Hi Jim.
First and foremost, we strongly recommend all Windows 7 users to upgrade to the latest version of Windows, prior to the "End of life" as announced by Microsoft. Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 7 on January 13, 2015, but extended support will end January 14, 2020. Simply said, "End of life" means Microsoft will discontinue all support, including paid support; and all updates, including security updates.
AVG has not yet made an official announcement of Windows 7 "End of life". I am certain there will be an official announcement as we get closer to the "End of life" date.
It is likely that AVG will manage the "End of life" for Windows 7, as it handled Windows XP "End of life" in 2014. In other words, AVG would continue to protect Windows 7 users with regular virus definition updates. However, AVG won't be able to provide program updates, new features, bug fixes, or support for Windows 7 beyond January 14, 2020.
Will Avg protect my computer with windows 7 after the microsoft updates end? Do I have to update to windows 10 to remain safe?
Hi Jim.
First and foremost, we strongly recommend all Windows 7 users to upgrade to the latest version of Windows, prior to the "End of life" as announced by Microsoft. Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 7 on January 13, 2015, but extended support will end January 14, 2020. Simply said, "End of life" means Microsoft will discontinue all support, including paid support; and all updates, including security updates.
AVG has not yet made an official announcement of Windows 7 "End of life". I am certain there will be an official announcement as we get closer to the "End of life" date.
It is likely that AVG will manage the "End of life" for Windows 7, as it handled Windows XP "End of life" in 2014. In other words, AVG would continue to protect Windows 7 users with regular virus definition updates. However, AVG won't be able to provide program updates, new features, bug fixes, or support for Windows 7 beyond January 14, 2020.