As of January 14, 2020, Microsoft ended support for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2. This means that security updates and fixes for these operating systems are no longer released. Due to the end of support, Microsoft began sending notifications to Windows 7 users, urging them to upgrade to newer operating systems, such as Windows 10.
This article explains how to disable Windows 7 end-of-support notifications and prevent them from reappearing.
You can also download various Windows 7 installers from our catalog.
Notifications in Windows 7 Home
Users of Windows 7 Home editions started receiving end-of-support notifications. These notifications began appearing after the installation of update KB4493132, distributed through Windows Update.
Example of the notification:
“After 10 years, support for Windows 7 is nearing the end. January 14, 2020, is the last day Microsoft will offer security updates and technical support for computers running Windows 7.”
How to Disable the Notification
1. If the notification appears, check the box next to “Do not remind me again” to prevent it from reappearing.
2. To hide the notification, you can uninstall update KB4493132 via Control Panel or using PowerShell.
However, uninstalling the update may not always work, as it could be reinstalled during the next update cycle. To prevent this, you can block the installation of KB4493132 through WSUS or hide it in Windows Update.
Notifications in Windows 7 Professional
Similar notifications started appearing for Windows 7 Professional users after installing update KB4524752. As with the Home edition, these notifications can be disabled through registry settings or PowerShell commands.
How to Disable Notifications in Windows 7 Professional
1. Modify the registry to disable notifications:
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\GWX" /v "DisableGWX" /t reg_dword /d 1 /f
2. To disable notifications about upgrading to Windows 10:
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" /v "DisableOSUpgrade" /t reg_dword /d 1 /f
Full-Screen Notifications
In December 2019, Microsoft released update KB4530734, which introduced full-screen notifications about the end of Windows 7 support. These notifications warn users about the risks of using an outdated OS, such as increased vulnerability to viruses and malware.
How to Disable Full-Screen Notifications
These notifications are triggered by the EOSNotify and EOSNotify2 tasks in Task Scheduler.
1. Disable the EOSNotify and EOSNotify2 tasks using the following commands:
schtasks.exe /change /TN “Microsoft\Windows\Setup\EOSNotify” /Disable
schtasks.exe /change /TN “Microsoft\Windows\Setup\EOSNotify2” /Disable
2. Alternatively, set the DiscontinueEOS registry parameter to 1:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\EOSNotify
You can create and apply a disableEOS.reg file to automate this process:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\EOSNotify] "DiscontinueEOS"=dword:00000001
Disabling end-of-support notifications for Windows 7 is possible through registry changes, update settings, and Task Scheduler. However, given the risks of using an outdated OS, we strongly recommend considering an upgrade to a newer version of Windows, such as Windows 10, which you can purchase from our catalog starting from 9.16 € to ensure your computer’s security.
These methods will help you eliminate intrusive notifications and continue using Windows 7 without interruptions.
