# Is Windows 7 safe to use today?

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [May 27, 2024, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-windows-7-safe-to-use-today/1002160 "2024-05-27T22:07:08Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-windows-7-safe-to-use-today/1002160/61 "2024-09-26T23:48:14Z")

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(This is the most recent thread I remember on using older OSes. It could help people like the OP, but not the OP since …)

I recently found out about a Chrome based browser [Supermium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermium) for older machines. Supports MS-Windows XP thru 10 in 32 and 64 bit versions.

I have tried it out on 7-32 bit and it works, etc. OTOH, it’s original Chrome and I prefer better takes on it like Brave.

If you really need to have an up-to-date browser on an older machine, are behind a good firewall, etc. This might be an option. Just be sure what sites you visit, etc.

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