For example, the Google Chrome browser is going to drop support for Windows 7 in 2023 January. Various software providers are dropping support for Windows 7. Not only on the hardware front, but windows 7 is also losing support from new software. Since newer hardware is no longer providing drivers for Windows 7. 2.2 Hardware Compatibility IssueĪpart from that, you’ll also face compatibility problems with new hardware. This means your computer will be vulnerable to cyber attacks, using viruses and malware. The number one disadvantage is that Microsoft no longer provides security updates for windows 7. There are several disadvantages of installing Windows 7 in 2022. On this system, we will run the Rufus to download the ISO file and create the bootable flash drive. You will also need a Windows system which can be Windows 10 or 11 OS. You can download the latest release of Rufus over here 1.3 Windows 10/11 System This tool will also then help us in creating the bootable installation USB medium for windows 7. The link to download Windows 7 iso file is not easily accessible from the Microsoft site because windows 7 is no longer supported. Using the Rufus tool we will be downloading the ISO file for Windows 7 directly from the Microsoft server.

1.2 Rufus ToolĪpart from a flash drive, you’ll also need a tool known as Rufus. To create a bootable Windows 7 installation USB drive you will need a pen drive that is at least 8GB in size. 17:22 Computer will Restart Multiple Timesġ.15:53 Format the Harddisk for Windows 7 Installation.11:31 Find the Boot Key For Your Computer.11:22 Connect Pen Drive To Computer for Windows 7 Installation.8:45 Create Windows 7 Bootable Pendrive.5:38 Troubleshoot Rufus Download ISO Not Showing.0:59 Disadvantages of Using Windows 7 2022.

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