[dayglored]

From the article:

...it would not be surprising to see increasing numbers of mysterious issues with Windows 7 as it becomes less well supported not only by Microsoft but also by third parties.

[dayglored]

Windows 7 Going Down Hard, Or Not At All ... PING!

You can find all the Windows Ping list threads with FR search: just search on keyword "windowspinglist".

[unixfox]

In before the “You should switch to Linux” crowd.

[Buckeye McFrog]

Windows 7 has become self-aware...

[BBQToadRibs]

From Wiki:

“As of January 2020, 26.79% of traditional PCs running Windows are running Windows 7 (and thus 21% of all traditional PCs),[11] which still has over 60% market share in some countries.[12][13] “

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7

Didn’t realize it still had that kind of footprint.

[Avalon Memories]

Windows 10 will sometimes start a totally shut off computer on its own to install updates. We might be getting to the point when we can’t control our own computers.

[bramps]

“Want to play a game?”

[doorgunner69]

Sounds like something happened to those that did not shut off MS updates some years ago.

[Karl Spooner]

“Well, pull the damn plug!”

[OrangeHoof]

Solution: Turn off Windows Update (should have done that months ago), run your system behind a firewall, anti-virus program, anti-malware program and a VPN. If you don’t plan to put your machine on the internet, then just turn off the updates and enjoy. You’ll have a closed system that can last as long as you don’t make any major changes.

[GingisK]

XP here, running strong with no problems.

[BuffaloJack]

There’s always the OFF switch.

[Carriage Hill]

Where do I find the UAC (User Account Control) settings with the Local Group Policy Editor?

[catnipman]

i haven’t seen any problems like this on the hundreds of Windows 7 systems i support for clients ...

[Cold Heart]

When PC’s first came out you had to unplug it and then plug it back in again to cure problems, That’s what I have been doing lately.

[GOPJ]

People can always hold down the power button until the lights go out... it’s not good for your computer, but well, it’s a 7...

[upchuck]

I’m a “Win 7 user till I die” person who hasn’t installed any MSFT patches in forever. This current problem doesn’t affect me.

[Kozak]

My last windows OS.
When it dies I go to Linux or replace with a Mac.

[harpu]

for later when I need it...

[higgmeister]

lay’er mate!

[Chode]

it would not be surprising to see increasing numbers of mysterious issues with Windows 7 as they try desperately to get you to migrate to W10