What are the benefits of migrating to Windows 10? Windows 8.1's EoL will come about earlier than Windows 10's EoL, and you'll again have to migrate to a higher version in a few years.Windows 10 provides better functionality, performance and features than Windows 8.1.However, if your computers do meet the system requirements for Windows 10 you should opt for Windows 10 instead of Windows 8.1 because of the following reasons: You can opt for this in case the computers within your network don't meet system requirements for Windows 10.

It isn't mandatory to upgrade to Windows 10, you also have the option to upgrade to the latest version of Windows 8.1.

Can you upgrade to Windows 8.1 instead of Windows 10? Microsoft will be providing Extended Security Updates for Windows 7 for enterprises/businesses for the next three years - till 2023, at a cost. If you'll be staying with Windows 7 for a significant amount of time, then it is best that you opt for Microsoft's Extended Security Updates (ESUs). What if you need to stay with Windows 7 for a considerable amount of time? Hence, it is imperative for cyber-aware organizations and individuals running Windows 7 to migrate to higher versions or buy Microsoft's Extended Security Updates. How does this impact you?Ĭyber criminals are always on the lookout for vulnerabilities in PCs/networks and running Windows 7 after EoL is synonymous to willingly exposing yourself to attacks. If (when) a new vulnerability is discovered after Jan 14th and the computers within your network are still running Windows 7, it will make your network extremely vulnerable to attacks. After 14th Jan, Windows 7 will stop getting free support and security updates from Microsoft, which means that for any new vulnerability discovered in Windows 7 after 14th Jan, Microsoft will not release a patch.

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