[SOLVED] W7 end of support

[gtsolid]

Hi everyone.
I have 10 client with W7 and now this SO is going to end to receive updates.
But why should i do this? the main issue is the security.
I think i can stop the access of the machine to internet and solve the problem, how can i do that?

 

[USAFRet]

What are these systems used for?
Why is upgrading to Windows 10 not an option?

 

[sdedu77]

The problem is that Windows 7 won't receive security updates after January 2020. You can still boot to Windows 7 and use it normally; if you have an antivirus and you stay away from suspicious websites, it's likely that you won't get a virus.
The problem is that in the future, W7 won't be compatible with newer hardware (except for HDD/SDDs and optical drives).

TL,DR: Anyway, if you use that machine without being connected to the internet (disconnect Ethernet cable AND turn off WiFi), you will be fine.

 

[gtsolid]

They are workstation for CAD jobs. Is there any way for avoiding them to access internet access without disconnecting Ethernet? i still need the server