Leaving Windows 10 aside, undoubtedly Microsoft’s most popular and most used operating system is Windows 7. So why was Windows 7 so popular? Or will Windows 7 still be used in 2024? Let’s look for answers to these questions.

Why was Windows 7 so popular?

After Windows XP, Windows 7 stole the hearts of computer users with its design and performance and served on many computers for years. Windows 7, which even surpassed Windows 8, which came with major design changes, competed with Windows 10 for a long time. Although Windows 10 is popular nowadays due to its update support and application compatibility, Windows 7 still has a big place. So why can we still use Windows 7?

The main reason why Windows 7 is widely appreciated and still in use is its design. This design, which was first used in Windows Vista, immediately attracted computer users. Then, Microsoft transferred this Aero design to Windows 7 in the best possible way, and carried Windows 7 into the future with its glass-like translucent window design and the fact that it can be used even today with its wallpapers.

Of course, Windows 7, which does not include many procedures like the Microsoft Store, offers a very simple and fast usage. It is certainly possible to say that it will still be available in 2024, as it does not require you to create any Microsoft accounts, constantly enter passwords, or collect your personal data on the basis of a “better experience”.

Of course, no one has forgotten the games that come pre-installed in Windows 7. The legendary operating system, which attracted its users with both 3D and 2D games such as solitaire, chess, and minefield, also appealed to children with its cake-making game (Purble Place). In addition, widgets added to the desktop were a savior for those who used Windows for business purposes.

In fact, missing Windows 7 even while writing all this is enough to say that Windows 7 is still available in 2024. However, the operating system, which was deprived of official update support in 2020, is no longer suitable for many new software. So, what do you think about the legendary Windows operating system? Do you think it is still usable? We are waiting for your ideas in the comments.