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Support for Windows 7 has ended

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  After 10 years, support for Windows 7 ended on 14 January 2020. We know change can be difficult, so we are here to help you with recommendations for what to do next and to answer questions about end of support. What does end of support mean? As of 14 January 2020, your computer running Windows 7 will still function but Microsoft will no longer provide the following: Technical support for any issues While you could continue to use your PC running Windows 7, without continued software and security updates, it will be at greater risk for viruses and malware. Going forward, the best way for you to stay secure is on Windows 10. And the best way to experience Windows 10 is on a new PC. While it is possible to install Windows 10 on your older device, it is not recommended. Support for Windows 7 without Service Pack 1 ended on April 9, 2013, requiring users to update in order to continue receiving updates and support after 3 years, 8 months, and 18 days. Microsoft ended the sale of new retai
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Free Download and Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

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  The recommended (and easiest) way to get SP1 is to turn on automatic updating in Windows Update in Control Panel and wait for Windows 7 to notify you that SP1 is ready to install. It takes about 30 minutes to install, and you'll need to restart your computer about halfway through the installation. To check if  Windows 7   SP1 is already installed on your PC, s elect the Start button, right-click  Computer , and then select  Properties . If  Service Pack 1  is listed under  Windows edition , SP1 is already installed on your PC. Before you begin Check if your PC is 32-bit or 64-bit You’ll need to know if your PC is running a 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) version of  Windows 7 . Select the Start button, right-click  Computer , and then select  Properties . The version of  Windows 7   is displayed next to  System type . Disk space requirements Check to make sure your PC has enough free disk space to install SP1.   Installation method Estimated amount of free disk space needed Windows
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Microsoft Windows 7 System Requirements

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  System requirements Minimum hardware requirements for Windows 7 Component Operating system architecture Comparison chart Windows 7 edition comparison chart Features Starter Home Basic Home Premium Professional Enterprise Ultimate Licensing scheme OEM licensing Retail and OEM licensing in emerging markets Retail and OEM licensing Retail, OEM and volume licensing Volume licensing Retail and OEM licensing Maximum physical memory (RAM) (32-Bit) 2 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB Maximum physical memory (RAM) (64-Bit) N/A 8 GB 16 GB 192 GB 192 GB 192 GB Maximum physical CPUs supported 1 1 1 2 2 2 Desktop Gadgets Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Built-in  AVCHD  support No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Multiple monitors No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Fast user switching No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Desktop Window Manager No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Windows Mobility Center No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Printing via the Internet No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Windows Parental Controls No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 64-bit edition available? No Yes, but not
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