Continuing to use Windows 7 after it has reached its EOL status poses a huge security risk for users. Over time, the operating system will become more vulnerable to exploitation. This is due to the lack of security updates it would receive, and new vulnerabilities discovered.
Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 7 with security updates. In other words, Windows 7 is now just like Windows XP —an older operating system that will gradually accumulate unpatched security holes. Here’s how to keep it as secure as possible. We recommend upgrading to Windows 10.
The next thing we asked ourselves was, is Windows 7 vulnerable to security attacks?
However, the exact attacks Windows 7 is vulnerable to will depend on what security flaws are found, how serious they are, and how easy they are to exploit. You can keep using Windows 7 and it will still function normally—with some nag messages.
Here are a few major reasons for the insecurity of Windows 7:
Windows 7 has fewer security updates since 2016. Microsoft won’t end security updates for your Windows 7 PC until 2020
Very few features are coming for Windows 7. It doesn’t work for all sensors to utilize in Windows 7.
What are the problems with Windows 7?
If you compare the hardware requirements of Windows 7 with Windows 10 then obviously Windows 10 would require more resources. With Linux, you can even bring back your old PC to life and perform a specific task on it. There are some distributions available such as Puppy Linux that can easily run on outdated and low-spec PCs.
Should you pay for Windows 7 security updates?
We recommend businesses and other organizations pay for extended security updates if they still use Windows 7. This option isn’t available to home users, and the exact price of the updates depends on whether you have Windows 7 Enterprise or Windows 7 Professional. Even if you need Windows 7 for some reason, you don’t have to use it for everything.
How can I Secure my Windows 7 PC?
The tips for securing your Windows PC are the same as they ever were. Leave important security features like User Account Control and the Windows Firewall enabled. Avoid clicking strange links in spam emails or other strange messages sent to you—this is especially important considering it will become easier to exploit Windows 7 in the future.
Then, how to restore security settings in Windows 7?
1 Open the Start menu. 2 Right click or press and hold on Windows Security on the Start list, click/tap on More, and click/tap on App settings. (see screenshot below) 3 Click/tap on the Reset button in Settings. (see screenshot below) 4 Click/tap on Reset to confirm. (see screenshot below).
How to find the network security key in Windows 7?
Open your browser and type 192.168.0.1 (or the address that you found with ipconfig) in the address bar and press enter. You will see the login page of the router. Find a page with Wireless, Wireless Security or Wireless Settings. Select WPA atleast, but the best encryption is WPA2., and more items.