Windows 7 2022 Edition is everything Windows 11 should be, but isn't

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Windows 11 adoption isn't happening as fast as Microsoft would like, but that’s partly down to the fact that Windows 10 suits most people fine; they know where they are with it, and it doesn’t have the same strict hardware requirements as the latest OS.

For a lot of people though, Windows 7 remains the best operating system Microsoft ever made. If you were wondering how it might look if it was released today, we have the answer.

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Prolific concept creator Addy Visuals, whose past creations include Windows XP 2022 Edition, has put his creative abilities into imagining what a modern version of Windows 7 might look like, and it’s stunning.

Given the tagline of 'Your PC, Simplified', his take on the OS is exactly that. It’s simple, but with a stylish look and modern elements like Desktops, tabbed File Explorer, and Dynamic Wallpapers. There’s also a handy search bar.

One thing fans of Windows 7 will definitely appreciate in this concept is the Start menu which does away with tiles completely.

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Take a look at the video and let us know what you think of it, and this vision for Windows 7 2022 Edition, in the comments below.

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