Should we say RIP windows 7 now?

[the_randomizer]

I got a duel boot set up on my computer so I can use windows 7 (witch I still prefer over 10) and use windows 10 for the few things that need windows 10.

That's the best way to do it IMO

 

[emigre]

I still use WIndows 7 on my work laptop. Fun fact, I know.

 

[Lacius]

I will skip the first month or two of the new significant OS upgrade because I'm afraid of incompatibility issues and exploits. I don't care that they will get fixed very soon, I just don't want to deal with the hassle. Past that, I'm always upgrading.

I understand that there always going to be hardware incompatibilities, but this isn't 2006. If my everyday machine has major issues with an OS like Windows 10 then I shouldn't be using that machine at all.


To anticipate some questions:

- Yes, Windows Vista was great after a few tweaks. Have used it since the beta until 2013.
- Yes, I did miss the start button in Windows 8. Nothing that the good people from Stardock couldn't fix, though.
- No, I don't mind Windows 10's "privacy issues" because I can read what the OS is asking me to set up before the installation. I also use additional tools to protect my privacy.

You could always use the LTSB of Windows 10 and only receive security updates for ten years.

 

[DeadlyFoez]

If you don't trust them and plan to switch to linux, then why haven't you done so already?

Linux has too many exploits for me.

I use Kali Linux a bit, just not full time. I have been slowly transitioning for a number of years now so u can be used to linux when i decide to fully make the switch.

 

[Captain_N]

No idea what you mean by "Decent start menu" since it's basically an improved Windows 7 start menu, but with tiles (that you can remove). That's more personal taste than anything. Same with your "bland interface" complaint.

MS added patches that records user data on XP+, so unless you're using Windows 98, that argument is invalid. Get off the internet if you're really that butthur5 about your privacy. Unless you're only using Tor 24/7, your "precious user data" is being shared by various programs and sites, regardless of OS.

You don't need to use the Windows 10 wifi interface, you still have access to all pre-windows 10 settings, you literally just have to open control panel as normal. Though no idea why you think it's bad, it basically streamlines connecting to access points. Boohoo?

And you don't need to "go into settings" to reboot into safe mode, you just hold shift when you click restart, and then choose advanced boot options. Literally takes less time than previous methods and two whole button presses.

If you're gonna bitch and moan about an OS, at least know what you're talking about instead of joining a baseless circle jerk

lol so much salt in your response. The ocean called and wants it salt back. I suppose the forum rules dont apply to you do they. I thought one of the rules was not to call others names. Well anyways. I dont like windows 10 and never will. I have used windows 3.11,95,98,2000,xp,2003,vista,7,server 2008 R2,8,8.1 and 10. I hated 8 and hate 10. lol holding shift yeah i know a lot of good that is when you cant restart because one of the many forced updates messed the boot sequence and the boot repair fails.... I have fixed to many patch fail machines. Oh that reminds me Another problem with 10 Forced updates.

 

[Flame]

if Microsoft didn't have such big monopoly, if any other company or project or what ever did with its User interface and fucked up. it will long be around. im mean i have Windows 10 on some setups, its cause i have too.

windows 8 and 8.1 was the biggest fuck up ever. EVER! you build a UI around the user not the other way around.

 

[codezer0]

there was free update to win10, why didn't u guys do that?

No nvidia chipset drivers, for one. The system that used to be my main PC is an nforce 680i board. I still use that machine pretty regularly, even if not the machine I type on.

 

[Lacius]

there was free update to win10, why didn't u guys do that?

You can still do the free update if you know what you're doing.

 

[Deleted User]

Yes. Good riddance

 

[ihaveahax]

You can still do the free update if you know what you're doing.

if you're talking about the accessibility thing, this will expire on december 31.

 

[LaPingas]

I get when people say that win7 is more basic and comfortable for them, but the security argument is just dumb. Want that MS, FB and all the other companies won't collect info about you? Get out of the internet or else you can't avoid it. And it's not like it hurts in most cases.

 

[YTElias]

if you're talking about the accessibility thing, this will expire on december 31.

oh boi
time too download it

 

[Dominator211]

Heh, look at me making a thread everyone can talk about!!!

If it were only a little easier to make windows 10 look like 7 I would do i... I don't have a problem with the icons but I just don't like the theme even with it set with my favorite color..... i just wish that Microsoft would respect our wishes and let us do what we want....

 

[YTElias]

Heh, look at me making a thread everyone can talk about!!!

If it were only a little easier to make windows 10 look like 7 I would do i... I don't have a problem with the icons but I just don't like the theme even with it set with my favorite color..... i just wish that Microsoft would respect our wishes and let us do what we want....

create your own windows

 

[Dominator211]

create your own windows

now... as fun as that will be.... i have no time nor money to do something like that

 

[YTElias]

now... as fun as that will be.... i have no time nor money to do something like that

you can do it
just with a little I M A G I N A T I O N

 

[Dominator211]

you can do it
just with a little I M A G I N A T I O N

HA HA!!! i am a student i dont have time to make my OWN os

 

[leon315]

You can still do the free update if you know what you're doing.

i did to all my pcs, all my computers have win 10 now and i'm happy

 

[Lacius]

if you're talking about the accessibility thing, this will expire on december 31.

I'm not talking about the accessibility thing. I'm talking about the gatherosstate.exe method.

 

[jefffisher]

It is highly recommended that one use an operating system that at the very least continues to receive security updates. For Windows operating systems, those would be the following:

• Windows 7 SP1 (stops receiving security updates in 2020)
• Windows 8.1 (stops receiving security updates in 2023)
• Windows 10 (stops receiving security updates in 2025, but it will almost certainly get a free update to the operating system that succeeds it)

I have updates disabled my windows 7 is still a day 1 install