How long will Windows 7 still be available to buy?


  1. Posts : 5
    Win7 Enterprise
       #1

    How long will Windows 7 still be available to buy?


    So you can no longer buy pre-built systems with Windows 7.

    But how long will you still be able to buy W7 for, for installation on self-built PCs?

    It has support until 2020.

    Is W7 still a viable OS choice for new builds in 2017??

    I have tried 10 and whilst it is ok on my occasional use laptop, I would still prefer 7 on my next daily driver.

    What do you think?
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #2

    Hi,
    I still have one 7 pro oem/ system builder unused it is viable for as long as I believe it to be forget the date in which I decide to install it :)
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #3

    My beliefs are that if you find a proper seller that has Windows 7 with the proper matching COA key you can still buy Windows 7. I have a computer shop in town that searches many warehouses to find Windows 7. Microsoft no longer sells Windows 7.
    I also have a unopened Windows 7/64 Pro tucked away for a future build.
    The last time I checked, the warehouses only had Windows 7 Pro.

    Now if one wants a corrupt, illegal bad copy of Windows 7, they are all over the internet.
    So buyer beware.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 4,049
    W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, W10 Pro 1703 VM, #All 64 bit
       #4

    Layback Bear said:
    Now if one wants a corrupt, illegal bad copy of Windows 7, they are all over the internet.
    So buyer beware.
    Even so, it's still likely to be superior to "Genuine W10 from MS".

    Microsoft Cheapens Windows 10 with Ads - Windows 10 Forums
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 7,351
    Windows 7 HP 64
       #5

    There are rumors that Win 7 wont work on new CPUs or 200 chipset. I have a gen 6 (skylake) with a Z170 chipset and it works fine.
    I saw win7 Pro OEM for sale at Brooklyn Micro Center - Micro Center - Computers, Electronics, Computer Parts, Networking, Gaming, Software, and more!
      My Computers


  6. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #6

    Windows 7 is great :)

    The only version left on Newegg is oem Pro 64 bit, which is fine.

    Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit-Newegg.com
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:33.
Find Us