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I'm not judging anyone for using Windows 7 in 2024. I understand that everyone has their own reasons for sticking with a particular operating system, whether it's due to familiarity, compatibility, or personal preference, I'm just curious about it 
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I'm not judging anyone for using Windows 7 in 2024. I understand that everyone has their own reasons for sticking with a particular operating system, whether it's due to familiarity, compatibility, or personal preference, I'm just curious about it It makes reasonable sense that; for a variety of reasons; some people would still be using windows 7 in 2024. Some may find it suitable with previous software they depend on; and others may like its comfortable interface. windows 7 may function best on certain hardware setups for other people. Another important factor is personal choice; some users are just more comfortable with what they are familiar with.
Believe it or not, it actually still works somehow. It's slow, the fan's quit, the audio cuts out about half the time I boot it, but it does boot and still work.
But on the daily, no, and it's really not viable today. OS's that old are basically instantly compromised by malware the moment they hit the open internet. Not a joke.
-broke 3 times (by BSOD)
-laggy af
-now have win 10 laptop
-that all
losivart has writtenBut on the daily, no, and it's really not viable today. OS's that old are basically instantly compromised by malware the moment they hit the open internet. Not a joke.
it depends on what you want to use it for. but i do find it rather amusing how so many people have an almost childlike fear of connecting older operating systems to the internet. i don't understand why everyone bought into the lies made up by micro$oft and friends and why those people can't think for themselves. there is no invisible force out there on the internet that preys on old machines. hackers don't target regular users' computers. ultimately, it just boils down to the fact that if you're not stupid when using the internet and intentionally get your pc infected, it won't be infected. i should know, i've been using artificially outdated operating systems for years (still do) and never had a single privacy breach or security problems. that's not to say it can't happen, but give me a break, the chances are astronomical.
From a security perspective, both Windows XP and Windows 7 have known vulnerabilities.
Ranu has writtenRegardless of what anyone else said,
you didn't read these posts.
Ranu has writtenthere is no use for Windows 7 anymore. Most tools and softwares no longer support it, it is no longer support by Microsoft, and has a weak protection. I don't see any use for it anymore, only stick to Windows 10/11, in case you wanna avoid telemetry, or customize it, there are thousands of tools for it.
believe me, there are many uses. if you settle for somewhat older versions of software, you can use it as a daily driver os just fine. heaven for the people tired of microsoft's unremovable corporate spyware and bloatware which you can't remove from your pc no matter what you do on 10/11. even after debloating as much as possible, win 11 uses almost three times the ram my win 8.1 device does.
Ranu has writtenA lot of people also talk about switching to Linux, but it is just stupid, and there is no reason for. You could have a Linux and a Windows, but just Linux is not something to be proud of, it just shows stupidity.
many (but not all) linux-only users are smug, egotistical little shits who think they're better than windows users just because they handicapped themselves with what they can do with their computers just to show off and flex. it's precisely the community which repels me from moving to linux rather than any practical problem.
Ranu has writtenFrom a security perspective, both Windows XP and Windows 7 have known vulnerabilities.
who's gonna exploit them and what will they earn from it? answer: no one, and nothing.
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