Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 Post-End-of-Support Security Micropatches
Answers to frequently asked questions about our announced micropatches for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 after January 14, 2020 when their official support by Microsoft is terminated. [Update 10/1/2019: Microsoft has subsequently announced it would also offer Windows 7 Extended Security Updates to SMBs. We'll be updating our FAQ accordingly when the dust settles.]
- ★ What are the advantages of 0patch compared to Extended Security Updates?
- Will post-EOS Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 micropatches also be available to home/personal users?
- Can I use 0patch in parallel to Windows Extended Security Updates?
- Is 0patch FREE a suitable tool for keeping Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 reasonably secure after EOS?
- Will you provide all security patches that would otherwise be delivered via Microsoft's Extended Security Updates?
- With 0patch in place, can I stop applying official Windows 7 or Server 2008 updates before January 2020?
- Can 0patch micropatches provide long-term protection for my Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 computer?
- Will Post-EOS Windows Server 2008 patches also apply to Small Business Server 2011?
- Will Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 micropatches be part of a separate service or included in 0patch PRO license?
- How long do you plan to provide Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 Micropatches?
- What will I have to do to receive post-EOS Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 micropatches?
- I have some Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 computers I'll want to protect with 0patch after January 2020. Should I buy a 0patch license ahead of time?