So i've been on this desktop for a long time now and I am genuinely curious how often windows 7 even got those security updates (i remember updating windows every few months). I don't feel like switching to 10 yet and I don't use the computer that much anymore anyway so I wonder if I can just run it on this desktop for a while longer.
How risky do you think this is?
So i've been on this desktop for a long time now and I am genuinely curious how often windows 7 even got those security updates (i remember updating windows every few months). I don't feel like switching to 10 yet and I don't use the computer that much anymore anyway so I wonder if I can just run it on this desktop for a while longer.
How risky do you think this is?
incredibly unlikely to be a problem unless you irresponsibly torrent or go to random new domains/ not use adblock on compromided domains
incredibly unlikely to be a problem unless you irresponsibly torrent or go to random new domains/ not use adblock on compromided domains
You can see the history here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4009469/windows-7-sp1-windows-server-2008-r2-sp1-update-history
Generally, it is at least every month on patch tuesday, but due to how common vulnerabilities can be in complex software, it is often more frequent.
Additionally, since all windows versions come from some form of common code history, updates to windows 10, and windows 8.1 may reveal exploits in windows 7. So every time windows is updated further, you are more at risk.
Although it is true that smart computer practices can limit the extent of harm to your PC, that does not cover the more complex exploits taken advantage of that are fixed by these patches.
I would recommend updating to Windows 10 as soon as possible, or moving to Linux if you don't want to use Windows 10.
You can see the history here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4009469/windows-7-sp1-windows-server-2008-r2-sp1-update-history
Generally, it is at least every month on patch tuesday, but due to how common vulnerabilities can be in complex software, it is often more frequent.
Additionally, since all windows versions come from some form of common code history, updates to windows 10, and windows 8.1 may reveal exploits in windows 7. So every time windows is updated further, you are more at risk.
Although it is true that smart computer practices can limit the extent of harm to your PC, that does not cover the more complex exploits taken advantage of that are fixed by these patches.
I would recommend updating to Windows 10 as soon as possible, or moving to Linux if you don't want to use Windows 10.
Hmm okay I really dont know much about operating systems but I really don't like the telemetry in w10. I wish there were more options than just windows or apple. I'll just remove all the important things on this computer and stick to safe sites with adblock for now i guess.
Hmm okay I really dont know much about operating systems but I really don't like the telemetry in w10. I wish there were more options than just windows or apple. I'll just remove all the important things on this computer and stick to safe sites with adblock for now i guess.
OblivionageHmm okay I really dont know much about operating systems but I really don't like the telemetry in w10. I wish there were more options than just windows or apple. I'll just remove all the important things on this computer and stick to safe sites with adblock for now i guess.
You can disable all telemetry in Windows 10 using W10Privacy: https://www.w10privacy.de/english-home/
Also there are more options than just Windows or Apple: Linux :)
[quote=Oblivionage]Hmm okay I really dont know much about operating systems but I really don't like the telemetry in w10. I wish there were more options than just windows or apple. I'll just remove all the important things on this computer and stick to safe sites with adblock for now i guess.[/quote]
You can disable all telemetry in Windows 10 using W10Privacy: https://www.w10privacy.de/english-home/
Also there are more options than just Windows or Apple: Linux :)
Alternatively use O&O ShutUp10 to get rid of telemetry, forced Store apps, One Drive, useless services etc. and disable loads more things in Windows 10.
There's also 'Decrapifier' scripts for the more advanced user, but the O&O one should get you at least 80% of the way there.
Alternatively use [url=https://www.oo-software.com/en/shutup10]O&O ShutUp10[/url] to get rid of telemetry, forced Store apps, One Drive, useless services etc. and disable loads more things in Windows 10.
There's also 'Decrapifier' scripts for the more advanced user, but the O&O one should get you at least 80% of the way there.
WiethoofdAlternatively use O&O ShutUp10 to get rid of telemetry, forced Store apps, One Drive, useless services etc. and disable loads more things in Windows 10.
There's also 'Decrapifier' scripts for the more advanced user, but the O&O one should get you at least 80% of the way there.
I combine O&O with Blackbird and W4RH4WK;
https://www.getblackbird.net
https://github.com/W4RH4WK/Debloat-Windows-10 - Arguable this uses powershell scripts so isn't a simple one click dealeo
[quote=Wiethoofd]Alternatively use [url=https://www.oo-software.com/en/shutup10]O&O ShutUp10[/url] to get rid of telemetry, forced Store apps, One Drive, useless services etc. and disable loads more things in Windows 10.
There's also 'Decrapifier' scripts for the more advanced user, but the O&O one should get you at least 80% of the way there.[/quote]
I combine O&O with Blackbird and W4RH4WK;
https://www.getblackbird.net
https://github.com/W4RH4WK/Debloat-Windows-10 - Arguable this uses powershell scripts so isn't a simple one click dealeo
You can also go the LTS route. Microsoft has ISO's for Long Term Service, which do not include apps like Paint 3D, new calculator, store, xbox overlay, Edge etc.
updates will mostly only be security updates and features only roll around once every three years. Problem is that it's meant for enterprise applications and not home use, so you'll have to find the ISO yourself. This still keeps minimal telemetry unlike ShutUp10, Blaackbird and W4RH4WK, but it's ready to roar out of the box with a simple visit to Ninite and your graphics card vendor's site.
I would recommend Linux Mint as an ItJustWorks™ solution, but I had and still have issues with mouse sensitivity on Linux, where flat acceleration profiles still lead to inconsistent mouse behavior (pointer appearing on different points on screen despite moving from edge to edge on mousepad). Though I couldn't find anyone else with this issue, so it's very possible it's a me problem.
Plus it's possible to just reserve like forty/fifty gigs to Linux, get TF on that and give it a go, and if you don't like it, just delete the partitions and extend the Windows one again.
edit: at least with pop!, since it makes its own EFI partition. just realized some distros override Windows' EFI partition with Grub or something, so be careful regarding that.
You can also go the LTS route. Microsoft has ISO's for Long Term Service, which do not include apps like Paint 3D, new calculator, store, xbox overlay, Edge etc.
updates will mostly only be security updates and features only roll around once every three years. Problem is that it's meant for enterprise applications and not home use, so you'll have to find the ISO yourself. This still keeps minimal telemetry unlike ShutUp10, Blaackbird and W4RH4WK, but it's ready to roar out of the box with a simple visit to Ninite and your graphics card vendor's site.
I [i]would[/i] recommend Linux Mint as an ItJustWorks™ solution, but I had and still have issues with mouse sensitivity on Linux, where flat acceleration profiles still lead to inconsistent mouse behavior (pointer appearing on different points on screen despite moving from edge to edge on mousepad). Though I couldn't find anyone else with this issue, so it's very possible it's a me problem.
Plus it's possible to just reserve like forty/fifty gigs to Linux, get TF on that and give it a go, and if you don't like it, just delete the partitions and extend the Windows one again.
edit: at least with pop!, since it makes its own EFI partition. just realized some distros override Windows' EFI partition with Grub or something, so be careful regarding that.