This introduced the ability to "snap" windows to the sides of your screen for easy multitasking and hover over the taskbar to see live previews of open apps.

If you do find an ISO file, you can verify its authenticity by checking its SHA-1 hash to ensure it matches the original Microsoft release.

A centralized hub for security and maintenance notifications, which simplified how users managed system health. Can You Still "Buy" a Windows 7 ISO?

Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 7 in 2020, meaning they no longer sell it directly.

Windows 7 was the first version to allow users to mount and boot from virtual hard disks natively.

You used to be able to download official ISOs from the Microsoft Software Download page if you had a valid product key, but this service is largely retired.