Then, they are going to try to convince you to pay annual fees (that don't exist) in order to update your expired Windows license.
The fake Microsoft employee may tell you that you need to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10, or that your Windows license is expiring. You receive a call from someone posing as a Microsoft employee, saying you need to upgrade your operating system in order for your computer to keep working. The BBB says scammers are trying to convince Windows users that they can pay to update their "expiring Windows license." Lastly, be wary of strange messages saying that your Windows has expired so call (insert scam number here) to renew. This past Q&A might be of use: Your Microsoft Windows license expired so pay up (Nooooooo!!!) or dpo.Microsoft announced earlier this month that they will no longer be providing free security updates or technical assistance for the Windows 7 operating system - and scammers are looking to capitalize on this, according to the Better Business Bureau. The version of Windows will still work, but you may not be protected. You can see dates here: dpo.st/winendoflife But what that means is Microsoft won’t be offering regular security or feature updates.
Create a Windows 10 installation tool: /en-us/software-download/windows10.
You may get a warning that if you don’t install the new update that your Windows will be out of date. More recently, Microsoft pushed out a Windows 10 “ Fall Creators Update,” which is a required update. Or, if you installed an early version of Windows before it was finalized, that build could expire. But other things might, such as Office 365, which typically charges monthly. Tech+ Your Windows license does not expire - for the most part. Is that message from Microsoft, as it claims to be? If it is authentic, what is the cost of renewal? I am a simple guy, use my computer for e-mail, word processing and internet only. Q: I have been getting messages on my computer stating that my Windows license is nearing its expiration date. Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close Menu