Why I still use Windows 7 in 2020...

Although Windows 7 support ended in January 2020, I still use the operating system as my daily driver for my personal machine every day. Why am I using this 11-year old operating system despite understanding the security risks behind it?

Watch to find out why I still use the operating system, what my possible alternatives are, and how I go into greater detail describing why Windows 10 is just not a good option for me. Later, I also talk about understanding the security risks of Windows 7 and why I do not find it as that big of a deal and my future for upgrading.

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:33 Alternatives
2:00 Windows 10 is Bad
6:08 Why Windows 7 is Better
7:35 Security
8:55 Future

Playlists:

[TrigrZolt]

I think people are mad at me because of linux lol. Sorry to those guys! I guess I'll give a small explanation. As of right now, most of the programs I use are not natively supported via Linux. YES, I know there's wine, but ultimately I'll have to do a bunch of workarounds to get linux to run my programs correctly (Office 365, Vegas Pro, Paint.net, etc.). I could rely on the workarounds, but I'm not guaranteed it will be stable or smooth. I could also go for some alternative programs, but really this hassle is not worth a switch to linux in my opinion. People have different preferences and I respect those who use Linux, it's just not something for me ;) Hopefully this clears some stuff up.

[WeegeepieYT]

I want to downgrade to Windows 7 but Im scared for anything to corrupt or be unusable

[windows]

I maybe out of support but you may still use me.
- Windows 7

[davidrubio]

I can´t leave windows 7 because of the aero interface, it really is the best thing on the whole OS.

[batuhancokmar]

What I miss more than Win7 UI? The actual feeling of excitement when a new Windows version was released. Grew up with Win95 and Win98SE... Upgrade to WinXP was a signifcant leap forward in UI design. Felt like a jumping into future back then. Then upgraded to Win7, it was a significant leap forward too. Subsequent Windows releases felt going sideways if not backwards.

[ghostHackd]

"Cortana is basically useless." 💯 I knew I liked this guy.

[vosle]

*when your parents still uses windows xp in 2020*

[ayatcha]

I'm too on Windows 7, 2021 and it still amanzingly work

[Tech_Champ]

The thing I miss most about Windows 7 is the Classic theme. I love the Legacy look and interface.

[Taelfan]

"Why i still use Windows 7 in 2020"

My Version :
"Why i still use Windows XP in 2020"

[mohamedmimonasbai]

“Why do I need Candy Crush Saga Friends preinstalled in Windows 10?”

[O_guy]

I personally like Windows 7 more. It's easier to understand, and much more simple than the Windows 10.

[lucasnn]

The thing I miss in the newer windows versions are that we can't select older themes, like windows 7 have a kinda windows 98 theme and some other customization things. If windows 10 had some kinda windows 7 theme and start menu I would absolutely use it

[averagearchuser]

My laptop upgraded from windows 7 to windows 10 without my consent in 2015, I don’t think that should be legal

[SkyenNovaA]

I wish Windows was still like Windows 7 and earlier.

[Ronnocbot]

WE HAVE THE SAME PHILOSOPHY ON WINDOWS 7. Seriously summed up my reasoning perfectly. I use windows 7 also. Always has been my favorite.

[BeaSnow]

Pheww thank you for saying this! I'm also a fan of Windows 7 and sure, there are some minor inconveniences like no colorful emoji support etc, but it is STILL the best windows OS I've tried yet. Windows 10 was horribly buggy and bloated, not to mention UGLY with those huge tabs and all, why the material style changes always veer toward more bulky and ugly, I don't understand!
Windows 7 has the best customization options and it's light and pretty!

[cometcolour]

Windows 7 is still usable, nothing to feel weird.

[ΙωάννηςΣτεργίου-ζμ]

Using ssd instead of hdd is life changing, even on windows 7

[epk_]

I already had the fear being the only one using Windows 7