The RIP Windows 7 meme surged in popularity around January 2020, coinciding with Microsoft officially ending extended support for the operating system. Usually depicted through the 'Grim Reaper knocking on doors' or a somber tombstone image, the meme captures the tech community's collective reluctance to move on from what many consider the most stable and user-friendly version of Windows. It serves as both a nostalgic tribute and a satirical commentary on the perceived decline of UI design and privacy in subsequent versions like Windows 10 and 11. For many, Windows 7 represents the 'golden age' of the personal computer, and these memes keep its legacy alive through humor.