Is it still relevant? Is it still relevant? It seemed to me that people have long ago moved to W10 or even W11. I don't understand why you should bother yourself so much with W7 updates. If there are such problems with them, and half of the software is no longer supported.
@Mr.Bollmer you'd be surprised how many machines sti at offices, repair shops, etc. running poorly maintained, bloated and outdated windows 7 builds. The ability to have updated windows 7 or straight up an up-to-date windows 7 iso, which sometimes affects workflow, is priceless for most of these PCs - they can have a clean install if needed, without unnecessary junk left sitting over the years; they don't have the resource to comfortably run windows 10+ AND support some of the ancient software people are forced to use. Also, it's a hobby for some people, so nothing wrong with having fun every now and then.
They have not the time; they are living their live or must work so hard to getting food and drinks and don´t forget the rent they must pay. I don't think they want to live on the street just for a current Windows 7 system.
Windows 7 was the last good OS made from MS, period. All newer versions suffer from too much online/cloud cancer, invasive data mining and UI changes just for the heck of it. Thus it's only natural that folks want to delay the changeover (be it Linux or Win 1x) as much as possible. Pull the LAN plug on Windows 7, and it will continue to work as usual. Pull the same plug on Windows 11, and it's barely alive while being offline.
I plan to use Windows 7 for the next 10 years or more, and will upgrade parts as necessary to keep it going.
In my tech dream´s i want a | an system without spyware and malware and with plug and play hardware(´s) without limitatons(bottleneck). The only one we must install is the new bios and firmware version´s. Driver(´s) incompatibility must be disappear(bluescreen). And the cache must be onboard* (CPU*-Cache, GPU*-Cache, RAM*-Cache, AUDIORAM-Cache etc.). So simple as possible(for all of us)!!!! We want to enjoy life in all its facets, that we have on earth without any loss of life time.
This solution is compatible with Windows Server 2008 R2 (NT 6.1), and there is also a version that supports Windows Server 2012 R2, with more information available at: https://forums.mydigitallife.net/threads/bypass-esu-blue.86548
I haven't been following this thread for a while. Do all updates have to be installed manually now? The version of Windows is for x86 to support some older programs. Edit: Tried Simplix's prog and it updated 6 things but none of the rollup's after October 2024 which is needed. Hmm. Edit 2: Final window's installer updates were: kb2310138 (security essentials), kb5044356 (Monthly Rollup 2024-10), kb5044095 (.NET 2024-10) Simplix did this: Rebooting and re-running didn't get any additional installs. I must be missing something, but following this thread is rough since things keep changing.
The system we have, it is Windows 7. However, the actual problem is not the operating system, but rather that the software, like Firefox. Similar to Windows, it is also increasingly taking on unnecessary elements and then no longer runs smoothly... It is due to the fact that we are now, a few decades further into the digital age, back in a normal state, namely that we have landed in greed and profit maximization.
I tried this, but he can only manually download the installation package and install it one by one, and can't click windows update to automatically update it
Windows 7 32bit (aka x86) died on October 2024. Newer updates are provided only for the 64bit (aka x64) version as they are taken from Server 2008 R2, which does not have a 32bit version at all. Sorry for the bad news. Please note that Windows 64bit can run 32bit software fine, it just can't use 32bit drivers. The only classic 32bit Windows still available would be Server 2008 SP2 (from the Vista era). This one still had a 32bit version and updates continue. It's definitely a weird situation.
I tried this, but he can only manually download the installation package and install it one by one, and can't click windows update to automatically update it
No, he runs the x64 version, which can run 32bit software without a hitch. The 32bit version of Windows 7 is dead as a door nail (End Of Life), October 2024 was the last update.
:-( Was running that because it could run 16-bit software, unlike the x64 version. Is it possible to upgrade to the x64 version without doing a fresh re-install?
My CPU was a dual x86/64 bit system running Win7 Home Premium. I could install & run both 32 & 64 bit software. I received updates for both until none for 32 bit were available (Oct 2024). My current updates now are strictly 64 bit via the Windows Server 2008 R2 x64. Both continue to run on my system. It has been a long road; not always smooth; but fixed & maintained quite nicely with the help from these forums. I have been running a Linux OS version as my secondary OS for many years now & will be comfortable with the switch when Win7 is no longer able to safely fulfill my needs. One foot in front of the other; one day at a time. Is your system strictly x86? As stated by @Carlos Detweiller there are no more updates available for 6.1 cores running x86 cpu's. Have you went into your control panel to see if WU is turned off? You could simply turn it back on. Many of the folks that visit here have neglected the updates & changes for many months & even years. I don't have patience for lazy folks. So many things in life need regular care & attention to keep them in top working order. Computers are one of those. Thanks to @abbodi1406, @Carlos Detweiller & all others who have & continue to help & contribute.