Windows-7-8-10-11-obs-pc Apr 2026

Known for high stability and a consistent user interface [17, 36]. Ended (Jan 2023)

: While Windows 7 and 10 prioritized a traditional desktop experience, Windows 8 took a radical shift toward touchscreens. Windows 11 offers a redesigned, "pretty shell" on top of Windows 10's foundation [5, 26]. windows-7-8-10-11-obs-pc

Attempted a touch-centric "Tile" interface that was largely unpopular with desktop users [26]. Ended (Oct 2025) Known for high stability and a consistent user

Features a centered taskbar, TPM 2.0 security requirements , and AI "Copilot" integration [16, 23, 29]. TPM 2.0 security requirements

: If your hardware is compatible, you can upgrade to Windows 11 for free through Windows Update [28].