Microsoft is continuously reminding its Windows 7 users to upgrade to Windows 10 as its planned end-of-support deadline approaches.
If you havent recieved a notification yet, then be ready to receive many shortly as Microsoft will start nudging the Windows 7 Pro users repeatedly as it plans to stop the support for the OS version in January 2020.
Microsoft Windows 7 Pro End-of-Support Deadline Approaching
The company blog updated on October 15 claims that Microsoft is extending the notifications to the customers to make them aware that the end of support for Windows 7 is approaching. They will also be notified of the actions they may take to remain productive and secure while using windows.
Push Notifications to Inform and Remind Users
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The Post posted initially in March stated that the company would start sending Push Notifications to Windows 7 systems in the coming months.
The company is using nags to keep users updated and reminding them that Windows 7 Pro support is coming to an end soon. Like the previous nags, the users should be able to reject future notification or see more information with a button.
Nags Excluded for some Windows 7 Machines
The latest nag, as related to the October 15 update to the Post on the official blog, excludes some of the Windows 7 Professional enabled computers. The Devices on Domains in the IT-Managed infrastructure will not get these push notifications as per Microsoft.
Microsoft Intends to Inform Users to Prepare for End of Support
Microsoft will not upgrade Windows 7 Pro from January 2020, and thus, the company has started informing and educating its users about preparing for the end of life.
The purpose of continued nags is to make sure that the users are not caught by surprise when the system stops getting any updates. The updates relating to new features and security will cease in the coming months for Windows 7 Pro and Home Editions.
Encouraging Users to Upgrade to Windows 10
Microsoft is also pressing its users to upgrade to Windows 10 by bragging about the enhancements made to Windows 10 OS since its release in 2015. Microsoft is also reminding users that it is stopping the upgrade of Windows 7 so that users consider updating to Windows 10.