How far we have come from Windows 7

Just for grins, I decided to do an install off a Win 7 disk I still have. However
My keyboard and mouse didn't work with the Win 7 install program until I plugged those devices into USB 2 ports located on the front of my system case. Those ports go directly to the motherboard.
Win 7 refused to install onto a GPT disk. I've pretty much converted all my HDDs to GPT.

Now this was just for grins. I think I have learned what I needed to about why Win 10 is better.

Far enough for W7 to not even work on my main machine.

"Win 7 refused to install onto a GPT disk."

Windows 7 certainly does install onto a GPT formatted disk. What it doesn't do is work with UEFI when it has 'Secure Boot' enabled. So it's simple. Turn that off first.

I don't think W10 is better. It may have a more modern look, but it comes with a fair bit of garbage and adverts which you then have to go to the trouble of turning off or configuring your system to stop them. Then there's less control over downloading/installing updates, etc.

I much prefer Win7, and thankfully kept it.

bendipa said:

"Win 7 refused to install onto a GPT disk."

Windows 7 certainly does install onto a GPT formatted disk. What it doesn't do is work with UEFI when it has 'Secure Boot' enabled. So it's simple. Turn that off first.

Oh! I certainly did not know that, and the message from the Win 7 installer doesn't provide that info. So thanks, I will definitely take your suggestions.