Globalnews.ca | Microsoft to end mainstream support for Windows 7 in January Globalnews.ca But Windows 7 isn't following XP to the grave just yet. The end of mainstream support means that the operating system will no longer be eligible for new features from Microsoft; however, Windows 7 users will still receive critical security patches ... Microsoft To Abandon Windows 7 Mainstream Support. Pressure Builds On ... Microsoft to end support for Windows 7 in 2015 Don't panic! The end of mainstream support doesn't mean the end of Windows 7 |