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March 14, 2026

Windows 7 Gets a Modern Makeover in New 2026 Concept

A concept video envisions a 2026 version of Windows 7, designed by Addy Visuals, which retains the classic interface while incorporating features inspired by Windows 11. Key updates include a revamped File Explorer, modernized system menus, and improved search capabilities. The concept reintroduces Clippy as a local AI assistant, replacing Microsoft's current AI, Copilot. It also brings back desktop gadgets as customizable widgets. This concept highlights the lasting appeal of Windows 7, which reached its end of support in January 2020, with no indications from Microsoft about reviving it.

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December 1, 2025

Microsoft’s 2025 Limted Edition Windows Ugly Sweater celebrates 50 years of nostalgia with Clippy, DOS, MSN, and more— and it’ll sell out fast, so act now!

Microsoft has released the Windows Ugly Sweater for 2025, featuring characters like Clippy and the Paint application in celebration of the company's upcoming 50th anniversary. It is available for purchase through the Microsoft Company Store. The tradition began in 2019 with the Windows XP Ugly Sweater, initially gifted to influencers, and became available to a wider audience in 2020. Subsequent themes included Minesweeper in 2021, Clippy in 2022, and the Windows XP Bliss wallpaper in 2023. There was no Ugly Sweater in 2024, but it has returned for 2025.