A Find My Device service can lock and erase your Windows device remotely, or map the location of your device. Windows 10 also has a number of built-in security tools: Windows Defender Antivirus protects against malware and spyware across email, apps, the cloud and the web, while Windows Hello offers a password-free sign in option to unlock your devices with your face or a fingerprint reader. Without security updates or fixes, you're putting your computer at risk - especially dangerous, as many forms of malware target Windows devices.
No one can force you to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10, but it's a really good idea to do so - the main reason being security. Read more: Windows 7 support is dead, but these seven security tips will still protect your laptop Do I have to make the switch to Windows 10? That's why it's important for you to switch to an OS version that Microsoft will still put resources behind. Your Windows 7 computer will keep working, but Microsoft won't provide security updates or fixes, or technical support for any issues - leaving your computer at greater risk from viruses and malware that may circulate to take advantage of any flaws that are later discovered.
