Ok, I don't want to start a war, but I have no plans to install/use W10. I'm aware of the long term support issues related to this.
 
With M$'s proclamation that new PC's after a certain point will no longer support OS's other than W10, I have a question if OEM motherboard suppliers like EVGA, ASUS, Gigabyte, etc. will continue to support builder's use of OS's other than W10?

Scarlet-Tech
If the cpu won't work with any other version of windows 10, the motherboard manufacturer may not be able to do anything.

 
Did Intel sign off on this?

I actually think Intel has already stated that begining with the next chip release that it would require Windows 10, as would all subsequent chip designs. Microsoft would never make the claim if they did not have the Intel on board. If Dell required it, but Intel did not, then you can just reinstall Windows 7 after the purchase. Intel has to be a key ally to assure this happens. They have disappointed me with what they are trying to do. Monopolies are not good for consumers.

Scarlet-Tech

whiskers54
Did Intel sign off on this?

I really hope not. I don't want to learn linux or any other operating system, but I wouldn't support Microsoft if they attempt this.

 
Where's AMD on this?

Scarlet-Tech
Trimmed the extra's for you grey :-)

Thanks Scarlet

whiskers54

Grey_Beard
I actually think Intel has already stated that begining with the next chip release that it would require Windows 10, as would all subsequent chip designs. Microsoft would never make the claim if they did not have the Intel on board. If Dell required it, but Intel did not, then you can just reinstall Windows 7 after the purchase. Intel has to be a key ally to assure this happens. They have disappointed me with what they are trying to do. Monopolies are not good for consumers.

 
Same question to you. Where's AMD on this?

I have yet to read anything about where AMD is on this. Since they have not been very competitive in the realm, they may have a chance to gain if they do not get on board.

It would be tough for M$ to close ranks against other OS's if AMD is not on board.
 
I'm also curious about Linux support.

Since we are on the subject of Windows 7 and new motherboards I will ask this here instead of making a new thread. My current build is an ASUS Z77 Sabertooth with an Intel i5 3570K (Ivy Bridge) using Windows 7. I am intending on upgrading to an ASUS Z170 Sabertooth S with an Intel i5 6600K (Skylake). I intend on purchasing another copy of Windows 7, I honestly refuse to use Windows 10, I do not want that spying Removed for language OS on my rig, its one thing to monitor the operating system to check for the system's overall health and stability but to go through my personal files, emails, keystrokes ect is a total invasion of my privacy as well as every other computer user in the world.
 
To the point, if I decide to upgrade to the Skylake parts I mentioned above, installing Windows 7 with my DVD burner drive, can I anticipate things will go smoothly for installation or should I expect to run into some difficulties? I am aware that M$ intends only to provide support for Windows 7 until 2020 but that is still 4 years away so I'm cool with that. Any input you can provide will be greatly appreciated and I will be checking back with this thread often. Thank you!

I turned auto update off ages ago. never been an issue.
 

Scarlet-Tech
I removed the language that as against the TOS.

as far as using Windows 7, it will constantly download an update that will try to force you to windows and 10. You will need to the the kb# and constantly remove it, or turn updates off completely in W7. Other than that, it shouldn't be an issue.

I use a DVD now - never had an issue. It should go smoothly.
 
But as mentioned, I wouldn't use Window Update auto update feature. My practice has been after doing a fresh install, load my virus protection, and then turn on Windows Update. When you see the screen with the update list, carefully look through the files they want to install. I don't know what it's called but there will be a sneaky file that will upgrade your OS to W10. De-select that one. Make a note of the update number if you do update more than once which is highly likely. Once you completed a round of updates, turn-off Windows Update.
 
So far as I know using an OEM copy of the OS is not going to change for W7. Even though you can buy legit copies of W7 from retailers, M$ has taken it down from their store. I prefer to have an official install DVD so I don't buy download copies of the OS.
 
They may decide to provide future version of Windows via different media such as DL only and/or you may need DL to a flash drive or burn an ISO file to a DVD burner and install it from there.I've heard that some people left their computer on all night and wake up the next morning to find M$ upgraded their OS to W10 while they slept. There was a point I was really excited about W10, and even have several beta versions of W10 on my HDD, but that's changed and I made up my mind to avoid W10 at all costs. I don't really follow it's development anymore so my reference point stops at W7.
 
FWIW
 

Belial_69699
Since we are on the subject of Windows 7 and new motherboards I will ask this here instead of making a new thread. My current build is an ASUS Z77 Sabertooth with an Intel i5 3570K (Ivy Bridge) using Windows 7. I am intending on upgrading to an ASUS Z170 Sabertooth S with an Intel i5 6600K (Skylake). I intend on purchasing another copy of Windows 7, I honestly refuse to use Windows 10, I do not want that spying Removed for language OS on my rig, its one thing to monitor the operating system to check for the system's overall health and stability but to go through my personal files, emails, keystrokes ect is a total invasion of my privacy as well as every other computer user in the world.
 
To the point, if I decide to upgrade to the Skylake parts I mentioned above, installing Windows 7 with my DVD burner drive, can I anticipate things will go smoothly for installation or should I expect to run into some difficulties? I am aware that M$ intends only to provide support for Windows 7 until 2020 but that is still 4 years away so I'm cool with that. Any input you can provide will be greatly appreciated and I will be checking back with this thread often. Thank you!

teagueamx
I use a DVD now - never had an issue. It should go smoothly.
 
But as mentioned, I wouldn't use Window Update auto update feature. My practice has been after doing a fresh install, load my virus protection, and then turn on Windows Update. When you see the screen with the update list, carefully look through the files they want to install. I don't know what it's called but there will be a sneaky file that will upgrade your OS to W10. De-select that one. Make a note of the update number if you do update more than once which is highly likely. Once you completed a round of updates, turn-off Windows Update.
 
So far as I know using an OEM copy of the OS is not going to change for W7. Even though you can buy legit copies of W7 from retailers, M$ has taken it down from their store. I prefer to have an official install DVD so I don't buy download copies of the OS.
 
They may decide to provide future version of Windows via different media such as DL only and/or you may need DL to a flash drive or burn an ISO file to a DVD burner and install it from there.I've heard that some people left their computer on all night and wake up the next morning to find M$ upgraded their OS to W10 while they slept. There was a point I was really excited about W10, and even have several beta versions of W10 on my HDD, but that's changed and I made up my mind to avoid W10 at all costs. I don't really follow it's development anymore so my reference point stops at W7.
 
FWIW
 

Belial_69699
Since we are on the subject of Windows 7 and new motherboards I will ask this here instead of making a new thread. My current build is an ASUS Z77 Sabertooth with an Intel i5 3570K (Ivy Bridge) using Windows 7. I am intending on upgrading to an ASUS Z170 Sabertooth S with an Intel i5 6600K (Skylake). I intend on purchasing another copy of Windows 7, I honestly refuse to use Windows 10, I do not want that spying Removed for language OS on my rig, its one thing to monitor the operating system to check for the system's overall health and stability but to go through my personal files, emails, keystrokes ect is a total invasion of my privacy as well as every other computer user in the world.

To the point, if I decide to upgrade to the Skylake parts I mentioned above, installing Windows 7 with my DVD burner drive, can I anticipate things will go smoothly for installation or should I expect to run into some difficulties? I am aware that M$ intends only to provide support for Windows 7 until 2020 but that is still 4 years away so I'm cool with that. Any input you can provide will be greatly appreciated and I will be checking back with this thread often. Thank you!

The hardware itself won't be an issue moving forward, just the possibility of a CPU lockdown. In itself Windows 7 *should* support the newer hardware up until the EOL of the OS (According to Microsoft). As for the updates *forcing* you to Windows 10, there is quite a bit more than that to be worried about. Please browse this thread starting with the comments I have made and read further.

teagueamx
Yes, thanks. Good link.
 
I assume that Linux users will have this issue too. That's almost like a monopoly.
 
Late yesterday, I started a thread on the Intel support site with this question. I would have started there first but the idea of the cpu being the issue hadn't occurred to me.
 
Here's the link for that thread:
https://communities.intel.om/message/378152#378152
 
So far only an non-Intel person has responded with the regular stuff about termination of support, get on board, yada, yada. But, I've seen times when regular Intel moderators responded to requests for info. I don't have my hopes up at this point. I'm assuming they may not want to talk about it.

The moderators for the Intel Corporation forum may not have any authorization to speak on behalf of the company itself. Just like  the moderators for this forum. The company, as a whole, will issue a statement when/if that becomes necessary. I doubt, however, that Intel would lock themselves in with Microsoft long term as it would greatly impact their Enterprise processor business as well considering that the majority of websites utilize Unix/Linux as a base platform.

After reading over this thread, several links posted here and my own bit of research, I still feel I am going to purchase another copy of Windows 7 to use with my new Z170 build. To me, Windows 10 is still too buggy, too privacy intrusive and quite frankly disturbs me. Hopefully Windows 7 installs and performs well on the new setup and lasts until Windows 10 is either "fixed" or M$ comes out with a better Windows version. Thank you all who provided feedback and info! :)

@James_L, that's encouraging to hear! I'm glad his new build and 7 is working out well! I normally upgrade my rigs every 2 years or so, so I can still get some money for the older parts by selling them before they become paper weights. So even if the next Windows version doesn't come out for a few years (or least until 2020 when 7 is completely done) I will have another option or hopefully 10 is fixed. XD

Ok for those who are complaining about the windows 10 spying guess what   Windows 7 is also spying as well as windows 8.1    but you can disable it all  with this  
 
 
 
https://www.safer-networking.org/spybot-anti-beacon/  Spybot anti Beacon   so simple to use   so no reason to complain now