Fairwell Windows 7 and Thank You
Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 7 back in January 13, 2015, which meant new features stopped being added and at the time, entered its… Read More »Fairwell Windows 7 and Thank You
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Windows 7 Beyond The Deadline
With less than 35 working days to the end of support for Windows 7, which means that no more updates or fixes, including security fixes… Read More »Windows 7 Beyond The Deadline
55 Working Days Remaining on Windows 7
As of today, there are 87 calendar days to the end of extended support for Windows 7 on January 14, 2020. Having said this, effectively,… Read More »55 Working Days Remaining on Windows 7
Windows 7 ESU Available to All
Previously available to larger companies with volume licensing agreements only, Microsoft announced that they are going to make Extended Security Updates available to businesses of… Read More »Windows 7 ESU Available to All
Windows 7 ESU Explained April 2019 Update
Today is April 8, 2019, and with 280 calendar days ( less than 195 working days) away from the Windows 7 End of Support deadline, many organizations are realizing that they need a strategy in place for those devices that, for whatever the reason is, are not going to make the cut to Windows 10.
Windows 7 Extended Support Update Packages Pricing
Just a few of days ago (Sep 6, 2018) Microsoft announced Windows 7 Extended Support Upgrade (ESU) where businesses can now pay to extend Windows 7 Security Updates Beyond January 14, 2020. (See summary of announcement here )
Although pricing was not revealed, the blog post announcement, authored by Jared Spataro, Corporate Vice President for Office and Windows Marketing stated:
“[T]oday we are announcing that we will offer paid Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESU) through January 2023. The Windows 7 ESU will be sold on a per-device basis and the price will increase each year,”
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Microsoft announcement: WaaS and Windows 7
Update: Windows 7 Extended Support Update Packages Pricing
There was a very significant announcement that was made public today.
Summary of announcement:
- Longer Windows 10 servicing for enterprises and educational institutions moving from 18 month cycle to a 30 month cycle. (per version)
- Windows 7 Extended Security Updates: Microsoft will offer paid Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESU) through January 2023.
- Not sure about the price yet, but this option essentially extends the support deadline for Windows 7 by 3 years provides organizations with three additional years of security updates. The paid Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESUs) will be sold on a per-device basis, with the price increasing each year.
- Introduction of Desktop Analytics service which will provide insight and intelligence to make more informed decisions about the update readiness of your Windows and Office clients.
- Introdution of Desktop App Assure—
a new service from Microsoft FastTrack designed to address issues with Windows 10 and Office 365 ProPlus app compatibility
Windows 7 End of Mainstream Support Implications
I have been asked a couple of times about end of Mainstream support for Windows 7 Regarding Windows 7: January 12, 2015 – Microsoft will… Read More »Windows 7 End of Mainstream Support Implications
Windows 7 N
A qiick post, with something I learned today…. I am not sure if you have noticed or not, but on Technet and the VLSC download… Read More »Windows 7 N
Reflections on Windows 7 Launch
Article by Rob West As my esteemed colleague Jorge points out, it has been a busy summer (and now autumn) for us on this team,… Read More »Reflections on Windows 7 Launch
The AppCompat Guy
Article by Rob West As Windows 7 relieves a lot of the pent-up demand for a new OS from Microsoft and unblocks the anti-Vista sentiment… Read More »The AppCompat Guy