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wayne3842
Copper Contributor
Oct 22, 2025

Windows 7 What Browsers will still work with Windows 7?

I have a neighbor who has an old HP desktop he wants to give to his 10-year-old Grandson to get him started on computers. I set the computer back to out-of-the-box settings and cloned the disk to an...
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Surya_Narayana
MCT
Oct 26, 2025

hi wayne3842​ That's a great initiative to help your neighbor's grandson get started with computers! Unfortunately, Windows 7 has reached end of support (January 2020), and most modern browsers (like Microsoft Edge, Chrome, and Firefox) no longer support it due to missing security updates and outdated system components.

A few points to consider:

Modern browsers: Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome no longer work on Windows 7. Firefox dropped official support in September 2023.

Possible alternatives: You might try Mypal or Pale Moon, which are community-maintained browsers that can still run on older systems, though they have limited security protection.

Best long-term option: If possible, consider upgrading the device to Windows 10 (it still runs well on older hardware, especially with an SSD). This will allow access to Microsoft Edge and other modern browsers - with much better performance and security.

If upgrading isn't an option, make sure the system is offline or used only for local learning (like typing practice or basic coding) to avoid security risks.

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