Microsoft Windows 7 Extended Security Updates 2020
Extend the security lifecycle of your Windows 7 devices through January 2020, ensuring continued protection against critical vulnerabilities.
- Extended Protection: Gain access to critical security updates for Windows 7 beyond its official end-of-support date.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance by patching known security risks on legacy operating systems.
- Vulnerability Mitigation: Protect against emerging threats and zero-day exploits targeting unpatched systems.
- Operational Continuity: Prevent costly downtime and data breaches associated with unsupported software.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESU) 2020 provides critical security patches for organizations still running Windows 7. This subscription service delivers vital security updates, helping to protect your systems from new malware, viruses, and other threats after the official end of support.
This offering is designed for businesses that have not yet migrated all their systems from Windows 7. It enables continued security coverage, allowing organizations to manage their transition to newer operating systems without immediate exposure to significant security risks.
- Critical Security Updates: Receive essential security patches to protect against newly discovered vulnerabilities.
- Extended Support Window: Continue to receive security updates beyond the official end of support date.
- Compliance Maintenance: Help meet regulatory and internal compliance requirements by addressing security gaps.
- Risk Reduction: Minimize the risk of security breaches and operational disruptions on Windows 7 systems.
- Phased Migration Support: Facilitate a smoother transition to supported operating systems by providing a security bridge.
Secure your remaining Windows 7 environment and maintain operational integrity during your upgrade process.
What This Enables
Access to critical security patches
Access to critical security updates for Windows 7 systems beyond the official end of support date. This ensures that newly discovered vulnerabilities are addressed, protecting your environment from active threats.
on-premises servers, virtual machines, desktop workstations, legacy application servers
Coverage for compliance requirements
Coverage for maintaining regulatory and internal compliance standards by ensuring that critical security vulnerabilities on Windows 7 are patched. This helps avoid penalties and audit failures.
regulated environments, data-sensitive operations, audit-heavy industries, business continuity planning
Protection against emerging threats
Protection against new malware, viruses, and exploits that target unpatched Windows 7 systems. This service provides a vital security layer during the extended period before full migration.
network security, endpoint protection, threat mitigation, risk management
Key Features
Critical Security Updates
Receive essential security patches to protect against newly discovered vulnerabilities and threats.
Extended Support Window
Continue to receive security updates beyond the official end of support date, providing a security bridge.
Compliance Maintenance
Help meet regulatory and internal compliance requirements by addressing security gaps on legacy systems.
Risk Reduction
Minimize the risk of security breaches and operational disruptions on Windows 7 systems.
Phased Migration Support
Facilitate a smoother transition to supported operating systems by providing a security bridge.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions often have strict compliance requirements and may operate legacy systems that are difficult to update quickly.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and must maintain compliance with regulations like HIPAA, making security updates critical.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and specialized manufacturing software may run on older Windows versions, requiring extended security support.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies may have long procurement cycles or specific legacy system dependencies that necessitate extended security coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windows 7 Extended Security Updates 2020?
It is a subscription service from Microsoft that provides critical security updates for Windows 7 after its official end of support. This helps protect your systems from emerging threats during your migration period.
Who should purchase this service?
Organizations that still have Windows 7 systems in their environment and need to maintain security and compliance during their transition to newer operating systems should consider this service.
Does this service include new features or technical support?
No, this service only provides critical security updates. It does not include new features, bug fixes unrelated to security, or general technical support for Windows 7.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.