The support on this video has been very positive, thank you all! We also made a video going over all the different Windows OS versions on our tier list video here: ua-cam.com/video/aInXCSu8P8E/v-deo.html
Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 are dead operating systems now, and Windows 10 is falling into that same category on October 14th, 2025, I am not saying that Windows 7 in that time frame was a bad operating system, I use to love Windows 7, but times have changed, the recommended operating system now is Windows 11.
I'm still using Windows 7 and everything works flawlessly, plays all the games and runs all software I need it to. I really don't want to upgrade to 10 or 11 - they're just so anti-user and privacy. In fact, I've been using this same installation of 7 since 2015. Rock-solid.
@@ferdi4459 0patch is a patching system that runs and patches the system, it doesnt work on home, only professional and enterprise, x64, get the paid professional version and make sure you are updated till feb 23, cost is around £25 quid per system, very effective
I can reboot my *2011* W7 laptop and have a browser open in 60-90 seconds. My 3 yr old W10 laptop is up to about 5 minutes now. When I first got it that process took about 30 seconds. With *every system update* it has gotten slower. As I mentioned in another post, it's ridiculous to have to install an entire new operating system every 6-12 months when you can't update the drivers from the computer manufacturers website.
There are LOADS of folks still using Windows 7! One thing I REALLY miss about Windows 7, is the folders retained ALL their properties, each folder customized, size, position, content, everything.
@@Lofote mentally wise it's better when people mind their own business instead of telling others what operating system they need to use, he is right there are loads of folks still using Windows 7, I am one of them, I use Windows 7 and got no complaints about it, very comfortable with it
Windows 7 is still the best looking windows ever. I'm even thinking of installing it again on my gaming PC after having windows 10 for so many years. The only thing holding me back is new games not supporting windows 7 😢
As somebody who was born in the early 2000s, I am happy I got to experience Windows 7 during my childhood. It will always be the most beautiful, finished, and polished OSs Microsoft provided.
I still use Windows 7 on my gaming computer. As long as the games are compatible, nothing will make me change. I've used Windows 10 a lot, but nothing like the nostalgia of Windows 7.
I have also used 10 quite a bit (especially from early 2018 to mid 2020), and let's just say it made me tear my hair out! At one point, 10 even deleted some of my files!
In 2015, I hated Windows 10 for being a spyware, for my dad, Windows 10 and Windows 11 are the catastrophic operating systems ever. So, I hate Windows 8 till Windows 10, version 21H2, as well as Windows 11 21H2. Windows 10 and Windows 11 22H2 are better, but I have an old laptop, I bought a new one and it is better than upgrading a laptop.
This is one of the reasons why i use Windows 7, for example, Windows 10-11 telemetry, you got a lot of disk usage, i use hdd, and ssd. I don't want to degrade it, when i tried Windows 10 on this system, my hdd became an unstoppable sound generator. So, you know, "Security", everything can be secured by users, we do not need windows updates. Windows 7 With only Service Pack 1, working without any bugs. When i read a lot of answer about "Why do you use windows 7 in 2023?!" I feel confused, why other people want to change my choice, and others choice? For example, 4 years ago, every day a guy not stopped telling me "Update to windows 10, because Windows 7 is..." I asked to stop, he didn't stopped it. Probably it just microsoft hive mind category. Also, i don't want to give my source code, to microsoft. Things got a bit messed up and strange in 2023.
@@Wilhuf1 Thanks :) I never used linux, but i'm not against it, in this time, at 2023, probably Windows 7 and all Linux-es will be able to run every application, this is what i feel, i hope that it will happen.
The argument that using Windows 10 or 11 also doesn't sit well for convincing someone that a more modern OS is more 'secure', when a lot of the issues come from exploiting the new features not even found in older operating systems.
@@abhi.dx2345 yeah probably. I just upgraded my windows vista laptop to windows 7 ultimate for fun and it runs amazing. Cpu performance doubled in benchmarks
Still using windows 7. I'd like to point out that you cannot upgrade to windows 11 unless you have drivers for the laptop model provided by the laptop company. Cheers!
@@SurfsharkAcademy hi i use hp amd windows 10 ryxen 5 can i install windows 7 with iso and can i install windows 10 with pen drive and windows iso or rufus still just in case i wanted to go back please reply me asap
@@inthemiddleofnowhere2745How dare you! Windows 10 is the best OS ever. I upgraded to it from 7 the moment it was released. Will never downgrade to 11! Lol I'm an outsider now. Been on Linux for 3-4 months. Still stick around to see what Windows users are doing. It's funny how Windows users also argue which version is best but it's Linux users that get a reputation for it.
@@yigitorhan7654 Im a reluctant linux user who still argues about which windows version is the best. No one in the linux world knows how to make a good UX.
@@Lofote he laughs because you will never change the fact that a lot of people still use Windows 7, the biggest issue with Windows 10 is the fact that they try to force it on people, and if you force something you fail, that's the real truth
I am using Linux 99% of the time. However, I use AutoCAD for my work and AutoCAD doesn't run on Linux so I have a separate computer with Windows 7, just for AutoCAD. I did try Windows 10 but in my experience AutoCAD runs better on Windows 7. I have to add that I started using computers when Windows 95 was a hit.
Windows 7 can be made to run "fine" on modern 2023 hardware, which would be interesting to see a video about. The only caveat in running a dual-boot Win7/Win10 machine (on an Intel 10th gen machine) is: CSM=enabled for Win7 to boot to desktop. Win7 can be installed on a modern system with AHCI mode & GPT formatted SSD & with CSM=disabled, but the final boot to desktop will require switching the bios setup to CSM=enabled. Also: if using an official Win7 installation disc, may require using a PS/2 mouse, until the correct USB driver can get installed.
my gaming rig from a decade ago runs windows 7 and i’m so happy about it. i wanna get it up to date so that i still have a machine running my favorite OS
I still using Windows 7 today! Windows 7 still rocking stronger running on my old HP desktop for 10 years since I bought HP computer in August 2013 from HP shopping website! Because I love Windows 7 for gaming! It come with two 1 TB Seagate hard drive (Advanced Format = AF) and it's CMR types. I did upgraded RAM to 16 GB DDR3 @ 1600 MHz from 8 GB DDR3 @ 1600 MHz and added Western Digital Blue 6 TB hard drive (CMR type) SATA for to put a lot of PC games on there. Finally play Starcraft 2 and SpellForce 3 (with modded to remove few useless effect like fogs, blur to increase FPS speed up gain about 10 - 15 FPS total about between 30 FPS - 45 FPS on Intel Core i7 3770 @ 3.4 GHz, 16 GB RAM DDR3 @ 1600 MHz with Nvidia GT 630 (Kepler type) with 2 GB DDR3 VRAM. Windows 7 rocking and very solid operating so far for 10 years! No motherboard failure, No GPU failure, No RAM failure, No Hard drive failure and No Power supply failure yet!!! If something go gone wrong then I know to fix is to replace hardware parts on myself. Powerful HP desktop computer model name is H8-1360T and it's beast gaming computer used low power without overclock so far! Hooray!!! 👍 Because Windows 7 and Windows XP are real sister operating system which are best in the world!🤩 I had old DELL computers with Windows XP used for gaming and love it. I played Starcraft, Warcraft 3, Age of Empire 2 and 3, SpellForce 1 to 2, Armies of Exigo, Age of Mythology and Stronghold games. I had MSI laptop come with Windows 10 (I disabled auto update with program name is StopUpdates10 to prevent any problems also it will work for Windows 11 and later to block auto Window updates) and play Nintendo Switch games on Yuzu emulator and Ryujinx emulator on Nvidia RTX 3060 and running amazing smooth. Awesome! I did try Linux Mint running on my Windows 7 used VMware Workstation Pro program without change operating system. I love Linux Mint look similar to Windows XP and 7. If Microsoft company doing a lot of worse in later new operating system then I will never touch it and will going to Linux Mint for everyday to use on internet in near future. Cheers My rate for best operating system list: 1st: Windows 7 2nd: Windows XP 3rd: Windows 10
Linux Mint is what I use now, and it's not scary, and you don't have to use the terminal if you don't want to and at 76 I changed from Windows and if I can then anyone can, I am using it to watch this video.
May be doing the same. None of my machines have requirements for Windows 11 and one is barely 5 years old which was thousands of dollars. Can't keep dumping money to make rich men richer.
It is still safe. I've used it since 2009 and honestly the only issues I've had since it went out of support are the arbitrary restrictions placed by software developers for programs such as web browsers.
@@FlyboyHelosim i know how tempting it is to use it still, but it’s really not safe. it’s not a matter of if something will happen, it’s when. those restrictions are for your own protection, vulnerabilities are constantly found within an OS like windows and that’s why current windows editions are constantly updating. since microsoft stopped that support for windows 7, everyone still using it is at risk of malicious attacks. i’d recommend installing a Linux distribution comparable to windows like Linux mint instead, and then theming it to look like windows 7
I am writing this comment on my main Windows 7 PC which is my daily driver. This installation was originally a fresh Windows 2000, upgraded to Windows XP, upgraded to Windows 7. Basically, the same installation for the past 20 years. Can it be used safely in 2023? Yes, but it requires working behind a few layers of security like disabling features in the registry, disabling ALL Microsoft update access, and installing EVERYTHING in offline mode. The other 9 PCs in my office all run Linux Mint, and for what it's worth, Mint is as easy to use as Windows 7 with the added bonus of better security. You're asking why I stay with Windows 7? Investment is why. Over 20 years, I've invested in a ton of software at full retail price. Much of it will no longer install on Windows 10 as registration servers are no longer online. Much of that software is coding and graphical development apps that provide functions that are not available in modern counterparts. Windows 7 is the solution.
What a legend you are! I used Windows 7 since RC1, sadly had to upgrade to Win 11 this year with new PC (stick to Windows because of software). But I couldn't imagine a single install going all the way back from Win 2000. Fantastic!
Windows 7 feels like an operating system made by people for people. Windows 10 onwards feels like an ai tried to make an operating system for the weirdest target user
I do agree that MS Windows 7 was the best OS they ever made. I still have a 2nd gen i7 running this OS and it will continue as long as I have a supported anti-virus. I get the Windows update problem and raise you the Intel CPU flaws.The funny part was MS Windows 10, which chased us into Linux and upgrades to AMD based systems. Our biggest problem was locating printers and scanners with Linux support. Lucky timing there, as we're still printing and running Linux (MINT /Cinnamon) all these years onward. While I will happily help friends get into Linux, I won't tell you or anyone else that they have to move to Linux, as there are way too many variables to each individual situation that will spell success or failure with Linux.
YES! I was so jealous of Windows 7 when I was a kid and installed themes just to make it look like windows 7. Although what I really loved was the minimize and maximize animation
I had exactly the same model. It came with vista ultimate. 2GB RAM, iGPU, 500GB HDD. fortunately, it came with WDDM 1.1 driver so, I could flex with the sexy Aero themes.
It’s idiotic that you can’t use whatever OS you desire. Windows 7 should support the current directx. There should be a law similar to “right to repair” that makes it forward compatible if one chooses to use it. There’s no reason a 64 bit OS that was as great as W7 should be cut off and neutered. It was the perfect Windows.
Windows 7 is by far in my opinion the best OS that microsoft ever released and theres a reason its still being used today despite support ending in 2020. Its simple and comes with none of the spyware or bloat that was introduced in 10 and 11. 7 was my main OS up until microsoft pulled the plug on it. I have to use win 10 for work now but i use kubuntu linux as my personal main OS. Despite win 7 being so good, i cannot really justify using it in 2023/2024 due to their not being any official security pstches for many years now. I also know that 2024 will be the last year of support for several programs including firefox and also for any gamers out there, valve is also cutting windows 7 steam support in 2024 as well. Despite how brilliant this OS has been and how its held up over the years, more and more programs are going to continue ending support therefore eventually upgrading to 10 and 11 will be essential to keep using your pc's. Its a shame but for an OS thats over a decade old its had a very good run! If you dont want to upgrade now might be the time to consider linux.
We still have two computers running Windows XP and Windows 7 in our lab. The reason is that we have legacy codes and programs that only runs on these two OS. They still work fine until today. I wish I could continue using it for another 10 or 20 years.
I didn't "fake" the Aero Glass look; I did the opposite and stripped it all away. I was a "super efficiency geek." I was CONVINCED that the AOL chat app and everything else in the bar at the bottom right of the taskbar was a "drag" on computer performance and did everything I could to rip it all away.
Whats funny is that it never made any difference.The performance with aero glass or without aero glass was same because windows-7 was very well optimized unlike newer windows.
Windows 7 looks well balanced and thought out OS. It looks absolutely professional. Win 10 or 11 look a sloppy lazy job if you ever could call it a job. It is actually a total mess.
Unfortunately, I had to sell my Oculus, because I absolutely REFUSE to have 10 on my machine. Not even dual booting. With that said, there MIGHT be a way to install a much older driver, and block communications with Oculus's servers, so you can use your Oculus on 7, although I only saw it after I sold it already. If I ever buy an old Oculus again (when I have the money), I will try to get it working on 7.
I'm planning on getting a new laptop soon and If it weren't for the fact that steam isn't going to support windows 7 in 5 months, I would get Windows 7.
In my opinion, 7 was the best o/s MS ever made. It took all of the good stuff from XP and added much-improved security, along with useful new features. I have 10 now, and it's way too bloated with stuff I don't need or want
my pc is like 15 years old and mostly used official win7 for the time but my dad insisted that i should go on win10 and in my opinion win10 is worse because most features require multiple clicks to access but on win7 they are displayed in front without any extra thinking and remembering
Thanks for the video, Surfshark. Because I had been SO frustrated with new laptops I've purchased since the Windows 7 days, I bought a brand new DELL two years ago that had Windows 7, just like my 18" Fujitsu laptop that I originally bought back in 2009. The only problem with the new DELL with Windows 7 is, it doesn't have Windows Live Photo Gallery? Windows Live Photo Gallery is one of the main reasons why I like Windows 7 so much, besides it works SO well with my scanners, printers, etc. I love Windows 7 and will always use it. The operating system that I despise the most: Windows 10! It is the most user unfriendly system I've ever used.
I still use Windows 7 on my main machine. Most of my other machines (I am a bit of a hoarder, have probably around 50 computers) are running XP. Windows 7 is good, I will give it that, but I have never liked it as much as Windows XP. Windows XP can run on extremely low power machines and still preform quite well. Windows 7 is sort of like Vista in the sense that it will run on low power machines, but anything less than like a core 2 duo is going to be a pretty painful experience. That is one of many reasons I prefer XP. I wish there was some better software support and I absolutely would still use it on my main machine as well.
it's about the only o. s. from Microsoft (along with Windows XP, but that's ancient) that was SOMEWHAT worth it's reputation . . . and, of course, Linux (not of Microsoft, thank God)
@@SurfsharkAcademy Windows 7 is NOT telemetry free, it's just (alot _) better than 10 and 11 in that regard and there are also modifiable versions of Win. 7 the telemetry on most Linux-es (not all), can be "turned off" and also most of them are open source
windows 7 is way better than any linux distro could hope. I say this as a linux user. the closest in terms of polish, stability, and speed is elementary os and gnome, but both miss basic features. Like why do we need admin permissions just to mount a fucking disk? why does linux keep fucking the average person over? oh right, because its for servers. linux's main use case is servers.
2:50 - yes me too, I was growing with poor PC, when I'm 7th grade I manage to install the PC, helping others to install Windows 7, while I myself using Windows XP with aero theme patch because I was so poor 😅😅
😍😍😍I love the Aero Glass Design still. Miss it very much. Yes Windows 7 was amazing and I was using it quite long until Windows 10 1803 or 1809 when the Dark mode got introduced. And 10 was much more reliable and robust no dll errors no bluescreens I have had no issues with Windows 10! Window 11 is nice I like it but it’s not so amazing actually. I can use it on my pc but I hope windows 12 will fix a lot of things.
I had to go to Windows 7, because XP did not support Google apps like Facebook and Facebook Messenger. Windows 7 enables me to use both. BUT Windows 7 "libraries" drive me mad. I never know where stuff is stored. It was so straightforward on XP.
You appear to have installed an older version of Firefox but when I installed the (almost) latest ESR, which is already in Firefox Proton, it works perfectly fine.
Anyone remember the community connect 4 wallpapers that school computers would always have? (It had an icon of a 4 with an asterisk shape in the middle).
I upgraded my old windows 7 laptop a couple years back, and it was the worst decision I ever made - now you can’t do anything on it because it is just so slow.
06:06 Did you actually just encourage users to use non-licensed Microsoft software? IJS that’s probably not wise…..but I do agree with most of your points, especially Linux :)
Yes windows through this day comes with 6 different editions and there performances index score is still there but it has been moved from the control panel
Why not use Windows 7 Pro alongside Sandboxie? I think it would be safe. I was forced to use Windows 10 after upgrading all my hardware. I still think Windows 7 is the best of all Windows.
The fact that even today Windows 7 is still usable with minimal distraction and bugs, made Windows 11 a piss poor effort of an "operating" system from MS. The visual bugs appear the moment it boots from a fresh installation. Unforgivable.
I have windows 7 on one desktop for many older software, but I also have a 2nd desktop with windows 10 pro for up-to-date software like latest version of virtual dj. I just don't use win 7 for the internet any more.
I do agree with you, when I started using computers I started with windows 7 and I an instant I absolutly fell in love it, it runned to much smoother than any other windoes version I believe more smoother than windows 10 and 11
Im still using this but the lid opening is cracked and I turn it and playing Roblox it’s making crack sound and it spit out black idk… and it’s even worse .. and I’m crying right now bc it’s my 12 years old laptop when I ever born😭😭😭 R.I.P My laptop Windows 7
I'm so SICK of windows 10 keep changing my settings!!! I uninstall edge then windows installs it again. I set my default video player and WIndows changes it AGAIN ect.... I still love windows 7 ❤❤
@@vengeance2825 0patch is a patching tool which runs and it patches bugs etc and loopholes in the system, I got it running on 3 x 64 bit win 7 pro systems and its great, dont go for the free version but go for the professional one, and you need to buy one for each system but they are very cheap
I hopped from Windows 7 to Windows 11 by bypassing the TPM security. But after using it the updates wouldn't so their thing, every time Windows 11 updated, it failed and had to revert back every single time I restarted it. I couldn't handle it anymore and just downgraded to the good old Windows 7. Currently, its fast, amazing, beautiful, I have a good anti-virus. So thats about it! Not gonna lie Windows 11 iz amazing, but my PC just doesn't wanna cooperate with it.
This is my hobby room computer and it is still on Win7 and doing just fine. I don't even remember when I installed it on this machine. Before I moved here eight years ago, so it's been running fine for over eight years solid, nearly every day. None of my RL info has ever been typed into it so the risk is zero beyond having to swap a hard drive and reinstall. I use it to watch YT and other sites while I do my hobbies. It can run 3.1 for all I care.
Despite it being a laptop, I don’t think you can do much with the graphics. Try upgrading the processor, and Ram! I have an Optiplex 755 that had a Core 2 Duo and 4GB ddr2 ram. I upgraded the processor to a core 2 quad, which is literally a core 2 duo with 2 more cores on a chip. I added an older nvidia gt 1030, and performance was unbelievable for this 2007 machine. It’s still rocking a 500GB HDD, and 667 ddr2 ram, but using Firefox and chrome, it’s as fast as my windows 11 computer. There’s barely any differences. These old machines are good paths to take instead of certain Chromebooks
og homies remember the "windows vista/7 transformation packs" for xp. and yes, i was super jealous of people with vista and later 7 because aero looked magnitudes more eye pleasing. those were the days!
The support on this video has been very positive, thank you all! We also made a video going over all the different Windows OS versions on our tier list video here: ua-cam.com/video/aInXCSu8P8E/v-deo.html
Has it been relatively safe?
Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 are dead operating systems now, and Windows 10 is falling into that same category on October 14th, 2025, I am not saying that Windows 7 in that time frame was a bad operating system, I use to love Windows 7, but times have changed, the recommended operating system now is Windows 11.
@@adamchandler3714can you still use windows 7
I'm still using Windows 7 and everything works flawlessly, plays all the games and runs all software I need it to. I really don't want to upgrade to 10 or 11 - they're just so anti-user and privacy. In fact, I've been using this same installation of 7 since 2015. Rock-solid.
same, all 3 systems (x64 pro win 7) are running fine and are patched with 0patch
@@vikingsmb what is 0patch ?
@@ferdi4459 0patch is a patching system that runs and patches the system, it doesnt work on home, only professional and enterprise, x64, get the paid professional version and make sure you are updated till feb 23, cost is around £25 quid per system, very effective
@@ferdi4459 probably means he hasn’t gotten any patches
Actually, 0patch is made by a security company to continue securing windows 7. It's mainly for businesses but I think anyone can use it.
Honestly windows 7 is still in my opinion the best version of windows Microsoft ever made. It 100% runs faster than 10
I can reboot my *2011* W7 laptop and have a browser open in 60-90 seconds. My 3 yr old W10 laptop is up to about 5 minutes now. When I first got it that process took about 30 seconds. With *every system update* it has gotten slower. As I mentioned in another post, it's ridiculous to have to install an entire new operating system every 6-12 months when you can't update the drivers from the computer manufacturers website.
Why would you reinstall OS every 6 months?
Windows 10 custon debloated isos.
Custom as someone else built .iso is no no. @@JyyceKrato
Windows 10 LTSC
There are LOADS of folks still using Windows 7! One thing I REALLY miss about Windows 7, is the folders retained ALL their properties, each folder customized, size, position, content, everything.
Security wise it is not a good idea however 😐
@@Lofote mentally wise it's better when people mind their own business instead of telling others what operating system they need to use, he is right there are loads of folks still using Windows 7, I am one of them, I use Windows 7 and got no complaints about it, very comfortable with it
@@Lofote
Install Avira free and call it a day. You can only screw yourself by visiting malicious websites.
I'm using Win7 and Win 10 1809 dualbooted on my Celeron 2957u laptop
@@Lofotecan you elaborate?
Windows 7 is still the best looking windows ever. I'm even thinking of installing it again on my gaming PC after having windows 10 for so many years. The only thing holding me back is new games not supporting windows 7 😢
no meaning in installing it its just an older version gotta leave it behind sometime
@@Great_Gamer2500 yeah right, he forgot to ask you what to do
Actually, vista is best looking windows ever, but win7 just technically better
Meh, you are not missing much, many new indie games can still be played on Win7
Only the new AAA games needing at least win10
@@ArariaKAgelessTravellersteam will completely stop being supported for windows 7 on 2024 tho
As somebody who was born in the early 2000s, I am happy I got to experience Windows 7 during my childhood. It will always be the most beautiful, finished, and polished OSs Microsoft provided.
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I still use Windows 7 on my gaming computer. As long as the games are compatible, nothing will make me change. I've used Windows 10 a lot, but nothing like the nostalgia of Windows 7.
@@SurfsharkAcademy Some, like World of Warcraft.
I will continue to use Win7 as well, I may even try to figure out how to run Microsoft flight simulator 2020 on it, even if I have to patch some DLLs
I have also used 10 quite a bit (especially from early 2018 to mid 2020), and let's just say it made me tear my hair out! At one point, 10 even deleted some of my files!
Well, i hope your library isn't on Steam now
@@KnightspaceORG 🏴☠️
Windows 7 still works great in 2023 .
0:04 wow a sound i didnt hear in 5-6 years
I miss not having two damn control panels so much... Windows 7 was the best and we didn't knew it 😢
Very good point! Now you have settings and the control panel and half the stuff is there and the other half is elsewhere..
Also, Microsoft’s spying is so extensive in Win10, it’s impossible to assert that Win10 is more secure than Win7.
In 2015, I hated Windows 10 for being a spyware, for my dad, Windows 10 and Windows 11 are the catastrophic operating systems ever. So, I hate Windows 8 till Windows 10, version 21H2, as well as Windows 11 21H2. Windows 10 and Windows 11 22H2 are better, but I have an old laptop, I bought a new one and it is better than upgrading a laptop.
This is one of the reasons why i use Windows 7, for example, Windows 10-11 telemetry, you got a lot of disk usage, i use hdd, and ssd. I don't want to degrade it, when i tried Windows 10 on this system, my hdd became an unstoppable sound generator.
So, you know, "Security", everything can be secured by users, we do not need windows updates. Windows 7 With only Service Pack 1, working without any bugs.
When i read a lot of answer about "Why do you use windows 7 in 2023?!" I feel confused, why other people want to change my choice, and others choice? For example, 4 years ago, every day a guy not stopped telling me "Update to windows 10, because Windows 7 is..." I asked to stop, he didn't stopped it. Probably it just microsoft hive mind category.
Also, i don't want to give my source code, to microsoft. Things got a bit messed up and strange in 2023.
@@monetalimonolistothlaszlo8996 Good points. I also use Linux (EndeavourOS,, btw) as my main PC. I just can't accept WIndows10 spying any more.
@@Wilhuf1 Thanks :) I never used linux, but i'm not against it, in this time, at 2023, probably Windows 7 and all Linux-es will be able to run every application, this is what i feel, i hope that it will happen.
The argument that using Windows 10 or 11 also doesn't sit well for convincing someone that a more modern OS is more 'secure', when a lot of the issues come from exploiting the new features not even found in older operating systems.
I'm still using windows 7 in 2024
NO WAY ME TOO DUDE IM PLAYING ROBLOX ON WINDOWS 7
Same
How? Steam doesnt support ìt anymore and im sure alot of other programs dont
@@AudioEuphoria080I think he's running old programs and playing pirated games which are installed way before windows 7 support ended
@@abhi.dx2345 yeah probably. I just upgraded my windows vista laptop to windows 7 ultimate for fun and it runs amazing. Cpu performance doubled in benchmarks
i miss this os so much, hate windows 10 and 11 alot
Did you try Windows 8.1?
@@saswatmishra3232 That's only good for touch PCs, laptops or tablets, it sucks on desktops
@@nmac101 I hate Windows 8.1 because it's horrible on laptops without touch screens!
@@saswatmishra3232 if they have a small screen it doesn't really matter
It's ridiculous that you don't even like windows 10. Windows 8 is far worse than that
I'm still using Windows 7
Still using windows 7. I'd like to point out that you cannot upgrade to windows 11 unless you have drivers for the laptop model provided by the laptop company. Cheers!
@@SurfsharkAcademy WHY THE FUCK DID YOU DO THAT??!?! YOU PSYCHOPATHS!!! YOU REMOVED THE CHARM OUT OF THAT POOR LAPTOP YOU SOULLESS BASTARDS!!!!
@@SurfsharkAcademy hi i use hp amd windows 10 ryxen 5 can i install windows 7 with iso and can i install windows 10 with pen drive and windows iso or rufus still just in case i wanted to go back please reply me asap
Yep, have quite a few very expensive Dell Precision laptops that fail requirements for Windows 11. Thank you Microshaft.
I still use Windows 7 and its great!!!
win7 rocks my brown hole !!!!
I still run Windows 7, I use 10 and 11 at work, and 7 just feels nicer. My little Windows 7 computer actually outperforms most other computers today.
be careful because Windows 10 fanboys not gonna like what you said, they think they got a right to tell you what to do
@@inthemiddleofnowhere2745How dare you! Windows 10 is the best OS ever. I upgraded to it from 7 the moment it was released. Will never downgrade to 11!
Lol I'm an outsider now. Been on Linux for 3-4 months. Still stick around to see what Windows users are doing. It's funny how Windows users also argue which version is best but it's Linux users that get a reputation for it.
@@yigitorhan7654 Im a reluctant linux user who still argues about which windows version is the best. No one in the linux world knows how to make a good UX.
You would have been happy in the late 2010s when most businesses still used Windows 7
Still rocking windows 7, with the help of dxvk and vxkex alot of modern games can run perfectly fine on windows 7.
I agree
It’s a bit surprising that Surfshark is doing os things now. Anyway, Windows 7 brings back a big wave of nostalgia!
Windows 7 is honestly one of the most complete OS ever made. Seriously what other OS besides XP was this perfect?
10/11
@@Wish914 lmaono
@@MUSiCK9 what's to laugh? What does 7 have that 10 is missing?
@@MUSiCK9 for me its better than 7
@@Lofote he laughs because you will never change the fact that a lot of people still use Windows 7, the biggest issue with Windows 10 is the fact that they try to force it on people, and if you force something you fail, that's the real truth
I am using Linux 99% of the time. However, I use AutoCAD for my work and AutoCAD doesn't run on Linux so I have a separate computer with Windows 7, just for AutoCAD. I did try Windows 10 but in my experience AutoCAD runs better on Windows 7. I have to add that I started using computers when Windows 95 was a hit.
Windows 7 can be made to run "fine" on modern 2023 hardware, which would be interesting to see a video about. The only caveat in running a dual-boot Win7/Win10 machine (on an Intel 10th gen machine) is: CSM=enabled for Win7 to boot to desktop. Win7 can be installed on a modern system with AHCI mode & GPT formatted SSD & with CSM=disabled, but the final boot to desktop will require switching the bios setup to CSM=enabled. Also: if using an official Win7 installation disc, may require using a PS/2 mouse, until the correct USB driver can get installed.
It would be awesome if you do a video explaining this!
Can I use Steam on Windows 7 even in 2024? There are people who say you can
@@inthemiddleofnowhere2745 what is Steam? and why do you need it?
@@inthemiddleofnowhere2745 old comment butt since people found a workaround for steam on xp then its 100% gonna work on 7
Yes please.Someone should make a video about it.
my gaming rig from a decade ago runs windows 7 and i’m so happy about it. i wanna get it up to date so that i still have a machine running my favorite OS
I still using Windows 7 today! Windows 7 still rocking stronger running on my old HP desktop for 10 years since I bought HP computer in August 2013 from HP shopping website! Because I love Windows 7 for gaming! It come with two 1 TB Seagate hard drive (Advanced Format = AF) and it's CMR types. I did upgraded RAM to 16 GB DDR3 @ 1600 MHz from 8 GB DDR3 @ 1600 MHz and added Western Digital Blue 6 TB hard drive (CMR type) SATA for to put a lot of PC games on there. Finally play Starcraft 2 and SpellForce 3 (with modded to remove few useless effect like fogs, blur to increase FPS speed up gain about 10 - 15 FPS total about between 30 FPS - 45 FPS on Intel Core i7 3770 @ 3.4 GHz, 16 GB RAM DDR3 @ 1600 MHz with Nvidia GT 630 (Kepler type) with 2 GB DDR3 VRAM. Windows 7 rocking and very solid operating so far for 10 years! No motherboard failure, No GPU failure, No RAM failure, No Hard drive failure and No Power supply failure yet!!! If something go gone wrong then I know to fix is to replace hardware parts on myself. Powerful HP desktop computer model name is H8-1360T and it's beast gaming computer used low power without overclock so far! Hooray!!! 👍
Because Windows 7 and Windows XP are real sister operating system which are best in the world!🤩
I had old DELL computers with Windows XP used for gaming and love it. I played Starcraft, Warcraft 3, Age of Empire 2 and 3, SpellForce 1 to 2, Armies of Exigo, Age of Mythology and Stronghold games.
I had MSI laptop come with Windows 10 (I disabled auto update with program name is StopUpdates10 to prevent any problems also it will work for Windows 11 and later to block auto Window updates) and play Nintendo Switch games on Yuzu emulator and Ryujinx emulator on Nvidia RTX 3060 and running amazing smooth. Awesome!
I did try Linux Mint running on my Windows 7 used VMware Workstation Pro program without change operating system. I love Linux Mint look similar to Windows XP and 7.
If Microsoft company doing a lot of worse in later new operating system then I will never touch it and will going to Linux Mint for everyday to use on internet in near future. Cheers
My rate for best operating system list:
1st: Windows 7
2nd: Windows XP
3rd: Windows 10
Thanks for sharing your story! Also, I quite like your Windows list!
Linux Mint is what I use now, and it's not scary, and you don't have to use the terminal if you don't want to and at 76 I changed from Windows and if I can then anyone can, I am using it to watch this video.
May be doing the same. None of my machines have requirements for Windows 11 and one is barely 5 years old which was thousands of dollars. Can't keep dumping money to make rich men richer.
i just love everything about windows 7 so much more. would unironically use it as my main OS if it was still safe
It is still safe. I've used it since 2009 and honestly the only issues I've had since it went out of support are the arbitrary restrictions placed by software developers for programs such as web browsers.
@@anywaytechreview No.
@@FlyboyHelosim i know how tempting it is to use it still, but it’s really not safe. it’s not a matter of if something will happen, it’s when. those restrictions are for your own protection, vulnerabilities are constantly found within an OS like windows and that’s why current windows editions are constantly updating. since microsoft stopped that support for windows 7, everyone still using it is at risk of malicious attacks. i’d recommend installing a Linux distribution comparable to windows like Linux mint instead, and then theming it to look like windows 7
Use a 3rd party antivirus like kaspersky free version or something else which supports.No virus will ever enter ur pc.And you will be totally safe.
I am writing this comment on my main Windows 7 PC which is my daily driver. This installation was originally a fresh Windows 2000, upgraded to Windows XP, upgraded to Windows 7. Basically, the same installation for the past 20 years. Can it be used safely in 2023? Yes, but it requires working behind a few layers of security like disabling features in the registry, disabling ALL Microsoft update access, and installing EVERYTHING in offline mode. The other 9 PCs in my office all run Linux Mint, and for what it's worth, Mint is as easy to use as Windows 7 with the added bonus of better security. You're asking why I stay with Windows 7? Investment is why. Over 20 years, I've invested in a ton of software at full retail price. Much of it will no longer install on Windows 10 as registration servers are no longer online. Much of that software is coding and graphical development apps that provide functions that are not available in modern counterparts. Windows 7 is the solution.
What a legend you are! I used Windows 7 since RC1, sadly had to upgrade to Win 11 this year with new PC (stick to Windows because of software). But I couldn't imagine a single install going all the way back from Win 2000. Fantastic!
Windows 7 feels like an operating system made by people for people. Windows 10 onwards feels like an ai tried to make an operating system for the weirdest target user
I do agree that MS Windows 7 was the best OS they ever made. I still have a 2nd gen i7 running this OS and it will continue as long as I have a supported anti-virus. I get the Windows update problem and raise you the Intel CPU flaws.The funny part was MS Windows 10, which chased us into Linux and upgrades to AMD based systems. Our biggest problem was locating printers and scanners with Linux support. Lucky timing there, as we're still printing and running Linux (MINT /Cinnamon) all these years onward. While I will happily help friends get into Linux, I won't tell you or anyone else that they have to move to Linux, as there are way too many variables to each individual situation that will spell success or failure with Linux.
*my daily routine is a content to some people*
YES! I was so jealous of Windows 7 when I was a kid and installed themes just to make it look like windows 7. Although what I really loved was the minimize and maximize animation
i used to do that aswell
I had exactly the same model. It came with vista ultimate. 2GB RAM, iGPU, 500GB HDD. fortunately, it came with WDDM 1.1 driver so, I could flex with the sexy Aero themes.
That was the best thing ever
I daily drive Windows 7. I'm glad others are also still using it.
I still use windows 7 and it runs perfectly
It’s idiotic that you can’t use whatever OS you desire. Windows 7 should support the current directx. There should be a law similar to “right to repair” that makes it forward compatible if one chooses to use it. There’s no reason a 64 bit OS that was as great as W7 should be cut off and neutered. It was the perfect Windows.
Windows 7 is by far in my opinion the best OS that microsoft ever released and theres a reason its still being used today despite support ending in 2020. Its simple and comes with none of the spyware or bloat that was introduced in 10 and 11. 7 was my main OS up until microsoft pulled the plug on it. I have to use win 10 for work now but i use kubuntu linux as my personal main OS.
Despite win 7 being so good, i cannot really justify using it in 2023/2024 due to their not being any official security pstches for many years now. I also know that 2024 will be the last year of support for several programs including firefox and also for any gamers out there, valve is also cutting windows 7 steam support in 2024 as well.
Despite how brilliant this OS has been and how its held up over the years, more and more programs are going to continue ending support therefore eventually upgrading to 10 and 11 will be essential to keep using your pc's. Its a shame but for an OS thats over a decade old its had a very good run! If you dont want to upgrade now might be the time to consider linux.
We still have two computers running Windows XP and Windows 7 in our lab.
The reason is that we have legacy codes and programs that only runs on these two OS.
They still work fine until today. I wish I could continue using it for another 10 or 20 years.
You can, just dont use XP on the web. And get AVG anti-virus for Windows 7, they fully support it.
how does this software run on windows xp and 7 but not 11
@@_kitaes_ VB6.0. For some reasons, we get a bunch of errors when trying to compile our code in Windows 10.
Bubbles wasn’t removed nor was it bloatware
The funny thing is it persist even throughout Windows 10, complete with the Windows Aero-esque visuals
I didn't "fake" the Aero Glass look; I did the opposite and stripped it all away. I was a "super efficiency geek." I was CONVINCED that the AOL chat app and everything else in the bar at the bottom right of the taskbar was a "drag" on computer performance and did everything I could to rip it all away.
Yeah I started doing that a bit later on and defragging my HDD almost daily like it was homework lol
Whats funny is that it never made any difference.The performance with aero glass or without aero glass was same because windows-7 was very well optimized unlike newer windows.
I'll donate a 100% operational Windows 7 laptop like that (with no missing batteries or hinges) if you wanna make a followup
I remember using windows 7 from 2011 to 2018 on my old HP Pavilion desktop, it was pure junk. But it actually ran decently for games back then.
The bubbles are not removed, you just can't access them without your search bar.
Windows 7 looks well balanced and thought out OS. It looks absolutely professional. Win 10 or 11 look a sloppy lazy job if you ever could call it a job. It is actually a total mess.
Still on it. Double boot windows 10 to use oculus and play cod. I hate it.
Unfortunately, I had to sell my Oculus, because I absolutely REFUSE to have 10 on my machine. Not even dual booting. With that said, there MIGHT be a way to install a much older driver, and block communications with Oculus's servers, so you can use your Oculus on 7, although I only saw it after I sold it already. If I ever buy an old Oculus again (when I have the money), I will try to get it working on 7.
I don't get the "end of life" part since it works well.
I use my own security measures, not Microsoft ones tbh.
Won't downgrade to 10 though :)
I will never forget the win7
I'm planning on getting a new laptop soon and If it weren't for the fact that steam isn't going to support windows 7 in 5 months, I would get Windows 7.
In my opinion, 7 was the best o/s MS ever made. It took all of the good stuff from XP and added much-improved security, along with useful new features. I have 10 now, and it's way too bloated with stuff I don't need or want
Still loyal! Gonna stay with my machine until it dies out! If it ain't broke, dont fix it!
Why did you install an old version of firefox?
have you considered calling the Tooth Fairy to give you the tooth back muahahaha
my pc is like 15 years old and mostly used official win7 for the time but my dad insisted that i should go on win10 and in my opinion win10 is worse because most features require multiple clicks to access but on win7 they are displayed in front without any extra thinking and remembering
People Who Still Use Windows 7
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Thanks for the video, Surfshark. Because I had been SO frustrated with new laptops I've purchased since the Windows 7 days, I bought a brand new DELL two years ago that had Windows 7, just like my 18" Fujitsu laptop that I originally bought back in 2009. The only problem with the new DELL with Windows 7 is, it doesn't have Windows Live Photo Gallery? Windows Live Photo Gallery is one of the main reasons why I like Windows 7 so much, besides it works SO well with my scanners, printers, etc. I love Windows 7 and will always use it. The operating system that I despise the most: Windows 10! It is the most user unfriendly system I've ever used.
What do you think of Windows 11?
And Windows Live Photo Gallery has to be downloaded separately.
I still use Windows 7 on my main machine. Most of my other machines (I am a bit of a hoarder, have probably around 50 computers) are running XP. Windows 7 is good, I will give it that, but I have never liked it as much as Windows XP. Windows XP can run on extremely low power machines and still preform quite well. Windows 7 is sort of like Vista in the sense that it will run on low power machines, but anything less than like a core 2 duo is going to be a pretty painful experience. That is one of many reasons I prefer XP. I wish there was some better software support and I absolutely would still use it on my main machine as well.
To me windows 7 will always be in many ways the best windows ever made.
it's about the only o. s. from Microsoft (along with Windows XP, but that's ancient) that was SOMEWHAT worth it's reputation . . . and, of course, Linux (not of Microsoft, thank God)
@@SurfsharkAcademy Windows 7 is NOT telemetry free, it's just (alot _) better than 10 and 11 in that regard
and there are also modifiable versions of Win. 7
the telemetry on most Linux-es (not all), can be "turned off" and also most of them are open source
windows 7 is way better than any linux distro could hope. I say this as a linux user. the closest in terms of polish, stability, and speed is elementary os and gnome, but both miss basic features.
Like why do we need admin permissions just to mount a fucking disk? why does linux keep fucking the average person over? oh right, because its for servers. linux's main use case is servers.
@@donkey7921 Windows 7 is now dead! What to do!?
@@saswatmishra3232 Not dead in my home..still getting security updates from Microsoft, never have trouble with it!
@@longcycler8832 I agree with you. Windows 7 won't get updates as well as Windows 7 will be unsecure as well as unstable.
2:50 - yes me too, I was growing with poor PC, when I'm 7th grade I manage to install the PC, helping others to install Windows 7, while I myself using Windows XP with aero theme patch because I was so poor 😅😅
The pegion and the turtle ship walpaer were so cool at the time
😍😍😍I love the Aero Glass Design still. Miss it very much. Yes Windows 7 was amazing and I was using it quite long until Windows 10 1803 or 1809 when the Dark mode got introduced. And 10 was much more reliable and robust no dll errors no bluescreens I have had no issues with Windows 10! Window 11 is nice I like it but it’s not so amazing actually. I can use it on my pc but I hope windows 12 will fix a lot of things.
I used Windows 7 from 2009. Yes, it did come with the bubble screensaver. Do your bloody research!
You're bloody right!
I had to go to Windows 7, because XP did not support Google apps like Facebook and Facebook Messenger.
Windows 7 enables me to use both. BUT Windows 7 "libraries" drive me mad. I never know where stuff is stored. It was so straightforward on XP.
You appear to have installed an older version of Firefox but when I installed the (almost) latest ESR, which is already in Firefox Proton, it works perfectly fine.
I grew up on Windows 7! This is still my favorite OS of all time! I miss windows 7. I wish they still supported it!
still using windows 7 till this day, trying to find a perfact operating system for me tho
Try zorinos
Try zorinos
@@wangwang1488 already tried.
it sucks, it lagged so bad in my laptop
Anyone remember the community connect 4 wallpapers that school computers would always have? (It had an icon of a 4 with an asterisk shape in the middle).
I upgraded my old windows 7 laptop a couple years back, and it was the worst decision I ever made - now you can’t do anything on it because it is just so slow.
Thank god dual boot save me. I can play both windows 7 and windows 10.
06:06 Did you actually just encourage users to use non-licensed Microsoft software? IJS that’s probably not wise…..but I do agree with most of your points, especially Linux :)
OMG I also used to download themes on my Win XP pc too just to make it look like Vista. Nice times !
Indeed
ive gotten to a point where lag feels nostalgic
Yes windows through this day comes with 6 different editions and there performances index score is still there but it has been moved from the control panel
Why not use Windows 7 Pro alongside Sandboxie? I think it would be safe. I was forced to use Windows 10 after upgrading all my hardware. I still think Windows 7 is the best of all Windows.
the bubbles screen saver is still on windows today
i actually used windows seven till like 5 days before 2023 because my pc broke for some reason
I still have a laptop with windows 7 with blu ray drive. Runs great.
The fact that even today Windows 7 is still usable with minimal distraction and bugs, made Windows 11 a piss poor effort of an "operating" system from MS. The visual bugs appear the moment it boots from a fresh installation. Unforgivable.
me: watching this on windows 7 seeing all the lag he's getting on his windows 7 hmmmmmmmm
There is 7 versions of windows 7 called windows posready7 that I have and still receiving windows security updates
I have windows 7 on one desktop for many older software, but I also have a 2nd desktop with windows 10 pro for up-to-date software like latest version of virtual dj. I just don't use win 7 for the internet any more.
Microsoft just needs to remaster windows 7 rather than developing crap windows 10 and 11
I do agree with you, when I started using computers I started with windows 7 and I an instant I absolutly fell in love it, it runned to much smoother than any other windoes version I believe more smoother than windows 10 and 11
I'm still using Windows 7. Absolutely perfect OS. I will probably upgrade to Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 1807 in mid 2024
Im still using this but the lid opening is cracked and I turn it and playing Roblox it’s making crack sound and it spit out black idk… and it’s even worse .. and I’m crying right now bc it’s my 12 years old laptop when I ever born😭😭😭 R.I.P My laptop Windows 7
I'm so SICK of windows 10 keep changing my settings!!! I uninstall edge then windows installs it again. I set my default video player and WIndows changes it AGAIN ect.... I still love windows 7 ❤❤
I use Win7, but EndeavourOS is my primary, btw. Abandoned Win10 spyware OS and never going back.
if you have the updates till 2023, get 0patch to keep updated
What is opach?
@@vengeance2825 0patch is a patching tool which runs and it patches bugs etc and loopholes in the system, I got it running on 3 x 64 bit win 7 pro systems and its great, dont go for the free version but go for the professional one, and you need to buy one for each system but they are very cheap
Windows 7 and Windows XP were great. Maybe we just feeling nostalgic
I hopped from Windows 7 to Windows 11 by bypassing the TPM security. But after using it the updates wouldn't so their thing, every time Windows 11 updated, it failed and had to revert back every single time I restarted it. I couldn't handle it anymore and just downgraded to the good old Windows 7. Currently, its fast, amazing, beautiful, I have a good anti-virus. So thats about it! Not gonna lie Windows 11 iz amazing, but my PC just doesn't wanna cooperate with it.
Still using Win 7 watching this vid on asus pk5 se motherboard, 2 gigs ram, 9800gtx+,500 gigabyte drive.
This is my hobby room computer and it is still on Win7 and doing just fine. I don't even remember when I installed it on this machine. Before I moved here eight years ago, so it's been running fine for over eight years solid, nearly every day. None of my RL info has ever been typed into it so the risk is zero beyond having to swap a hard drive and reinstall. I use it to watch YT and other sites while I do my hobbies. It can run 3.1 for all I care.
The most refined peak of Windows in 32 bits imo. Great video!!
but where to find iso files ?
The bubble screensaver is still in Windows 7
Even Windows 11 still has it, I'm pretty sure
Despite it being a laptop, I don’t think you can do much with the graphics. Try upgrading the processor, and Ram! I have an Optiplex 755 that had a Core 2 Duo and 4GB ddr2 ram. I upgraded the processor to a core 2 quad, which is literally a core 2 duo with 2 more cores on a chip. I added an older nvidia gt 1030, and performance was unbelievable for this 2007 machine. It’s still rocking a 500GB HDD, and 667 ddr2 ram, but using Firefox and chrome, it’s as fast as my windows 11 computer. There’s barely any differences. These old machines are good paths to take instead of certain Chromebooks
If "support" for Windows 7 stopped ages ago, why do I get updates every week?
it maybe visual c+/reddist/java/ms security essential updates grandpa!
Got the same system since 2015, no problems till this day
og homies remember the "windows vista/7 transformation packs" for xp. and yes, i was super jealous of people with vista and later 7 because aero looked magnitudes more eye pleasing. those were the days!
It was tough in the streets running plain old default XP so those Vista/7 themes for XP were a life saver lol
I still use Windows 7 and still works fine for me.
I still use it because i cant switch cuz my pc too old. But i still love it