As Microsoft says, all good things come to an end.
Microsoft has officially announced as of “January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or support for PCs running Windows 7”.
So what does this mean for you as a business owner?
If you are using Windows 7, your personal, business and customer’s data could be at a greater risk as Microsoft will no longer issue security update for Windows 7.
It is therefore strongly recommended you update to Windows 10.
How is Wilcom EmbroideryStudio affected?
Like all software, Wilcom EmbroideryStudio (ES) versions are built to support the operating system of the time they were developed. As a result, some older version of Wilcom ES cannot support newer operating systems as technology and operating system requirements change over time.
Therefore, if you are running Wilcom ES e2 or lower, and running Windows 7, you will need to update to the latest ES e4.2 before you update and protect your PC with Windows 10.
Furthermore, if your current Windows 7 PC dies, and you need to buy a new one, you will only be provided with Windows 10. If your current older version of Wilcom ES does not support Windows 10, your business could be temporarily down until you receive your new Windows 10 compatible Wilcom ES.
Below is a Wilcom EmbroideryStudio and Windows compatibility chart.
After 14th January 2020
Microsoft will END support for Windows 7
Stay current. Stay protected.
Update to the latest Wilcom EmbroideryStudio e4.2 today and keep your business current and protected.
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Hi Brenden,
For those who still use E2 (for example, but there still is quite a large segment) how much the upgrade to 4.2 will be?
Hi Irene. I’ll have a member of our team contact you with a price from e2 to e4.2.
My Wilcom software works with windows xp – – rather than updating all software – I bought my windows xp software with a stand alone puter that does not go online…
Problem solved
please how much will it cost to upgrade from ES version 2006 to the latest version 4.2.
Thanks
I have TrueSizer Desktop e3.0. Can I load and run it under Windows 10?
Hi Peggy,
Yes TrueSizer e3 works OK on Windows 10.
Just an FYI – my ancient software
Wilcom worked with windows xp – so I went and bought xp and use it on a stand alone with my Wilcom software
No need to upgrade since my puter does not go online…