If you’re using Windows 7 for online shopping or online banking, your risk more than having your data stolen by hackers. Attackers can go as far as stealing your money simply because Windows 7 is no longer a safe OS for doing any activities that involve money and online payments.

Is it safe to bank on Windows 7?

The NCSC has previously warned of the dangers in continuing to use outdated operating systems, using the example of Windows XP going out of support in 2014. …

Is it OK to use Windows 7 after 2020?

Yes, you can continue using Windows 7 after January 14, 2020. Windows 7 will continue to run as it is today. However, you should upgrade to Windows 10 before January 14, 2020, because Microsoft will be discontinuing all technical support, software updates, security updates, and any other fixes after that date.