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Windows 7 is a major release of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft. Installing Service Pack 1 is required for users to receive updates and support after April 9, 2013. Įxceptions exist, see § Support lifecycle for details. Security updates are available for the operating system through at most Januonly for Professional and Enterprise volume licensed editions, through Octofor Windows Embedded Standard 7, and through Octofor Windows Embedded POSReady 7. This service is available via OEMs, in yearly installments. Windows 7 is eligible for the Extended Security Updates service.

Įxtended support ended on January 14, 2020 ( ). Mainstream support ended on January 13, 2015 ( ).

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