Windows 7, Server 2008R2, Exchange 2010 and Office 2010 End-of-Life

Microsoft announced that January 14th, 2020, will be the end of life (EOL) for several of its software programs. Windows 7, Windows Server 2008/R2, Exchange Server 2010, and Office 2010 will all be affected. Microsoft will no longer support these software programs with updates, patches, or support. You should not run software that is not supported, since it may contain security issues that are not fixed and can put your computer and information at risk.

If you continue to use any of the listed software after support has ended, your computers will still work, but it may become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses. Your PC will continue to start and run, but Microsoft will no longer provide the following support for your business:

• No technical support
• No software updates
• No security updates

This means that to stay secure and compliant all Windows 7 (and older) devices and software must be upgraded to Windows 10.  Any Dell computers purchased since 2016 should have an operating system upgrade option that will allow us to upgrade the existing hardware.  Any non-Dell computers, or computers purchased purchased before 2016, will most likely need to be replaced completely.

If you are already a client of Tech Partners Hawaii you should have received, or should be receiving, a plan of action to make sure your business is up to date and protected.  If you are not in an existing Stress-Free IT Services agreement and would like assistance in reviewing your network and getting assistance in meeting the Windows 7 End-of-Life deadline, please reach out to us via email at [email protected] or by phone at 808-877-5557.

Be aware that as we get closer to the end of the year there will most likely be shortages of desktop hardware as companies scramble to replace old computers with new Windows 10 devices at the last minute.  Don’t wait until the last minute to determine your business’s needs and take the appropriate action, or it may be too late!