other release.
 
tacomancer said:
Every day you don't update, your risk increases.
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Yes, I know...but my desktop computer is old and I'm curious to see how long Windows 7 will last without MS support. It's kinda like "if it's not broken don't fix it." But I did buy a new laptop with Windows 10 just in case. I just can't figure out how to transfer my favorites on Chrome over to the laptop.
 
There is a windows 10 with S mode that is supposed to be a little more secure as long as you never opt out of S mode. Never tried it. Mostly it restricts your downloads to be through the windows store only.
 
Drawdown said:
There is a windows 10 with S mode that is supposed to be a little more secure as long as you never opt out of S mode. Never tried it. Mostly it restricts your downloads to be through the windows store only.
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that option can be toggled in the control panel.
 
tacomancer said:
that option can be toggled in the control panel.
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My understanding it can only be turned off and currently it can never be turned back on once it happens.
 
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