Here’s a realistic “maximum safe setup” for running Windows 7 online in 2025:---1. Install Windows 7 ProperlyUse the latest Windows 7 Service Pack (SP1).Install only the editions you need (Home vs. Pro) to reduce unnecessary services.2. Disable Vulnerable ServicesFile and printer sharing OFFRemote Desktop (RDP) OFFSMBv1 DISABLE (old and highly vulnerable)NetBIOS over TCP/IP OFFDisable any unneeded network services: Telnet, FTP, etc.3. Apply Third-Party SecurityMalwarebytes Premium real-time protectionTinyWall or other firewall block all unsolicited inbound/outbound traffic by defaultOptional: HitmanPro.Alert for exploit protection4. Use a Modern Browser (Offline Installer)Firefox ESR or Chrome, latest version that still supports Win7Enable automatic updates if possible, but check manually since OS is offline from updates5. User Account HardeningNever use Admin by default use a standard user account for daily useStrong, unique passwords for accountsAvoid auto-login features6. Network HardeningPut the PC behind a NAT routerUse Wi-Fi with WPA3/WPA2Consider network segmentation: isolate the Win7 PC from your main network if possible7. Backup & RecoveryRegular disk images (so you can restore quickly if infected)External drive or cloud backup for important files8. Caution With USB & DownloadsScan any USB or downloaded file with Malwarebytes before openingDisable auto-run for drives9. Optional: VirtualizationRun Windows 7 in a VM on a modern OS if possible easiest way to contain infections---With this setup, a Windows 7 machine can be reasonably safe for casual browsing or testing, but it will never be as secure as a modern OS. Basically, you’re buying time and containment, not invulnerability.If you want, I can draw a diagram of how the network and firewall setup would look for maximum safety — makes it easier to visualize.Is chargpt correct?
No, because one (1) zero-day or RCE willrape your ass in an instant. No one is monitoring Win7 anymore, a skiddy can ransom you easily. The only thing ChatGPT is right about is buying time, you’re buying time until you get raped.
>>106571249Just use AeroThemePlasma if you like Windows 7's UX
>>106571274proof? everyone says this but there are zero (0) examples
>>106571281>KRASHES
>>106571274Still waiting for the fabled zero day on Win7 Gajeet.
>>106571317you just haven't noticed them yet
>>106571303Beef
>>106571330Meds
>>106571249i don't do any of that bullshit, i just install windows 7 and use it. stop being a tinker tranny.at most I'll disable nagware like security center and windows defender and windows update because it consumes a few hundred MB of memory
>>106571346enjoy your zero-days baby duck
I've long been pirating and visiting websites with questionable ads while using Windows 7 and I never encountered any of this hacker shit. The only malware I ever had was when AVG hijacked my browser with their own search engine and that was more than a decade ago.Basic common sense alone is enough to take you a long way and not any of this updooting jeet propaganda.
I'm posting from Windows XP and just checked out on Amazon Fresh. Common sense goes a long way.
this has to be the funniest part ever
>>106571249Tell me the "max" safe setup for Windows 10
>>106571352patching vulnerabilities does not protect you until known by the vendor. you can get zero day'd on windows 11, retard
>>106571249Just install the latest ESU update after activating 6-year ESU with TSforge and it is no different than any other supported version of Windows.There is no need for any third party shit or runtime hacks.
>>106571551air-gapped.
>>106571274How do mindless animals like you even function without being told what to do? Anyway... NPCs like you said this would happen years ago, still waiting.
>>106571274what the fuck are you talking about?you mention RCE doesn't mean you know anything. you know shit.
>>106571530he knows.
>>106571249You literally don't have to do anything like that. Your computer is firewalled by default with your ISPs router. The rest is just the matter of not downloading questionable executables from the internet. Security updates on your desktop don't matter if you are not retarded.>>1065712740days literally affect modern software as well + you have no way to reach a windows 7 computer in someone's home network, you obsessed securitykike.>>106571281Those themes are like troons. No matter how hard they pretend to be a woman, you will always be able to tell the difference if you are not a complete retard. The same way aero theme for linux/nuwindows pretends to be good, old windows 7.
>>106571249Honestly, just using windows 10 ltsc + openshell gives you pretty much the same user experience. I don't really see why people cling to an EOL OS that is insecure and is losing compatibility with a lot of modern software and hardware.
>>106572661AeroThemePlasma doesn't need to pretend to be Windows 7 because it's better than using Windows 7
>>106572750Windows 10 is EOL soon, are you going to say the same about 10 within another month like a good goy?
>>106572776>AeroThemePlasma doesn't need to pretend to be Windows 7 because it's better than using Windows 7
>>106572779Windows 10 IoT Enterprise while it's only at 21H2 it's going to be supported until 2032 at least that's what MS says.It's a pretty barebones Windows 10 with some things missing that you can install via PowerShell like MS Store then you can download the Xbox App & inside the app its services such as Gamebar.Although Gaming isn't adviced by MS on this edition, I don't think it'll be such an issue, untill MS releases Windows 12 without all the mistakes of 11 or just waiting for a more mature SteamOS or moving to any other Distro.
>>106571249>Home vs. Prodo not install home or pro. install enterprise, the consumer versions have key-based verification and are way harder to activate than enterprise.
>>106571249>Is chargpt correct?No.
>>106572961>I don't think it'll be such an issueWait for 21H2 driver support to end
>>106572961Yes, I use both Windows 7 and Windows 10 IoT. Windows 10's UI is still noticeably slower, I can see it just by opening explorer up, Windows 7 is rather snappy on the other hand. That's another discussion anyway, there is *extended* security support until 2023 but that won't stop developers intentionally preventing their programs from being able to run on 10 long before then just like they did with 7 even before its extended support ended.
>>106573014>2023Meant to say 2032. I'm also getting security updates well into 2025 for Windows 7, but that didn't stop developers from forcing incompatibility.
>>106571249>"Put the PC behind a NAT router"As opposed to WHAT you turbonigger? Connecting your PC directly to an ISP uplink? Eat shit, all fields, OP is a faggot
>>106573022Yeah I actually know about the security updates for Win7 still being delivered as I have "Windows 7 E Enterprise" on a VM, as I was curious about that "E Enterprise" edition.& About the Snappyness, that's because of the animation Windows 10 has, eleven is worse tho, but in the case of 10, you can disable some of those to make the Explorer snappier, because I'm onto that as well & I modify the Reg to hide those stupid folders at "My PC" that's the only good thing Win11 did good tho, got rid of those folders.
I just miss being able to sort files by size.....
>>106571249You can just use W7 and not care, I don't know why anyone thinks you magically get hacked by using a "outdated" system, literally just don't download a virus. If your PC usage consists of browsing the web with an up to date browser and you only download stuff from trusted sources you are alright no matter what OS you use. The issue with W7 is it's not compatible with modern software, so it's unusable if you care for new apps or games or drivers. I just use W11 Education and do some small debloating manually without any meme virus scripts
>>106573287If you put a Windows 7 machine online today, here’s the situation in plain terms:No security patches since 2020 any unpatched hole is wide open.Attackers don’t need you to do banking — malware can:Steal saved files, passwords, or cookies.Turn your PC into part of a botnet (spam, DDoS, crypto mining).Spread to other devices on the same network.Corrupt or lock files (ransomware).A firewall (like TinyWall, GlassWire, or even the built-in Windows Firewall) does help, because it can block unsolicited inbound connections and restrict which apps can talk out. But it won’t patch the fundamental flaws in the OS or apps. If you really want to put Windows 7 online safely:Use it only for specific, low-risk tasks.Run it behind a router with NAT + firewall.Add a software firewall like TinyWall to limit outbound traffic.Don’t log into sensitive accounts or reuse passwords.Strongly consider running it in a virtual machine on a modern host — that way if it gets trashed, it’s just a VM file you can restore.So yeah, you can run Win7 online casually, but it’s like driving an old car with no airbags — fine for short trips if you accept the risk, but you wouldn’t want to take it on the highway.Want me to give you a quick setup checklist for the safest way to run Windows 7 online in 2025?
>>106573306AI generated post, none of these things matter or affect anyone in real life. Name 50 people you talked to in real life that encountered these issues in W7 magically without explicitly downloading and running a .exe malware
>>106573287Good question — and you’re right that if you don’t enable file/printer sharing in Windows 7, then the usual “worm spreads over open network shares” route is cut off. That helps a lot.But malware can still move around in a few other ways:Exploiting unpatched services: Even if you didn’t enable sharing, Windows 7 still has background services (RPC, SMB, RDP, etc.). Old vulnerabilities in those let worms jump across the LAN without your consent (think WannaCry in 2017 — it spread worldwide just by hitting SMB).Lateral movement through exploits: Once one machine in your network is compromised, malware can probe others for weaknesses and infect them without needing file sharing.Network sniffing/injection: If the PC is on the same Wi-Fi/LAN, some malware can listen in or hijack insecure traffic.USB cross-contamination: If you move files around with the same USB stick, malware can plant itself there and auto-run on the next device (though newer OSes block most auto-run tricks).So disabling file sharing is definitely a good step, but it doesn’t close all doors. Think of it this way: sharing off = you’ve locked the front door, but Windows 7 still has cracked windows and a broken back door that nobody’s patching anymore.Do you want me to lay out the minimal “hardening” steps you can do on Win7 to reduce those other risks?
>>106573287Yeah, it sounds like magic, but it’s actually systematic scanning. Worms “know” where vulnerable computers are by doing something like this:1. Random scanning – the worm picks random IP addresses and tries to connect on the vulnerable port (like SMB for WannaCry). If it finds one that responds and is unpatched, it infects it.2. Targeted scanning – some worms scan local networks first, or IP ranges they “learned” from the infected host. For example, Conficker checked nearby LAN IPs before hitting random addresses on the internet.3. Using lists or search engines – more sophisticated worms can pull known vulnerable hosts from websites, forums, or other infected machines.4. Exploiting trust – email worms or USB worms don’t scan at all; they just rely on humans to deliver them (clicking attachments, plugging in drives).Basically, your computer doesn’t need to advertise itself — the worm just tries millions of addresses until one answers. That’s why unpatched machines can get infected within minutes of going online.If you want, I can give a concrete example of how WannaCry scanned the internet — it’s pretty wild.
>>106573287It would help a lot, but it’s not bulletproof. Here’s the breakdown:1. Malwarebytes – good at catching known malware, ransomware, trojans, and worms once they start running. It’s reactive protection.2. TinyWall (firewall) – blocks unsolicited inbound connections and can restrict outbound traffic. It helps stop worms from spreading or calling home.3. Limitations:Malware that exploits unpatched Windows 7 services (SMB, RDP, etc.) can bypass a firewall if the firewall rules aren’t perfect.Zero-day worms or very new malware may not be detected by Malwarebytes immediately.Some worms come in via user action (clicking a link, opening a USB) — no firewall can stop that.TL;DR: Malwarebytes + TinyWall makes it much safer than nothing, especially for casual browsing, but it’s not a guarantee. Windows 7 is still fundamentally exposed because the OS itself has unpatched holes.If you want, I can sketch a “best realistic setup” for running Windows 7 online in 2025 that maximizes safety.
I'm doing a similar thing but with Windows Server 2012 R2, old versions of Windows just work and are more usable compared to Windows 11.
Why do people spam AI like this? They copy the thread summary to ChatGPT and paste spams the dialogue it answers. Is it some form of autism that compels them to do it?
>>106573454One such tactic would aim at gradually making these boards less interesting for their users.
>>106574531Oy vey.
>>106571249you forgot the most important.instead of running Win7 in a VM, you run the web browser in a VM on Win7.
