Can one still get Windows 7 when buying a new computer?
 

I want to get my sister a new lap top but do not want to get Windows 10 if at all possible.

Is there an option still available for Windows 7?

I could only find refurbished computers.
I did find the Windows 7 professional for sale for $140. So you could buy a new computer and then install Windows 7. click here


I have a suggestion. I have a loved one and quite frankly I got tired of fixing windows. I bought her a $200 Chromebook from Walmart. I think Walmart said she had 10 days to return it. She was against the idea but after she started using it for 15 minutes she was very happy. I wanted to get her one with a bigger screen and keyboard but she was happy.

Windows 8 came out in 2012, so not much chance of a NEW win 7 computer. I have 10 on 3 computers and wouldn't dream of stepping back to a 7 computer.

10 is really a lot like 7. I don't have any problem with it

W10 is a better option the W7
 

Not sure why you want W7 but I've updated to W10 and its preferable to W10.

I upgraded from 7 to 10 and I could not locate any of my desktop homepage icons nor the tray icons. Also could not find my bookmarks aka favorites list. Luckliy on the install win10 has a go back to previous version by using the Start ball in the left bottom of screen, then typing update then recovery. How is this better? Hard for an old dog to learn a new program. So many improvements just seem like repackaging, and forcing us to upgrade. Guess im not alone, Bill

i felt the same as you, wanting my old style 7... the only places i could find to buy is from the actual manufacturer site. i was looking at a HP...
they are still out there....

I think your post was unnecessarily condescending:D. There are many people in this world who have no wish to embrace all the new technologies and are making their way quite happily with software such as Windows 7 which is more than adequate to handle the requirements of the average person, and even use flip top phones instead of smart phones.

My other half had a position in his working career that afforded him a secretary - who fielded all his calls, a travel department who knew exactly how he liked to travel on business, various assistants in the office to take care of things he needed doing. He is now quite happy to make his way through a computer which is simple and easy to understand. It's a bit annoying for me because I am the techi in the family and I have to constantly be aware of his shortcomings in learning anything new, but I can get around it without dismissing him as less than intelligent.

Some websites might list remaining stock with 7 on it. i too prefer the older systems but eventually switched to a chromebook to get away from windows and microsoft. works for me. Have 7 on my other computers which are not used that much and refuse to upgrade.

I recently had to replace an old, under powered, XP laptop. Although I am happy with and very comfortable with W7, I went for a new one with W10. I figured that I have the time to learn something new and from what I have read, W10 ain't no W8.

Long story short... The learning curve wasn't that bad and I am a happy camper.

windows seven or ten.
 

Hi, seven and ten are really close. Then if you want to pursue it, check around for an independent geek or computer guy or gal and then you can get them to remove most systems and then install it for you. However, be careful because they have to be SURE that your operating system is available for the change.
After talking to a tech awhile you will be able to have faith. If you want, I can give you the name of a guy in Oregon that can do it and make it work. Let me know. He is good and reasonable, so there is some postage fees but it may be worth it.
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I tried Windows 10 upgrade and it no longer has Internet Games that I enjoyed. It also would not open links contained in my inbox emails. Switched back to W7.

Now for the OP, go to Amazon.com and enter Windows 7 Laptop Computers and you will find they still have some in stock that can also be upgraded to W10 if you decide to do that later on.

My computer with Windows Vista died last year. My b-i-l encouraged me to get an Acer Aspire with Windows 7. I bought mine at Amazon. When I sign on I get a pop-up window to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. I mainly play games, shop, do Facebook and email. I'm happy with 7. :024:

W7 is a good operating system but it won't be much longer and the support will go away. In addition, applications developers are focused on W10 and upgrades or new programs for W7 have started to diminish and will disappear. W10 is good alternative because it can run similar to W7. I do believe a previous poster said it correctly, it is hard to teach an old dog new tricks but unfortunately, technology moves on. The good news is that the only ones that are impacted are those that don't stay current, and that doesn't impact anyone else. Of course there is always Apple :)

Amazon.com: Dell Inspiron 3847 Desktop (Windows 7 Professional, Intel Quad Core i5-4460 up to 3.4GHz, 12GB DDR3, 1TB HDD): Computers & Accessories

Go to Amazon and do a search computer with windows 7. Above is only one of a few I came up with.