Tom Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Hello Hashers- I am getting those notices that Microsoft is ending their security patch support for Windows 7 on January 14th, 2020. I have 3 computers running Windows 7 Pro and I am trying to figure out a way to avoid buying new Windows 10 operating systems and re-installing everything on 3 computers.....with the possibility that some of my other software might not be compatible with Windows 10. Is anyone else facing this prospect and does anyone know of a solution rather than buying the $50 a machine fee Microsoft is charging to extend their Windows 7 support for 12 more months? Thanks for any thoughts... Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 If you don't "mind" migrating to windows 10 you could use the upgrade path and select keep programs and files. I think that was a thing when I did it on my old laptop. Then at least all your stuff will still be installed. Most software from the past decade can be run in compatibility mode as well I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 wow..cool...I did not know you could install Windows 10 over Windows 7 and keep installed programs intact. I thought you needed a clean wipe of all the old material. Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuchur Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Yes they will be useable, as long as they are compatible with Windows 10 at all (really close to any software should be). Best regards *Fuchur* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Thank you for your response! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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