This leaves Windows 7 users with very few choices, including the following:

Remain on Windows 7 unprotected Get the Windows 7 Extended Support for Business Upgrade to Windows 10 Migrate to an entirely new OS If you do choose this option, we’ve written detailed articles about migrating to the following OSes: macOS Linux

Of course, migrating to an entirely new OS is difficult at a large scale, such as within a company. that is why steps need to taken in order to ensure that everything goes smoothly. How ever, this takes time, during which their computer systems are vulnerable to outside cyberattacks. Such would be the case with QuickBooks and TurboTax users that are still using Windows 7.

Windows 7, QuickBooks and TurboTax

Since Windows 7 is no longer receiving security updates, this means that all of your data is in a vulnerable state. If you are using any type of accounting software, or are performing banking transactions or online shopping, you are exposing yourself even more. Such would be the case with QuickBooks and TurboTax. While their respective developers do continue to make clients that are still compatible with Windows 7, it is not clear how much longer this will last. As such, sooner or later you will still need to upgrade to another OS, and do something to keep your data safe. They went on and added that once you’ve upgraded to Windows 10, you can continue to use the software without repurchasing it.

Keep your QuickBooks and TurboTax data safe

Since QuickBooks and TurboTax work with sensitive information such as addresses, bank account numbers, passwords, it is necessary to take all the measures needed to keep the data safe. If migration is not yet an option, and you do not have the budget to go for the WIndows 7 Extended Support, you could always opt for a third-party antivirus tool that will keep you safe. For the best antivirus programs that work on Windows 7 for banking programs, check out this in-depth article. Additionally, changing your Internet browsing habits can take you a long way. If you want to learn more about how the end support of Windows 7 affects various software, leave us a message in the comments section below.

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