Microsoft is ending support for Windows 7 operating system as of January 14, 2020. Here is more information about this from Microsoft:"If you continue to use Windows 7 after support has ended, your PC will still work, but it will become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses. Your PC will continue to start and run, but you will no longer received software updates, including security updates, from Microsoft."
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As a result of this change, Barnestorm can no longer guarantee that our system will function on Windows 7 as of January 14, 2020.
Therefore, we are revising our recommended hardware and software requirement accordingly. Please note that we will not be able to fix Barnestorm malfunctions on Windows 7 operating systems as of January 14, 2020. Our updated hardware/software requirements document is attached to this article (scroll down to download it).
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The following was copied from the Microsoft Support article.
What should I do?
For most Windows 7 users, moving to a new device with Windows 10 will be the recommended path forward. Today's PCs are faster, lightweight yet powerful, and more secure, with an average price that's considerably less than that of the average PC eight years ago. Our Guide can help you choose a new PC in just a few easy steps.Want to learn more about Windows 10? Check out our overview page to learn more.
Can I upgrade my existing PC to Windows 10?
How can I upgrade to Windows 10 for free?
The Windows 10 free upgrade offer ended on July 29, 2016. To get Windows 10 you will need to either purchase a new device or, if you have a compatible PC, purchase a full version of the software to upgrade your existing device. We recommend that you don’t install Windows 10 on an older device, as some Windows 7 devices are not compatible with Windows 10 or could experience reduced feature availability.