- Microsoft has removed the option to download Windows 7 from this [page](https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/software-download). They were allowing to download the ISO file before Windows 7 reached the end of life, if user had the activation key.
- Microsoft still provides download links on [MVS](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/subscriptions/) and [VLSC](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/ServiceCenter/default.aspx) but for them, you need to pay a high subscription fee.
- For this reason, we need to host files on 3rd party. You can check [here](genuine-installation-media.html#How_to_verify_genuinity_of_files) on how to be sure that files are genuine.
- KMS activation (available in MAS) is safe and can be used in both MBR/GPT systems, however in some cases, Windows activation may be not be supported due to [invalid Windows marker](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/tn-archive/ff793426(v=technet.10)?redirectedfrom=MSDN#activation-of-windows-oem-computers) in BIOS.\
- [Loader activation](unsupported_products_activation.html#Windows_7) is not as safe as KMS and there are chances that system may face boot issues or may not activate and for GPT and MBR systems you will need to use different activators. However it provides permanent activation whereas in KMS you need to install Renewal task for lifetime activation.\
- Pro edition supports KMS and Loader both, Enterprise supports only KMS and Ultimate edition supports only Loader activation.\
- Personally I prefer using **Windows 7 Pro** ❤️ with KMS activation and if I need Loader activation, I can easily use that as well without having to change my edition or ISO.
- Pro and Ultimate ISO's also contains other editions such as, Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Pro, Ultimate but by default they don't appear while installing Windows. You can easily choose any of them while installing and for that you need to delete or edit `\sources\ei.cfg` file in the ISO.
- To get latest updates on Windows 7 install, you can use [Simplix Pack](https://blog-simplix-info.translate.goog/updatepack7r2/?_x_tr_sl=ru&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=nl&_x_tr_pto=sc) or [BypassESU](https://forums.mydigitallife.net/threads/bypass-windows-7-extended-security-updates-eligibility.80606/).
- Windows Embedded POSReady 7 ISO is available in English language only. You need to use language pack for other languages. It can be activated with online KMS option in MAS.
