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Still using Windows 7? These security tips will protect your laptop now that support is dead
You should upgrade to Windows 10 as soon as possible, but if you just can t or won t, we ll show you how to level up your Windows 7 security until you can protect your computer.
April 5, 2021 4:00 a.m. PT
Windows 7 users should take a few extra steps to protect their machine, since Microsoft no longer supports it. Sarah Tew/CNET
If you use a Microsoft laptop or desktop running Windows 7, your security is unfortunately obsolete. Microsoft officially ended support for that operating system in January 2020, which means that the company no longer offers technical assistance or software updates to your device including security updates and patches.