Buying Windows 7 for a student today is a bit tricky because Microsoft officially ended support for the operating system on January 14, 2020. This means it no longer receives security updates, making it a risk for modern daily use.

However, if you specifically need it for legacy software or a project, here is what you need to know:

Most students can now get Windows 11 Education for free or at a heavy discount through the Microsoft Azure Dev Tools for Teaching program or their university’s IT portal. Important Safety Tips

Even with a valid key, you may have to activate it via telephone, as the online activation servers for Windows 7 are occasionally unreliable.