Windows 7 or Windows 10? Windows 10 currently runs on more than 20 percent of the world's desktops, and Microsoft's biggest challenge still seems to be convincing those using Windows 7 to upgrade.
Long after the release of Windows 10, Windows 7 is still the desktop operating system that uses 50% of the market share worldwide according to third-party data.
Windows 7 support ends in 3 years, but Microsoft knows very well that it could experience again what it is still experiencing with Windows XP, as long as there are still users who have it installed on their computers and do not upgrade despite the obvious security risks.
So the following news shouldn't come as a big surprise:
Microsoft has already launched its attack on Windows 7, after a blog post published on the German version of the company's website highlighted the differences of this old operating system compared to Windows 10.
In short, Microsoft says that Windows 7 lacks the security features needed to address today's threats, while at the same time adding that Windows 10 has everything it needs to keep its customers safe.
"Windows 7 is based on an outdated security architecture," Microsoft says.
“Companies and users who do not upgrade from Windows 7 within the next three years face enormous risks.”
Microsoft then praises its home (don't let it get too big) and says that Windows 10 has security improvements as part of the operating system. It also emphasizes that new hardware is specifically designed to work with this version. Continuing, the company lists the new features of Windows 10, mentioning Windows Ink, Edge browser, and the digital assistant Cortana.
Without a doubt, it will be difficult for Microsoft to convince Windows 7 users to upgrade to Windows 10, especially considering that most of them preferred to stay with this version, discounting a free upgrade offer.
On the other hand, after the company's well-known aggressive moves, the above news is another start of Microsoft's efforts to move users away from Windows 7. It should be noted that the company has already announced that it will collect less telemetry data from Windows 10.
We expect these efforts to become more “visible” in the coming months.
