Anyone purchase Win 7 ESUs? Extended security updates?
I have a nearly 8-year old Windows 7 box here but it has 21GB RAM and 8 processors. Since I updated to an SSD, I have no problem with my machine's speed, especially as I send big jobs to a faster 32-core server. I could just try to update to Windows 10 in place but there is a ton of old software on this machine and old hardware attached that I still use regularly for my workflows. There is always the risk that the whole machine will seize up and need to be built up from scratch -- which is really the best way to install a new OS anyway.
I'm over committed at work at the moment and don't want to take the risk of losing several days or even hours with this update. At $50 per year per machine for a business user the extended security updates give me a chance to upgrade at a more peaceful moment over the next year. Even though I have anti-virus installed, I also want the Microsoft patches.
Microsoft makes it a PITA to get these things. You have to find a "cloud solution provider" to purchase from using their interface and I haven't had luck with any of them being responsive.
Any advice on how where to buy the ESUs would be appreciated. I'm also trying a second round of inquiries on the MS solution providers website. Thanks
I have a nearly 8-year old Windows 7 box here but it has 21GB RAM and 8 processors. Since I updated to an SSD, I have no problem with my machine's speed, especially as I send big jobs to a faster 32-core server. I could just try to update to Windows 10 in place but there is a ton of old software on this machine and old hardware attached that I still use regularly for my workflows. There is always the risk that the whole machine will seize up and need to be built up from scratch -- which is really the best way to install a new OS anyway.
I'm over committed at work at the moment and don't want to take the risk of losing several days or even hours with this update. At $50 per year per machine for a business user the extended security updates give me a chance to upgrade at a more peaceful moment over the next year. Even though I have anti-virus installed, I also want the Microsoft patches.
Microsoft makes it a PITA to get these things. You have to find a "cloud solution provider" to purchase from using their interface and I haven't had luck with any of them being responsive.
Any advice on how where to buy the ESUs would be appreciated. I'm also trying a second round of inquiries on the MS solution providers website. Thanks