Windows 7 moves to containment
Every operating system has a support life-cycle determined by the software publisher, and the Managed Workstation service places each operating system into a support life-cycle.
The Managed Workstation Service is moving Windows 7 into containment.
What and When:
Managed Workstation will continue to support Windows 7, however we no longer provide an image using Lite-touch deployment or through CDW-G. On February 28, 2017, Windows 7 will move into containment.
What does this mean?
Managed Workstation will continue to provide automatic fixes, security updates, and technical assistance for Windows 7 operating system as part of the Managed Workstation rate. Microsoft will continue to support the Windows 7 operating system through 1/2020.
What You Need to Do:
If you have a Windows 7 operating system, we recommend that you upgrade to Windows 10. Below is a link with instructions for upgrading your workstation.