How to avoid windows 7’s end-of-support nags

Windows 7 will soon start nagging you to upgrade to Windows 10—again. Specifically, you’ll see a message informing you that Microsoft will officially stop supporting Windows 7 on January 14, 2020. Here’s how to avoid it.

Update: As of April 22, 2019, the nags are starting to appear on Windows 7 systems. You can just click “Do not remind me again” and close the window to stop the nags.

Why Windows 7 Will Nag You

Microsoft will only support Windows 7 with security patches until January 14, 2020. That’s the “end of support” or “end of life” (EOL) date. After this date, Windows 7 will technically leave “extended support.” Businesses can pay for additional support, but average consumer PCs will be stuck without security patches.

That means Windows 7 machines will be increasingly vulnerable, and software developers will eventually leave those old PCs behind and stop writing software that works on Windows 7.

The full message reads:

After 10 years, support for Windows 7 is nearing the end.

January 14, 2020 is the last day Microsoft will offer security updates and technical support for computers running Windows 7. We known can be difficult, that’s why we’re reaching out early to help you backup your files and prepare for what’s next.

We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported operating system by January 14, 2020. You’re using a supported operating system until then—so feel free to hide the nags and use your PC. And who wants to be nagged, anyway?

Microsoft Will Let You Silence the Nags This Time

Microsoft has learned its lesson—kind of. While the original “Get Windows 10” (GWX) messages just kept coming back over and over again, this end-of-support notification looks much less annoying.

This latest popup message doesn’t try to install any software on your system. In fact, the free Windows 10 upgrade offer is over—although there’s still an official but kind-of-secret way to upgrade to Windows 10 for free.

All the message does is inform you that Windows 7 will no longer be supported on January 14, 2020, and provide a link to Microsoft’s website with more information.

More importantly, there’s a “Do Not Remind Me Again” checkbox at the bottom left corner of the window. Enable this checkbox and Microsoft will hopefully stop bugging you. However, if you don’t enable this checkbox and just close the window, you will see the end of life notification repeatedly.

Bleeping Computer has the full technical details on exactly how this message works, including the process the update installs ( C:\Windows\System32\sipnotify.exe ) and the scheduled tasks it creates. It looks like a big improvement from Microsoft’s aggressive and misleading tactics last time around.

How to Remove the Nags From Your System

This nag message arrives as part of KB4493132, an update that will be automatically installed by Windows Update if your PC has automatic updates enabled. To stop the nag from appearing, all you have to do is avoid installing the update—or remove it if it’s already installed. The update is titled “Windows 7 SP1 Support Notification.”

KB4493132 was first released on March 19, 2019. It may already be on your Windows 7 PC. However, it will remain dormant until April 18, 2019, when the nag messages will start to appear. We didn’t see the update in a Windows 7 virtual machine, so Microsoft may be slowly rolling it out.

To avoid installing the update, simply choose not to install the update from Windows Update. Hide it if you see it. If Windows 7 is set to install updates automatically, you can set it to notify you but not automatically install them—or uninstall the update afterward.

To hide the update, head to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update and click the number of available updates. Right-click KB4493132 if you see it in the list and select “Hide Update.”

If you’ve already installed this update, you can uninstall it. Head to Control Panel > Programs > View Installed Updates, locate KB4493132 in the list (you can search for it using the search box), and uninstall it.

Or, better yet, you can simply not worry about it. The nag will pop up once on April 18, but you can check the box that says you never want to see it again and close the window. Then you’re done, and you never have to see them again—on that specific PC, anyway. That’s the theory, anyway. Hopefully, Microsoft doesn’t become increasingly aggressive over time and obeys the wishes of users who click the checkbox.

You Should Upgrade By January 14, 2020

You don’t have to dump Windows 7 immediately. It’s still officially supported by Microsoft with security updates until January 14, 2020, after all.

We do recommend getting off Windows 7 after that date. Windows 7 will no longer be supported with security updates, which means it’s much more vulnerable to attack. Windows 10 is already a more secure operating system, even while Windows 7 is still getting updates. (And yes, you can still get Windows 10 for free, if you like.)

This doesn’t mean you have to upgrade to Windows 10. If you have a rather old PC, you may just want to buy a new Windows 10 PC.

And, if you don’t want to use Windows 10, that’s fine—you should consider a Chromebook, Mac, iPad, or just installing Linux on your current PC. Whatever you do, we recommend using a secure operating system that’s currently being supported with updates. But, while Windows 8.1 is still supported with updates for a few more years, we recommend Windows 10 over Windows 8.1.

Windows 7 will soon begin to upgrade to Windows 10 – again. Specifically, a message appears informing you that Microsoft will officially discontinue Windows 7 support on January 1

Why Windows 7 by Will Nag You

Microsoft will support Windows 7 only with security patches until January 14, 2020. This is the date “end of support” or “end of life” (EOL). After this date, Windows 7 will leave technically “advanced support”. Businesses can pay for additional support, but average PC PCs get stuck without security patches.

This means that Windows 7 computers are becoming more vulnerable and software developers tend to end up leaving these old PCs behind and not writing software that works on Windows 7.

We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported operating system by January 14, 2020. Until then, you will be using a supported operating system – so please hide and use your PC. And who wants to nag anyway?

CONNECTED: Windows 7 has only one more year of security patches

Microsoft lets you silence the Nags this time

Microsoft has learned his lesson – somehow. While the original Get Windows 10 (GWX) messages returned over and over again, this end-of-support notification is much less annoying.

This latest pop-up message does not try to install software on your computer system. In fact, the free upgrade offer for Windows 10 is over – though there is still an official but mysterious way to upgrade to Windows 10 for free.

The entire message indicates that Windows 7 is no longer supported on January 14, 2020, and provide a link to the Microsoft Web site for more information.

More importantly, a “Do not remember” box appears in the lower left corner of the window. Check this box and hopefully Microsoft will stop annoying you. However, if you do not select this check box and only close the window, the lifecycle notification will be displayed repeatedly.

The Bleeping computer has full technical details on how this message works, including the installation process of the update ( C: Windows System32 sipnotify.exe ) and the scheduled tasks that it has created. It appears to be a big improvement on Microsoft’s aggressive and misleading tactics, as last time.

RELATED: Upgrade Now or Upgrade Tonight: How Microsoft has aggressively passed Windows 10 to everyone

How to Remove the Nags from Your System

This nag message appears as part of KB4493132 , an update that is automatically installed by Windows Update if automatic updates are enabled on your PC. To prevent the Nag from appearing, you only need to avoid installing the update – or remove it if it is already installed. The update is titled “Windows 7 SP1 Support Notification.”

KB4493132 was first published on March 19, 2019. It may already be on your Windows 7 PC. However, it remains inactive until April 18, 2019, when the nag messages appear. The fix did not appear on a Windows 7 virtual machine, so Microsoft may introduce it slowly.

To avoid installing the update, simply choose not to install the update from Windows Update. Hide it when you see it. If Windows 7 is set to automatically install updates, you can choose to be notified but not automatically install – or uninstall the update afterwards.

To hide the update, go to Control Panel> System and Security> Windows Update and click on the number of available updates. When you see it in the list, right-click KB4493132 and select Hide Update.

If you already have this update installed, you can uninstall it. Go to Control Panel> Programs> Show Installed Updates, look in the list KB4493132 (you can search for it with the search box) and uninstall.

Or even better, you just can not take care of it. The nag will be displayed once on April 18th. However, you can select the check box that says you never want to see it again and close the window. Then you’re done and never have to see it again – anyway on your PC. That’s the theory anyway. Hopefully, over time, Microsoft will not become more and more aggressive, following the wishes of users who activate the checkbox.

You should upgrade to January 14, 2020

You do not need to flush Windows 7 immediately. It is still officially supported by Microsoft with security updates until January 14, 2020.

We recommend stopping Windows 7 after this date. Windows 7 is no longer supported with security updates. This means that it is more vulnerable to attacks. Windows 10 is already a safer operating system, even if Windows 7 still receives updates. (And yes, you can still get Windows 10 for free if you want.)

This does not mean you need to upgrade to Windows 10. If you have a fairly old PC, you might want to buy a new Windows 10 PC.

If you do not want to use Windows 10, that’s fine – you should install a Chromebook, a Mac, an iPad, or just Linux on your current PC. Whatever you do, we recommend using a secure operating system that is currently supported with updates. Although Windows 8.1 will be supported for a few more years with updates, we recommend Windows 10 over Windows 8.1.

Windows 7 is going out of support on 14th January 2020, but plenty of users are using it and have no plans to upgrade it. Microsoft is getting ready to end support for Windows 7, and will begin to push a series of messages to Windows 7 users by showing notifications about the support expiration. If your plan is to stay with Windows 7 instead of upgrading to Windows 10, here is how to get rid of the notifications.

Microsoft has released a new update to Windows 7 users. KB4493132 is responsible for displaying notifications that inform the user that it is time to go with Windows 10, and that there is a risk staying behind without important security updates. Here is how it looks.

The dialog includes the following text:

After 10 years, support for Windows 7 is nearing the end.

January 14, 2020 is the last day Microsoft will offer security updates and technical support for computers running Windows 7. We known can be difficult, that’s why we’re reaching out early to help you backup your files and prepare for what’s next.

There is one option Do not remind me again that is designed to permanently hide the nag screen. You won’t be upgraded to Windows 10 from within the notification unlike the earlier GWX notification.

Still, if you are concerned about such nags that Microsoft may try to repeatedly show, you need to block the patch KB4493132.

To Disable End of Support Notifications in Windows 7,

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Press Ctrl+F or click in the search box.
3. Type Windows Update and select the appropriate search result.
4. If you see the update KB4493132 listed, right-click it and select Hide from the context menu.

This will prevent the update from being installed on your Windows 7 machine.

Now, let’s see how to remove the update if you have it installed.

Remove the installed KB4493132 patch

1. Open a new command prompt as Administrator.
2. Type the following command: wusa /uninstall /kb:4493132 .
3. The update is now uninstalled.

Note: Wusa.exe is the Windows Update Standalone Installer. The Wusa.exe file is in the %windir%\System32 folder. The Windows Update Standalone Installer uses the Windows Update Agent API to install and remove update packages.

Microsoft says the notification should appear only a handful number of times before support ends, while also providing an option, “Do not notify me again” for users not interested in upgrading to Windows 10. It is absolutely possible to continue using the older version of the OS without support. This change mostly affects home users and small companies. Enterprise customers can afford to pay for Windows 7 extended support and continue using it.

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Thanks, will this turn off the notifications that we are getting in 2020?
Ive not used your method yet but i get a overlay window telling me that its out of support and i keep getting it now and then even though i say “do not remind me again”

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Windows 7 will soon start nagging you to upgrade to Windows 10—again. Specifically, you’ll see a message informing you that Microsoft will officially stop supporting Windows 7 on January 14, 2020. Here’s how to avoid it.

Update: As of April 22, 2019, the nags are starting to appear on Windows 7 systems. You can just click “Do not remind me again” and close the window to stop the nags.

Why Windows 7 Will Nag You

Microsoft will only support Windows 7 with security patches until January 14, 2020. That’s the “end of support” or “end of life” (EOL) date. After this date, Windows 7 will technically leave “extended support.” Businesses can pay for additional support, but average consumer PCs will be stuck without security patches.

That means Windows 7 machines will be increasingly vulnerable, and software developers will eventually leave those old PCs behind and stop writing software that works on Windows 7.

The full message reads:

After 10 years, support for Windows 7 is nearing the end.

January 14, 2020 is the last day Microsoft will offer security updates and technical support for computers running Windows 7. We known can be difficult, that’s why we’re reaching out early to help you backup your files and prepare for what’s next.

We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported operating system by January 14, 2020. You’re using a supported operating system until then—so feel free to hide the nags and use your PC. And who wants to be nagged, anyway?

RELATED: Windows 7 Only Has One Year of Security Patches Left

Microsoft Will Let You Silence the Nags This Time

Microsoft has learned its lesson—kind of. While the original “Get Windows 10” (GWX) messages just kept coming back over and over again, this end-of-support notification looks much less annoying.

This latest popup message doesn’t try to install any software on your system. In fact, the free Windows 10 upgrade offer is over—although there’s still an official but kind-of-secret way to upgrade to Windows 10 for free.

All the message does is inform you that Windows 7 will no longer be supported on January 14, 2020, and provide a link to Microsoft’s website with more information.

More importantly, there’s a “Do Not Remind Me Again” checkbox at the bottom left corner of the window. Enable this checkbox and Microsoft will hopefully stop bugging you. However, if you don’t enable this checkbox and just close the window, you will see the end of life notification repeatedly.

Bleeping Computer has the full technical details on exactly how this message works, including the process the update installs ( C:WindowsSystem32sipnotify.exe ) and the scheduled tasks it creates. It looks like a big improvement from Microsoft’s aggressive and misleading tactics last time around.

RELATED: Upgrade Now or Upgrade Tonight: How Microsoft Has Aggressively Pushed Windows 10 to Everyone

How to Remove the Nags From Your System

This nag message arrives as part of KB4493132, an update that will be automatically installed by Windows Update if your PC has automatic updates enabled. To stop the nag from appearing, all you have to do is avoid installing the update—or remove it if it’s already installed. The update is titled “Windows 7 SP1 Support Notification.”

KB4493132 was first released on March 19, 2019. It may already be on your Windows 7 PC. However, it will remain dormant until April 18, 2019, when the nag messages will start to appear. We didn’t see the update in a Windows 7 virtual machine, so Microsoft may be slowly rolling it out.

To avoid installing the update, simply choose not to install the update from Windows Update. Hide it if you see it. If Windows 7 is set to install updates automatically, you can set it to notify you but not automatically install them—or uninstall the update afterward.

To hide the update, head to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update and click the number of available updates. Right-click KB4493132 if you see it in the list and select “Hide Update.”

If you’ve already installed this update, you can uninstall it. Head to Control Panel > Programs > View Installed Updates, locate KB4493132 in the list (you can search for it using the search box), and uninstall it.

Or, better yet, you can simply not worry about it. The nag will pop up once on April 18, but you can check the box that says you never want to see it again and close the window. Then you’re done, and you never have to see them again—on that specific PC, anyway. That’s the theory, anyway. Hopefully, Microsoft doesn’t become increasingly aggressive over time and obeys the wishes of users who click the checkbox.

You Should Upgrade By January 14, 2020

You don’t have to dump Windows 7 immediately. It’s still officially supported by Microsoft with security updates until January 14, 2020, after all.

We do recommend getting off Windows 7 after that date. Windows 7 will no longer be supported with security updates, which means it’s much more vulnerable to attack. Windows 10 is already a more secure operating system, even while Windows 7 is still getting updates. (And yes, you can still get Windows 10 for free, if you like.)

This doesn’t mean you have to upgrade to Windows 10. If you have a rather old PC, you may just want to buy a new Windows 10 PC.

And, if you don’t want to use Windows 10, that’s fine—you should consider a Chromebook, Mac, iPad, or just installing Linux on your current PC. Whatever you do, we recommend using a secure operating system that’s currently being supported with updates. But, while Windows 8.1 is still supported with updates for a few more years, we recommend Windows 10 over Windows 8.1.

RELATED: All the Ways You Can Still Upgrade to Windows 10 for Free

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To the surprise of Windows watchers, the latest Windows 7 “security-only” update includes telemetry. The telemetry in question is Microsoft’s “Compatibility Appraiser,” which checks PCs for problems that could prevent upgrading to Windows 10.

As Woody Leonhard points out on Computerworld, this is pretty odd on Microsoft’s part—the telemetry code was previously available and is probably installed on your system already if you use Windows 7. But, it was restricted to the normal “cumulative” update rollups. As Ed Bott explains on ZDNet:

What was surprising about this month’s Security-only update, formally titled the “July 9, 2019—KB4507456 (Security-only update),” is that it bundled the Compatibility Appraiser, KB2952664, which is designed to identify issues that could prevent a Windows 7 PC from updating to Windows 10.

It’s hard to say exactly why Microsoft is trying to install the telemetry on all Windows 7 PCs now, but extended support for Windows 7 expires on January 14, 2020. Windows 7 users don’t have much time left before they should upgrade—just six months. Windows 7 is already nagging users about updates. Microsoft may want to understand how many Windows 7 machines are left in the wild and whether they have compatibility problems with new software.

When Ed Bott asked Microsoft why it added the telemetry code to this update, he received a “no comment.” As usual, Microsoft is making itself look bad by refusing to be transparent and explain what it’s doing. The security update doesn’t seem to bundle any code for upgrading to Windows 10.

We still always recommend installing security patches for your PC. After installation, you can stop the telemetry from running, if you like. As abbodi86 advises on the Ask Woody forums:

Disabling (or deleting) these scheduled tasks after installation (before reboot) should be enough to turn off the appraiser

\Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\ProgramDataUpdater
\Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser
\Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\AitAgent

If you don’t want this code running. head to the Task Scheduler and disable these scheduled tasks. If you disable them before a reboot after running the update, they won’t even run once.

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Are you still using Windows 7? In case you haven’t heard, Microsoft recently ended support and now it’s a huge security risk that’s practically begging hackers to take advantage of it.

Since Microsoft won’t be releasing any further security updates, you’re risking hacks, malware and viruses by staying on the outdated operating system. Tap or click here for more about Windows 7 security risks.

We definitely recommend upgrading to Windows 10, but if you have to stick with an older computer that’s not compatible, or it’s the operating system your workplace still uses, there are certain programs and habits that provide extra layers of protection.

These programs and practices won’t leave you nearly as safe as the latest version of Windows, but a little security is better than none at all.

Start with the basics: Make sure you’re running a solid anti-virus

With the end of support for Windows 7, having a strong security suite is an absolute must. If your computer isn’t able to meet the minimum requirements for your preferred service, tap or click here to learn how to make the switch to Windows 10. It’s time.

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In fact, here’s what Microsoft has to say about it:

While you could continue to use your PC running Windows 7, without continued software and security updates, it will be at greater risk for viruses and malware.

To see what else Microsoft has to say about Windows 7, visit its end of life support page.

What are the most common ways hackers attack their victims? There are phishing scams, viruses attached to emails, spoofed government or popular shopping and social media websites, automatic downloads from sketchy sources and more. Tap or click to see how one type of ransomware can lock you out of your PC.

Get rid of Internet Explorer

Certain programs are basically obsolete — like Internet Explorer. The long-running joke is that IE is so full of issues and it lags so badly that it just isn’t worth using anymore.

The last thing you want is to use an insecure browser on an obsolete OS. If all you use is Internet Explorer, it’s time to download literally another browser, such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

Since IE isn’t safe to use anymore, try getting the new Microsoft Edge. Microsoft’s latest browser distinguishes itself from IE and Edge Legacy with a new icon, new features and more accessibility tools.

The best part? It’s available for download for Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10. It’s also available for iOS and Android.

Just hit the yellow button above and choose the drop-down menu next to “DOWNLOAD for Windows 10.” Choose Windows 7 and agree to the License Terms. Follow the on-screen prompts, and you’ll have a trustworthy, more secure browser.

Important internet safety rules

The best way to avoid these attacks is to follow these internet safety rules:

1. Don’t share personal information – Refrain from giving away any personally identifying information, even if it’s just to that innocent-looking social media site. Tap or click to see what happened to Twitter users who shared too much information.
2. Always adjust privacy settings – Most sites have privacy settings, so use them! They’re pretty self-explanatory and can make all the difference when it comes to security. Tap or click here for 5 Amazon security settings.
3. Browse safely – If you wouldn’t walk through a sketchy neighborhood, then don’t browse sketchy sites. Hackers often claim to have free content you can download or offer too-good-to-be-true deals to entice you to click their links. If you’re not familiar with the site and if it seems even just a little questionable, avoid it. This includes adult websites and free download pages. Tap or click for 10 tips for safe browsing.
4. Secure your internet connection – Make sure your router settings are secure. Tap or click here to adjust your router settings. And when you create a password for your Wi-Fi network, make sure it’s strong. Tap or click here for 5 new rules to create the best passwords.
5. Shop online carefully – When you want to make online purchases, most sites require credit or debit card information. Make sure the site is trustworthy, or tap or click here for the best ways to pay online without your bank cards.

Follow these rules and hackers will be hard-pressed to access your system.

More tips to stay safe

If you can, learn how to update your computer to Windows 10 and see a few Windows 10 tips by tapping or clicking here. If you’re stuck with Windows 7, follow the safety precautions outlined above. Good luck.

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Windows 7 is going out of support on 14th January 2020, but plenty of users are using it and have no plans to upgrade it. Microsoft is getting ready to end support for Windows 7, and will begin to push a series of messages to Windows 7 users by showing notifications about the support expiration. If your plan is to stay with Windows 7 instead of upgrading to Windows 10, here is how to get rid of the notifications.

Microsoft has released a new update to Windows 7 users. KB4493132 is responsible for displaying notifications that inform the user that it is time to go with Windows 10, and that there is a risk staying behind without important security updates. Here is how it looks.

The dialog includes the following text:

After 10 years, support for Windows 7 is nearing the end.

January 14, 2020 is the last day Microsoft will offer security updates and technical support for computers running Windows 7. We known can be difficult, that’s why we’re reaching out early to help you backup your files and prepare for what’s next.

There is one option Do not remind me again that is designed to permanently hide the nag screen. You won’t be upgraded to Windows 10 from within the notification unlike the earlier GWX notification.

Still, if you are concerned about such nags that Microsoft may try to repeatedly show, you need to block the patch KB4493132.

To Disable End of Support Notifications in Windows 7,

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Press Ctrl+F or click in the search box.
3. Type Windows Update and select the appropriate search result.
4. If you see the update KB4493132 listed, right-click it and select Hide from the context menu.

This will prevent the update from being installed on your Windows 7 machine.

Now, let’s see how to remove the update if you have it installed.

Remove the installed KB4493132 patch

1. Open a new command prompt as Administrator.
2. Type the following command: wusa /uninstall /kb:4493132 .
3. The update is now uninstalled.

Note: Wusa.exe is the Windows Update Standalone Installer. The Wusa.exe file is in the %windir%\System32 folder. The Windows Update Standalone Installer uses the Windows Update Agent API to install and remove update packages.

Microsoft says the notification should appear only a handful number of times before support ends, while also providing an option, “Do not notify me again” for users not interested in upgrading to Windows 10. It is absolutely possible to continue using the older version of the OS without support. This change mostly affects home users and small companies. Enterprise customers can afford to pay for Windows 7 extended support and continue using it.

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Thanks, will this turn off the notifications that we are getting in 2020?
Ive not used your method yet but i get a overlay window telling me that its out of support and i keep getting it now and then even though i say “do not remind me again”

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End of Win 7 support

A bit of useful information for those who still use Win 7.

As you know MS will be ending all support for Win 7 in Apr 2020. As part of phase out it seems MS will again start ‘nagging’ Win 7 users about upgrading to Win 10.

This page may be of use to those who want to avoid the nags.

Oh, No! What about Win XP.

Mr Zippy Sent from my keyboard using “Whackamole”, NudgeAKey + 2 Fingers

No flight Sim installed until I get a new computer.

Unsupported and unupdated W7 works fine for me.

Ever since Microsoft started their assault to upgrade W7 to W10 (WITHOUT YOUR PERMISSION), I’ve been careful to read EACH and EVERY update offered. If it even hinted of Windows 10, I hid the update.

I also downloaded all the W10 Free manual updates from the Microsoft Update Catalog so I would always be able to do a manual reinstall.

Then they started the update “Roll Ups”. Not knowing what was being pushed, I quit installing updates all together.

Hopefully I avoided any hidden messages to update to W10.

Of course, FS2020 will require W10, so I went to the expense of a 2nd NVMe PCIe slot adapter and drives just for that UGLY, intrusive Windows 10 that will ONLY be used for FS2020