--- title: Microsoft to Sunset Windows 7 in January 2020 description: Next year, Microsoft will discontinue support of Windows 7 operating systems. Are you planning and budgeting for this? Get in touch if we can help. image: https://info.primecaretech.com/hubfs/Image-Icons/windows-7-pro.png --- [![PCT PCD Email Signature (524 x 102 px) (300 x 100 px) (1)](https://www.primecareholdings.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PCT%20%20PCD%20Email%20Signature%20(524%20x%20102%20px)%20(300%20x%20100%20px)%20(1).png?width=300&height=100&name=PCT%20%20PCD%20Email%20Signature%20(524%20x%20102%20px)%20(300%20x%20100%20px)%20(1).png) ](https://www.primecareholdings.com/prv) [![Request A Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/79917/f5e6168c-e0a4-45aa-912f-32a380cc04e5.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/79917/f5e6168c-e0a4-45aa-912f-32a380cc04e5) ###### 1 min read # [Microsoft to Sunset Windows 7 in January 2020](https://www.primecareholdings.com/news/microsoft-to-sunset-windows-7-january-2020) By [Jim Hoey](https://www.primecareholdings.com/news/author/jim-hoey) on Thu, Apr 04, 2019 @ 09:27 AM ###### Topics: [Windows 7](https://www.primecareholdings.com/news/topic/windows-7) [Microsoft Windows 7 Sunset](https://www.primecareholdings.com/news/topic/microsoft-windows-7-sunset) [Windows 7 operating system](https://www.primecareholdings.com/news/topic/windows-7-operating-system) ![windows-7-pro](https://info.primecaretech.com/hubfs/Image-Icons/windows-7-pro.png) ![windows-7-pro](https://info.primecaretech.com/hubfs/Image-Icons/windows-7-pro.png)Next year, [Microsoft will discontinue support of Windows 7 operating systems](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13853/windows-lifecycle-fact-sheet?utm_campaign=primeCLOUD&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--q4U_yE9067gqh98gMlcB_JGNeRs5UJz0BL0dFGZlfdzoUkKsTSpGuQX6wArRLCNEGqmJt). This means, all devices and browsers using it will no longer receive vital security upgrades and performance patches – unless you sign an extended support agreement with third-party, Azure.  Why not put your money toward an upgrade instead? Our 15 years of post-acute technology and procurement experience puts us in a unique position to coordinate a hands-on, limited-interruption upgrade for your facilities. - Pre-analysis of sites - New or refurbished equipment options - Configuration and drop-shipment - Onsite installation or upgrade services - Financing plans available So don't put it off, [schedule an IT consult](http://www.primecaretech.com/itstrategy?utm_campaign=primeCLOUD&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--q4U_yE9067gqh98gMlcB_JGNeRs5UJz0BL0dFGZlfdzoUkKsTSpGuQX6wArRLCNEGqmJt) to assure you’re running as securely and efficiently as you can!  - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Jim Hoey](https://info.primecaretech.com/hubfs/Logos-Pics-PCT/Jim-Hoey-blog.png) #### Written by [Jim Hoey](https://www.primecareholdings.com/news/author/jim-hoey) Jim is the president and CEO of Prime Care Technologies, Prime Care Technologies, a 15-year managed IT provider with unique expertise in securely integrating complex data and answering industry demand with efficient Software as a Service (SaaS) applications. [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hoey-5373106/) ###### [** Previous Post](https://www.primecareholdings.com/news/april-16-webinar-survey-staffing-quality-oh-my-five-star-changes-from-cms) [![Survey and Staffing and Quality](https://info.primecaretech.com/hubfs/Email%20Banners/Survey%20and%20Staffing%20and%20Quality.png) ](https://www.primecareholdings.com/news/april-16-webinar-survey-staffing-quality-oh-my-five-star-changes-from-cms) ###### [April 16 Webinar: Survey & Staffing & Quality, Oh My! Five Star Changes from CMS](https://www.primecareholdings.com/news/april-16-webinar-survey-staffing-quality-oh-my-five-star-changes-from-cms) ###### [Next Post **](https://www.primecareholdings.com/news/argentum-senior-living-executive-conference-april-15-17) [![Don't forget to file your taxes](https://info.primecaretech.com/hubfs/Email%20Banners/Don%27t%20forget%20to%20file%20your%20taxes.png) ](https://www.primecareholdings.com/news/argentum-senior-living-executive-conference-april-15-17) ###### [Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference April 15-17](https://www.primecareholdings.com/news/argentum-senior-living-executive-conference-april-15-17) ##### Healthcare & Senior Care Apps Healthcare & Senior Care Apps [managed care MASTER](https://www.managedcaregroup.net) [primeCLAIMS](https://www.myprimeclaims.com)  [primeVIEW](https://www.primeviewanalytics.com) ##### IT Services IT Services [primeARCHIVE](http://www.primecaretech.com) [primeBENEFITS](https://www.primeforcetech.com) ##### Company Info Company Info ##### Contact Us Contact Us Copyright Prime Care Holdings, Inc. © 2026 ** ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=5568764&fmt=gif)