[Hidden-tech] Windows 7 End of Support: January 14th

[Michael Muller]

I haven't read all replies, but just want to caution people about such a 
major upgrade. I went from Windows 7 to 8 a few years ago, and it 
rendered my copy of Quickbooks inoperable. I had to buy a new copy for a 
couple hundred bucks.

If you have any older software on your machine that you absolutely rely 
on, check the version you have and Google whether it will still work on 
Win10.

Mik

---
Mik Muller, president
Montague WebWorks
239-R Main Street, Greenfield, MA
413-320-5336
http://MontagueWebWorks.com
Powered by ROCKETFUSION

On 1/14/2020 10:54 AM, Kiernan Gulick-Sherrill via Hidden-discuss wrote:
> Definitely an extremely good reminder.
>
> For some people this will be as an easy a fix as grabbing the windows 
> 10 installer and running it. ( 
> microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 
> <http://microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10> )Check 
> compatibility first, but if you're reasonably tech comfortable and 
> want to do this yourself just go for it.  It's past time to do so.
>
> If not, find someone to help you, or go hunting for the 
> parts/software/assistance needed to upgrade your machine.
>
> Generally speaking machines running 3rd gen Intel i series processors 
> (or equivalent) and before are not technically compatible and should 
> likely be replaced.
>
> Be safe out there folks!
>
>
> Kiernan Gulick-Sherrill
> Pronouns: He/Him
> Green Earth Computers - Computer & Smartphone Repair
> 20a Crafts Ave
> Northampton, MA 01060
> www.greenearthpc.us <http://www.greenearthpc.us>
> 413-282-8324
> -----------------------
>
> On Mon, Jan 13, 2020, 3:31 PM PeopleFirst Tech via Hidden-discuss 
> <hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net 
> <mailto:hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net>> wrote:
>
>     I know this doesn't apply to the majority of HT folks, especially
>     the tech-savvy, but as there are a number of PCs still running
>     Windows 7 (and you likely know of someone who still is), it's a
>     good reminder that Microsoft is ending security and other support
>     for Windows 7 tomorrow, January 14th.
>
>     The following is an excerpt from a page on my website
>     <https://peoplefirst.tech/windows-7-end-of-life/> on the matter:
>
>
>             Getting by on Windows 7
>
>         Running Windows 7 in 2020 likely means that there may be other
>         aspects of your PC that could use a tune-up, especially when
>         it comes to security. If you can't upgrade right away, here is
>         a list of priorities:
>
>           o Ensure you have a complete backup, ideally more than one;
>             one of which stays offline or in the cloud, such as
>             Backblaze
>             <https://www.backblaze.com/cloud-backup.html#af9pup>.
>           o Use a highly rated antivirus program. Bitdefender
>             <https://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/internet-security.html> is
>             a good choice for Windows 7 and up. Manually run a
>             complete system scan.
>           o Don't use Internet Explorer. Here's why.
>             <https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/the-perils-of-using-internet-explorer-as-your-default-browser/ba-p/331732> Chrome
>             is fine, but Firefox offers much better privacy and
>             tracking protection.
>           o Keep your wireless router's firmware up to date.
>           o Use a standard account (as opposed to an administrator
>             account) for everyday tasks, while switching temporarily
>             to an administrator account when needed. Make sure your
>             administrator account has a strong password. This would be
>             a good time to upgrade to a quality password manager
>             <https://1password.com/> if you haven't already.
>           o Disable or remove features you don’t need, especially
>             Java, Adobe Flash Player, and add-ons of questionable
>             utility. ShouldIRemoveIt <https://shouldiremoveit.com/> is
>             a great resource.
>
>
>
>     — — —
>
>     *Zach Fried*
>
>     *PeopleFirst Technology*<https://peoplefirst.tech/>
>
>     Human-Focused Consulting
>
>
>     By Appointment:
>
>     409 Main Street, Suite 214
>
>     Amherst, MA 01002
>
>     zach at peoplefirst.tech
>
>     (413) 461-0617
>
>     _______________________________________________
>     Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net
>     Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
>     <mailto:Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net>
>
>     You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech
>     Discussion list.
>     If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members
>     page on the Hidden Tech Web site.
>     http://www.hidden-tech.net/members
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net
> Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
>
> You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list.
> If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members
> page on the Hidden Tech Web site.
> http://www.hidden-tech.net/members
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://lists.hidden-tech.net/pipermail/hidden-discuss/attachments/20200115/2ea7822e/attachment-0001.html>