

However, the MSE platform will no longer be updated. Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) will continue to receive signature updates after January 14, 2020. Will Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) continue to protect my computer after the end of support? Shortly afterwards, the FAQ was updated, and it now reads: However - as OnMSFT notes - during an AMA session, Microsoft's Mike Cure offered up some contradictory information. The reason given for this was that "this product is unique to Windows 7 and follows the same lifecycle dates for support". In the FAQ about Extended Security Updates for Windows 7, Microsoft had previously stated "your Windows 7 PC will not be protected by Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) after January 14, 2020". Microsoft sneaks telemetry into Windows 7 via security update.Microsoft warns Windows 7 Pro users about end of support.

Microsoft is about to start aggressively advertising Windows 10 to Windows 7 stragglers.
