What Are My Options When Windows 7 Pro For Embedded Systems Goes End of Life?

After 15 years, Microsoft Windows 7 Pro For Embedded Systems (FES7 Pro and FES7 Ultimate) is officially reaching its End of Life in 2024. In this video, I discuss the impact this has on Microsoft Licensing and explore the available options to continue shipping FES7 devices beyond the End of Life date. Stay informed on how to navigate licensing changes and keep your devices in compliance.
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00:20 Can you keep going with Windows 7 past its end-of-life date?
00:45 Which three Windows 7 versions are available to purchase?
1:48 Selling and shipping products after end-of-life date
2:45 Downgrade rights
3:31 Part number & downgrade process
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[@pf100andahalf]

This is well presented.

[@marstedt]

I would recommend you try using a close / lapel mic and/or add some acoustic absorbers in your recording area.

[@WindowsChamp]

Thank you for the tips... yeah my last batch of videos the audio is just terrible no question. I have a good Elgato Wave 3 mic but I changed my office and recently removed some absorbers.... I need to get it back to where I had it!

[@marstedt]

Thanks for the feedback. I think most of the issue is acoustic at this point.

[@marstedt]

Thanks for this Win7 update. UpdatePack7R2-24.6.12 just came out today but I'm still wondering what to use after Win7 is no longer serviceable.

[@WindowsChamp]

Win 7 support ended back in 2020.... now it just the life and availability that remains. Even the Extended extended support is already done. Best to move to Win 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 or the new Win 11 IoT Ent LTSC 2024.

[@VashuRPG]

Hi Windows champ can we Install Windows Server IoT 2022 on Virtual machine ? Is it legal or not ! If yes then same COA sticker we have to purchase which we regularly purchasing for Windows IoT Server 2022

[@WindowsChamp]

The IoT Server licenses for years have required that you install the product on a physical device before you sell and ship it. It always included virtualization rights but if you were just going to sell the Server IoT COA license and use it for a VM on existing hardware, that was not allowed until now! There is a specific part that allows you to sell it as a Virtual appliance. Look on my channel for my video that covers VMaaA or Virtual Machine as an Appliance.