
Still running Windows 7 like a good majority of everyone here.
John connor wrote: ↑2020-01-23, 16:14Still running Windows 7 like a good majority of everyone here.
I like how a lot of people are blowing hard all on about how you need to update or else you'll be sorry with hacking and crap. Never mind the fact I have only four updates and use a netbook with XP that serves as a small FTP server that has never been "hacked" or gotten malware. In fact, since I ran Win 98se I've never used the mainstay of constant updates. I will only, and ONLY use an update if it addresses a specific problem I may have with software or hardware. My anti-virus solution is using Sandboxie for PM, don't browse shady sites, scan ALL downloads at VirusTotal and periodically clone my computers. You have so many people feel like they need the "latest and greatest" and if not you'll full prey to something. I feel M$ themselves perpetrated this in an effort to sell a new OS. And with 10 it was free, but I know damn well nothing in life is free, nothing! You're paying for it in the form of telemetry. Redmond turned the user into their little cash cow.Tharthan wrote: ↑2020-01-23, 22:48John connor wrote: ↑2020-01-23, 16:14Still running Windows 7 like a good majority of everyone here.
'Comply or die! Comply or die! Comply or die!'
...the shouts of that that you will hear from them will only grow louder and louder as time marches on. They really placed so many users (including myself) into a quagmire.
Reminds me of the contrast between 2 browsers derived from a common ancestor that shall never be named
I hope they will change, because Windows 7 will become more insecure from patchday to patchday. You may compare the updates for ESU with the updates for all MS baybe will release for server security vulnerabilities.John connor wrote: ↑2020-01-23, 16:14Still running Windows 7 like a good majority of everyone here.
I invite you to actually re-read my post above to see why this is not necessarily the case. Software security is not like material wear, it doesn't become less secure over time by doing nothing, just because time passes.Pentium4User wrote: ↑2020-01-25, 21:58Windows 7 will become more insecure from patchday to patchday.
Because Win 7 is still used in businesses with internet connection, it is still interesting for hackers and malware developers. If they find vulnerabilities, Win 7 users without ESU are note secure because they won't receive updates, so they have the risk that they can be attacked more easy.Moonchild wrote: ↑2020-01-25, 22:44I invite you to actually re-read my post above to see why this is not necessarily the case. Software security is not like material wear, it doesn't become less secure over time by doing nothing, just because time passes.Pentium4User wrote: ↑2020-01-25, 21:58Windows 7 will become more insecure from patchday to patchday.
Read the fine print about what the free option doesn't include.
Don't know.
Then you should activate it before they turn it off and your genuine license becomes worthless. The only reason to worry about not activating is if you're using a pirated key.
I certainly won't. AFAIK the genuine license is not limited in time. Basically I can purchase a product and start using it even after 30 years.