Previously i have already asked AI about [this kind of thing] . So, as not to make unfounded claims i decided to post some practical data for Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 operating systems. This content is based upon the [information provided] by Dontscythe the member of my Discord channel. CLICK/TAP TO UNFLOD THE LISTINGS! WINDOWS 7 An absolute leadership in privacy category! www.msftncsi.com 1 WINDOWS 8 The least bloated version of version after Windows 7 www.

UPDATED ON: 2026-07-30 You will see Windows 7 benchmarks in a while if i’ll be able to launch this beast under the Windows 7 wing ¶ PREFACE NOTE Alright, this is the final multicore beast, operating on the mighty Windows 7. While it is possible to run a Threadripper 7995WX or even a 9995WX, I am not going to do that. This isn’t just because of the insane prices, but also due to the enormous TDP (>350W) of modern high-performance CPUs and my sheer lack of desire to mess around with water cooling solutions.

UPDATED ON: 2026-06-11 I was never a fan of Windows 8, especially the 8.0 operating system. Yes, it is fast, but the overall concept, ergonomics, and looks were quite pathetic. However, since the appearance can easily be changed, I decided to reconsider my opinion. Frankly speaking, I planned to do this around October to match the EOL (End of Life) of Windows Server 2012 R2, hoping that server updates could somehow be ported to the desktop version.

UPDATED ON: 2026-06-04 I will return here somewhere in November to check if the final v26.2.7 is still working Previously, we already did this with [Windows 7 and LibreOffice version 25.8] . And now, it is time to repeat the above-mentioned pattern with LibreOffice 26. Windows 7 cannot handle the 2026 version of the software, no matter how hard I tried. So, in light of my recent transition to Windows 8.

Let’s quickly compare results from the most popular AI chatbots to estimate approximate real life picture. I think that weighted average would do the thing here. OS / AI GROK GPT AVG Windows XP 1 1-5 2.5 Windows 7.0 2 5-40 12 Windows 8.0 10 6-45 18 Windows 8.1 15 8-50 22 Windows 10 62 20-70 54 Windows 11 126 25-80 90 I believe that in case of windows 10/11 most of telemetry are hardcoded into the system core and you can do nothing about it, even if you remove most of telemetry and logging services at least half of applications that “dial-back” to third parties will still be present in the system.

Note that this is ALPHA, test it in VM please, drop your suggestions at [Github] ! Windows 7 Premium Assurance is coming to an end in January 2026, so i’m considering Windows 8.1 migration. That is why i have decided to make an ultimate debloating script for Windows 8.1, which will be supported until October 2026. Ok, some preface words to clean things up a bit. I’ve done this configuration for my personal specific needs.

UPDATED ON: 2025-10-22 Windows 8.1 has matured significantly over the years and can be seen as a natural continuation of the Windows 7 legacy. It strikes a balance between modern features and modest system requirements making it notably lighter than Windows 10. Key advantages and features include: Better multi core/thread support, comparing to older Windows 7 [due to more modern kernel and upgraded handling algorithms] Availability of hacked modern [2024] drivers for GeForce 3090Ti [click #1] | [click #2] [despite official hard block and claims that there is no drivers for Windows 8.