The win7 users were also betting on that expectation.Using 8.1 (with classic shell) and Debian at the moment. Hopefully M$ have sorted out their issues before 8.1 goes out of support in 4 years.
Windows 10 is:
- Invades Your Privacy
- Bloated
- Weak Security
VThough if you really want a small Windows 7 you can get you can get Windows 7 PE at 300 MB.
Win7 PE usage Windows PE is not a general-purpose operating system. It may not be used for any purpose other than deployment and recovery.
To prevent its use as a production operating system, Windows PE automatically stops running the shell and restarts after 72 hours of continuous use. This period is not configurable.
The default Windows PE installation uses the FAT32 file format, which poses its own limitations, including a maximum 4GB file size and maximum 32GB drive size.
Isn't Windows 7 PE only for recovery.
It may not be used for any purpose other than deployment and recovery.
To prevent its use as a production operating system, Windows PE automatically stops running the shell and restarts after 72 hours of continuous use. This period is not configurable.
The default Windows PE installation uses the FAT32 file format