You reached out to us about your Win 7 machine. Let us bring your new device!
As previously announced, VUMC IT is covering the cost to replace all workstations currently using a Windows 7 operating system with a new device. Many of you reached out to us to start the process and we extended your original July 1 Device Disable Date to November 15, 2022. We need some final information so we can bring you your new device!
July 1 deadline announced for replacing Windows 7 workstations
As previously announced, Microsoft is no longer supporting their outdated Windows 7 operating system. On July 1, 2022, all workstations still using Windows 7 will be blocked from the network.
These workstations have already been cut off from accessing the virtual private network (VPN) as they are no longer supported by our VPN solution.
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What you should know as Microsoft retires support for the Windows 7 operating system
Microsoft is no longer supporting their outdated Windows 7 operating system. To ensure the security of our workstations and in support of the broader ExpeditionTech Program, VUMC IT and Vanderbilt Enterprise Cybersecurity are migrating all workstations to the Windows 10 operating system. As a result, all workstations running Windows 7 are impacted.
Effective immediately, Windows 7 workstations can no longer connect to the VPN