Time to upgrade: How to switch to Windows 10 for free


Upgrading to Windows 10, doesn't hurt and should cost nothing. Staying with Windows 7, meanwhile, exposes you to a massive security risk. — dpa

Time is running out for anyone still on Windows 7. Soon there'll be no more security and software updates. Here's what you need to do.

The end is near: All support for Windows 7 expires on Jan 14,2020. While the operating system will remain fully functional, no more updates mean you could be working on a computer with major security holes that won't ever be fixed by Microsoft.

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