5 reasons to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10

On January 14, 2020, Microsoft ended support for Windows 7. This means that the system has stopped receiving updates. Soon, many essential applications will become incompatible with it, and without security patches, it will be vulnerable to viruses and other threats. It's time for the "Seven" to sink into history.

However, many people are still not ready to switch to the modern Top Ten and continue to use the old software. According to NetMarketShare, as of April 2020, 29.43% of PC owners still have Windows 7 installed. This is almost a third of people on the Internet!

If you are still on an old OS, here are five good reasons to finally upgrade.

1. Safety

Since Microsoft has ended support for Windows 7, the system is very vulnerable and will become more and more vulnerable in the future. Security holes will not be closed with updates, making the G7 an ideal target for viruses and cybercriminals.

So you have to use the old system at your own peril and risk. Or upgrade to Windows 10 and forget about viruses and other threats.

2. Software compatibility

Try running the latest version of Google Chrome on Windows XP - nothing will work. It is completely unprofitable for software manufacturers to develop new versions of their products for old platforms.

That is why a large number of programs no longer work on XP, and the same fate awaits the seven.

The same Chrome on Windows 7 only until 2021. Then you have to sit on older versions of the browser that are incompatible with modern sites. And also use unsupported instant messengers and an outdated office.

3. New games

We should also mention computer games. With Windows 10, you can play both new and old games and experience established classics. But with Windows 7, everything will be sad with new products.

Already, some developers list Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 as the minimum system requirements for their games. New technologies, such as DirectX 12, are already in Windows 7. If you are even a little interested in games, the Ten is your choice.

4. Iron support

Windows 10 works with drivers much more efficiently compared to the "Seven". It loads all the necessary components on its own, dealing with the hardware without user intervention.

In Windows 7, everything is much more complicated - probably everyone was faced with the need to connect a LAN cable after reinstallation and download Wi-Fi drivers to a laptop via a wire.

But the most annoying thing is the lack of new technologies in Windows 7. For example, on Intel 7th generation processors and newer, the "Seven" operates in emulation mode, which negatively affects Wi-Fi, graphics performance and security - this is officially Microsoft.

So, on new hardware, Windows 7 will work worse than Windows 10 - if you are so attached to it, you will have to forget about upgrades. If you want to use the processor and other components to the fullest - upgrade to the "Ten".

5. New features

Windows 10 is just crammed with useful chips that are not and will no longer be in the "Seven". Quick Start Mode to instantly turn on your PC, Memory Sense, Virtual Desktops, and more. Finally, thanks to the new user-friendly and nice interface, Windows 10 just looks more modern.

Windows 7 was very good at its release, but it's been a long time since then. Since its support has been completely discontinued, it will not receive new features, and will ultimately remain on the margins of progress.

Now that you understand why you need to upgrade to Windows 10, you should choose one of the options.

Free upgrade Windows 7 to the "Ten" by following the official Microsoft website.
If your computer is experiencing problems with Windows 10 - upgrade. As a rule, "Ten" works without difficulty even on old processors, but a slow HDD causes freezes. Install an SSD, even an inexpensive one, and use your old man as much as you want.
Install Linux. This is ideal if you don't want to buy new hardware, and Windows 10 makes your computer suffer. Linux is superbly optimized and runs very fast even on the oldest hardware.