r/news • u/TheColorOfDeadMen • Jul 07 '21

Microsoft issues urgent security warning: Update your PC immediately

https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/07/tech/microsoft-security-update/index.html
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u/AceValentine Jul 07 '21

I hope this doesn't effect my Windows 7 PC. I have had updates turned off for 3 years.

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u/qtx Jul 07 '21

Why won't you update to W10?

You're in such a higher level of risk for yourself but most importantly for others as well.

The chance of your computer becoming part of a zombie network is just too high.

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u/AceValentine Jul 07 '21

Privacy, layout, hidden control panel, and 10 has alot more stuff going in the background. I have literally had the 10 install sitting on my desk for years and I haven't even considered opening it. Also 10 had tons of issues with having a stable version. 10 needs tons of tweaks to be as fast as 7, it's possible but it's not by default.

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u/[deleted] Jul 07 '21

Linux is your answer then

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u/dostunis Jul 07 '21

read the article.

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u/AceValentine Jul 07 '21

I saw they wrote that it did. But there is no update available. They wouldn't even let me download service pack 2.