Consider your needs and requirements before deciding.
Consider your needs and requirements before deciding.
In that scenario I'd suggest using Linux and abandoning the Xbox Game Pass concept.
If you don’t seem to see any issues bothering you, then they probably aren’t worth focusing on. It’s not that finding another OEM version is difficult since it isn’t costly.
i honestly don't know why people just hate win 10. i mean sure there is a lot of data collection but that can be solved with this ooshutup10 the only real issue with win 10 is the search box, which finally is getting fixed. beside these 2 issues, which lets be serious win7 is not perfect either, there is no reason to skip 10. i use many flavours of linux and win10/8.1/7 daily, but realistically i would not recommend a windows user to jump on linux if you dont have a reason. most of the software on windows dont work on linux even with whine. also to mention win 10 wsl which is linux in windows is gonna be a massive improvement on wsl2. so tldr your use case is yours. there are many linux fans that just jump and say yeah use it cause its perfect which is a bullshit at best. no os is perfect and its about what you want to do, so use what you want and what works for you. *however if you gonna use 8 use 8.1 cause it fixes massive problems in 8.
Back in the era of Windows 7, Vista, XP, spinning drives were still manageable and functional.
In my view, it’s best to upgrade now. I suggest backing up everything and performing a fresh installation. If you encounter any issues with Windows 7—whether obvious or hidden—it could transition smoothly to Windows 10. Any existing viruses, malware, or spyware will be removed during the new setup. If previous infections altered system files, updating drivers first is crucial; linking them to Windows 7’s update system might cause problems. Make sure all your drivers, including printer, audio, and chipset, are updated to Windows 7 before starting. This helps avoid upgrade failures due to outdated software. Back up your data beforehand, as unforeseen complications can arise. Also, ensure your security programs are fully updated; some updates have caused previous upgrade issues. It’s wise to uninstall, upgrade, and reinstall everything to stay current and secure.