I stole back windows 7 experience from Windows 11 - Showcasing transformation results

I stole back windows 7 experience from Windows 11 - Showcasing transformation results I'm just one of many people who used Windows 7 as their primary operating system for several years. Those were the golden days when Windows 7 was a product rather than a service. Microsoft prioritized user privacy, a commitment proudly featured in their marketing campaigns during that era. Following Windows Vista's less-than-stellar reception, Windows 7 received extra attention to surpass expectations, which it did in nearly every aspect. It even earned the title of "Best Windows Operating System Ever." Many, including myself, still cherish it and long to experience its user interface once more. Following Windows 7, Windows 8 faced a similar fate as Windows Vista. However, Microsoft made a significant discovery during this time that would forever alter the course of the Windows operating system. With the rise of data-collecting giants like Facebook and others, Microsoft realized it had erred by prioritizing user privacy. Enter Windows 10, a shift away from eye candy and UI enhancements toward a deluge of telemetry services designed to collect and send every keystroke and browsing history to Microsoft. This data was intended to serve their own profit-driven goals, following in the footsteps of other tech giants. Unsurprisingly, this approach was met with negative feedback from users. However, Microsoft was resolute in pursuing this new vision and didn't pay much heed to user sentiment. They went to great lengths to coerce a large number of users into transitioning to Windows 10. Some even reported returning to their unattended Windows 7 computers to find them magically upgraded to Windows 10, a move that didn't sit well with many. Despite Windows 7 reaching its end of support and growing concerns about security updates, I clung to it. However, when I upgraded to a 12th Gen Intel CPU, I faced the daunting task of figuring out how to install Windows 7 on my cutting-edge hardware. Despite coming close, the lack of driver support ultimately forced me to adopt Windows 10 or 11. After testing multiple builds of Windows 10 in both virtual and real environments, I found the Windows 10 LTSB edition appealing. However, it's now out of support, making it unwise for use as a primary OS in today's landscape. Finally, I made the decision to upgrade to the latest Windows 11, the 22H2 version updated until September 2023. Despite applying numerous tweaks, I still wasn't convinced it was an improvement over Windows 7. I realized that the only way to truly appreciate Windows 11 was to transform its cluttered interface into one reminiscent of Windows 7. This journey involved deep exploration, numerous misunderstandings, and some failures, but I eventually succeeded in recreating the Windows 7 experience on Windows 11. This means I can continue using what feels like Windows 7 for at least another decade. I've also implemented various other tweaks to enhance the privacy of this Windows 11-based operating system. While this may seem like just another Windows-based video, if I receive enough interest and feedback, I'll create an uncut tutorial on how to replicate the great experience that Windows 7 once offered on Windows 11. To provide an overview of my plan, I'll package all the programs and tweaks, make them available for download, and then provide a step-by-step guide for each transformation. I hope you've enjoyed this personal Windows story. Hopefully, we'll connect again in the next video. Until then, take care and thank you for your interest. Bye for now.