Alright, so I'm working on a new build. I currently have the NZXT S340 Elite case. Since I don't have a optical drive nor does the case support a optical drive, where will I purchase Windows 7 from, preferably Windows 7 Professional? I also need a little support with installing Windows 7 from a USB. Thank you, and I apologize if I posted this thread in the wrong section.
Purchase Windows 7 With No Optical Drive
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- Nov 19, 2010
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If you're going to Kaby Lake, you need to be installing Windows 10; Microsoft is not supporting Windows 7 or 8.1 on 7th-generation Intels.
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Well, not if you like having security updates and don't want to keep up with gray-area third-party Windows 10 modifications.
As to a USB install of Windows 7, you would have to make it yourself:
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-install-windows-7-from-usb-2626264
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- Nov 19, 2010
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You have to buy the software and then use the product key.
https://www.amazon.com/Windows-Professional-System-Builder-Packaging/dp/B00H09BOXQ
If you don't actually *have* a legit Windows 7 Professional right now, the thought of buying one to install on a Kaby Lake is an even wackier idea.
- Oct 30, 2004
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1. MS is pulling another ram down ya throat tactic ... when Windows Update detects windows 7 , it will not install updates... even though there's no hardware or driver issue involved ... just to force you to use Win 10 cause the data collection provides them with an income stream
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/03/microsoft-is-getting-ready-to-block-windows-updates-for-old-windows-on-new-chips/
A user created patch thwarts this tactic and you can install without issue ... however, expect MS to follow the same tactics they did before and continue to frustrate user preferences. Been on all the tech sites of late ... even the trade rags have picked it up.
https://www.techpowerup.com/232527/user-patch-unlocks-windows-7-and-8-1-updates-for-core-kaby-lake-and-ryzen
https://github.com/zeffy/kb4012218-19
2. You can still buy Windows 7 / 8
https://www.newegg.com/Operating-Systems/SubCategory/ID-368
3. You can install using the method here:
1. Prepare for Windows installation with USB tool
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/windows-usb-dvd-download-tool
4. You can disable hardware updates using the method here:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/82137-drivers-turn-off-automatic-driver-installation.html
5, And contrary to many web articles, security updates are still being provided. Just not on new CPUs ... unless you apply the patch.
In short, it's kinda like the forced updates to Win 10 ... MS slips in some funky stuff, users create GWX Control Panel and other tools like the referenced patch and the cat and mouse game continues.
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/03/microsoft-is-getting-ready-to-block-windows-updates-for-old-windows-on-new-chips/
A user created patch thwarts this tactic and you can install without issue ... however, expect MS to follow the same tactics they did before and continue to frustrate user preferences. Been on all the tech sites of late ... even the trade rags have picked it up.
https://www.techpowerup.com/232527/user-patch-unlocks-windows-7-and-8-1-updates-for-core-kaby-lake-and-ryzen
https://github.com/zeffy/kb4012218-19
2. You can still buy Windows 7 / 8
https://www.newegg.com/Operating-Systems/SubCategory/ID-368
3. You can install using the method here:
1. Prepare for Windows installation with USB tool
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/windows-usb-dvd-download-tool
4. You can disable hardware updates using the method here:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/82137-drivers-turn-off-automatic-driver-installation.html
5, And contrary to many web articles, security updates are still being provided. Just not on new CPUs ... unless you apply the patch.
In short, it's kinda like the forced updates to Win 10 ... MS slips in some funky stuff, users create GWX Control Panel and other tools like the referenced patch and the cat and mouse game continues.
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Note for some reason, the patch link dodn't post in my post above
https://www.techpowerup.com/232527/user-patch-unlocks-windows-7-and-8-1-updates-for-core-kaby-lake-and-ryzen
https://github.com/zeffy/kb4012218-19
https://www.techpowerup.com/232527/user-patch-unlocks-windows-7-and-8-1-updates-for-core-kaby-lake-and-ryzen
https://github.com/zeffy/kb4012218-19
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