# Windows 7 End of Life | Windows 7 to Windows 10 migration

After January 14, 2020, Microsoft will cease to provide technical support, security, and software updates for computers running Windows 7.

## 2018 - 2019: Windows 10 migration trend

![osd-graph-banner](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/osd-graph-banner.png)

**37%**  
of Windows users are vulnerable to security risks by using Windows 7.

**49%**  
have started using the most secure Windows version ever: Windows 10.

Source: NetMarketShare

## Why should I migrate to Windows 10?

- ![](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/osd-why-icon-1.png)  
  Windows 7 will **lack new features** that leave them woefully outdated.

- ![](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/osd-why-icon-2.png)  
  Microsoft will **no longer provide security updates or technical support**.

- ![](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/osd-why-icon-4.png)  
  It will cost you a fortune to stay on Windows 7 by subscribing to **extended security updates for a hefty fee**.

- ![](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/osd-why-icon-3.png)  
  Hackers are holding back on **potential Windows 7 exploits**, ready to unleash them, after Jan 14.

## Upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 in a flash using Endpoint Central

### We have a couple of tools to help you

#### Endpoint Central’s software deployment

- Create a software package using predefined templates  
- Define targets  
- Deploy the package  

#### Endpoint Central’s OS imaging and deployment

- Capture Windows 10 image  
- Customize the image  
- Deploy image to target computers