Should You Stay On Windows 7 

Have you guys used 0patch? let me know below.

I use a win 7 desktop, with lots of older programs like Photoshop (perpetual) and NO internet access. If I changed to Win 10/11 I would lose all my expensive perpetual programs and get stuck in the subscription scam. My win 7 is safe and usable well into the future with its existing programs. The only problem is if the PC has a fatal crash. To offset this, I frequently clone my system drive. Long live Win 7 !

I use Windows 7, I dont need any patches. I'll be using it at least until 2030.

Thanks for the video Brian, excellent and informative as always.

So long as that pc is used as a stand-alone unit, not connected to the greater network and internet, it will be fine. There a lots of PCs that are still using old OS, some even dating back to W95 and W98. These are the ones that are used in automation systems, monitoring systems, production systems, lighting controls and the likes.

I have 7 win 7 pcs in the house, Is it possiable to do a inplace win 10 upgrade and all my apps/files/pictures will still be there and work. I know that is a big question, but is it possiable at all or will win 10 wipe and install?? Thx for sharing. I can't believe I have waited this long, I come from Dos 3 and worked my way all the way up to win 7, I seem to be stuck now. lololool

It currently covers Windows 10 on the pro and enterprise editions. It does cover major unpatched bugs that Microsoft haven't patched on the free version.

Thank you. Your channel rocks🇨🇦🇨🇦

great information once again, keep up the good work

I'm glad you have done a video on this software. I use the pro version and will use the enterprise version due to the number of computers I use.

GREAT! I admire you! Thanks for this useful information! This might help me!

Thanks for another great informative video Brian. I'm using windows 7 starter 32 bit on my Samsung n145 netbook as a secondary computer since 2010. I would love to move on to a safer windows operating system but my Intel atom processor with 2gb ram won't support it. In that scenario what windows operating system would you recommend for us? Keep up the good work Brian. All the best 💝

Thanks. I saw the title, tuned in for the LoLs and came away with Zero Patch. (never heard of it) I usually install a virtual W7 for people who want to keep expensive peripherals running. Its good to have options. 🙏 Happy year of 🐰.

I still remember when you used Windows 7 on your How To videos, really brings me back to those days

I tried to install Win 7 from the original diskn ut it kept failing because of some 'missing file; onto a spare formatted SSD., because it would play games that I have collected over the years and Win 10 refuses to let me install them.......*sigh*

That is my issue. Now I have windows 10 but .I want to back to windows 7

I agree Brian. I am using Windows 11 with Startallback and much of the telemetry and bloatware and needless services removed. I hear many complaints about Windows 10 and 11. Windows NT 3.1 and Windows ME were far worse. Great video. Cheers....

In my country Philippines, one of the biggest and multi awarded bank - Metrobank is still using Windows 7 as of last year.

Great video! 👍 I didn't know that Windows 7 has official patches being released up until 2025, and it's pretty cool to see that company making 0patch available for other versions of Windows too. (Imagine if they had a version for Windows XP) 😂😁

Windows 7 is the best!

Just getting rid of my win7 pro. Skipped win 10 and now purchased a i5 HP 17.3 laptop with win 11. It takes a bit of time to find stuff that was easy to find on 7, but the biggest problem is with updating drivers, and losing Chrome and Edge updates. Don't wait any longer, time to change. Sad, but you will quickly get used to 10 or 11. Better still get 11 anyway. It's fast, I can tell you that now.

Saw this video come up about Windows 7 and it said it was posted 7min ago LOL ROCK ON!

Should make a video on hardening Windows 7. The best thing about Windows 7 is it doesn't include all that telemetry stuff that comes with Windows 10 and runs very well on lower spec hardware. When these new in the wild virus's/ransomware came out. Our Windows 7 boxes crashed preventing the virus from infecting it. Whereas our Windows 10 boxes happily ran those viruses before a new patch was available.

Cool!

Hey Brian, I was able to update two Dell Laptops that ran windows 7 with clean, fresh install windows 10 and activated using the original Win 7 activation keys. All good here!

Can you use 0patch on windows 8.1?

It will monitor software usage and patch when programs are run, this helps to minimise the attack risks associated with software

Hello, I am unwilling to use Windows 10 because of the Telemetry issue. I have researched Telemetry and my understanding is you cannot completely turn off Telemetry, only set it on Basic. Have you ever been able to completely shut off Telemetry and verify this with utilities such as Sysinternals TCPView, Nirsoft LiveTcpUdpWatch or Nirsoft CurrPorts? I know there are various tricks to shut off Telemetry such as using the Registry, Group Policy Editor, Task Scheduler to disable the "Customer Experience Improvement Program" (CEIP) and to remove the execute setting for file CompatTelrunner.exe. There are experienced users who report even Windows 10 Enterprise returns data to Microsoft. Mozilla Firefox still supports Windows 7. However, Guitar Pro 8 and other guitar programs do not. Also, Anaconda Python stopped supporting Windows 7 almost immediately in Jan 2020 which is sad. Furthermore, Mathematica 13 stopped supporting Windows 7 although Wolfram has priced themselves out of the market and this is not as needed as Python. Maybe you could make a video on Windows 10 on how to completely disable Telemetry and verify this with one of the above three utilities. Even Windows 10 is getting old and will only be supported for 2 more years unless Microsoft changes this. I will not be using Windows 11 because their TPM disables anonymity and allows other software to identify you using the onboard motherboard key. For this reason I will be using Linux in the future. It's just a matter of when, not if. I am hoping I can run any required Windows software I need in Wine.

Bruh, 7 was amaze-balls, and didn't have such intrusive BS as 10 and 11 have

This is a very useful video. Thankyou.👍 Is the NHS still using Windows 7 ? If yes, then there must be a few hundred thousand pc's waiting for 0Patch. Good luck to 0Patch and I hope they get lots of orders. Microsoft keep on stitching up their customers and vast user base. Milking the system by issuing a new OS every "few" years. Greed. Blatant greed disguised as progress.

0patch ofer security updates that will be stored in the RAM memory. it should be mentioned that once you close the computer or reset you will have to reinstall them

I'm still using Windows 7 because my laptop is too heavy to update to Windows 10/11 I'm sad because almost all games don't support Windows 7 and my games start having errors because .dll isn't found to install vcredist to fix .dll I have to go to Windows 10😥

Windows 7 is great to play some older games!

Ty. For me the real problem is the end of the support of Chrome. Are there any solutions?

My games still run fine on Windows 7, i'll just pull the plug on using it on the web.

I tried to upgrade from Windows 7 to 10 on on my old SONY VAIO Z, but get an error message. So I'm stuck 😐

Oh, I plan on using Windows 7 well beyond 2025. That's a rookie number.

J'utilise toujours Windows 7 et je suis très heureux.

I LOVE windows 7!!!!!! It's lightweight and don't have all the bloatware like windows 10. I got a windows 7 machine that never connects to the internet and it runs flawlessly!

Why would I have to upgrade Win7 ? I don't buy new software or hardware. I use several programs which are not working under Windows 10, even not in compatibility mode.

I think it's safe to say we all hate windows 8 with a passion

great

Am watching nothing to declare on tv and Australia are still using Windows 7 in the major airports

The deal breaker for me is not improving the Control Panel. Instead, windows 8, 10, 11 made another separate System Settings UI to confuse users. Or it is just me.🤔

I loved W 7🙂👍

I admit, I used to be one of those who didn't want to move on from past operating systems. However, I found out that if I'm going to be servicing people's computers, then I need to know the operating systems. If I'm still using an old operating system, then how can I help others with the new operating system? From then, I decided it's best to stay ahead and get familiar so I will know how to solve issues on their pc's. Good advice, Brian.

couldnt stand 8 or 10, moved all my old xp/vista hw to windows 11, need to find scanner drivers still for my old 1240u lol

I recommend using Microsoft Security Essentials instead of the Windows Defender in Windows 7. Because Windows 7 Defender only protects your computer for spyware or other small old potentially unwanted software. But Microsoft Security Essentials uses the same definition files with Windows 8.1 Defender. I hope my comment helps people who continues using Windows 7 in 2023.

recommend upgrade Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 it is fast, better for gaming , and unneeded apps

Simplix update pack + SDIO drivers + nvidia 470 standard

is it possible to donwload a genuine windows 7 ISO for free?

my super markets self checkout machines are still using xp,

Windows 7 is end if life full stop I.loved windows 7 I won't lie but like you said every dog has its day Thank you

I am still using windows 8.1. The CPU and RAM can't handle windows 10. Just not on internet.

You can keep it going as long as you can, I don't know why there is an end date, the OS won't simply disappear xD Don't just depend on Microsoft security measures, you can use your own, duh. I won't downgrade my Windows 7 to some turd I don't want. There is tons of stuff that will work normally even after Windows 7 stops supporting some apps I don't really need.

I still use Win 7 and it's just fine. Had zero interest in Windows ESU and never heard of, nor do I have any interest in, Zero Patch. I can also boot to Win 10 but why bother-- I don't like it.

I just wanted My Windows 7 back so badly…..😭

Another alternative is to keep the programs you have in Windows 7 offline and dualboot with Linux just to browse and nothing else.

That is good to know, i'm poor and my computer truly sucks, 4GB RAM, my GPU burned and i barely can use browser on windows. So i multi-boot with Linux. I know Win10 will f- up things i have. My friend also had a 4GB laptop and his DAW (the same i have) simple couldn't work with Win10. My brother (using Win10) says his CS:GO lags, and when i had my GPU, CS:GO was running fine. If i can keep for two more years, that will be great, after that, i'll go full-blow Linux. I don't understand that, byte is byte, if Linux manage to always work, why does Windows always have to change things in a way that forces you to "modernize". Some people are born in third world countries!

I have mixed feelings on the topic. I believe that overall, 7 was the best o/s MS ever released....in comparison, 10 and 11 feel harder to use, and bloated with features that most users would never want or need. But there's no arguing that 10/11 are more secure. I run 10 (begrudgingly), and will update to 11 when support for 10 is nearing it's end

I love win 7, hate to leave it, same for xp times back then too, but win 10 is not to bad

I had ditched windows and installed linux

Like my copy of Vista 64 it has irreplacable software stand alone video editing & music software thatI will continue to use..My solution is easy - stay offline & use up to date secure win10 or 11 on a dual/triple/quad disc system/s for online activities..... 👍

Interesting video. I finally stopped using Win 7 when M$ stopped updating my Office 365 because I was using Win 7. No point in paying for Office that won't be updated . Updated to Win 10 and 11

Secupdates still coming!

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You fail to see that there are cases that you are forced to use windows 7 because of external reasons, like government software that cant' run correctly on Windows 10/11.

people just get entrenched in their old windows and mac op sys . . if it were tablet, maybe easier to let its surrounding marketable software apps die off making less desirable

Windows 11> Linux edition for millions of perfectly good computers.

surely as fewer and fewer people use windows 7 is it not also likely that there will be little point wasting time creating malware for these old systems ?

Yes, totally agree, with you. We will half to upgrade to new platform, of this will happen when Microsoft stop violating our privacy to make an extra buck. Why do you think that the end of life for windows 8.1 is ending soon? Microsoft has embed their spyware so much into windows, by just removing any spyware, you will get problems. Is our violation to our privacy really the cost for security? Most people like I uses Microsoft for the amount of software that is available for it and back in the day during Windows 7, Microsoft respected our privacy, well; much more then they do today.

What’s your fav windows version guys ? Mine is windows 10

well considering that Win10 onwards is just a glorified piece of MS spyware it is hard know where to go - except for FREE Linux maybe...

I would of stayed on 7 win10 trash with uwp app like It always installs games like candy crush

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I still use windows 7. I left windows 10 and 11. They are bloatwares and destroyed by updates.

I loved win 7 until one day I logged into my Netflix account and found out I no longer had access and then I realised I got hacked so now I’m using windows 10😂

For god sake. LINUX!

Have to agree with you Brian. I was (and still am) a huge fan of Wins 7 - BUT its time to move on and I think Wins 10 is a slighty better choice now - Wins 11 sucks! Too many issues with that OS - Maybe time to move to Linux 21?

As long you have installed ALL avalibe updates who exist, and windows is up to date and you have an antivirus installed tex avg antivirus who is the best virus program i ever used. If you dont want or can run windows 7 on a fysical pc you can alwas run windows 7 in wmware. I said this befor and im will say it agian, windows 7 is the best operating systems of all times after windows xp was released! Im using windows 7 on my laptop and i saw google chrome ending support but you can use other webbrowsers!

Windows 7 had it's time in the sun.

I never really understood the ongoing "devotion" to Windows 7. I had no problem with it, to be sure...BUT I liked Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 just as much...actually more. But to each their own, I guess.

Just run it on a vm and throw some viruses at it if you want to fuck with it ! Updates? Who the hell needs those ?

I just repaired/upgraded an ancient P.C. for a friend and suddenly realized how much more I like WIN11 than I did WIN7....who'da thunk it?

the only thing to stop Windows 7 would be everyone to write browsers special code to refuse install in Windows 7. Computers are all 64 bit nothing has changed but they can write the software to detect Windows 7 and simply not go in. But when that day comes there's probably going to be someone that will have a browser hacked or make a new one independently without this malicious code… For the most part that's how they got windows XP to fade away the main browser corporations were paid off and no longer would install into Windows XP… And remember XP could run all the browsers they were just told to detect XP and not go in… They're criminals. Anyway Windows 7 rocks

i won't even touch windows 10 anymore, 11 is just dandy on my two laptops and 2 desktops, only my acer aspire laptop failed the cpu check in the health app for 11 but i didn't care and my older desktop is an emulation machine since i now have a ryzen 5 rtx 3050 gaming pc thats only a year old or 2, as for 4th device thats a hp pavillion gaming one from amazon with a ryzen 5, gtx 1650 so fingers crossed it stays healthy

No

I would just put Windows 10 or windows 11 on a computer that someone brought me to fix but just put the programs on there to make it LOOK LIKE Windows 7

It's OK, but nowhere near as good as XP.

Of course your opinion is to ditch windows 7 and go to Windows 10. You must be paid by Microsoft for saying that, let me see... Violation of our privacy for Update security.... hummm...

I will use win7 in my life and win10 is ugly

The answer to this is a hard no. For many reasons. 99.9% of home IT contracts for mums/ dad's/ aunts would be simpler with Linux or Windows 10.

There is people who still using windows xp!

Windows 10 is horrible I hate it! I'm only using it because I'm forced to. I hate how Microsoft keeps dumping junk on my pc at every update!

win11 is a joke. can´t even set the taskbar where you want it... ms stealth isntalled win11 unasked over win10 on 24.12. can you beleive, ON XMAS DAY. i bet on purpose. my mother had no clue and didnt reset to win10. now its no longer possible wihtout a wipe and a reinstall of win10...this is the businessmodel of totalitarianism tbh. i have a huge itch to reinstall win7 over it now. right after i isntalled linux of course

No Opatch here, no need to use it. Win 7 was dead to me years ago. Why do win 7 users refuse to move on?! Please, someone, anyone, whats your reasoning? Surely you have used Win 10, 11 at your job and have seen what you're missing. I myself used win 8.1 to the very end. I couldnt be happier with all my new win 11 devices. Move on people, you're living in the stone ages.

yes use windows 7 - till 2025 lads

⛔️😐FUCK WINDOWS 10 I STILL USE WINDOWS 7 AND IS THE BEEEEEEST