Thread 106571249

Here’s a realistic “maximum safe setup” for running Windows 7 online in 2025:


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1. Install Windows 7 Properly

Use the latest Windows 7 Service Pack (SP1).

Install only the editions you need (Home vs. Pro) to reduce unnecessary services.


2. Disable Vulnerable Services

File and printer sharing OFF

Remote Desktop (RDP) OFF

SMBv1 DISABLE (old and highly vulnerable)

NetBIOS over TCP/IP OFF

Disable any unneeded network services: Telnet, FTP, etc.


3. Apply Third-Party Security

Malwarebytes Premium real-time protection

TinyWall or other firewall block all unsolicited inbound/outbound traffic by default

Optional: HitmanPro.Alert for exploit protection


4. Use a Modern Browser (Offline Installer)

Firefox ESR or Chrome, latest version that still supports Win7

Enable automatic updates if possible, but check manually since OS is offline from updates


5. User Account Hardening

Never use Admin by default use a standard user account for daily use

Strong, unique passwords for accounts

Avoid auto-login features


6. Network Hardening

Put the PC behind a NAT router

Use Wi-Fi with WPA3/WPA2

Consider network segmentation: isolate the Win7 PC from your main network if possible


7. Backup & Recovery

Regular disk images (so you can restore quickly if infected)

External drive or cloud backup for important files


8. Caution With USB & Downloads

Scan any USB or downloaded file with Malwarebytes before opening

Disable auto-run for drives


9. Optional: Virtualization

Run Windows 7 in a VM on a modern OS if possible easiest way to contain infections


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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 will
rape 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.

>>106571249 (OP)
Just use AeroThemePlasma if you like Windows 7's UX

>>106571274
proof? everyone says this but there are zero (0) examples

>>106571281
>KRASHES

>>106571274
Still waiting for the fabled zero day on Win7 Gajeet.

>>106571317
you just haven't noticed them yet

>>106571303
Beef

>>106571330
Meds

>>106571249 (OP)
i 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

>>106571346
enjoy 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

>>106571249 (OP)
Tell me the "max" safe setup for Windows 10

>>106571352
patching vulnerabilities does not protect you until known by the vendor. you can get zero day'd on windows 11, retard

>>106571249 (OP)
Just 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.

>>106571551
air-gapped.

>>106571274
How 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.

>>106571274
what the fuck are you talking about?
you mention RCE doesn't mean you know anything. you know shit.

>>106571530
he knows.

>>106571249 (OP)
You 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.
>>106571274
0days literally affect modern software as well + you have no way to reach a windows 7 computer in someone's home network, you obsessed securitykike.
>>106571281
Those 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.

>>106571249 (OP)
Honestly, 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.