As of January 2020, Microsoft^® will stopped their support of Windows 7; the operating system that powers many of your computers. We strongly encourage you to update your computers. Read below to understand some of the risks with continuing to run Windows^® 7 or Windows^® XP.

Security vulnerabilities:

Windows 7 and Windows XP will have numerous security hazards once Microsoft stops issuing “patches” for these outdated systems.

Firewalls and antivirus software will not protect your system from hackers.

Software incompatibility:

If you use Windows 7 or Windows XP, you will not be able to upgrade software applications and avail yourself of current features and functionality.

Old versions of software that run with the Windows 7 or Windows XP operating system are likely to be at or near their end of life.

Find out which version of Windows you’re running.

Client data security:

Sensitive data including clients’ credit card numbers, their personal information, and information about patients is vulnerable.
The absence of security fixes for your operating system puts this critical information at risk.

High operating costs:

The costs of maintaining an unsupported operating system can be as expensive or more expensive than upgrading your servers and workstations.

Patches don’t guarantee that a software application you rely on won’t fail.

Poor performance and reliability:

Aging servers and workstations are likely out of warranty and more prone to breaking down.
Downtime alone could cost your practice more than an overdue upgrade.

Older workstations take longer to process requests from your software, increasing waiting time for you, your employees, and your clients.

Learn more about the end of support for Windows 7 and Windows XP.