How To Use Network Detective To Identify Windows 7 Machines

Operating Systems are the engines that drive the modern world as we know it. Not much can be done without them in most circumstances, and they are the reason computer hardware (usually) functions properly. If the OS fails, the machine may as well be a lump or scrap metal. So why is it that so many companies neglect these pervasive and critical software assets?

The last time Microsoft ended support for an operating system, it wasn’t such a big deal – I don’t think a person who’s walked the Earth had any affection for Windows Vista. But this time it really hits home for a lot of people when support for the beloved Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020. Its speed, coupled with simplicity and minimalist functionality, made it a force to be reckoned with in the global marketplace. But I digress. I’m not here to tell you about how great Windows 7 was, how bad Windows Vista was, or what an OS does. I’m here to tell you why you should care about Windows 7’s end of life (EOL), and how to get a jump start on upgrading the security holes in your client’s networks.

Let’s start with why you should care. Whenever any software hits end of life, it presents many problems for both you and your clients.