Happy Thanks-Giving-UP Windows-7 my friends.

I never wanted to leave but Microsoft and other Vendors plotted your demise.
I tried to stay with you, but I have been overwhelmed since the STUPID Ranson Attack last year in about April.
Much thanks to the Windows-7 Forum, its Members AND the author of SIMPLIX for their help and support.
I just have not been able to recover.
I'll be stopping making Posts and focus on either closing or deleting any remaining after today.

I now have a somewhat stable Windows-10 install, with a wonderful Windows-7 artifact, StartisBack.

Adios, hasta manana, hasta luego and Asti Spumante my friends.

Mike Lynch

Sorry to see you give up on Windows 7 Mike. You should have been to keep Windows 7 if you did a clean install.

I have computers with Windows XP, 7, 10 and 11. Each one is a challenge to keep working.

Every day I check the following forums each day: Windows XP Forums, SevenForums, TenForums, ElevenForum, TechSupportGuy, OverClockers. I don't post much on the XP Forums or this forum much anymore because the activity is so low on each one.

1. Do a clean install of Windows 7.
2. Run the most current Simplix UpdatePack7R2 to bring Windows 7 up to date.
3. Install the necessary device drivers.
4. Personalize and configure Windows 7 to your liking.
5. Install any needed third party apps.
Done!

I have done it many times and can usually complete the entire job in 5 - 6 hours.
Until Windows 7 goes completely extinct (after January 2026?), I will keep using it.

Mike Lynch said:

Does MS destroy all W7 installs via a remote, low secret web site?

Mike

Not likely, but if you're worried, just keep W7 offline, where it will be safe from their prying fingers.

I took my new (refurbed / used PC) into the Greek Squad to handle several upgrades that were beyond me.

Good news, I received my PC back this morning.
Bad news, it took 11 days and many trips to the Store and hours of endless "wait time to include: Pakistan, India, Philippians and Texas).I'm at home now and dismayed. I picked up the PC but as usual, the Tech who worked on it was not available to talk with me.
Must be my liberal use of deodorant.

I'm trying to avoid another four days of Que time by asking your feedback regarding the Tech's notes.
Here is what he said,
"Clone from the USB External Drive appeared to work. The O/S (W10) would not load. DID AN ON-TOP INSTALL",
which retains all the user data but removes the programs". Computer now boots and works as intended.

MisterEd and Flavallee, from your Replies to this Post, could he be saying he did a "clean install", as you indicated above?

Waiting and additional four days to clarify what he meant is not in my schedule. Again, I'm 80 and my Alarm is about to ring.

Best regards,

Mike Lynch

Mike:

If you haven't seen it yet, I've replied to your thread about Simplix UpdatePack7R2, and I've posted the URL link where you can download and obtain the 814 MB-size version for December 2024.

I'm not going to ask how much money you've spent on the Best Buy "Geek Squad" and on those overseas calls, but it sounds like you've thrown away a lot of it needlessly.