![]() ![]() Windows Update failed? Here are 10 fixes you can try.So you want to keep running Windows 7? Good luck with that, small businesses.As I discovered when I tried to do just that, this isn't as easy as it might sound. You'll also need to find a reseller that is a member of the Cloud Solution Provider program and can deliver the ESU licenses you require. That escalating price schedule is intended to serve as a disincentive to Windows 7 users who might otherwise be tempted to kick the can a little further down the road. Microsoft says its engineers will "help remediate custom line-of-business apps, engage 3rd party software vendors to help with Windows 10 apps and address issues with Office 365 ProPlus macros and add-ins." For enterprises that are paying for Microsoft 365 subscriptions, a Microsoft initiative called Desktop App Assure offers free application remediation services. For most Windows 7 apps, compatibility shouldn't be an issue. The other possible deployment blocker is a compatibility problem. Ransomware warning: A global attack could cause $200bn in damage - and we're just not ready.If you're in a regulated industry, you might want to find out whether running an unsupported, unpatched operating system puts you at compliance risks, which can result in hefty fines and a loss of business when customers find out. You could, for example, calculate the costs of cleaning up after a successful ransomware attack that spreads over your network, including the loss of business while you scramble to recover. If the main reason is inertia, you'll need to find something to motivate yourself. Which one you choose depends on why your organization is still clinging to Windows 7. You have, by my calculation, four options. ![]()
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