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Windows 7 may have debuted more than 10 years ago, but it still has its share of loyal users who refuse to make the leap to the newer version of the operating system. Old habits tend to die, and this version of Windows was very popular.
That means that there are also many Google Chrome users who remain faithful to their favorite version of Windows. Although Google previously announced in January 2020 that it would effectively be removing the security blanket from the arms of Windows 7 users browsing with Chrome on July 15, 2021, things have changed a bit.
But this is not an altruistic move to pamper users who refuse to upgrade. It’s a purely business decision, at least for those who use Chrome as part of their organization’s IT hierarchy.
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In a recent post on the official Google Cloud blog, the search giant announced that it will instead extend support for the browser on Windows 7 until January 15, 2022. The six-month extension may be due to difficulties encountered. Businesses have faced due to work-at-home arrangements needed by the coronavirus pandemic.
It appears that 21% of organizations using Chrome on Windows 7 are still working on migrating to Windows 10, Google says.
Google hopes the additional time will give business users the opportunity for a smooth transition. Microsoft stopped offering security updates for Windows 7 in January 2020, except for a final update at the end of the month, although business customers can pay for extended support until 2023.
This is likely the last time Google makes the decision to extend support, so it might be time to do so, whether you’re a business user or not. If you’re undecided, check out 18 Reasons You Should Upgrade to Windows 10.
