Is anyone still using Windows 7?

siliconbeaver said:
NOT so late,

I have gotten warnings since 2025 on my "old" OSes (W7 W10). and forced to go W11. :scream:

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You mean like the warning that Microsoft Edge 109 or Google Chrome 109 or Mozilla Firefox ESR 115 is the last version for Windows 7 and we should upgrade to Windows 10? Or that Microsoft Office 2016 is the last version for Windows 7 and we can't install any newer unless we upgrade? Yes, we all have seen such warnings. Just ignore them and keep using the old version as long as possible like we all do. The real challenge is not to keep using Windows 7 on old hardware. It's to install Windows 7 on new hardware. If I ever replace my 3rd generation Intel Core i7 I will try to install Windows 7 and report.
 
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My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (now 11 24H2)Intel Core-i3 3770 3.5GHz16GB DDR3 1600MhznVidia Geforce RTX 3050
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
custom
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (now 11 24H2)
CPU
Intel Core-i3 3770 3.5GHz
Motherboard
Asus P8H61
Memory
16GB DDR3 1600Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia Geforce RTX 3050
Sound Card
Realtek HD audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Sony 19" LCD TV via VGA
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
WD 1TB SATA III SSD
PSU
unknown
Case
unknown
Cooling
Intel's provided with CPU
Antivirus
Windows Defender (Windows 11)
Browser
Microsoft Edge
Other Info
Previously Windows 7 Ultimate, now Windows 11 25H2
If I ever replace my 3rd generation Intel Core i7 I will try to install Windows 7 and report.
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Should be fine if there is csm support. Of course only get graphics or wifi cards that have windows 7 drivers.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    7 X64i5 84002x8gb 3200mhz
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    OS
    7 X64
    CPU
    i5 8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x8gb 3200mhz
    Hard Drives
    various
    PSU
    pure power 11 400w cm
    Case
    Coolermaster
    Cooling
    cryorig m9i

  • At a glance

    7x64g54008gb ddr4 2400
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    OS
    7x64
    CPU
    g5400
    Motherboard
    ga b365m ds3h
    Memory
    8gb ddr4 2400
    PSU
    xfx pro 450w
Even if there is no CSM (aka Legacy BIOS) boot support, there is a way to install Windows 7 on a GPT partitioned disk and boot in UEFI mode. The first difficulty is to install storage controller drivers so Windows 7 can install and boot from an NVME SSD. I hope I can force the Windows 10/11 storage drivers or at least switch to AHCI mode. The second difficulty is to install drivers for the graphics card. Again I will try to manually force the Windows 11 drivers. It will be a challenge but not impossible.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (now 11 24H2)Intel Core-i3 3770 3.5GHz16GB DDR3 1600MhznVidia Geforce RTX 3050
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
custom
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (now 11 24H2)
CPU
Intel Core-i3 3770 3.5GHz
Motherboard
Asus P8H61
Memory
16GB DDR3 1600Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia Geforce RTX 3050
Sound Card
Realtek HD audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Sony 19" LCD TV via VGA
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
WD 1TB SATA III SSD
PSU
unknown
Case
unknown
Cooling
Intel's provided with CPU
Antivirus
Windows Defender (Windows 11)
Browser
Microsoft Edge
Other Info
Previously Windows 7 Ultimate, now Windows 11 25H2
spapakons said:
Even if there is no CSM (aka Legacy BIOS) boot support, there is a way to install Windows 7 on a GPT partitioned disk and boot in UEFI mode. The first difficulty is to install storage controller drivers so Windows 7 can install and boot from an NVME SSD. I hope I can force the Windows 10/11 storage drivers or at least switch to AHCI mode. The second difficulty is to install drivers for the graphics card. Again I will try to manually force the Windows 11 drivers. It will be a challenge but not impossible.
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You lost me on the gpu drivers part.
Also, NVME Drivers exist via an update you can Bundle to the ISO with NTLite, no need to backport Win10/11 drivers.
 
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My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.00GHz4GB DDR2SAPPHRIE ATI HD 3870
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    Custom Build
    OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
    CPU
    Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.00GHz
    Motherboard
    GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3 Rev 2.0
    Memory
    4GB DDR2
    Graphics Card(s)
    SAPPHRIE ATI HD 3870
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro (SB0360)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Hyundai U90D 19'' 75Hz 5ms TFT
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024 75Hz (DVI)
    Hard Drives
    500GB Seagate ST3500413AS 7200 RPM Mechanical Hard Disk (OS DRIVE)
    1TB Western Digital WDC10EARS 5400RPM Mechanical Hard Disk
    PSU
    Be Quiet! 700W ATX PSU
    Case
    Unknown\Generic
    Cooling
    Scythe Samurai Z LGA775 Cooler
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Multimedia Keyboard 1.0A
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical USB-PS/2 Compatible (BLACK)
    Internet Speed
    200Mbit/s FTTH (COSMOTE Fiber Plan)
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes Free
    Browser
    Pale Moon/Firefox ESR 115
    Other Info
    Additional Expansions:

    SUNIX SUN1989 1x Serial/1x Parallel PCIe x1 Card
    Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro (SB0360) - Sony MHC 3700 Amplifier - KODA 8Ω Speaker
    Pinnacle PCTV 310i PCI Tuner
    VIA 3x USB/ 2x 1394 PCI Card

    Disk Drives:

    Toshiba/Samsung CDDW SH-S203D DVD-RW (SATA)
    Sony/NEC OptiArc AD-5240S DVD-RW (SATA)
    Sony MPF920 3.5" HD Diskette Drive
    Printers: HP DeskJet 450 (USB)

  • At a glance

    Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit SP1Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 2.50GHzHynix/Samsung 4GB DDR2NVIDIA Quadro FX 570M
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    HP Compaq 8510w
    OS
    Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit SP1
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 2.50GHz
    Motherboard
    HP Stock
    Memory
    Hynix/Samsung 4GB DDR2
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Quadro FX 570M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP LCD Panel
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    500GB CRUCIAL BX500 SSD SATA
    PSU
    HP ED465AA AC Adapter + Stock HP Battery
    Case
    Stock
    Cooling
    Stock
    Keyboard
    Aftermarket, Replaced
    Mouse
    Microsoft Optical Mouse USB (with PS/2 Adapter)
    Internet Speed
    5-50 Megabits/sec. (Wi-Fi FTTH)
    Browser
    Pale Moon/Firefox ESR 115
    Antivirus
    The organ residing within my cranium.
    Other Info
    With a Genuine Docking Station.
If I find a way to extract the GPU drivers from the installer, I can try to open the Window INF file in Notepad and remove the part checking Windows version. I can then try to manually install the driver from Device Manager. Alternatively I can export the driver from a Windows 11 installation and try to import it in Windows 7. It might not work but I will do it for the experience.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (now 11 24H2)Intel Core-i3 3770 3.5GHz16GB DDR3 1600MhznVidia Geforce RTX 3050
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
custom
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (now 11 24H2)
CPU
Intel Core-i3 3770 3.5GHz
Motherboard
Asus P8H61
Memory
16GB DDR3 1600Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia Geforce RTX 3050
Sound Card
Realtek HD audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Sony 19" LCD TV via VGA
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
WD 1TB SATA III SSD
PSU
unknown
Case
unknown
Cooling
Intel's provided with CPU
Antivirus
Windows Defender (Windows 11)
Browser
Microsoft Edge
Other Info
Previously Windows 7 Ultimate, now Windows 11 25H2
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