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TygrBright

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9. Point being that I don't want to.

Reply to BootinUp (Reply #7)

Fri Sep 18, 2020, 10:48 PM

Sep 2020

The standard Windows 10 package is loaded with spyware and "apps" designed to monetize the user's media consumption by channeling access to content, and it prioritizes MS "apps" requiring "subscriptions" over actual software with lifetime licenses.

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Windows 7 drivers for newer motherboards [View all] TygrBright Sep 2020 OP

W7 isn't getting security updates any more. It's time to move on. You can most likely fix... PoliticAverse Sep 2020 #1

Following mahina Sep 2020 #2

According to their own website, windows 7 is not supported on that board. cayugafalls Sep 2020 #3

Doubt it, but... regnaD kciN Sep 2020 #4

I will look into it, thanks. I thought about getting W-10 the "N" version... TygrBright Sep 2020 #5

There are several projects/programs that remove all telemetry and installed junk in windows 10. PoliticAverse Sep 2020 #6

Can't u update to win 10? Computers 9 yrs BootinUp Sep 2020 #7

Point being that I don't want to. TygrBright Sep 2020 #9

Yes, but just know there are solutions, as i realized that BootinUp Sep 2020 #10

Thanks! I appreciate all the help here very much. TygrBright Sep 2020 #11

You can disconnect from MS on W10 there's a guide BootinUp Sep 2020 #8