3 Options After Windows 7 Ends

[@kingaeosroblox9073]

I still have Windows 7 and that is the only thing I use.

[@samanthatang9759]

Im still usi9ng xp and this dude think i should switch to 10 what a joke~!

[@kingaeosroblox9073]

@@johnnydee6340 idk I am still using win 7 though. It is slow but it works. I have like the most updated and recent version of it.

[@tomypower4898]

MikolajBlox YT YES...

[@nextlifeonearth]

It's a ticking time bomb. There will be an exploit for Windows 7 eventually that Microsoft won't patch. You'll be at risk of losing data or being spied on. You're likely fine for another month to 6 months, but after I would not recommend using it. From now on Windows 7 is low hanging fruit for hackers, so you should really stop using it (if you connect to the internet) as soon as possible.

[@georgek4416]

Good luck

[@PCWindowstechguy]

Love for all windows 7 users

[@danielcarroll503]

@@dillonbradburry8240 You are so right, and I agree.

[@epeli0035]

Thanks!!

[@eatshitful]

@@dillonbradburry8240 Linux mint my friend. Best part you can make it look nearly like windows 7.

[@CristianBogdan1]

@@dillonbradburry8240 If you want a good version of windows then try windows 10 ltsc is better than windows 7 and it has no cortana, no telemetry, no store and no blotware

[@PCWindowstechguy]

@@CristianBogdan1 but windows 10 will not install on older computers

[@gdawwg1125]

if extended support exists. then the patches are being made . just have to find a way to get hold of them

[@tzuyd]

That's what I thought about XP, but as it turns out nobody pirates this stuff.

[@IdleCommentator]

Some clever people already made the BypassESU utility, which allows installing ESU patches without being a part of ESU programme.

[@aiden_macleod]

Lol. Good luck with that.

[@1983metalhead]

Been using W7 without updating literally foro years... I think will continúe doing the same

[@gdawwg1125]

get back to me when you get hacked if you have not already and don't know it

[@watevawateva7343]

same bro, pirated windows7 ultimate w/out updates & a pirated antivirus, still alive and kicking

[@eatshitful]

@@gdawwg1125 Still no hacks after 3 years with no updates. I got hacked all the time when the updates was coming! I found the hacker. It was the updates!

[@Michael12111983]

@cafemartini lol

[@Michael12111983]

@@eatshitful Same here buddy. As soon as I started updates Windows kept getting issues for some reason. I don't know why. Figured out that I had to clean up my registry solved that "slowdown" syndrome. A feature windows should prompt you to do by itself. I had to google it.

[@jimseptuagenarian4482]

I don't do windoz. Quit it over ten years ago and started using Ubuntu, Mint, MX, and others. Linux is great.

[@theunconventionaldeal3879]

@XpertGamer that's everyone's excuse.

[@theunconventionaldeal3879]

@XpertGamer that sucks, I'm a occasional gamer and play war thunder, world of tanks, DOD source, c.s. go etc on Linux. Only owning a computer for gaming is like only owning a house for the trampoline.

[@dailyinsanetowingvideos]

i think they really should provide regular updates until 2023 for free and for all because so many people still use windows 7 and its still modern in my opinion and was best version of windows

[@samanthatang9759]

i never care much about update feature... i dont have paranoia.. delusional behavior. insane.

[@CanaldoZenny]

I used Windows 7 Ultimate from 2012 to 2018. Never once updated it, just one or two time my PC got infected with malware or adware, nothing i couldn't fix with a few minutes with free AV and OS tools. Even then it was my younger brother's fault installing crap on my PC. Don't get all the paranoia about updating. Updating software is an easy way to break something.

[@aiden_macleod]

Windows 7 IS DEAD. What part of that statement fails to click?

[@samanthatang9759]

@@aiden_macleod WRONG

[@aiden_macleod]

Okay, when all the software you use fails to update because the developer has stopped support for Win 7/8 I guess you'll continue to use it, right? No more driver updates either. You buy a new piece of hardware and you just hope and pray that you can find older drivers because the company that made that hardware no longer, or never did support Windows 7. It's a reality you'll have to face one day.

[@Britec09]

Just 1 day left before Windows 7 Ends support. Just some information to those seeking advice on what to do.

[@dkat1108]

Don't do anything just keep you virus checker and spyware uptodate and your good to go.

[@nahpets2345]

Windows 7 was my number 1 best OS in my opinion.

[@jasonhawkins4528]

I'm still running win 7 and 10 duel boot to see the best security for 7 and see how vulnerable it can be with separate firewall and antivirus etc...

[@nahpets2345]

@Abhishek Priy i have window 10 home

[@nahpets2345]

@Abhishek Priy i κnow

[@steveaustin330]

I don't know much about computers,mine is to old to run windows 10 properly but you're the first person to make linux look good and not a absolute nightmare. Thank you from Nova Scotia ,Canada.

[@iamnotsaying7592]

Give MX Linux a try!

[@brutalwang4106]

Sad times. I like Windows 7. I will ensure my data is backed up, and continue to use 7 until the programmes I use stop working. If I get a virus or other nasty, I'll reformat and repeat. No big deal. I own Windows 10 but I don't like it. So I will continue with 7 until I literally have no choice. FU Microsoft :(

[@Reziac]

Win10 is butt-ugly, and it interferes with my doing things how I want to. If I wanted a damned cellphone interface, I'd use a cellphone. They got the interface right with XP; Win7 was just okay, but 8/10 are, by my lights, completely broken and unusable. Win10 finally got me to start migrating to linux. (PCLinuxOS-KDE desktop, rather more Windows-like than MX. Or PCLOS and Trinity if you want basically an XP clone.)

[@aiden_macleod]

@@Reziac Don't be bitter. Join the new breed.

[@Reziac]

LOL... I think I'll join the renegade faction. :)

[@cuckingfunt9353]

Win10 is pushing me to linux... If I am going to use some awkward unrecognizable new system I may as well move into the future of PCs.

[@ICEMANZIDANE]

1. I have disabled uodates years ago, a friend of mine has disabled it 8 years ago! 2. YOU CAN STILL GET UPDATES via a bypass 3. Ppl literally create fear and make ppl without much knowledge uograde to W10 4. W10 is Win7 under the hood but filled with bloadware and spyware. The update system in W10 is hilarious and you always have to redo your spy settings. Its hilarious! 5. Ever asked yourself why MS is giving away W10 for free? Do it, ask yoursef. ps: Use Malwarebytes

[@SkyeWeeb]

Before watching, I'm going to guess "all" three options. 1. Windows 10 2. Linux 3. Deal with it

[@wattmobile1579]

👌3

[@brostenen]

Well.... If you come from a Windows only world, then it will be just as hard to switch to Linux, than it will be to switch to MacOS. By experience, I say that they are equally as good, only seperated by what your personal needs are. I think you need to add MacOS to that list as well..... And dont forget that there are Unix as well. And finally, there are actually AmigaOS if your computing needs are that of text editing only. Like if you are an author. And it can do light photo editing as well. Yup. Tons of options if you absolutely do not want Win10.

[@AngryDavid808]

@@brostenen *cough cough* Linux Mint, Zorin OS, and Feren OS.

[@brostenen]

@@AngryDavid808 Whatever Linux that suits you the best personally, is the right Linux for you personally. For me, it is Linux Mate. And I am not going to say that it is better than any other Linux, because what works for me, does not work for everyone else in all cases. 🙂

[@brostenen]

@My Daily Side Yup. Tried that. Not for me though. Too cloud based for my taste. Unless we are talking phones. 😉

[@fido139]

"Vulnerable" is way over rated. We used Windows XP in the home office for online web work and shopping cart building right up to mid summer, never a single issue. Not one. I will leave my workshop laptop with Windows 7 until it doesn't work anymore. BTW, I'm computer technician since 1995.

[@SpyroPS1iscool]

Same here. I've been still using Xp on one of my main computers haven't had a single issue. People are always fear mongering I'll keep on using Windows 7 until it stops working

[@aiden_macleod]

Good for you. Your English sucks for such a smart "computer technician." People on the internet know how to install memory sticks in their PCs and think they're PC Techs.

[@aiden_macleod]

So, you never want to upgrade your PC?

[@ultratechgaming199]

That's only because of XP's market share. 7's is MUCH larger, so more hackers will focus on it. Even safe websites you visit can be compromised and without security updates, your computer will be infected from compromised sites.

[@aiden_macleod]

Quit using questionable sites then.

[@JaredtheRabbit]

January 14, 2020: *arrives* Windows 7 Support: aight, imma head out

[@eE-nc6jj]

Anti meme?

[@richardharrison1493]

As a former Vista user, I would recommend Linux Mint Cinnamon instead of MX if your computer meets the requirements as it very easy for past Windows user to get familiar with.

[@kensmith5694]

Yes, and also people switching to Puppy Linux also find it easy. In either case it takes about an hour to make the transition to being able to watch videos and do emails etc on Linux.

[@1perveysage]

Just because they are stopping support does not mean it will not work or explode. It mainly means no more dam annoying updates etc.

[@Renopus]

Despite the fact Windows 7 is no longer supported, i don't think you will be in danger if you know where you are on the internet. Any OS will be easily damaged by accessing shady sites and downloading software and files from non reliable sources, be it supported or not.

[@davehenderson3739]

R U still on Win 7? Don't you worry about hackers?

[@davidmugali]

RIP windows 7, i will take long to forget an operating system which is user friendly like windows 7.

[@samanthatang9759]

why you fear virus so much you prefer 10 to protect your sorry ass LOL

[@brostenen]

It took just a couple of years with XP. I bet most people have moved on by 2022. And all this tiring bullcrap that people are saying about 7 today, was the exact same when XP ended.

[@davidgreen5099]

@@brostenen I miss XP still.

[@jdc31947]

I honestly think that WINDOWS XP was the best one❗

[@brutalwang4106]

Correct :)

[@Lain_Unkown]

Me too!!

[@rainmaru4757]

Hell yeah

[@mondocjenson-dy8zd]

IMO, Windows 2000 was quite the bulletproof version.

[@aiden_macleod]

I used to think that until I ran XP in a VM. WTF was I thinking?!?!?

[@lashingrook7168]

I still have Windows 7 and I'm using this OS as much as possible with internet

[@MrSamadolfo]

Firefox with some security extensions, Brave, EsetNOD, reboot =)

[@kevindao1103]

@@MrSamadolfo At some point, you will have to upgrade. Don't forget some of the people claimed Firefox will always be supported Windows XP, until Firefox pulled the plug last year.

[@MrSamadolfo]

@@kevindao1103 🙂 sure, at some point, just not today 😇️🌷🌤️🌈

[@samanthatang9759]

I use both xp and 7.. i use 10 for 3 month its crap.. never touching this shit again. matey.

[@MrMikeYT]

MalwareBytes Premium or HitmanPro, U are good to go ;)

[@danaj9336]

So, I went to the MS Download Win 10 site, and ran the tool to create installation media on a USB drive. It took awhile for the tool to download and update all the components. You have two options to upgrade to 10, boot from the USB, and do a clean install, or run the Setup from an admin account in Win 7. I decided to try it on an older HP laptop, almost 10 years old. The setup program took about 3-4 hours to run, but it was totally automated, and I only had to interact with it at the very end to setup Win 10 on the pc. The old PC seems to run OK, some programs that were not compatible were not migrated, and it actually seems to run some apps better. Not bad for a free upgrade.

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

Why would I want to use windows 10 when I have a great windows like 7?

[@anthonyzizzi1588]

Agree

[@FlyboyHelosim]

I think to be fair this subject has been flogged to death now. Every tech channel on KZbin has addressed this and all give the same options. We get it. Microsoft has stopped supporting Windows 7. Some people still use Windows XP with no issues. Windows 7 will still be used for years.

[@gregbenwell6173]

I am NOT switching to Windows 10...just ain't gonna happen!! OK now that I have bad grammar out of the way....I refuse to switch to Windows 10, and instead I am going to Linux!! I recently (past couple of years now) been working with Ubuntu Studio and found that to be a "good jumping off point"! It is easy to work with, simple to understand, and works on the hardware I own!! And keep in mind I own seven computers, ONE machine is still on Windows XP that I use for editing photos and creating webpages on, two other machines I have already decided will REMAIN on Windows 7 as one is my video edit rig, and the other is an old Laptop that I still use for "remote tasks" like watching movies while I camp and music and such.. basically a media player for "on the go"! My own rig is actually my home media server and that machine already runs FREENAS on it!! So no worries there!! leaving my last three machines which two of those are already on Ubuntu and the third one is going Linux this week!! So I have it all figured out I guess!! I am just so feed up with Windows it isn't funny, and check back in a year from now, as I am certain by the time I get around to it.....I will probably be running Linux Mint on a new machine I plan (and hope) to build come before years end!!

[@samanthatang9759]

downgrade to xp and laugh at microsoft.. you can get free iso too.. just google it. windows xp iso. LOL

[@LFactoRve]

Ppl still use xp what do u need to leave 7

[@samanthatang9759]

I bet it the same guy when xp is no longer updated in 2015?

[@aretard7995]

I'm using XP in 2020

[@longdark4ever]

I'll leave Win 7 when Microcrap comes out with something better, and Win10 ain't it.

[@samanthatang9759]

@@longdark4ever YA RIGHT. MICROCRAP. LINUX XP AND 7 IS ALL I USE.

[@dkat1108]

People don't panic nothing happens ok and your computer will run just as wonderful as it always has. Get out of hyper-mode take a deep breath just make sure you keep your virus checker and spyware up to date. I have not done any updates on some of my windows 7 computers for years they work great. Nothing happens ok! UPDATE: OMG I got up and turned on my computer 1/14/20 and it works and it actually feels faster...LOL

[@WhiteError37]

The performance increase is quite nice from 7 to 10. If your worried about security you should be running Linux anyway bud. I think antivirus apps will stop supporting 7 as the os becomes more outdated. Bottom line if you want to run Windows 7 be my guest but when stuff starts breaking just make sure you have data backed up

[@MrSamadolfo]

🙂 correct, thats what i do, thats what alot of people do, including businesses, just ignore the haters, i dont understand why they care so much

[@dkat1108]

@@WhiteError37 yes it I have windows 10 also but for some its not an easy upgrade or they dont want to spend $130.00 on there old computer. I just hate it when we start freaking people out with all the fake accusations that there windows 7 is somehow instantly no good and there bank account are all susceptible to hackers no it all total BS.

[@purinnyova]

AVs can't save you from System Deep exploits.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

I have not updated my windows 7 Pro for the past 18 months i develop sites, i do all kinds - i use Malwarebytes, and use my judgement as to which sites i visit-my Pc functions beautifully, this is an overblown threat, it is based on commercial hype.

[@dannyyeoh2340]

I don't needs Windows 7 updates. Have disable the auto updates for years already. It slows down the computer especially when opening and closing windows. And am very happy with Windows 7 minus the updates. Almost all applications support Windows 7. Some microcontroller application did not support Windows 10.

[@leplum2001]

But if you use Avast, Spybor S&D and Malware Bytes then your computer should be perfectly safe on the internet?

[@M31-Gaming-Boss]

I Been using W7 without updating literally foro years. Only the necessary stuff to run games + Photo and vidéo editor , Microsoft Office And it is very easy to avoid problems 1 - Get a good antivirus 2 - Avoid questionable web sites and things that's you download 3 - Be careful of USB flash drive and External Hard Drives That are not yours And you are good to go

[@jons2447]

Hello, "Britec09!; Thank you for all you do. Really glad to see you're promoting MX Linux for the Win 7 EOL solution. Already installed MX 19 on 2 different boxes, 1 old & 1 older. It really does run faster on my boxes than Windoz. I've tried to upgrade to Windows 10 many times but it so far it always fails. I'll try again but I don't think it'll work. Have a GREAT day, Neighbor!

[@-Ambassador-]

Is only one option. Run windows 7 as long as possible!

[@Britec09]

with no internet

[@snintendog]

been running win 95 and win xp with internet for many years EOS means nothing to a person all you need is preventitve measure like always. Adblocker, noscript, Live AV and done nothing to worry about you would have to actively LOOK for the viruses to download at that point.

[@mikemulto2378]

@@snintendog the only thing that i deal with Windows 7 pc is those viruses brought bu external disks/usb drives. As long as it possible, still sticking with Windows 7

[@kensmith5694]

@@Britec09 or no private stuff. Assume Boris can see every byte and you will have the right perspective. Still if Microsoft worked on Win7 all this time and couldn't make it right, there is no good reason to believe they are competent enough to make Win10 that is not a huge mess of bugs. The NSA just reported a big one.

[@bobair2]

@@Britec09 sure and why does my XP computer still work and work well at that- online,huh?

[@DISCOTECHS]

Hello. I am backing up windows 7 installs using NORTON GHOST, so that way I will have a kind of 2020 Factory Image which will keep me running forever, or as long as I want to risk it. I use Norton security anyway which should keep me clear of most viruses. Question is, i have about ten windows 7 computers, they are all old dells, hp's 17 inch laptops, XW workstations, that i am loathe to replace. I have so far Clean Reinstalled, Updated and GHOSTED 7 of them, Question is, Can I still get all the OLD UPDATES for a short while, or are they ALL going to be switched off today with a demand to pay money instead ? Or does this just apply to Security Updates for the future ?

[@MrSamadolfo]

From my understanding its completely off, the updates function will not work for anything, that means Zero Zilch Nada SOL. Now i do believe you can still get updates if your running the Server or Enterprise Edition but you have to pay for it plus you have to be a 'business' thats been working with microsoft for a while now with an already open account with them, if the business or institution is still paying for the licenses then they should still be getting updates, if it stops working for them they have recourse by calling customer service and complaining =)

[@CoolDudeClem]

I wish i could move over to Linux, but I have some software that only works on windows and is pretty much un-useable in WINE.

[@Xeno_Bardock]

You can use those windows software's under Linux via QEMU/Virt-Manager or Gnome Boxes if Wine doesn't cut it. Also if your hardware supports it, you can GPU passthrough to Windows VM and have almost native performance.

[@1pcfred]

Oh yeah? What software?

[@1pcfred]

@Hanne what is this boot that you speak of? pfred1@five:~$ uptime 02:18:44 up 101 days, 13:23, 5 users, load average: 0.13, 0.06, 0.01 Us Linux users are unfamiliar with it.

[@christopherhorton821]

Download linux mint and install it next to windows for a duel boot. Linux mint does all the work for you.

[@CoolDudeClem]

@@1pcfred Well, Aodbe Premiere 6.5 with a motion jpeg codec installed, I know it's old but it's been my go-to video editor since 2003 and despite it's age it can do full 1080p video. Also Open mod plug tracker, (preferbly 64-bit and-32 bit versions since I have plugins that use both)

[@MaskedGEEK]

I'm really surprised that XP still has a higher userbase than Linux. But while LTS for Windows 7 matched the time that XP had LTS for, in my mind 7 was better than XP mainly because of backward compatibility support (not including lack of 16bit app support on the x64 version of 7) was way better than Vista, and being security conscious I enjoyed 7's iteration of UAC over Vista and I ramped that sucker up to maximum which I currently do in 10. But today with how Microsoft keeps managing to break Win10 with it's latest big update, I'm doing down the route of dual-booting my PC with Ubuntu and Win10. Any games that I can't play in Ubuntu I'll spark up Win10 for that, but I'm just fed up now with Microsoft so I'm jumping over to Team Penguin for the majority of my computing needs.

[@Britec09]

Don't blame you.

[@MrSamadolfo]

🙂 its nostalgic, u see this with operating systems, software, video games, hardware, its normal, people being people

[@christopherhorton821]

I disagree. windows XP was way better than windows 7 in almost every way.

[@samanthatang9759]

Xp just work better. i been using xp for most of my life and i use 7 occasionally just to compare and it isnt much better. it similar. in performance and xp is more compatible for xp software.

[@christopherhorton821]

I just got done making my system a triple boot. I have XP, win7, and I just installed Linux Mint on this drive. Everything is on one hard drive. So I have the best of all worlds.

[@CesareVesdani]

Windows 7 support ends tomorrow on January 14th 2020. I will continue to use Windows 7 despite that Microsoft is all set to end support tomorrow at midnight. The good news is that Microsoft promised his Windows 7 customers that Microsoft Edge will be available for download for Windows 7 on the 15th January 2020, and this new Edge Chromium browser will be frequently updated as promised by Microsoft, despite that the Windows 7 support has ended. Windows 7 users using Edge will get frequent updates and security patches, so old timers still using an outdated and unsupported operating system will still manage to get some kind of browser support and online protection from viruses and other threats.

[@MrSamadolfo]

Here Im using Firefox and Brave and EsetNOD, funny thing is i never have ever used the updates function in 7, after i do a fresh install of windows 7 the only thing i add is the Service Pack 1, but thats it, i then go to service, disable updates, reboot =)

[@nemoyuno1627]

My win7 has no updates. I have disabled all the windows services that involve "sharing", particularly the "allow other computers to access your computer" option. The windows is dual boot with linux, and while using linux the entire windows drives are seen as data and anything unwanted can be deleted. Some four years ago I discontinued cable TV, so since then, in addition to gaming, the computer supplies entertainment from KZbin, Amazon Prime TV-films, Old Radio, many options. The internet is always on. All-in-all I think the system is running better than ever, and more so than the period I was running the early free windows 10.

[@ryantoomey611]

The first option of extended security is not really valid because it is ONLY available to Enterprise users. Individuals CANNOT purchase an ESU!

[@areceemaz]

Held off going to Windows 10 till 6 months ago. Kicking myself in the butt for not doing it sooner, very pleased with Win10

[@Britec09]

Its not a bad OS, just lots of bugs.

[@MANNY100123]

As much as I loved Win7, I eventually upgraded to windows 10 via free upgrade (way back when) and it was a pain to get used to but once I optimized all the settings and whatnot it was finally usable. I know it sucks guys. But if you're patient enough and know how to optimize your PC it'll be ok.

[@scottbrewer8000]

I'm still using Vista with no issues!

[@rainmaru4757]

Too bad my XP is crash at the end..

[@stevo728822]

Do you log into bank accounts?

[@MrKentaroMotoPI]

Dreamscene brother!

[@scottbrewer8000]

@@stevo728822 stevo-Yes but Firefox is about the only browser that will do it.

[@edalder2000]

I got a Win 10 Pro laptop last Christmas. It's great for my needs. I have an 8 year old ThinkPad e530 that was "replaced" by the Win 10 Pro laptop. The e530 was among the last of the Win 7 machines with an HDD. I upgraded to a Inland (MicroCenter) SSD and installed Linux Mint Cinnamon on The e530. Mint Cinnamon looks like classic Windows and is familiar to those folks. The e530 quite snappy with the SSD and the lower system resources needed by Linux Cinnamon. It's nice that an old friend has a new lease on life and will be useful for a few more years. MX Linux is another good choice.

[@davefarley4318]

switched to Linux 2 weeks ago. Things no one mentions. WiFi drivers and Video Drivers was a real pain. every thing you do the system wants password.

[@davinp]

Older HP Printers that worked on Windows 7 may not work on Windows 10 as HP is not making drivers for Windows 10 since the printer is too old and no longer support

[@oldrockgeeser9426]

I love how Microsoft creates a buggy OS that will need updates for eternity and then at one point they charge you extra money to update their flaws so being more of a crook than that is pretty hard.

[@beezle1976]

Updates arent just fixes, theyre, shock horror, "updates". An OS in never complete, so anyone trying to develop a "real" OS will always update. Linux is constantly updated, Mac OS is constantly updated, etc, etc. Software and computers change and evolve constantly. Thats half the point or more of updates; to keep up with the times.

[@77.88.]

They are worse than crooks, under the current form of government corporations and politicians can steal our country blind and there is nothing legal we can do about it, remember 1776?

[@interestingspagetti]

I would actually recommend Linux Mint for new users. I myself are going to have to just upgrade to 10 for the time begin. I have a lot of software tools i use for phone repairs etc that you cannot get on Linux. Linux is lightning fast compared to windows, but yes, there is a learning curb. But there are 1000s of vid's out there if you get stuck. Awesome vid's btw

[@Britec09]

Linux Mint is another good choice

[@PungieEC]

Have you tried installing Wine in Mint? Got most of the software I used in Windows 7 running using Wine. Made the switch to Mint a year ago and was the best switch I made.

[@oldbatwit5102]

I use Linux Mint on one machine and Windows 10 on another. I have not seen any difference in speed. If you are not tech-savvy Windows is better because everything works well. There is a lot of software that doesn't run, or run well, on Linux. If you are not tech-savvy and Linux goes wrong, (and it does go wrong), you are screwed. The online support for Linux is awful. Linux sites can be arrogant and unfriendly to beginners.

[@darrellhagan6124]

Please lets stop with the "Just use Linux" recommendations. I use Ubuntu 16.04 LTS on one machine, Widows 7 on another, and Windows 10 on a laptop. Yes, Linux has its place but there just isn't enough software available for it for many needs. For example, I am an avid Short Wave listener and I use an SDRPlay model RSP1A Software Defined Radio for most listening. There are programs available for this on both Windows & Linux but the available Windows versions are vastly superior to their Linux counterparts and are also MUCH easier to install and configure. And the Windows versions are regularly updated whereas most of the Linux versions are spotty at best with updates. And this is just one example. I myself am a software developer and I've never written a line of code for Linux because the vast majority use Windows. Linux is fine for the few, not for the many. Not yet. Maybe someday, maybe never.

[@Michael12111983]

Thinking about using Linux from time to time. But I am just too lazy to learn it. If it was more user friendly I would definately consider it though

[@davidsherman3462]

How do you contact Microsoft and pay the $50.00? This works only for businesses. What is the replacement for item #1? thanks

[@MrSamadolfo]

It only works for businesses and institutions that already have an open account with microsoft, these are the people that have been paying their yearly and monthly licensing fees for years, so they still get supported because they are still active customers =)

[@stanleyreynolds7800]

Support for Windows 7 ended for me when I got a Ryzen CPU 3 years ago. I haven't had any security problems.I suspect the main thing you need is good malware protection.

[@r3n846]

Option 4: 8.1 Option 5 (Preferred): Don't update, and just keep using it

[@tomypower4898]

R3n ...but the pc version

[@r3n846]

Tomy Power Confused as to what you mean

[@willgregg1076]

My Windows 7 computer says the copy of Windows I use is not genuine, so I highly highly believe that I’ve not been getting security updates for over 2 years and my computer works fine and Malwarebytes doesn’t detect any threats so I’m not updating anytime soon.

[@Anonymous-xk5xh]

If you do not go on distrustful web sites you do not have to worry bro. For what serves firewalls and AV. Without reason you raise a lot of confusion.

[@mtdenardin7604]

very sad, but i have 3 computers with XP and never had a problem using nowadays

[@BlueSky......]

how? my windows 8 pc died, all i did was unplug while it was on

[@mtdenardin7604]

isaac douget lol, try pluging again

[@BlueSky......]

automatic repair

[@JohnJohn-ts6ux]

Hi Brian thanks for the info, it was good while it lasted, Windows 10 is much better now, thanks again Brian keep up the good work you are doing and of course thumbs up for you👍👍👍👍😊

[@Britec09]

Windows 10 is OK when it works lol

[@egorfedorovichletov]

1 Option INSTALL LINUX

[@விஷ்ணு_கார்த்திக்]

That's like heresy to a Gamer.

[@snintendog]

not with steam going deep with Proton almost doubled the amount of games on Linux.

[@turbofanlover]

No.

[@Vanessinha91Pucca]

I rather use 10 over any linux

[@sjogrenhenzberg5829]

@@Vanessinha91Pucca why? 😂

[@daytonaflorida2247]

Why can't you just run Linux inside a VmWare virtual machine on Win 7 for the internet and leave Win 7 on your computer and not use a browser in it anymore?

[@motoryzen]

Why can't you just run windows inside a VMware virtual machine for the stuff that only works on windows and game and perform internet based and office work tasks in a safer environment? Makes more sense.

[@Bill_Sawyer]

@Britec09. Quick question? After upgrading to windows 10 Pro from windows 7 pro. Every time I reboot my Hp Elitebook 8460p laptop, it will not auto connect to my Wi Fi. I have to connect manually every time after a restart. Do you are anyone no why this happens? Thanks.

[@MrSamadolfo]

Maybe it needs a different driver? Maybe a newer wifi card model? Maybe a fresh install of Windows 10? maybe the wifi keyboard switch needs to be turned on? maybe something in the bios? =)

[@pino_de_vogel]

My windows 7 pc has not bin updated or reinstalled since april 2012 and is still working faster then windows 10 as brand new install. Make your workflow secure its more important then making your os secure. Linus sucks for anyone that does more then browsing and mailing. Its just not a fullblown OS as there is no propper software for it.

[@joexg50]

Another great tutorial Sir.. you speak of a virtual machine often. Does this mean the version you installed on your usb drive? So that when you are done using Linux simply pull the usb and reset the bios to open the main win. Drive or whatever it points to that you want to stat-up? Being back to Windows? Thank You for sharing some of your knowledge with this old newbie. And others of course.

[@musicalneptunian]

No, a virtual machine, such as virtualbox, creates a virtual OS that remains in your main operating system; you can go back into the virtual machine at any time without any need for a usb.

[@joexg50]

Musical Neptunian Thank You for your Clarification.. who knew?? Not I.....

[@musicalneptunian]

@@joexg50 A virtual machine is a great way of trying out an OS. You just get Virtualbox, find where your ISO file is for the OS, then run the virtual OS. It is easy, safe and if you don't liek the OS you just wipe the virtual machine taht you created without in any way changing your main host system! p.s what you were describing earlier with the usb was called "running a live disk/USB". you can do that but it is slower and you can't save any of what you have done,

[@Nobilangelo]

After getting silly messages when trying to install MX Linux, and seeing it crash every time, I went exploring and found Peppermint, which installed easily on three second-string 32-bit Pentium 4 Windows 7 machines, two of mine and one of my friend's. And its user-interface is comfortable close to Windows 7 and Windows 10. My friend of mine who is a computer greenhorn was delighted to see her machine running Peppermint, because it is so close in the user-experience to what she was used to. The only thing I found that I had to watch was the burner/etcher. The recommended one for Peppermint is Rufus, but the installation failed when I used that. So I used BalenaEtcher, (thank you for that recommendation), and the installation went smoothly (if selected Minimum installation and deselected install updates during installation). All done and dusted in very little time, and three working machines that have escaped from the Windows jail. The only thing left to do is find antivirus software for Peppermint as good as BitDefender on Windows. I also explored Xubuntu: what an unfriendly kludge that is!

[@interestingspagetti]

So if you had to choose. Which would be your best windows operating system ever? I have 3, but no 1st 2nd or 3rd place. All great. Windows 98 2nd edition Windows XP Windows 7 Agree/disagree?? I think i got them in order too ;)

[@musicalneptunian]

Windows XP. Didn't look as good as Seven. But XP was more minimal and didn't get in your way.

[@MrSamadolfo]

7 and 7 then 7 =)

[@LS09God]

After a lot of thinking I went for Win 10 (finally). Did the free update yesterday. It took a long time to finish, BUT, for a change everything went as it should. After first boot up in W10 I could start any game installed prior to W10. They all worked fine, some even better. The only things I had to update where my GPU driver and Sound driver. So when you have a registered version of W7? And you wish to upgrade to W10, be quick and do it. It's freakin' free !!!! Make sure to select "keep data and apps" option when the install app is executed. That way you keep all your stuff and ready to use.

[@শাহরিয়ারমেহেদি]

Hey Britec09 Some People Right Now Use WIndows XP Whats Problem???

[@MrSamadolfo]

yes thats true, theres a small diehard XP community out there =)

[@sauliusjance6300]

Personally to me, XP will always bee the Best :P

[@ShauMapping]

Same here

[@samuelecapacci9276]

I don't understand why so many people hate windows 10, im using it since the year 2015, and nowadays it works fine on my surface laptop 3 and on my gaming pc, it has a huge number of feature that windows 7 hasn't, such as the yourphone app and a fantastic synchronization with OneDrive, but also if you are not interested to these feature you can easily not use them avoiding destroying your operating system by going to uninstall system things that won't bother you if you simply don't use them

[@skipwavedx5151]

So, I got a big Win 7 Update on the 15th, and another one for Win Defender on the 18th. I have a good 2 years left on my Webroot Antivirus software, and I run a Windows Defender Scan once a week. I'm running an old 2006 Gateway Laptop that I upgraded with ram a Terrbite drive. I have another one too, I tried Upgrading it to Win 10 and they cutoff the support to the IO/Internet drivers, so after I did the free upgrade they cut my internet. I have since loaded LINUX MX 18.3 on that one and evaluating it. I heard there were 400 million Win 7 users cutoff, and unhappy as well. Win 10 is not for me!

[@alanhilder1883]

As the win 7 I have got is as a media center accessing media on a NAS. Real shame that the first thing win 10 does is kill the media center software. NO REPLACEMENT EQUIVALENT AVAILABLE.

[@brostenen]

Been using Linux on and off between 1995 and 2016. In 2016 I switched to Linux only. I was all like "Support ends in 2020 anyway", so I was all like why not! People can do whatever they do.

[@danmo43]

Turn off automatic updates. Disable Windows update service. Install Avast antivirus. Install Malwarebytes antimalware. Enjoy life!

[@77.88.]

Thanks a lot you may have just saved the planet and my sanity?

[@John_Chiasson]

Yeah, I have that last problem you mentioned: none of my computers are adequate to run Windows 10. I'd love to switch everything over to Linux, but I need to use software that only runs on Windows or Macs. I don't wamt to take a chance on trying a workaround like installing Windows 7 in a virtual box as this software must work perfect 100% of the time right from the start (it's tax software). I think the only choice I have is to buy an end of lease business laptop running Windows 10 and install an appropriate version of Linux on all my old computers. If I could find a good professional level tax software that runs on Linux, I would never give Microsoft another cent!

[@musicalneptunian]

I assume that gnucash isn't adequate?

[@John_Chiasson]

@@musicalneptunian I need actual tax software like Profile at the professional level or Turbo Tax at the consumer level. I'm totally new to Linux, but I thought Gnucash was a bookkeeping software like Quickbooks. If so, no it can keep your books, etc but it can't file your taxes.

[@musicalneptunian]

@@John_Chiasson Yes. gnucash probably isn't good enough. If you could find an online, cloud pro tax software you could run that on Linux [or for that matter any OS].

[@John_Chiasson]

@@musicalneptunian while all cloud based tax software can be used from anything, I refuse to use it. I've had a running battle with Intuit (who own(ed) Profile, Turbo Tax, Simply Accounting, and Quicken) and have been trying to push everyone to cloud based services for the last 3 years.

[@QuantumEffectResidue]

John, I don't know about you but I'm really sick and tired of playing nursemaid to these machines. I really am. Updates, virus worries, new keyboards, new screen sometimes, crashes, deleted files, complicated software packages that take you 2 hours to learn to use properly, and the worst of all, having to buy a new laptop every 3 years, are taking it's toll on me; not to mention internet access with adequate speeds. I wish there were places where you could go and use their up to date computers, and let them worry about all of this!

[@planetX15]

For those saying "make the switch to Linux" is Linux actually easy to use if you have been using Windows for most of your life?

[@commodus232]

Depends on the distribution. It is not especially easy, but it isn't too hard to learn with an open mind, especially if you use Ubuntu, Mint, or similar systems that are high profile/designed for user accessibility. However, learning is inevitable. The greatest problems come from gaming; for any other purpose it is quite achievable.

[@Trillock-hy1cf]

Win 10 was fine until about December 2018 when some MS updates appeared to have screwed everything up, and couldn't be bothered to go through the hassle of reinstalling it. I stuck to Win 7 for daily use and playing a game called World of Tanks. A few days ago I reinstalled Win 10, and had problems with it. First it wouldn't update as it said there was a problem and try try again later. The I searched the internet and found an MS website where I could download all the updates which I did. Then I found that although my primary monitor is my Dell 27" 2560 x 1440 G-Sync, the game would only appear briefly on my 2nd monitor, and just shut down to the task bar, and would not display on either screen. The I made my 2nd monitor (Dell 24" 1920 x 1200) as the primary, loaded the game and it displayed on it OK. I have never had this problem before since starting the game back in 2014, with W10, or W7 until now after reinstalling W10. Apart from the game/monitor problems, it seems to work OK, but I continue to use W7, as I have a growing dislike of W10. My PC is up to the task with an i7-6700K, 16GB DDR4 memory, EVGA GF GTX 980Ti, Corsair HX850i, two Samsung 950Pro Nvme M.2 256GB cards (in the motherboard slots), Samsung 850 Evo 250GB SSD, and an Intel 750 SSD Nvme 400GB drive to choose from.. I do have an install disc for Win 8 to 8.1, would that be worth installing as an alternative to Win 10 to boot up with?

[@MrSamadolfo]

🙂 yes i feel you but most people are on 10 because they want to fit in, they ignore anyone that has continued to have problems with 10, u will always be ignored, they think that ur making it up or ur a shill or ur dumb or something like that, look around the forums and find a windows 7 community to help you, theres a community for XP so there should be for 7 as well, yes i heard some people are using 8 as a stop gap, try 8 on a separate hard drive if its a desktop and dont forget to disable updates on 8, some of the microsoft 8 updates are shady to force u to use 10, some laptops have two drive bays too, good luck 😇 .

[@danielcarroll503]

Which version of WIN-10 are you trying to install? ie: 1803, 1809, 1903, 1909? Sounds like you may have been on either 1809 or 1903, and somehow 1909 created your issues. If the games you are running worked OK on WIN-7, then go back to WIN-7. ALWAYS do a FULL IMAGE BACKUP before upgrading any version of WINDOWS. That way going back is a breeze. Use Macrium Reflect FREE for imaging (the absolute BEST FREE imaging software available, PERIOD).

[@musicalneptunian]

Windows 8.1 is supported till 2023. BUT it might not support some newer hardware.

[@Trillock-hy1cf]

@@musicalneptunian A bit late, but thanks again for the reply. I thought the life of 8.1 was quite long. Win 7 gives me pop ups about some USB device it doesn't recognise, but lets me carry on anyway. I use a Logitech MX Master wireless mouse, which may be the cause, but has latest drivers. Win 10 also gives me pop ups about a USB device not being recognised, and there is a short period when the mouse won't work, and then it does with no further hassle. It is just the annoying 30 seconds perhaps when I can't use it. Anyway, I have used the MS Media Creation tool and a Samsung 64GB (the only one not in use) to download Windows 10 again, and will try it out when I have the patience to go through the long winded installation again. Many thanks for your welcome replies, and have also subscribed to your channel.......:)

[@Trillock-hy1cf]

Finally a happy ending....:) I used the MS creation tool to try updating one of my Windows 7 SSD's to Windows 10 on my Intel 750 SSD Nvme 400GB drive, which failed, with a message about a second boot failed to migrate files, or something, and put everything back as Windows 7, which works just fine. Second attempt, I used one of my Samsung M.2 950 Pro cards with Win 7 on it, and went through the longish process of updating that to Windows 10. It worked, so now have a good working OS on that drive, and will now have to spend more time uninstalling all the crap (that allows me to), to knock it into shape........but it works....and now checking for MS updates, which also works and is busy downloading some updates....happy days...:)

[@TJK152]

It’s ok, just get a high quality antivirus and moderate what you search up to be safe.

[@blaws6684]

I just did the free upgrade. It’s a goofy interface and slower in use. Also high amount of printer drivers will not work. And it can be difficult for none techs to make it work.

[@AB-gm4yi]

I went from Win7 to Win10 for free when it first came out, one of the earliest versions. Win 10 sucked then, had alot of issues and bugs for a long time. But nowadays it has been patched up and works really well, it runs really smooth.

[@johnhunter3011]

Installing linex will render all my windows software useless? FSX?

[@MrKentaroMotoPI]

Yes, as well as your peripheral hardware such as printers, scanners, specialized mice and keyboards. You may also have trouble with drivers for internal hardware. Linux has a 4% market share for a reason.

[@ProductJunkie117]

All OS are vulnerable to cyber attacks and as far as OS being obsolete that is up to the user to decide. People actually still prefer it over Windows 8 and 8.1

[@kensmith5694]

DOS 3.1 was quite secure against cyber attacks. Linux can be very robust. This is part of why servers and super computers etc generally use Linux. It also happens to be easier to learn than Win10.

[@2princessA]

I’m having lots of problems after updating windows 10. I had windows 10 but the automatic update said that the version I had was at “end of life” after updating two pc they were rendered useless. One keeps freezing all drivers problems and the other I went to install Linux instead. Windows update it’s like Boeing update it will crash.

[@2princessA]

fran bran Thanks I have a genuine disk and I did all options and did not help!

[@jimpeterson2593]

I did a dual boot with 7 and 10 to use to 10 and get apps setup. Have 2 app that i can’t replace in 10. Any ideas how to make them run?

[@MrSamadolfo]

🤔

[@turbofanlover]

Thankfully, I still have three more years with Windows 8.1. :)

[@turbofanlover]

@Dalle Smalhals Well, it's a lot better than any of the other alternatives (and better than Windows 7 ever was), IMO. I'm most definitely smiling...for three more years, anyway. :)

[@turbofanlover]

@Dalle Smalhals Actually, my first PC (a Zenith!) was DOS-based...back in the 80s. :)

[@turbofanlover]

@Dalle Smalhals LOL. Huh?

[@MrSamadolfo]

yay =D

[@RootTheLucario]

I wonder if windows 11 and windows 10 share the same code

[@diva555sg]

If you install antivirus or internet security software do you need to do it twice? But I assume you will be using only MXLinux & not use Window7 so it will only be on the MXLinux correct?

[@diva555sg]

@gilkesisking how come? The encryption feature in linux makes its secure? Does linux has a update patch or stuff like that?

[@diva555sg]

@gilkesisking Thank you so much for explaining. Appreciate that. How do I choose which Linux to download? After downloading & I need help can I ask you? On another computer I hv Win 10 do you think its a good idea to download Linux & park the Win 10? Lol

[@musicalneptunian]

@@diva555sg The site distrowatch gives a list of all the Linux distributions and their popularity right now. For anyone totally new to Linux, Mx Linux that Britec showed is good, or Ubuntu or MInt. You can try out Linux in a virtualbox to see if you like Linux.

[@diva555sg]

@@musicalneptunian Thanks for the headsup. Didn't know about Linux. Will check it up, explore & learn. 👍

[@musicalneptunian]

@@diva555sg Some good channels about Linux: English Bob [EB] for gaming on LInux, Chris Titus for more business, other stuff on Linux. You're welcome! Happy to help!

[@mondocjenson-dy8zd]

Trust me it is not the end of the world. Common sense has bode me well over the years using any Windows Os to prevent virus infections.

[@MrSamadolfo]

🙂 u can see if u like dual booting, use 7 casually for ur video games, but mostly use linux for web browsing. Another lazier method is use 7 more carefully, always update the web browser, use adblockers, use a good antivirus that has security features, have several hard backups of anything ireplaceable. Of course anything has its risks so whatever you do just try to be more careful 😇 .

[@QuantumEffectResidue]

I'm really sick and tired of playing nursemaid to these machines. I really am. Updates, virus worries, new keyboards, new screen sometimes, crashes, deleted files, complicated software packages that take you 2 hours to learn to use properly, and the worst of all, having to buy a new laptop every 3 years, is taking it's toll on me; not to mention internet access with adequate speeds. I wish there were places where you could go and use their up to date computers, and let them worry about all of this!

[@fordgary3000]

I REALLY WISH THAT THE MICROSOFT WINDOWS 7 COULD STAYS BUT SOMETIMES THE VERY GOOD KINDS OF THE THINGS GOT TO GO.

[@LtSich]

Win7 was maintained for 10 years, this is a very long time in this world. The problem is not the end of life of Win7, but the trash that is Win10....

[@LtSich]

@Enki Unnaki Not in production for work...

[@LtSich]

@Enki Unnaki I agree with you, at home you should be able to stay on Win7 if you are carefull.

[@TheBestbackingtracks]

Great Video! I have a question! I currently have a 2013 gaming PC that has 2 hard drives, both with an installed WIN7 os on it....When I turn on the machine I have the option of both Win7 versions to boot into (one of them is a just for gaming) I was wondering can I still upgrade the Gaming Hard Drive to win10 without losing the option to boot into my hard drive with Win7 on it?

[@MrSamadolfo]

🙂 i would disconnect the windows 7 drive while upgrading, otherwise it mite blow out the boot partition on it

[@TheBestbackingtracks]

@@MrSamadolfo Ah ok that should be easy enough! That would be devasting if I lost that other partition, I really need it bad! Would u be sure it would still give me option to boot back into it once its reconnected?

[@MrSamadolfo]

@@TheBestbackingtracks 🤔 depends, how are you dual booting, are you using the bios to pick ur boot drive, or a software program like EASYBCD thats on one of the hard drives?

[@TheBestbackingtracks]

@@MrSamadolfo Ah yeah, basically when I switch on the machine it goes to black screen and white text and gives me the option of both versions, I didnt use any special software. Does that help?

[@MrSamadolfo]

@@TheBestbackingtracks yes, then thats like EasyBCD, just disconnect the hard drive you want to protect, install the Operating System to the hard drive thats still connected but first backup that drive just incase you messup, install and reboot, use it for a while update everything, once everything checks out and it seems rock stable then turn off pc reconnect the other hard drive and reboot, make sure the new os can see the other hard drive, you can then download and install EasyBCD or some other boot manager that you like, reboot and you should then see the boot manager screen again =)

[@Pandypanda1234]

actually, you will sometimes get security updates from Microsoft themselves if a nuclear tier exploit was found. Microsoft is very serious about keeping their software secure, so they will get a patch out and very fast

[@dan1986ist]

ESUs are for Business customers of Microsoft so they can continue on Windows 7 and be supported if they have applications that need 7 to run. You may not be able to get an ESU as a regular customer, plus the cost for Windows 7 ESU support adds up and it doubles each year. Y1: $50, Y2: $100 Y3: $200 and so on per device.

[@drdr73]

if win 7 users want to switch to linux ....change to linux mint distro....which is very similar to win and learning curve is not steep

[@1pcfred]

As a long time Linux user Mint never impressed me. Butthurt projects are never shining examples really. Mint exists because Ubuntu went to Unity as the default desktop. Folks that were butthurt by that move pushed back by creating Mint.

[@techrevival]

Install WindowBlinds on Windows 10

[@jasonhawkins4528]

Bit high cpu usage, but close choose a skin pack 7. I have

[@wattmobile1579]

what about get windows 10 or over 7, get virtualbox and download iso. When got a virus, delete it and download anoter

[@aldwinpanny10]

You can also downgrade it to Windows XP or Windows Vista when if your Windows 7 computer formely runs Windows XP or Windows Vista or also Windows 8, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 will runs very slow or doesn't run properly on it.

[@RRan-dk7ct]

I'd been some what partial to Linux Mint But MX Is Nice Man;Very Nice...Thanks So Much For informing Me!!!!

[@AlwaysEngland]

Wanted to come away from Windows & tried Linux Mint but I can't get any software that I use in windows. Tried wine to run my windows apps but alas they didn't run.

[@lse123polis]

Another option convert win 7 pc to VM with vmware vconverter

[@Danny-bd1ch]

I have not updated since 2015, and all is still well.

[@wierdsmabob]

Microsoft also doesn't support Windows Movie Maker 2012 anymore but I still got a copy from a third party and it works fine. It's a nice little program that is simpler than a number of movie software I have on my computer which incidentally is a Windows 10 since Best Buy no longer had a Windows 7 computer.

[@PureBlood42]

When showing the screenshot of the Windows 10 requirements, you could have zoomed....some people are watching on a phone.

[@scottaveles6900]

Never updated it. Works fine.

[@naveendahiya144]

I don't know why but my windows 10 is working absolutely great from 2 days which was not the case from 2 years. I am afraid it is a trap from Microsoft to stop me installing windows 7(i was thinking to install it on 13 jan) and to give me pain after 14 jan.

[@likfrikbik]

Well,you can run windows 10 in virtualbox and have windows 7 in the same time.Or buy 2 computers,one with windows 7 that is not online,and one with windows 10 where you will do only online work.

[@geojohnson5613]

Thank you Brian. I tried installing Linux Mint 19 on my old laptop that was running Vista. It installed okay but I was never able to make the wifi work. Initially, I connected to the Internet with an ethernet cable to download needed drivers. Still no wifi available. I couldn't use Linux without wifi and thus installed Windows 10 Home 32-bit. That works okay with exception of the graphics card, nvidia 6150. Win10 loaded a generic driver which works but limits the available resolution. so, that's where I'm at for now. No previous experience with Linux, so thought that I would give it a go, but without wifi, I can't use it. Geo from US

[@lalaland0417]

You can buy a mini wifi USB dongle for under $10 that will work with Linux... should just work. No driver install required.

[@paulmccaffrey3]

Have 2 computers now. One with windows 7 and one with windows 10. My windowsa 10 computer had an auto update and then proceeded to shut down my computer completely and it refuses to work. Self repair on it is useless. My windows 7 is working fine. I am worried if i upgrade the dreaded auto updates will shut me down again. I dont trust windows 10. I am unsure what to do now....

[@r.a.6459]

That, and the auto-install crapware every few fucking days. Like *kendi kras* no one plays that shit anymore.

[@jasonhawkins4528]

Option 5 windows 10 with skinpack 7 and disable telementry everywhere

[@techrevival]

Even Better use windowblinds

[@dawn1berlitz]

you can disable telemetry they just reenable it after an update

[@danielcarroll503]

Classic Shell is the BEST for fixing the insane WIN-10 Tile Menu.

[@dawn1berlitz]

@@danielcarroll503 i know i have classicshell on my main laptop, my lenovo ultrabook and openshell (which replaced classicshell) on my media server

[@TheDog7118]

If you want windows vista sp0 then instill win 10 1909.

[@rileyEJ257]

windows 7 isn't inherently "less secure" than windows 10 now that it's not being updated by microsoft if you still run windows 7 like me, using a good and strong antivirus and, optionally, making entire system backups, you'll be as safe and secure, or even moreso than windows 10 users.

[@geraldeh7291]

I can risk a virus getting thru my anti-virus software or I can go bankrupt buying a new computer with all new software. I think risking a virus is an acceptable risk.

[@TheDeepThinker-sq3iy]

it warms me to the core to hear all of this... Not just You but a few others up top as well. am also a windows 7 user and I ALSO hate windows 10. in the WORST case scenario... I am planning to move up to linux. it seems very promising there. but if anybody has any words of wisdom for that operating system that they think I should know.... let me know now. being a windows 7 user for so many years, I AM afraid to move on to something else... the only thing am currently kinda worried about.... should You trust the updates on linux? or are they the same as in windows platforms that all they add is fricking bloatware? I tend to keep my updates turned off, but am unsure if You should be doing that in a linux system(if You can EVEN turn it off that is... lol, did I mention I hate windows 10? lol, lol, lol, lol...). I have to say... the thought of having to ditch windows 7 and go on a new system has me feeling like a pilgrim venturing into new, undiscovered lands. . . .(trembles)

[@WrinkledHound]

@@TheDeepThinker-sq3iy -- I was a long time MS user, started with DOS 2.2, and ended with Win 7 about 23 months ago. My first introduction to Linux was in college using Fedora 4 back about 2003; I hated it largely, I think, because XP was still fresh and just plainly the superior OS at the time. I haven't tried Fedora since then, but I'm sure that it has since matured into a very good OS. Like you, I cannot bear Windows X. While it does perform as an OS, it also acts like it claims the very hardware that I purchased as its own and it wants to force me to do things that I do not want to do. So, I decided to 'bite the bullet' and go Linux. I am very pleased with the change and would not return to Win 7 at this point even if MS decided to continue to support it for free on a perpetual basis. As Britec09 showed, it is a simple task to change to Linux. But, be sure to have a backup that you can restore from or reinstall Win 7 from in case you need to have something like documents, pictures, music, etc., to transfer to Linux that you may have forgotten about and will only remember them after the switch. Linux updates, in my experience, have not presented me with any problems. I am free to reject any and all updates but I have always permitted the updates; some are, of course, security updates and should not be treated lightly. With that said, I do not use an anti-virus even though free AV is available for Linux. If you watch out about what you introduce to your pc then you may not need an AV to protect you with Linux -- it has a pretty good security system on its own. You may want to try several distributions: MX as shown by Britec09, Mint, Ubuntu, etc., and you can easily try one by just running it from the flash drive instead of choosing to install it as Britec09 did. That way you can get a 'feel' of what you're about to get into. I started with Mint, a very nice OS, but moved to Ubuntu when I had a video card driver issue. My hardware is old at this point: i7 3770k and a pair of Sapphire HD 6970 video cards. I don't play the newer games so I cannot comment on them and newer games may be a problem for Linux, especially with AMD cards, but almost all of my games will play with Linux, Ubuntu in my case. I can't recall the titles but we're only talking about 2 or 3 games out of more than 100 that won't play. If you switch, it will be different and frustrating for some time as you learn how much control you really have over the hardware that you purchased. But, many of your questions can be answered rather quickly by searching the Linux community forums. Many of the people there have experienced the 'change' and are quite willing to help if you don't find your answer already posted to someone else's same or similar question.

[@samanthatang9759]

i use Acronis image software to back up windows. it save me a lot of time. anti virus is a scam and expensive. ATI. the best protect is back up to flash drive.. smart.

[@TheDeepThinker-sq3iy]

@@WrinkledHound all of this sounds Nice.... but the whole "You don't really need a av" part sounds almost too good to be true... how does that work exactly? I mean.... I know that if You avoid any sort of suspicious website and stuff that can be a good way to avoid online hazards, but You can still end up picking up malware just by surfing the web sometimes or simply by going to certain domains if You don't have any sort of protection. how does linux do this on its own? another thing am seeing.... I have heard that what determines the possibility of any sort of online threat is just simply how popular a certain system is. for instance.... I have heard someone once tell me that apple systems don't get any viruses, but then I watched a whole video of someone explaining that that isn't exactly true when You hear someone say this.... its just apple isn't as popular as windows is, so the market for viruses are mostly focused there. say.... windows eventually loses the popularity contest(which considering that all they got left Now is 10, this just might happen soon enough, lol)... and linux then becomes all the rage, wouldn't I need protection, like a av then? and what about fake sites? if You decide to look something up online.... and You clicked to open and go to that site, whats protecting You from a malicious virus injection for falling for a fake site? so the updates DON'T slow down Your machine then? and as for games.... the only game I play on my computer is a minecraft free to download clone called minetest. just checked the main minetest page the other day, and thankfully the games site also supports linux. but the download options for that platform looks kinda crazy.... there's like about 10 different linux platforms, and talk about how the ones on the list may be out of date, and that if they are out of date, You can build from source . . . . the frick is that about?(lolz, sorry... I know You probably don't have the answers for everything). I also saw the fedora one You mentioned in Your post on that list. but if You also don't mind me asking.... which one of those linux platforms runs fastest for games? or do they all run in the same speed for games? or.... which linux platform comes closest to windows 7?