Say Goodbye to Windows 7

Windows 7 Logo

Windows 7 Logo

Nothing lasts forever, and Windows 7 is no exception. Microsoft will stop providing critical updates to Windows 7 on January 14th, 2020. Without critical updates, Windows 7 will quickly become a vulnerable target for electronic attack.

To protect the security of your computer and data, and Clark’s shared computing resources, Windows 7 computers should be upgraded to Windows 10 for the start of the Spring Semester (January 13th, 2020).

Students

If you’re still using a personally-owned Windows 7 machine, you should plan on upgrading before returning to campus for the Spring Semester. You should check that your computer can support Windows 10 and then if so, order a single free copy of Windows 10, by visiting and logging into our Software Purchasing page.

Faculty and Staff

If you’re using a campus-provided machine with Windows 7, you should have received communication from the Help Desk on what your options are. If you’re unsure on what those are, give the Help Desk a call at 508-793-7745 or drop us an email at helpdesk@clarku.edu

If you bring a personal Windows 7 machine to campus, you should plan on upgrading before returning to campus for the Spring Semester. You should check that your computer can support Windows 10 and then if so, order a single low-cost Windows 10 download, by visiting and logging into our Software Purchasing page.