No, you won't be forced to use Windows 10 by any components.
No, you won't be forced to use Windows 10 by any components.
Windows 10 offers better options now, just tweak settings to mimic Windows 7. Download classic shells, bring back the Windows Photo Viewer, turn off the notification center, and more—all in a day’s work. It’s what I achieved. Spoiler: it works.
It seems running Windows 7 on Kaby Lake or later might prevent Windows Update from functioning. This could be an issue, though I'm not certain. My take is that Microsoft's decision might not have been ideal.
Microsoft aims to cut costs, boost reliability, and improve maintainability of Windows. Other objectives may be less commendable.
In general, all modern CPUs need Windows 10. Although Windows 7 might function, Microsoft won’t provide any assistance at all. This covers updates, drivers, and security patches—meaning no official support from Microsoft. Since the update system won’t operate, you should check each manufacturer’s site for Windows 7 drivers. While Windows 7 includes some built-in drivers, it’s not reliable for ensuring proper support across all hardware.