Microsoft delivers updates for Windows 7 that are no longer supported
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As of January 14, 2020, support for 'Windows 7', a PC OS provided by Microsoft, has ended . The official support that has continued for 11 years since the release of 2009 has ended, Microsoft has recommended upgrading to Windows 10 , but additional Windows 7 updates will be delivered in just a few days after the end of support It is clear that it had been done.
Microsoft forced to create a free Windows 7 update just days after updates ended-The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/27/21082228/microsoft-windows-7-black-wallpaper-fix-update-support-patch
Microsoft ended support for Windows 7 on January 14, 2020. Regarding the last update that Microsoft delivered for Windows 7, overseas media The Verge wrote that 'it seemed quite everyday.' However, after applying this last update, some Windows 7 users reported that they had a problem with their desktop wallpaper.
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Microsoft also acknowledged that there was a problem with the last update delivered, 'If you enlarge the desktop wallpaper after installing KB 4534310 , it may be displayed as black.' According to The Verge, although there are options such as `` fit to page width '' `` display in the center '' `` span '' as a method of adjusting the wallpaper, it seems that the problem occurs only when `` zoomed in '' .
Microsoft offers a paid program called `` Extended Security Update (ESU) '' that can extend support for three years after the end of support for Windows 7 only for `` Windows 7 Professional '' and `` Windows 7 Enterprise '' I am. Therefore, Microsoft initially stated that the wallpaper bug was 'working on a bug fix in the Windows 7 upgrade that is only available to the organization that purchased the ESU.' However, since all users have delivered bugs themselves with the last update available, Microsoft has changed his mind and seems to have decided to deliver updates that can fix bugs for all users. This has forced Microsoft to provide free updates in just a few days for Windows 7, which has just ended support.
According to The Verge, 'It's very unusual for Microsoft to deliver patches and updates for OSs that are marked' end of support. ' For companies using, you will need to pay $ 25 (about 2700 yen) or $ 50 (about 5400 yen) per terminal.In fact, the German government has asked Microsoft about 888,000 dollars (about 97 million yen) Yen). '
Of course, there are exceptions, and Microsoft is providing a security update for Windows XP, which is no longer supported when the ransomware WannaCry goes viral .
Security update to Windows XP, patches for `` national level attack '' can be manually downloaded with Windows Update in June-gigazine
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