Are You Seriously Still Using Windows 7?
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- Опубліковано 10 кві 2021
- Are You Seriously Still Using Windows 7? Windows 7 has been out of support for over a year now. Its time to upgrade to Windows 10. Windows 7 was a great operating system but its time has passed. Its time to stop using Windows 7.
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Windows 7 is still loved because it was the last "owned" version of Windows without all the bloat, and privacy issues of telemetry.
Correct.
Joel Grigsby I agree, but thanks to some great videos from CyberCPU Tech you can easily get rid of all that crap. I actually now prefer a debloated Windows 10 over Windows 7. I have 8 computers and I was reluctant to switch 6 of which came with Windows 7 (one with 8). After upgrading my Windows 8 laptop to 10 and getting rid of all the crap (plus adding an SSD) it's lightning fast. It's boots in 5 seconds and shuts down in 4 seconds. I am in the process of upgrading all of my Windows 7 computers to 10 because it's secure and the laptops run much faster. It's quite simple to turn off all telemetry in Windows 10. Use PowerShell to uninstall all apps you don't want and you are set with a safer and faster computer.
@@gordthor5351 too much work. Im not 16 anymore indont wanna spend my time debloating that crap. Its should be good from the get, or turn off all crap with one button press
@@gordthor5351 Impossible to boot up Windows 10 on any PC and SSD within 5 seconds. I've got more computers than you have and it does take about 12 seconds.
@@thomasgood3472 Did you have a fresh install, bare bones as can be (including removing Windows telemetry) and a very fast SSD?
Mine does not take 12 seconds.
We won't comply. Long live Windows 7.
r.i.p 2009-2020
@@LevelCrossingFan92 uhhh, no. I did not use Windows Update for 4 years and nothing happened. These security updates are bullsh1t
@@Sebulba2000 They are. These people that believe you need them or else your computer is unsecure are gullible.
@@9852323 correct, all my computers use windows 7 and even from a fresh install with no updates, still works perfectly, had some issues with the internet certificate expiry a couple of years ago, but apart from that, no problem
Forever Windows 10 And Windows 7
Don't downgrade to Windows 10 or 11. If you absolutely need to update your OS it's about time to start looking at Linux. Windows has been a disaster post Win7.
As long as my web browser works, as long as my games work, as long as i have driver support, and as long as my computer WORKS, I won’t give into this. Also the reason the 98 pc got infected was because 98 had ping response enabled. 7 does not. Windows 10 doesn’t fully disable telemetry. Windows update is intrusive and forces you to update. Why can’t people leave us 7 users alone? It works for us. That’s all we need. We’re not running mission critical gov systems. And even those run XP in some cases
Basic security practices is not the same thing as fear mongering.
So what is Ping response? Why does 98 have it enabled and 7 disabled by default?
I feel like u're trying to create a problem here. Me, a Windows 7 user, just took this video as an opinion on windows' versions, not an attack. Maybe u're dealing with that way more than me, but that's just an opinion
@@CyberCPU it is the same, thats why you cant differentiate them. You sir are a fearmonger.
The worst nightmare of every windows 7 system itself is Microsoft. You dont even mention that.
@@greatbullet7372 Ok, whatever you say. Sorry if you feel that way. It wasn't my intention.
Matter of fact Windows XP still get definition updates from avast
Oh
Wow that blew my mind honestly
@@bigroddempsey4082
yeah
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@@luhgarlicbread helo men
Because of how sluggish windows 10 has been in my experience, I recently installed windows 7 on my old PC so I could use my older software (offline) Its performance is extremely faster than 10 which was on the same machine. I use a linux partition I installed on the pc (linux mint) to upload content and browse the internet. It works well for me 👍
Win10 has loads more background activity than Win7 ever did, so you’re not wrong
Great idea. I have a windows 7 laptop that is just total crap! I don't get how such a new laptop could be so slow. It can't do anything seriously!
You can actually get official security updates that companies pay Microsoft to develop for Windows 7. Of course Microsoft doesn't want that but it's possible and it's amazing. The end of 2023 will be the final final end of Windows 7 updates though.
How do you activate it.
I’ve had the same experience on anything besides gaming or business hardware, I always considered Windows 7 ideal for computers made within the distant past but I just downgraded a lower specced laptop from 10 to 8.1 for a younger sibling since it was too new to even support 7 and noticed just as high of a performance boost actually. She wanted to play a game which has minimum requirements that borderlines the system performance of the laptop, it was barely playable under 10 but ever since downgrading she’s been bringing that laptop everywhere with her to play. No need to run it in a Linux distro through an emulation layer WINE and 8.1 is still new enough to support relatively modern functions meaning more app compatibility later down the line. It’s better than using 10 Enterprise LTSC, if you hate the Start Screen there’s always Classic Shell
Yes I still use Win 7 and I'll tell you why. It just plain works and gives me minimal headaches. My ten year old machine boots from dead off to operational in 45 seconds flat. I don't even bother to time Win 10 machines because I don't have that much time. If something screws up with Win 7 I can pretty much fix it easily. When Win 10 gets freaky seems that no one has any idea just wtf the machine is doing other than eating up all your resources, all those fixes out there well forget about them. Microsoft seems to have regressed to Win 95 days using their best fix, aw just reinstall the os. I have two Win 10 laptops that for the most part just sit in their cases. I don't know about you but there is nothing that Win 10 has that I want. I want to use my browsers, my search engines, my software and I don't want my computer up my butt snooping around like the NSA. Other than MS Word Microsoft has nothing to offer me, what they fill computers with is crap. The next step for me if forced to do so will be Linux. I wonder how much this guy makes from Microsoft?
There is A Bypass Tool to get updates for windows 7 until 2023 if your interested
If you haven't tried it yet give Linux Mint a go, it is quite similar to windows 7 in it's design and is very reliable and very secure (more so than windows 10).
I tired windows 7 again but I had a problem programs keept minimizing by itself
@@americantadpole7162 how do I get it?
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Just so people know, in early 2020 I purposely downgraded my main PC to Windows 7 out of spite and I am still using it today with a full internet connection doing all my normal things and I've had no problems at all. Gaming, Disney+, UA-cam, online shopping, purchasing stocks, even bank management - I do that all the time too and have not had any issues with any of them or my PC.
As long as you make sure you have a sufficient (not free) AV & Firewall installed, you'll be completely fine. In the end, if you don't do that on a modern Windows system you'll get infected with viruses/backdoors anyway. Proves just how inefficient the security patches on Windows really are.
For those of you who say "You're very lucky", here's a couple of things to note:
1: If you knew what my life is like, you'd know I'm actually very unlucky with literally anything and everything. If there's a chance for bad luck for me to happen, it happens.
2: I know loads of other people who still use Windows 7 as their main OS, I even used to know some who purposely kept Windows XP several years after End of Life, none of them have had any problems either. Even my checkouts at work were on a full internet connection with Windows XP (which had no updates applied at all except SP3) until April 2021, none of them had issues either in terms of security (except reliability, since those machines were dying).
In short: It's all scaremonger. As long as you take relevant steps to protect your PC, you have no reason to worry.
That's why I don't wear seatbelts. I've never been in an accident in the pastz so why should I waste my time wearing a seatbelt. People who claim you should wear one are just fear-mongering. I've proven you don't need one since I've never needed one.
@@CyberCPU Your point is invalid. My point is loads of people I know use Windows 7 and have NEVER had a problem using it for the last couple of years since it's been out of support, can you say the same with your friends? Have any of your friends or family had any kind of car accident? Serious or not so serious? Yes? Point made.
Nobody I know has ever had an issue using Windows 7 or XP beyond EoL, people I know and I think everyone knows someone to have been in a car accident. Wear your seatbelt! Accidents DO happen. Do using operating systems out of support cause problems? Maybe if you're an idiot on the internet yeah, but when you're illiterate that happens with modern Windows 10/11 systems too my friend.
@@greenonline5469 well I'm a professional computer tech and I've had tons of customers have issues with Windows 7. It's also one of the most important rules of computer security to use an operating system that has it's latest updates installed.
You have a couple friends that probably have computers that are massively infected and simply don't realize it and your making proclamations about computer security that have no basis in reality.
Go ahead and use Windows 7. But don't complain when your identity gets stolen. I have no skin in the game. I'm just warning you that it's not a good idea. You can listen to me or don't. I don't care. But what your saying is factually incorrect. I have over 20 years of experience and a bachelor's degree in this subject. I know what I'm talking about.
@@greenonline5469 Just an FYI, my seatbelt argument was invalid. It was invalid intentionally. It's the same argument your using for using an out of support operating system. That was the point in using an absurd argument.
@@CyberCPU I think you'll find you have tonnes of customers with issues on any operating system. That isn't necessarily related to being end of life, I too work with computers and have done for a lot of years, but sometimes it's easy to let too much "professionalism" weigh you too far towards the facts rather than considering the reality. Most people who are PC illiterate because they don't know what is safe to click on will end up getting infected with malware, spyware or in some cases ransomware even on Windows 11. Same as they will on Windows 10 or Windows 7, because yes some PCs are indeed less secure than others, but in the end one thing you should know with 20+ years experience is the weakest link is always the user, not the PC itself.
Also I actually have quite a few friends who use Windows 7 as their daily OS still, not as many as Windows XP back in 2016/2017, but that's because most Windows XP hardware can't really be upgraded to newer Windows, so they had no choice but to stick with it at the time. Just because it's FACTUALLY incorrect that Windows 7 can be safe to use taking the right precautions/setting up the right security solutions in 2022 doesn't always make it incorrect in reality. You should know by now factual doesn't always line up with reality. Just because we use Windows 7 today does not mean we have to be "infested with viruses and don't realise" because we've been connected to the Internet. Nor does it mean my identity "will" get stolen. I've been using Windows 7 as my daily driver for 2 years straight and with how often I'm constantly entering and saving sensitive information into the computer, especially online banking/paying off credit cards and purchasing/selling stocks, I promise you if I was seriously infected with malware, spyware, keylogged & whatever, I would be obliterated by now.
Actually if we're going to be talking about "facts" can I just ask where you get your information from in regards to "I don't know a single antivirus that still supports Windows 7"?? Norton, Avast, AVG, ZoneAlarm, Avira and as far as I can tell EVERY antivirus out there apart from McAfee still supports Windows 7. Even then McAfee still supported Windows 7 at the time this video was uploaded.
Same as printers, I've looked at my local PC store's list of printers for sale and EVERY single one of them is compatible with Windows 7 and newer, even the one I bought a month ago works perfectly. Same as every single game I play, even on Steam is compatible with Windows 7. Yes eventually all of these things will change, just like it did for Windows XP and then you'd have to look for old stock products and older versions of software (which is when you really ought to be concerned about security), but honestly it feels like you should have uploaded this video with these facts in 2025 and not 2021, since they're all very ahead of their time and not valid yet.
Also, the whole "someone connected a Windows 98 machine to the internet and left it idle and it got super infected because it was out of support" is utter nonsense. Yes, it will have been insecure if they didn't even take any steps to protect it on the internet, as you should do with any PC not just an out of support one, but turning it on, plugging in an ethernet cable and leaving it will not be why it was infected unless maybe they were connected to a public network (which is a massive security risk in itself).
Of course I understand the issues surrounding end of support operating systems, just I don't take it quite as seriously with Windows like I do macOS or Linux because Windows has a bad track record for security holes/widespread infections of malware of different categories that have been combated mostly using 3rd party security solutions, which almost all are still available today.
I still use Windows 7 on my main and its because it works. It's faster, more streamlined. Basic settings aren't hidden behind several layers of menus with conflicting UIs. The start menu doesn't display advertising in a confusing sea of tiles. It's the most stable version of Windows ever, and all programs and games I use still support or at least run on 7. In fact, many programs I use are unstable and buggy on 10 and have no alternatives. Also since we're apparently making comparisons to completely different versions of Windows, Microsoft released security patches for a critical exploit on XP, 5 YEARS after the end of support. And don't even try to deny 7 looks better than that flat, bland ui of 10
Same thing here, Microsoft also doesn't force you to use Edge or Bing.
Actually XP was the most stable OS to date. Win 7 wasn't bad either but did have too many things running in the backdround, That you had to manually shut down.
Windows 7 was the last time that a Microsoft OS was stable & user-friendly. After that it became all style over substance. I'm still desperately looking for a laptop with Win7 being sold with decent hardware specs today.
Windows 10 is pretty stable. Just as stable as Windows 7 ever was. In regards to user friendliness, that's subjective. I find Windows 10 decent in user friendliness.
You will not find a new laptop with Windows 7 because not only is it out of support but you can't even buy new licenses for it. Also, most new hardware isn't supported. New AMD and Intel processors don't have support in Windows 7.
@@CyberCPU it's not stable, and I didn't say I was looking for a new laptop.
What's not stable about it? I run Windows 10 on several systems as well as having hundreds of customers using it. I haven't seen any stability problems with it in several years.
Windows 10 is very stable if your drivers are correct. You will only have issues on incompatible software/hardware.
@@blazegaming6097 Because Windows 7 lost support 2 years ago. People have found ways to get updates in Windows 7 but they're doing it through software privacy. The only people who can get extended support in Windows 7 are people who have an Enterprise license for Windows 7. Mainstream users cannot get updates for Windows 7 without pirating those updates.
UA-cam is just something I do for fun. My full-time job is being a tech and I've seen too many people with Windows 7 that hasn't had an update in 2 years. They are not installing updates anymore and their systems are at risk. These people are buying stuff on Amazon and using their computers like it doesn't matter. I don't want these people to get their identities stolen or have security issues because of it. You're free to disagree with me but for the normal user it's best to use an operating system that's under support.
Windows 7 did exactly what i needed to! no bloatware, no other crap, simple, easy to use!!
I have a Dell optiplex 990 i7 8gb ram (win 7) (that i bought for $150) that runs faster than win10 on a newer i7 with 64gb ram
I bought an okidata c5200n color laser printer (when win 7 1st came out), worked great with win 7 ONLY, upgraded to win 8--no drivers, win 10-no drivers.
I dont know why they couldnt keep updating win7 (prob could have but they wanted to push all this crap on us, intrusive)
BTW win 8 is the worst OS ever!
Imagine if at your place of employment you worked for one day and they paid you for that day but then expected you to work forever after that for free. Would that be fair?
Microsoft released Windows 7 in 2009. They supported it for 11 years. Windows 7 was under support after the release of Windows 8, 8.1, and Windows 10. During that time they had to have an entire development team continue to work on updates for Windows 7. A developer probably makes at average 100k to 180k a year. Microsoft operates with different teams. Windows 7 development had 23 teams and on each team there was about 40 people. That's a total of 920 people. Granted long-term support probably doesn't need that many people so let's just say it takes 100 developers to keep Windows 7 in support. Based on the average software developers income that would be between 10 to 18 million dollars a year to keep Windows 7 in support. An operating system that's four generations old that Microsoft is making absolutely no money on.
It's extremely expensive to provide long-term support for an operating system. So we can't expect Microsoft to just continue to support an operating system indefinitely. The 11 years that Microsoft supported Windows 7 cost them on a low average about an eighth of a billion dollars. I totally understand why they would end support.
little billy gates aint getting a dime from me. have you heard the good use he put it to. turns out he's evil incarnate @@CyberCPU
Worse than Vista?
@@CyberCPU why should I switch to 10 when 7 doesn't treat me like an incompetent child, doesn't spy on everything I do, doesn't show ads in the start menu, doesn't install shit by itself, doesn't restart to install updates WHILE IM USING THE COMPUTER, and has the option "check for updates but let me choose to download and install them" (an option that windows 10 DOESN'T have) doesn't put web results in the start menu search bar, and doesn't constantly pester me to use OneDrive, edge, and the UWP store
Fuck Microsoft, they've got enough money, I don't want ads and that other bullshit on my computer (and I shouldn't have to resort to group policies, and registry hacks to disable it)
@@exoticbutters2781 Vista is orders of magnitude better than 10
Software support is actually primarily why I'm not updating from 7. Modern "software" doesn't actually function anymore, instead taking your wallet hostage to grant you temporary access to features you previous could get for free whenever you wanted. I'm not trying to scam myself and "upgrade" to being able to use the same software I already use only temporarily and for hundreds or thousands of times the cost. For the most part, newer software is repackaging old things to scam users out of money, not allowing the user to do new things they previously could not.
In addition, some vital software I use every day in my professional workflow is not compatible with newer OSs, rather than the other way around like people want to claim. More modern Windows actually has tons of compatibility issues with software that previously worked just fine.
In addition in addition, Windows 10's background OS update system actually often breaks major portions of its software and is one of the worst parts of the OS. The worst part is, if something does break from the OS updating on its own, fixing it is completely outside of your control. You just have to wait until they update it again to get your computer out of a completely preventable hostage situation. I need my computer to work consistently every single day, so Windows 10 is exactly the opposite of usable for me.
Edit: Also, fyi, Windows 10 support will be ending in 2025 so....
Yes, and just an fyi for those of you who want windows 7 but with security updates, with the bypass ESU patch you can get POSReady 7's extended updates through October 2024
The substantial registry rotting as a result of those big package build upgrades just shows why Microsoft couldn’t retain it as some sort of definitive Windows version for all time. No wonder they eventually made the switch to Windows 11 so it could compete with macOS 11 Big Sur after the switch from Mac OS X.
YES, I STILL USING WIN7 AND WIN10 IS CRAP
and now windows 11 is as well (I had to build a custom version just to get rid of the bloat. Long live win 7
Nah, I’m sorry… Windows 7 for LIFE! As long as you have the proper parameters set up and the right programs you’re in good hands. Stability is just SO INCONSISTENT on these new OS’s that I’ve just come to terms with upgrade/updating 7 myself. On a side note* Avast just recently gave 7 a security patch last month (Dec ‘21)
WINDOWS 7 4 LIFE
Or just use Linux. Try PopOs. no, you dont have to do terminal hackery sht to use it. its actually really nice. look into it.
Too bad it’s not supported anymore
for example, i recently downgraded my windows 10 laptop to windows 7 and its like giving it a second life, it runs so fast and it´s such a beautiful system, just be careful while browsing the web and that´s it, perfectly usable
Windows 8.1 is fine, because you can download a theme to make it look almost exactly like 7, and can remove bloat easily
In short, windows 7 still rules and 8 & 10 totally blow...
Agreed!
The fact that they are FORCING YOU to use, say, windos 10, PROVES that it's SHIT.
@Fearful Harmony Nobody is 'forcing' end users to use Win 7. The issue here is 'planned obsolescence' and the need to move on to a subsequent O.S., says Microsoft.
@Fearful Harmony No kidding, dolt. Big deal. Many people are discovering your post months or years later. That's how UA-cam works.
By the end of the video, you were talking about how people may never have to upgrade again. Just shy of 6 months later, Microsoft released Windows 11 on October 5th, 2021 and started with the mad dash to get everyone updated to that.
When support ended for 7, my main 2 computers already hadn’t been updated since 2014. No strange processes or behavior and both pass a boot level virus scan.
Very true. We still have the same 7 in two computers from nearly 15 years ago. We literally chopped off their ability to phone home (via programming patches) nearly a decade ago. Since then, not one virus-related problem whatsoever. I don't even listen to the Win 10 "singers" any more.
I'll take the risks, I don't want Microsoft tinkering with my computer without my knowledge
I'm still using Windows 7 with antivirus and extended security updates until 2023 :)
Working better than Windows 10 with Ryzen 7 3700x and RTX 2070 super
There is no driver support for Ryzen processors in Windows 7. You may have gotten rid of the nag screen but you've terribly limited that processor.
@@CyberCPU Motherboard and video card manufacturers are still providing drivers for Ryzen in Windows 7. I run Windows 7 on a dualboot (R5 2600/RTX 2070) and I get the same or better performance in programs and games. The only thing I don't have is ray-tracing.
The only reason why the "upgrade to windows 10" screen exists on newer processors is so that microsoft can attempt to force people to use their malware which is Windows 10.
@@austra39 This guy doesnt know what the fuck his talking about, chipset drivers from AMD are perfectly compatible with Windows 7, saying that your processing power is limited is utter nonsense.
@@puncha65 I agree. I ran windows 7 on my 3700x and 5600xt build. Heck, the 5600xt STILL has drivers that are up to date for windows 7.
@@blazegaming6097 last I recall you get a huge error message when you install Windows 7 on a Ryzen. It's been a while since I've tried to run Windows 7 on a Ryzen, so maybe that's changed. However, last I heard AMD and Intel cut off support for Windows 7 on new hardware. I heard it had to do with Microsoft licencing. So they didn't have a choice but to cut off support.
Long live windows 7
Windows 10 drove me to Linux. I was fully satisfied with 7 and dabbled here and there with Linux. The telemetry,the 'Windows as a service' rather than having control of your PC is a main factor in my migration. I understand the danger of using unsupported OSes and do not run 7 on the 'net. Sad that a company controls the PC world.
They only control a majority of the desktop world.
The server side has been majority *NIX for DECADES (SunOS was a version of BSD Unix).
8:21 There is no way!! I spent hours and hours trying to disable the updates or data collection, I went through Registry entries, Services, Group Policies, Debloat Script and guess what?! I still hear my CPU fan making noises here and there and as soon as I open the task manager it becomes quiet. I don't know what this is but it has never happend on Linux or Windows 7. Can someone please explain this to me?! I'm done with Windows 10.
Windows Update on Win 10 is hell for me. As a student, I just spend my whole day updating the system! Now I am convinced that whatever I do, if you are reckless with your laptop or computer, you will face doom if you are not careful.
I'll switch to Win 7 because I know, Win 7 will be helpful for me despite of ending support to it.
This is happening to me on Windows 7 when my computer is idle for a while an instance of svchost will start using up a lot of processing power I can just wiggle my mouse around for a bit and 10 seconds later CPU usage will be back down to near 0
Sorry, but I disagree with this video. I'm still using Windows 7 and it's still running like a charm. He says "I'm pretty sure that all anti-viruses have stopped support for Windows 7". WRONG. Trend Micro is a pretty well-known (and good) Anti Virus program and they still give me support without any issues. I can still play games on my Windows 7, still compatible with a new printer I purchased, etc. I was never a fan of upgrading to Windows 10 because I wasn't a fan of allowing them to spy on me even more than they usually do. That's basically what Windows 10 was/is; an easier way of allowing these nosy companies to spy on your every move. You have absolutely no privacy whatsoever with Windows 10. No thanks. Not only that, my Windows 7 is less cluttered with crap I don't need. Even Windows 11 has a gang of bugs and issues when released. I stayed with Windows XP until I was literally forced to upgrade. I will do the same with my Windows 7.
To clear things up some anti-viruses still support xp and vista lol like what is this guy going on about.
I agree win 10 isnt a bad version of Windows. Its an utter shit version of Windows worse than vista.
LMAO 😂
Hey, Vista was great after SP2. But I agree that Windows 10 is utter shit.
Tried Windows 10 this weekend and I HATED IT.So hard to find settings and it was SOO slow on a SSD drive.I use Linux 19.2 on the same system and it is was faster,more stable.
😂
Yeah just use Linux if you can. It's a different paradigm but it's arguably a better one that is more future proof.
If you have a PC from 2007. Probably yes
@@leightonmitchell2564 we're not geniuses we can't use Linux
@@carlsonraywithers3368 Don't need to be a genius to go Linux lol. Just use Mint cinnamon or elementary os.
Microsoft Security Essentials works for ALL users until 2023. That's one of the reasons why I'm still using Windows 7.
I hear the program will not be updated but MS is giving it definitions. However, that doesn't solve the security problem. No AV will stop a security vulnerability from being exploited.
I’m deciding to not even install that, any website you click on can cause a computer crash and virus or something. Just stay off websites you don’t know. Use your phone for shady websites.
@@blazegaming6097 no, actually Avast will update definitions for their currently supported software versions. Once those versions that support Windows 7 become unsupported by Avast they will no longer receive updates.
This bearded guy is most probably sponsort by Microsoft..
I am still using it....I have no problems with it...Does what I want..and that's all I ask.
Same here!
Yup
I've been using Windows 7 SP1 without updates for so many years I lost
count. I make sure all my service ports are closed when that computer is
connected to the internet. I never had any kind of intrusion. Some of
the very latest architectural drafting programs, of the ones I use, now
require updates to Win 7 SP1, but I'm sure I could get just that specific
update to run a certain new program. Win 7 SP1 is, believe it or not,
the exact same Windows OS that Win 8, 10 or 11 is, but without the
bloatware and ads. If your computer is invisible to the internet, then
the only way anyone can break in is if YOU let them in. Besides that, my
main Win 7 workstation is not even connected to the internet. I'm not
doing it right now, but I could just use a stupid Chromebook for the
internet. But no way am I going to use Win 8, 10 or 11.
I have a video that should be out in a couple of weeks on how to make an install of Windows 10 without all the bloatware. You might be interested in it.
@@CyberCPU Yes I know I can uncheck lots of stuff in Win 10, but there is still a huge loss of control. I never seen any reason to use it, and I never heard anyone give a reason to use it instead of Win 7, other than they think it LOOKS better, (forgetting the purpose of an OS.) The Win 95 UI in Win 7 runs the best and really is the best UI.
My entire video is a reason not to use Windows 7. It's not secure.
@@CyberCPU It's the only reason, imho. People, including myself, hate being forced to change to something that looks and works relatively differently to what we were used to.
I can guarantee that people wouldn't have a problem changing to win 10 if they didn't have to relearn everything.
@@KnightspaceORG I felt the same way until I started using Windows 10 on a regular basis. I actually like Windows 10 better then 7 now.
windows 7 was legend rest in peace
Maybe it is a legend for YOU. I still use it and ima never quit. I guess you will answer "Bla bla bla". I dare you to activate aero theme in windows 10 and if you do it ima break my computer!
@@jasonyt3977 ? :D
I use Windows 7 because there is simply nothing better. Windows 8 was terrible from a UI perspective, Windows 10 has bloatware and spyware, and Windows 11 is a mix of both.
jokes on you i just downgraded from windows 10 and i love it.
aero baby
drivers maybe
Best decision
For me only problem is many apps aren't compatible especially with my system, but I'm using virtualbox to relive my memories
*upgraded
Switched to Arch Linux ages ago......if i need Windows, its called Kvm.
Windows 10 is a virus i dont want as my main driver.
Don't need feature upgrades, don't need security updates. Long live Windows 7.
Avast and AVG antiviruses are still supported on Windows 7.
5:52 in fact, if you're running any version of Windows you're not using a secure computer.
110% correct.
were not talking about mac vs pc
@@sarmadqureshi521 yup. we are talking about linux vs other os
@@user-wk2gi5cp9y were not talking about that either
Still using Windows 7 Pro x64 as of 11/23/2022 on my i9 12900K 32GB DDR5 and RTX 3070 Ti ! 😀 No updates or antivirus either, just an up to date Firefox, ad blocker, pop up blocker, and using common sense will get you a long way. Never using 10 or 11 again
Why waste money on a 12th gen then? Not even RTX works in Windows 7.
@@CyberCPU lmao bruh I cant believe this many people have these kind of machines and yet don't know what works and what doesn't lmao like buying a car with no tires 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@CyberCPUwindows bootlicker
is your only argument to upgrade is that there is no support?No big deal. No new software? If it isnt broke dont fix it
AVG Antivirus still supports Windows 7. As of 2023, only some major antiviruses have ended support for Windows 7. Then, there will be no more major feature updates, but definition updates are still gonna be there.
Still using Windows 7 today. Everything is great, more better than 10/11. I really hate Windows 10/11 So much.
have you used them?
"Yes, yes I am still using windows 7. Got a problem with that?"
Yes I'm still using Windows 7 and I love it and I have no problems with it. I have Windows 10 and I can't stand it so that's why I continue to use Windows 7
Be careful.
@@CyberCPU You won't be able to use the MS Store if you do that.
Same. I've had zero issues with security or malware, because I use adblockers, antivirus and antispyware and I don't download untrusted files and programs like a moron. If you use Win 7 responsibly, you're in good shape.
i grew up using win 7, but when our old pc broke, my family bought a win10 laptop for me, and 4gb for windows 10 is sluggish (and had intel i3 3rd gen). the pc that had win 7 had 4gb ram and an intel pentium and it still ran way smoother, and just being safe on the internet is just enough to not get viruses.
For me its the look and feel of Windows 10 that has killed any momentum of me wanting to use that operating system and yet here I am still using it. I miss aero glass it was what got me into computing and the current windows landscape looks just very cold and not fun or expressive.
What would you recommend? I'm currently using OpenShell, and considering using Startisback to return some features. Don't use Stardock as it kinda messes up some stuff. For taskbar icons I've tried using resource hacker to change them but, it just resets.
I am stilling windows 7.
The other problem is that with every OS upgrade, the minimum hardware requirements go up as well, so basically, it means chucking the thing out if you have a brand name computer. With generic computers, it is usually possible to upgrade some things like add a memory stick or a bigger hard drive.
Installed W7 14 July 2009, and still working like a charm. Best OP ever..
Do you surf the web?
*"... they left a Windows 98 computer connected to the Internet..."*
LMAO...I thought you were going to say "it automatically upgraded to Windows 10 despite being told not to and borked everything"
Thats funny because it's believable. 😂😂
@@gustavo1h3that's not possible buddy 🤣 how would windows update with no hard drive or storage 🤣
5:20 what?? There are a lot of anti viruses still able to be run on 7, avast, Malwarebytes, MaCafee, the ones that you know work on 10 still work on 7, even if newer updates have dropped support for 7 there are slightly older patches (which are no older than like 3-5 years) can work on 7 since microsoft only stopped support in 2020.
That king cab bus as your screensaver, it’s crazy how much I still see that thing around. The beater bus that made up the front half was my dads and I use to putt around the woods and subdivision when I was young. Thanks for the video because yes, I still have windows 7.
If you're a home user, you don't need security updates, you only need security definition updates which windows 7 still gets. The security definition updates pretty much make you safe enough from virus attacks and malware!
Where did you get that from? Security updates are important for all users. Arguably more important for home users. Security definition updates are simply just virus definitions. The real vulnerabilities within the operating system are what's really important and are what's missing in Windows 7.
@@CyberCPU downgraded to win 7 december 2020 with a custom usb driver, 8th gen intel and nvme drive, windows 7 still works and windows 10 "security patches" do not even matter cause when i used windows 10 i disabled windows update by blocking the service, so i never installed an update on win 10 lol, on 7 i keep manual notification and if i want i install updates.
@Николай if you know how to use a computer you will not get infected magically, also i literally saw more than 20 Laptop with Windows 10 infected with Adware and Spyware on them, when instead i saw a lot more Windows 7 pc without any virus on them, it's just about mind and there isn't any reason to be a security paranoid, ofc if you download cracked software and games from fake download buttons then you will get malware even on windows 20.
@CyberCPU Tech Windows update doesn't remove viruses from your computer and it doesn't stop virus from infecting you.
@@jonnyprogamer Yeah... you still need antivirus and Malware removers for that! Some people really think they can be invincible just because they have Windows update! lol
Window 7 was and will always be the best Windows there ever was,
I stopped using antivirus software on my builds around 2004 and have never had an infected machine and I don't fall for all this security update fear mongering.
Probably good advice, but I'm running 7, & have been receiving support downloads from Microsoft thruout 2021. So much for ending support. I'll keep running it until I need a new computer, which will have a more updated system.
Updating to Windows 10 is free.
@@CyberCPU I thought that option had passed some time ago?
Nope. You can still upgrade a Windows 7 computer to Windows 10. They just don't advertise it. I do it all the time.
@@CyberCPU Maybe a video on that fact might be a nice thing?
@@CyberCPU Which is suspicious enough to question upgrading. Isn't this the first time upgrading has been totally free? Up until now Microsoft has made lots of $$$ every time a new OS has premiered. That telemetry data has a lot of value for marketing.
There's a lot of fear mongering in this video. You can't compare windows 98 to windows 7. That's actually dumb as hell.
Most users are also using a modern web browser like Google Chrome. Chrome is very good at stopping threats. It's not perfect (nothing is) but it's very good. Also, don't underestimate a users ability to surf the web safely. Surfing the web safely is KEY to having a virus/malware/spyware free PC along with a modern web browser (like google chrome). I've seen plenty of windows 10 pc's with viruses and malware on them having all the protection and updates in the world isn't going to save you from your poor web browsing and poor judgement.
I'm using Windows 7 with modern hardware and it's a blast. Intel 9900K, 16gb of Gskill 3200mhz ram, RTX 3080, Samsung 970pro NVMe (512gb for OS) Samsung 970 evo plus 1TB (for steam games) and a samsung 1tb 860 sata ssd for old games or storage.
Games run super smooth, no bloatware, no forced updates, no stupid windows app store, and very reliable.
Most modern games still work perfectly on Windows 7. League of Legends, Final Fantasy 14, Shadow of the tomb raider, Resident Evil 2/3 remakes, Skyrim with tons of mods, etc etc. I think even Cyberpunk works too since it has its own Directx12 update (allowing you to use Raytracing and such).
Never had any attacks or virus. Windows 7 for LIFE!!!
Yep, I agree with everything you said.
For backwards compatibility and reliability, I'd use Windows 7 for retro gaming offline, or if you need software that simply won't run on Windows 10.
As a full time tech I haven't seen a program yet that I couldn't get working in Windows 10. I'm sure one exists but typically anything that will run on Windows 7 will run under Windows 10.
I'm running Windows 7 on a 32GB Ryzen 7 desktop PC I built in 2020. The only built-in port not supported is USB-C (no updated driver available). No problem, I just use a USB-C to USB-3 adapter. Windows 10 has only a year left till it gets EOL'ed, I personally cannot stomach Windows 11, and I have no motivation to "upgrade" from Win7. Yes, there are apps that no longer support Windows 7, but they all run on MacBooks just as well, and svelte little M1 laptops have gotten very affordable lately...
Hey influencer dude, why don't you influence Microsoft to bring some legacy support to their best OS ever, Windows 7?
I remember I was offered the Windows 10 update for free. It would have worked fine on my older PC, but puhlease, they just won't leave you alone, spyware, this tracker, that tracker, the bloatware, it was both slow and intrusive. Windows 8 was worse. Yes, there are still folks using Windows 7 today, but not for PC's being released now, now the hardware is no longer supported. Windows 7 has its problems, too, but they just can't leave good enough alone. Let ME install a firewall and antivirus if I want, let ME opt-in to your spyware if I want, let ME install gigabytes of your MS trash if I want. If it wasn't for W7, people would have left the PC's for Mac's in larger numbers.
Yeah I haven’t even paid for W10 and I wouldn’t upgrade to W11 even for free
@@awsomedude9111 so you will switch to linux?
@@IAm-zo1bo lot of people are buying the steam deck. There should not be only be one option that is forced on every computer. Everything done in safety is false. Windows 7 works fine even today, it’s just part of the worlds richest game plan to control the world.
@@awsomedude9111 calm down insane guy. Windows 7 is getting less and less driver and software support, that's why I don't use it. I use windows 10 ltsc because linux can't play some games that I like.
@@IAm-zo1bo What was insane about what 777 said? These people have stated their agenda pretty plainly and clearly. "You will own nothing, and be happy". -Some WEF asshat.
Aaaand now Im using linux. Free OS continuous updates. Havent had any system breaking bugs. No updates that brick my PC. Tons of free software etc. Ngl I love linux. I used to be a big Win7 user. Loved it. Now I'll never pay for an OS ever again.
I like Linux too. It's my primary OS.
Looks like I'm switching too after watching this video! At least for online purposes. Still love Win7 for gaming.
You can make Linux look and behave like windows 7.
I think everyone should try and use GNU/Linux even if they also use Mac or Windows, cause free software is a very important cause imo
Love Win7. Antivirus software still supports Win7. Even consider to downgrade from Office 2016 back to Office 2007 because of all the nonsense and clutter that Microsoft added that makes it slower and more complicated to use. From Win7 I will go to ubuntu.
Don't wait - and I'd recommend XUbuntu as the standard version uses GNOME which is almost as bloated as Windows.
XFCE is much less bloated and does more USEFUL stuff.
The real question should be: Are you still using Microsoft Windows?
It doesn't matter which version of Microsoft Windows you're using. You shouldn't !
I'm not gonna stop using Windows 7. I get the fastest performance on that OS
still is my main os with no update (except sp1 and for some drivers), 0 antivirus. only simplewall and firefox on private browsing with ublock origin and noscript extensions. everything works perfectly. 0 bug/crash hasstle for whatever use. 0 infection with the best tools.
Because I am sick of uncontrollable updates that runs exactly when I am playing games that require 100% GPU and 50% CPU.
You can set your active hours and Windows update won't run work during those times.
Windows 7 is as high as I will go. Period. Especially since I figured out how to either remove or block all MicroSoft (Small & Limp) spyware in it. And since I don't download 2KB movies, nor click every link that pops up in my face, I'm not even worried about malware. Aside from all that, I can honestly say that there is not a single feature, not one app, not even a game that absolutely MUST have Win8/10/11 that I am interested enough in that it'll make me "upgrade" to those.
Besides, I still use 98 and XP very regularly, so that should tell you that I'm not one of those that absolutely just GOTTA have the latest and greatest (so the morons think) operating system.
By the way genius, printers being made today now have a Bluetooth function.
Tbh going with 8.1 seems like a pretty attractive option. 8.1 is pretty much 7 with Metro apps and a weird Start menu. it still gets security updates, and it's somewhat leaner and faster since MS needed it to run on tablets. if you can get over the lack of a classic Start menu and tune the Start screen to better fit your workflow, it can really work out (or you can just install a third party replacement). What I did was clear pretty much the entire screen and just put in tiles for the apps I always work with. My Thinkpad came with an OEM license for 8.1 Pro and tbh I kinda like it and don't really understand all the hate. Definitely don't sleep on 8.1.
of course, if the software you do work on doesn't support 8.1 anymore, you might find yourself needing to dual-boot with 10/11.
Windows 8.1 looses support next year I believe.
@@CyberCPU and the computer will just work the same as any other day.
@@CyberCPU FUCK
@@IAm-zo1bo yes, but considering you will no longer receive security updates your system will get less and less secure as time goes on. Luckily people like me make money off of infected computers, so there's that. 🤣😂🤣😂
@@IAm-zo1bo mobile operating systems are a walled garden. They're inherently more secure than the x86 platform.
I use windows 7, on a HP ultra small form factor HP 8000, a very small computer. I had a optiplex 780 Desktop, which had abrupt shut downs when heavily used, because I used a hard drive from another optiplex that packed up. So in the end the drives ended up useless, since without activation it can't be used? Or is this a software problem that caused the shut down. It is strange.
BitDefender includes W7 among supported OSs, and comes in paid and free 64-bit versions.
We still run W7Pro64 for our legacy production applications, and have relied on BitDefender's good record and industry ranking. Nothing can save us from Zero Day incidents, but that applies to everybody else, too.
I love my Windows 7 and my updates til jan 2023.
Malwarebytes supports Windows 7 no problem. Firefox supports Windows 7 and the if you are behind a firewall router you won't get hacked via the method shown in the screensavers show.
That's good to know. However, it's hard to recognize Malwarebytes as a real antivirus. I still consider it a malware program. But I guess it does market itself as an antivirus today.
@@CyberCPU Malwarebytes is getting better. Malwarebytes 4.3 got a top-product rating for the first time at AV-test.
And more on a personal note: I still greatly prefer the UI of Windows 7 over Windows 10. Win 7 just looks so much more polished and thought out while Win10 still got many small annoyances that breaks usability. I could probably make a whole video review about all the small quirks in the Windows 10 UI. Here is the look of my Windows 7 main PC: watch?v=LqhbCdAoGgY Isn't it lovely?
And yeah, Win 7 is getting old. I'm sysadmin and use Windows 10 at my work. I upgraded my parents' windows 7 computers to Windows 10 for obvious reasons. But for myself: I'm not in a hurry. At all. Gotta love the extended updates.
I felt exactly the same way until I was forced to upgrade all of my customers to Windows 10. I've used it for so long now that I've gotten used to all those little quirks and now I actually like it better than Windows 7. There used to be a time when I like the UI of Windows XP better than 7. I think we just get used to it. I know that I never like change. My daily is actually KDE on Linux and I still make plasma 5 look like kde4. 🤷♂️
I use both daily. I can't stand Windows 10 because of how it "silently" updates, the continual changes, the downgraded preinstalled apps, advertisements, a start menu search always searches the web, weird gui animations for words (can be disabled)....
Don't like the OS, but love your channel
*I'm NOT here to hate at all, here to have an opinion, PLEASE don't take it the wrong way*
Everyone seems to make EOL a big deal, it's not.
Here's my views:
• If you're smart.
• If you have an antivirus
• if your browsers still up to date
• all your programs are supported
By all means, if you don't care about games support, use it.
One thing I have to agree on is bank info, if you do banking, for the LOVE OF GOD DO NOT USE WINDOWS 7.
Anyway back to my rant.
Also here's another thing:
• Most stuff has been patched ALREADY.
• Microsoft still technically does push updates to Windows 7 if it's really needed. (PrintNightmare)
• web browsers still support windows 7
I'm not stupid, alot of people who use it excluding a small percentage aren't stupid.
Also, some antiviruses *still do support windows 7, and have said they *plan to support it for a LONG TIME.*
Windows Update is really the last layer of security, if it gets past your antivirus, your web browser, then you can't expect it even on windows 10 to protect you.
You also have to realize that Windows 10 has a ton of bloat, tracking, and other crap they really didn't need.
The reason people are staying on 7 is probably one of the following reasons;
• No bloatware.
• No windows update shoved down your face every time your in the middle of something (EVEN THOUGH YOU PAUSED UPDATES WINDOWS FEELS THE NEED TO DO IT ANYWAY)
• how disorganized things are..
- control panel, settings
- snipping tool, snip and sketch..
Like there's SO MANY DUPLICATES.
One thing I've noticed is I have to use control panel and settings for two different things and its just annoying.
• no Microsoft account crap every 5 seconds.
• no let's browse 7000 results on bing and try to find something your not looking for
• you don't get notifications saying "sWitCh tO eDgE.
Listen, I like windows 10, I dualboot it with 7, but for the love of God, windows update has pissed me off so many times and interrupted me even with pro.. it's ridiculous, I can't get work done without a constant switch to edge message or ads in my start menu.
When I need things done, I boot into 7 and it just WORKS.
I guess that's another big reason is that it just works.
Like I said, I like windows 10, I like the features, the new stuff, the coveted windows update, it's all cool but nothing beats Windows 7.
Now if I was using this 5 years down the line from now it would be an issue.
I know program support is going down the drain in a few years.. but I know that AV's will support operating systems for more than 20 years and almost 7 past EOL.
And I guess, if you want to brave the wilderness that is EOL, then go for it.
That's what I'm doing, I do have to agree with you though, if you aren't the best with tech, just bite the bullet and move.
Ain't worth the risks if your not tech savvy.
But for the few who like windows 7, don't care for gaming and don't use it for banking, I don't see a real problem.
Anyway I do agree with most of your points.. but for people who know what they're doing it's not really an issue to stay on Windows 7.
Also saw that after you used windows 10 the feeling of going back just felt ancient.
I guess I feel differently, I really just feel windows 7 fits my needs and that's really where Microsoft should have stopped.
Most valid points. I have seen that Google has announced end of support for Windows 7 in chrome. I'm not sure when it is but it's soon. Also most AV programs actually have ended support. They are still providing definition updates for the currently supported version on Windows 7 but new versions of the perspective antiviruses will not support Windows 7. Ether way I have always used security essentials because it was the lightest weight antivirus for Windows 7. I hear that MS is actually still pushing out definitions for it. I didn't know that was the case when I made the video.
I was surprised that MS patched the print spooler. That's a good thing.
In regards to users. As a tech that mostly helps people who are not computer savvy, there are tons of people still on Windows 7. I would say far more people that don't know what they are doing then people who do.
@@CyberCPU I agree, chrome did extend support for Windows 7 but I already don't use chrome I use a different browser . Honestly though, while some AV's are dropping support there are some that only have to put little effort to support windows 7.
Yeah, I'm really not surprised Microsoft patches these things if you do remember, Microsoft patched a vulnerability in windows XP far past EOL for security reasons.
Microsoft doesn't fully leave users in the dust- but like you said that isnt full support.
There might be some really obscure antiviruses that are still supporting Windows 7 but I don't know if any of the mainstream ones that are. I have heard of a few that do but these weren't antiviruses that I typically would recommend anyone use anyway.
@@CyberCPU There are mainstream AV's still supporting 7, if they are still getting definition or security updates then it's fine to use them.
@@CyberCPU I do feel like it's sort of a MyPal situation with AV's that still give 100% support to windows 7, it's probably an obscure antivirus like you said.
I'm not updating. Not even if you physically force me.
I am actually teaching adults computer literacy on a classroom where the computers are running on Windows 7! When I Saw that I thought, "wow, so many Open Doors for hackers" and all of those computers have Chrome/Edge installed, however some of my students when I ask them to Open the browser they Open Internet Explorer... What a mess
I have Windows 10 on a couple of laptops and I hate it! After a few years I still hate it!! I hardly use them. Now there's Windows 11. So much for no new programs. All my desktops are STILL RUNNING WINDOWS 7!!
There a many antivirus programs still available for Windows 7; McAfee, Norton etc. Microsoft comes up with these new operating systems more for their benefit. Everything has to be done online so they know everything about you, the cloud and all that crap. I 'll switch to Linux before "updating" to Windows 10 or 11. I have Linux on an old laptop and I really like it. No bloat wear. WINDOWS 7 FOREVER or Linux!!
Yes I am still using windows 7
Absolutely still using it and will continue to do so. Microsoft is too greedy, ending support for older products to push newer, inferior (Windows 11) products.
Windows 10 and 11 were a free upgrade for years. How are they greedy? You realize old versions of Windows cost hundreds of millions of dollars to continue support? Seems like the opposite of greed.
I still use Win7 in 2023 i run 3ds Max 2017 on it, i can't dream about running it on Win 10 plus it took so long and more memory to load it, long live Windows 7
@ 4:44 I can confirm, this is FALSE.
I am using XP connected to internet, as well as 7, on seperate laptop, daily.
No issues whatsoever, I don't use antivirus since cca 2012.
Someone like me? WOW I found a light somewhere in the darkness that's the internet! lol
Telling us leaving windows 7 is like saying, stop living!!!!
spot on!
Bro nobody's trying to hear a commercial for Windows professional
They ended support for an operating system that 25% of their end users are still using?!? 🤦♂️ Thats ridiculous.
Bro. Only 3% of Windows users use 7
Think of it this way. No more support = no more updates = no more BS that can be installed to needlessly slow down your computer
You can install Windows 7 and close all ports to the internet in your firewall and only allow traffic to programs you use like steam or whatever. Performance is much better in Windows 7 vs Windows 10. Windows 10 only runs well on new hardware and not everybody has three or four grand to dump on new hardware. I'm not recommending loading a Windows 7 machine with your most precious files and conducting financial transactions on it. However if you just want to game and consume media on older hardware then Windows 7 is definitely faster and more stable then Windows 10. That's just the facts.
I upgrade several old computers a week to Windows 10 and it runs really well on older hardware. If the argument is just based on performance then why not run Windows 98? Windows 98 runs way better than Windows 7 on older hardware. At some point we have to have a line and that line should be security.
You don't need thousands of dollars to build a fast Windows 10 computer. I proved that recently with my E-Waste gaming PC that I built for $200 with used parts and Windows 10. With every upgrade I did to that computer it ran even better and I never spent more than a couple hundred dollars on an upgrade. The big upgrades to that system are coming soon but the way it sits right now I have less then 1k into it and it runs great in Windows 10.
In regards to stability I don't see a stability problem with Windows 10 and I work on hundreds of computers. In fact I'm actually starting to see more and more stability issues with Windows 7 the further it gets out of support.
Here's the playlist for my E-Waste gaming PC so you can see what I mean.
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@@CyberCPU My argument isn't about performance alone. It would be rather hard to consume modern media or run anything other than solitaire on Windows 98. I'm guessing you were being facetious about that. Windows 10 hogs up ram by performing task that are not useful to most end-users. An example: tracking your every move and sending it to Microsoft every second. I guess in the end it comes down to preference. Would you rather take a risk that some hacker will snoop in your private data on Windows 7, or choose 10 where you can be certain your private data is at risk. I won't disagree with you. The average non-savvy computer person should definitely stay up to date with their OS. However if you're honest you know as well as I do that the trade-offs to privacy it's pretty startling. You are not evil if you run Windows 7. You are not evil if you run Windows 10. My advice is measure your risk with reward you receive.
I mostly agree with you but I've moved to Windows 10 on all but one of my Windows machines. However, 99% of the time if I'm not gaming is in Linux anyway.
Yes, I was being fallacious when I recommended Windows 98. However I created a Windows 3.1 VM a while back and it was way more difficult than I thought it would be. 😂😂
@@Cotten-it doesn't come down to preference, windows 7 is good and better in some ways over 10
Still windows 7 is my main system
Mine too!
Bruh on Windows 7 everything is easy to fix, unlike windows 10 where you need to some crazy shit just to change your damn windows update settings, and yet it does not do anything
I want ReactOS so badly
Same
You'd think it'd be pretty good considering that it's been in development for a quarter of a *century,* but no, sadly. Maybe one day...
There are some mistakes in the video. Windows 1.0 received the longest "support" (1985 - 2001). Also, I can't believe you that just connecting to the internet infects you. I also have a few security extensions and use the latest version of Microsoft Edge. The ESU program does extend support (when you crack it, it is free 😀) and that's great.
Agreed, the whole "connecting to the internet will infect you itself" is utter bollocks. Many of the facts in this video are either invalid or ahead of their time. Honestly if he uploaded this video in 2025, many of the things he said would be true - no modern games, no modern accessories, no antiviruses etc.
Linux has becoming feasible. If all you do is web browsing and using a few apps, Linux is totally viable.
As for desktop, nah, Linux is still bad and will only be saved by Valve.
@@user-kr6ih2gz5l Yes, Linux is reliable for the essentials - browsing, email, etc. But making the switch is kind of difficult, also when one uses some Windows-only software. I'm still using Windows 7 and I won't stop at least until the end of 2024 when Firefox stops support.
bro im still using wondows 95 cant make me update
Enjoyed watching this video !
Windows 10 updates after 6months 😂 adds new issues with existing ones 😂😂, those updates are scary !
Windows 10's flat UI design is boring looks dull & lazy as compared to Windows 7.
Windows 7 most satisfying Operating System every used & literally no one hated it.
All very valid points. However, the more I use Windows 10 the more I like it better than Windows 7. All that stuff is just growing on me but I still have one Windows 7 system in my living room that I've just been too lazy to upgrade and every time I use it I feel like I'm using Windows 95 now. 😂😂
@@CyberCPU bro i buyed a PC for graphics designing which will be better
@@shahzadasiddiquee1391 I can't believe i'm saying this but for that purpose MAC is now a much better option, but if you are fixated on windows and their UI and such then go with win10 or wait a bit longer and go with win11 since Adobe is microsoft's little bitch (I assume you are planning to use Adobe products, if not please specify the software you are planning or required to use for your tasks).
@@ahzibania adobe is too high for my PC to handle 😢
@@shahzadasiddiquee1391 So which program are you using? Gimp?
windows 7 is still works better than 10 and let's not talk about w8 ill continue to use it no matter what
edit: hell if I leave windows 7 I'll switch to Linux
you can write your own program
it's costumizeable as hell
super fast
don't let the console scare you
think of it like fallout terminals 😂 but you get my point.
I still use windows 7 because it performs much faster than windows 10, and I can't afford a hardware upgrade.
Windows 10 will run on a Windows 7 system and it's a free upgrade.
@@CyberCPU it will be slower and i can't upgrade my hardware
@@hashtag606 sometimes hardware is cheaper then getting hacked.
@@CyberCPU well you see, things are f-ed up in our country, prices raise every few days since 2020, at this point i can barely afford bread here, so i cant afford any hardware obviously (except for windows 95 hardware that is dirt cheap), my solution to getting hacked if i can't restore my files is to reinstall windows, which is free since my laptop came with a windows 7 product key...
@@hashtag606 I was gonna say not everyone can afford a new pc and my suggestion is if you want a Modern OS with constant updates i'd say Linux Mint and Zorin OS
I gave in and now i use windows 10 But after all this time I still hate it with a passion.
Setting menus inside of setting menus to find what you are looking for, Bloatware and spyware deluxe, Broken updates that will install randomly by themselves often completely bricking the whole OS resulting in reinstalling it or repairing and trying to fix it for hours, shit layout for pc's since it is a mix of touchpad and a pc interface or some stupid shit like that.
Fuck all that im going back to windows 7 again the only thing that scares me is the lack of support and updates making it "more vurnerable to viruses and attacks" But reading comments it's not something i should really worry about unless i myself do something stupid like with any other OS, And using windows 10 is like installing a big ass virus to begin with.
So im taking my chances and I'm finally going back home. 😳
I still run Win7 on my main PC. As insecure as it may be, there's still software I use that doesn't yet run on newer versions of Windows or WINE running on linux. I have adjusted all the security settings possible within windows and I even use a standard non-admin account with more aggressive UAC settings enabled.
I certainly understand the risks I am taking here by running 7, but for what I do, Win10/11 just wouldn't work. So in the meantime until I figure something else out, I'll continue running Win7, but minimising the risks where possible.
That is a very sensible mindset and one that the scaremongers and 'newest is best' fanboys could learn a lot from.
Wine bad
@@serily4524 it definitely has it's uses, but it can't run everything. Still it's an impressive project that has really come a long way in the past few years.
Steam's Proton compatibility layer uses WINE, and it works very well so there's that.
Hi I tried to download windows 10 but I did what you said and disabled my search stuff and other things and it said windows 10 couldn’t be downloaded and started removing what it did download after about 20 minutes it stopped and now my windows 7 won’t even open or work, computer will not reboot and load windows 7 I’ve tried restarting, did what others have said do and nothing…. What happened…? Can you help me please, I have a ton of my original songs and definitely don’t want to lose them… please help
I am never installing 10, I’d rather use a typewriter and send physical mail 😂
LOL
Still the best Windows version ever.
98se/2k/xp/7/8.1 best MS Os
@@TheDman216 8.1 wasn't any good in my opinion.
I gave W10 3 times a try. Always went back to W7. When after the last W10 upgrade I could´t play any music on my laptop because something happened to the soundcard I gave it up for good. Maybe it´s my laptop, maybe not i don´t know. ... I´m a happy W7 user eversince.
I just switched to Linux in 2017 and never looked back
My current laptop is a dual boot with 7 and 10. I have started to really enjoy 10 recently, been using it more than Windows 7, but I enjoy 7 too much to fully give it up (thus the dual boot). I still boot into 7 since apps I enjoy still work and I want to use it as much as possible before they don't, but 10 has grown on me a lot after the 10 years where I couldn't run anything but Windows 7. And now Windows 11 is coming out soon so I'll have to get used to that once I build my own gaming PC in the future.
Windows 11 is starting to be more of a subscription service I hear.
@@1HeatWalk it is still buy a key once and have it, but Windows in general these days feels more like a subscription. Windows 7 keys still work for Windows 11 though so I'm fine for the time being with all the Windows 7 keys I have laying around.
@@NottJoeyOfficial Thanks for the tip. I have a an OEM windows 7 key as well and didn't know it can get me 11.
@@1HeatWalk Yeah, just make sure you have the version of 11 that you have for 7 (Home, Professional, etc) and then type in the Windows 7 key when it asks for your Windows key.
Massive respect to that.