[Faculty] Microsoft Windows 7 End Of Life

[William Nguyen]

Hi All,Overview

Every Windows product has a lifecycle and that lifecycle ends when it no
longer receives security updates or fixes, software updates, and/or
technical support. On Jan. 14, 2020 Microsoft will discontinue support for
the Windows 7 Operating System. Without security, patches these systems
will be easy targets for hackers, malware, and viruses.

Campus policy <https://it.sdsu.edu/services/security.aspx> requires that
devices connected to the network run software for which security patches
are made available - and installed - in a timely fashion. After support
ends, Windows 7 will no longer be in compliance with campus policy.
Options1. Upgrade your machine's operating system:

   - If you aren't sure what version you are running you can get assistance
   here:
   -
   https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13443/windows-which-version-am-...(link
   is external)
   <https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13443/windows-which-version-am-i-running>
   - For university-owned computers, contact CoE IT HelpDesk
   <https://ost.sdsu.edu> to upgrade to Windows 10.

2. Purchase a new computer:

Best,
William Nguyen
Operating Systems Analyst
College of Engineering, ENG-202A
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1326
Tel:  619-594-1166
Fax:  619-594-6005
E-mail:  wnguyen at sdsu.edu
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