# Visnalize - creator of Win7 Simu, Brick 1100, and more | Visnalize > Author of Win7 Simu and Brick 1100. On a mission to relive the good old days with retro apps. ## Main ### Visnalize Source: [https://visnalize.com/](https://visnalize.com/) March 14, 2025 ### No one is safe from online scams I was targeted by a scammer. Here's my experience and how I managed to avoid it. ### Changelog Source: [https://visnalize.com/win7simu/changelog](https://visnalize.com/win7simu/changelog) Share # Changelog [​](#changelog) [Place your ad](/services#advertising) ## 2025 [​](#%5F2025) ### `3.17.1` (Feb 12, 2025) [​](#%5F3-17-1-feb-12-2025) **Core** * Fixed: change desktop background to device upload not working. **Android** * You can now adjust the display resolution. Supported ratios: fullscreen, 4:3, 16:10, 16:9, 21:9. ### `3.17.0` (Feb 3, 2025) [​](#%5F3-17-0-feb-3-2025) * Added support for live/animated desktop background * Identified and fixed the issue that causes crashes during boot animation on several Android versions ## 2024 [​](#%5F2024) ### `3.16.0` (Dec 28, 2024) [​](#%5F3-16-0-dec-28-2024) * New features for [Windows Media Center](./simulated/wmc): * Added Media Library settings (you can now select folders for media search, or upload files directly in the media folders) * Added support for RTL languages * Added First Run screen as an easter egg * Bug fixes and improvements ### `3.15.0` (Oct 31, 2024) [​](#%5F3-15-0-oct-31-2024) * [Windows Media Center](./simulated/wmc) slide shows can now be paused/stopped * Updated Theme Studio [v1.3.0](./themestudio/changelog#%5F1-3-0-oct-31-2024) * Bug fixes and improvements ### `3.14.0` (Oct 8, 2024) [​](#%5F3-14-0-oct-8-2024) * New features for [Windows Media Center](./simulated/wmc): * Songs, albums, pictures, and videos can now be deleted * Slideshows are now supported * Enhanced now playing list * Enhanced touch/swipe navigation on the Home Screen * New features for [Notepad](./../win7simu/simulated/notepad): * Status bar is now supported * Text files can now be saved as HTML documents * Added [keyboard shortcuts](./../win7simu/keyboard-shortcuts) for some common tasks and programs ### `3.13.1` (Sep 14, 2024) [​](#%5F3-13-1-sep-14-2024) **Core** * Fixed an issue with social login not working properly * You can now login/link with Apple account **Android** * Fixed an issue with app not working offline ### `3.13.0` (Sep 8, 2024) [​](#%5F3-13-0-sep-8-2024) * [Windows Media Center](./simulated/wmc) now supports music playlists * Create, edit, and delete playlists * Play all songs in a playlist * Other bug fixes and improvements ### `3.12.1` (Aug 24, 2024) [​](#%5F3-12-1-aug-24-2024) * Fixed empty screen in [Windows Media Center](./simulated/wmc)'s Media Only mode ### `3.12.0` (Aug 13, 2024) [​](#%5F3-12-0-aug-13-2024) * [Windows Media Center](./simulated/wmc) new features: * Songs and pictures can now be rated * Play favourite songs/pictures is now functional * Added Media Only mode (WMC opens in full screen) * Other tweaks and enhancements * Known issues: The simulator does not work on certain Android 10 devices. A fix is being attempted, but there will be delay due to technical difficulties. Sorry for the inconvenience. ### `3.11.2` (June 20, 2024) [​](#%5F3-11-2-june-20-2024) * Fixed Theme Studio Public Gallery showing empty * Other bug fixes and improvements ### `3.11.1` (June 19, 2024) [​](#%5F3-11-1-june-19-2024) * Bug fixes, attempt to address the black screen issue after boot on some devices ### `3.11.0` (June 18, 2024) [​](#%5F3-11-0-june-18-2024) * PDF files are now supported (you can open them with Chrome) * Fixed desktop zoom issue * Known issues: The simulator does not work on certain Android 10 devices. A fix is being attempted, but there will be delay due to technical difficulties ### `3.10.0` (June 7, 2024) [​](#%5F3-10-0-june-7-2024) * Fixed double tap issue with desktop icons * Added premium theme: Aero Noir * Added new themes: Windows Longhorn (Slate, Plex) * Complete [Windows Media Center](./simulated/wmc)'s Music Library features: * Song details now accessible from album details * Option to clear the Now Playing list * Added artists, songs, composers, genres, years, and album artists views * Detail view is now fully functional * The "Play all" button should now work properly * Known issues: The simulator does not work on certain Android 10 devices. A fix is being attempted, but there will be delay due to technical difficulties [Place your ad](/services#advertising) ### `3.9.0` (Apr 13, 2024) [​](#%5F3-9-0-apr-13-2024) * 💥 BREAKING CHANGE: enhance file read/write operations to support large files and avoid crash. * Computer now reads/writes files from/to a different location, you previous files can still be found at `Android/data/win7simu.visnalize.com/files` but will no longer be accessible from the app. * You can now select multiple desktop items and drag to move * Added [Windows Media Center](./simulated/wmc) (alpha). With this version, you can: * View a single photo or play slideshow of several photos * Play a full music album * Play videos * Several play modes: loop, repeat, shuffle * Personalize settings ### `3.8.1` (Jan 29, 2024) [​](#%5F3-8-1-jan-29-2024) * Fixed an issue with the boot themes in BIOS setup ### `3.8.0` (Jan 29, 2024) [​](#%5F3-8-0-jan-29-2024) **Core** * Added new themes to Windows XP variants pack: Royale Noir, Embedded * Added ZIP support. You can now view or extract .zip content * Fixed an issue with desktop icons not aligned correctly * Fixed an issue with Paint not opening file **Web** * You can now drag and drop files onto desktop/File Explorer to upload ### `3.7.0` (Jan 14, 2024) [​](#%5F3-7-0-jan-14-2024) **Core** * You can now access files from device via "Upload files here" in context menu * Added [File Explorer](./simulated/fileexplorer) view modes * Added premium themes: Ubuntu, Windows XP variants (Olive Green, Royale, Silver, Zune) * Major updates to Mouse settings and cursor * Added MacOS and Ubuntu cursor sets * Added pointer options tab * Enhanced components' visual across multiple themes **Web** * Replaced Patreon with a new billing platform * Display custom cursor matching mouse settings * Enhanced Assistive control panel ## 2023 [​](#%5F2023) ### `3.6.1` (Dec 28, 2023) [​](#%5F3-6-1-dec-28-2023) * Fixed an issue with the System (C:) drive ### `3.6.0` (Dec 24, 2023) [​](#%5F3-6-0-dec-24-2023) **Core** * Improved visual accuracy across several themes * Adjusted Calculator's visual across different themes * Added [Program Installer](./simulated/installer) * Added [BSOD Customizer](./simulated/bsod) * Added new theme: Windows 11 dark * Added new theme: Kubuntu (KDE Plasma) **Android** * Fixed File Explorer not working on Android 11+, removed Android (A:) drive **Web** * Added "Download" option in item menu ### `3.5.0` (Nov 19, 2023) [​](#%5F3-5-0-nov-19-2023) **Core** * Major visual enhancements to the taskbar and start menu across different themes * Added ChromeOS boot + login screen * Added language support for: Persian, Bengali, Indonesian * Fixed shutdown screen for MacOS and ChromeOS themes **Android** * Added more display zoom options (at 70 and 85%) ### `3.4.0` (Oct 6, 2023) [​](#%5F3-4-0-oct-6-2023) **Core** * Added new theme: ChromeOS * Fixed win8/win10 start menu grid item alignment * Fixed battery gadget text alignment **Android** * Added yearly subscription to remove ads * Fixed missing cursor in RTL mode ### `3.3.1` (Aug 4, 2023) [​](#%5F3-3-1-aug-4-2023) * Fixed [Chrome](./simulated/chrome) tab issue ### `3.3.0` (Aug 3, 2023) [​](#%5F3-3-0-aug-3-2023) * Improve performance of window animations * Added language support for: Arabic * Added Region and Language - you can now switch display language from the within the app * Corrected social login auth redirect URL to the official domain (visnalize.com) * Fixed "View other accounts" section ### `3.2.0` (Jul 25, 2023) [​](#%5F3-2-0-jul-25-2023) **Core** * You can now login/link with social accounts (supported platforms: Google, Github) **Android** * Fixed restore purchase across devices not working ### `3.1.0` (Jul 10, 2023) [​](#%5F3-1-0-jul-10-2023) **Core** * Updated Theme Studio [v1.2.0](./themestudio/changelog#%5F1-2-0-jul-10-2023) **Android** * Fixed app crash/black screen after the Starting Windows animation **Web** * Fixed Theme Studio's Properties window placement [Place your ad](/services#advertising) ### `3.0.4` (Jun 24, 2023) [​](#%5F3-0-4-jun-24-2023) * Fixed shadow-enabled cursor showing an outer box * Fixed Computer drives not opening on Android 10 * Several bug fixes for other older Android versions ### `3.0.3` (Jun 10, 2023) [​](#%5F3-0-3-jun-10-2023) * Fixed Themestudio desktop preview missing icons * Fixed Android zoom issue * Fixed Android status bar visibility issue on certain devices ### `3.0.2` (May 23, 2023) [​](#%5F3-0-2-may-23-2023) * Fixed Android crash when opening large media files ### `3.0.1` (May 21, 2023) [​](#%5F3-0-1-may-21-2023) * Fixed adding shortcuts to desktop not working * Fixed Windows boot animation not visible on Safari ### `3.0.0` (May 20, 2023) [​](#%5F3-0-0-may-20-2023) **Core** * Fully functional [File Explorer](./simulated/fileexplorer) with basic features: * Folder management (create, delete, copy/paste) * File management (view, create, edit, rename, copy/paste) * Item's context menu (right click/hold your finger) * (Now you need to double-tap on an item to open) * Fully functional Recycle Bin * Improved file opening/saving mechanism across several simulator programs (Notepad, Paint, Wordpad, etc.) * 💥 BREAKING CHANGE: desktop shortcuts are wiped out due to the structural changes of File Explorer (no Android/system files are harmed) - please take a screenshot of your desktop as a backup measure before updating. **Web** * Fixed the issue with Safari where right-click (hold finger on touch devices) was not working * Fixed some other styling issues on Safari ### `2.28.0` (Apr 5, 2023) [​](#%5F2-28-0-apr-5-2023) **Core** * Added [Comfy Cakes](./simulated/purbleplace) * Minor bugfixes and improvements **Web** * Win7 Simu is now [installable](./../blog/win7-simu-mobile-devices) from your browser ### `2.27.0` (Mar 13, 2023) [​](#%5F2-27-0-mar-13-2023) **Core** * Added Winver * Added [Programs and Features](./simulated/programs) * Updated Theme Studio [v1.1.0](./themestudio/changelog#%5F1-1-0-mar-13-2023) * Fixed the issue with account picture **Android** * Added device's push notification as system notification ### `2.26.2` (Feb 24, 2023) [​](#%5F2-26-2-feb-24-2023) * Fixed missing desktop background & icons ### `2.26.1` (Feb 23, 2023) [​](#%5F2-26-1-feb-23-2023) * Added Window mode for [Snipping Tool](./simulated/snipping) * Fixed the Leaked\_Taskbar BSOD issue for Windows 11 theme * Fixed broken Windows 10 Start menu ### `2.26.0` (Feb 19, 2023) [​](#%5F2-26-0-feb-19-2023) * Added [Theme Studio](./themestudio) * Fixed screensaver not working for user accounts * Improved [Snipping Tool](./simulated/snipping)'s quality ## 2022 [​](#%5F2022) ### `2.25.0` (Dec 29, 2022) [​](#%5F2-25-0-dec-29-2022) * Desktop shortcuts are now moveable (you now need to double tap on a shortcut to open) * Added macOS boot + login screen * Added shutdown button on Windows 7/Vista login screen * Improved translation accuracy * Fixed an issue with the Shutdown menu commands not working in Win2k and Win95 themes ### `2.24.0` (Nov 19, 2022) [​](#%5F2-24-0-nov-19-2022) **Core** * Added [Magnifier](./simulated/magnifier) * Improved visual accuracy of Windows elements (buttons, window controls, toolbar, context menu etc.) **Android** * Fixed an issue with some games not loading ### `2.23.1` (Sep 30, 2022) [​](#%5F2-23-1-sep-30-2022) **Core** * Added MacOS launchpad animation **Android** * Revoked QUERY\_ALL\_PACKAGES permission to comply with Google Play policy. Note that this has an impact on the Start Menu as it won't show all the apps available on your device if you are using Android 12 or later. * Improved user experience with ads (ask for a confirmation before showing ads) **Web** * Added Assistive Control to support some external interactions. * Improved user experience with ads (removed the giant banner ad) * Fixed button color on Safari ### `2.23.2` (Oct 15, 2022) [​](#%5F2-23-2-oct-15-2022) * Improved web browsers (IE, Chrome) behavior ### `2.23.0` (Sep 25, 2022) [​](#%5F2-23-0-sep-25-2022) **Core** * Added MacOS theme * Added some window animations (open, close, minimize) * Added language support for: Chinese Simplified * Improved taskbar tray icons **Android** * Fixed the watermark issue as it still appears when subscription has already been purchased * Fixed an issue on Android 12+ not showing all packages/apps in Start Menu **Web** * Fixed right click (hold gesture) issue on Safari [Place your ad](/services#advertising) ### `2.22.2` (Sep 10, 2022) [​](#%5F2-22-2-sep-10-2022) **Core** * Improved Russian translations (huge thanks to [Stysan](https://crowdin.com/profile/stysan)) **Android** * Fixed fullscreen issue when the keyboard is visible * Fixed some other crash issues ### `2.22.1` (Aug 6, 2022) [​](#%5F2-22-1-aug-6-2022) **Android** * Black screen hotfix. ### `2.22.0` (Aug 6, 2022) [​](#%5F2-22-0-aug-6-2022) **Core** * Added language support for: Catalan **Android** * Added monthly subscription to remove ads ### `2.21.0` (Jun 10, 2022) [​](#%5F2-21-0-jun-10-2022) * You can now change theme color (Windows 7 aero themes only) * Added dummy [Windows Installer](./simulated/dummy-installer) * Improved translations for: Japanese, Polish, Portuguese and Russian. Huge thanks to the contributors * Fixed account creation issue ### `2.20.0` (Jan 4, 2022) [​](#%5F2-20-0-jan-4-2022) * Major improvements for My Computer * You can now browse location to save file * You can download the file (web version only) * You can now create folders and text documents on desktop * Added language support for: Japanese * Added several Online games ## 2021 [​](#%5F2021) ### `2.19.0` (Nov 7, 2021) [​](#%5F2-19-0-nov-7-2021) * Added new theme: Windows 3.1 * Added language support for: French * BSOD is now theme-compliant ### `2.18.0` (Oct 15, 2021) [​](#%5F2-18-0-oct-15-2021) * Added [Run](./simulated/run) * Added [Task Manager](./simulated/taskmgr) * Added Taskbar properties ### `2.17.0` (Oct 3, 2021) [​](#%5F2-17-0-oct-3-2021) * Added [WordPad](./simulated/wordpad) * Added language support for: Thai ### `2.16.0` (Sep 18, 2021) [​](#%5F2-16-0-sep-18-2021) * Added [BIOS setup](./simulated/bios) * Boot animation, logon screen can now be changed via BIOS * Shutdown screen is now associated with account's theme ### `2.15.0` (Sep 8, 2021) [​](#%5F2-15-0-sep-8-2021) * Added [Sound Recorder](./simulated/recorder) * Added new theme: Windows 95 * Improved Windows 11 start menu ### `2.14.0` (Aug 28, 2021) [​](#%5F2-14-0-aug-28-2021) * Added [Sticky Notes](./simulated/sticky) * Added [Camera](./simulated/camera) * My Computer can now open audio and video files from Android. ### `2.13.0` (Aug 18, 2021) [​](#%5F2-13-0-aug-18-2021) * Added [Screensaver](./simulated/personalize) * Added new [gadget](./simulated/gadgets): Battery * Improved window's behavior (added active state, removed resizing frame, fixed several bugs) * Fixed some issues with Windows Media Player ### `2.12.0` (Aug 7, 2021) [​](#%5F2-12-0-aug-7-2021) * You can now pin programs to taskbar * Added new game: [Solitaire](./simulated/solitaire) * Added new CMD commands: shutdown, start, color ### `2.11.1` (Jul 27, 2021) [​](#%5F2-11-1-jul-27-2021) * Home/launcher setting is disabled from the app due to instability. ### `2.11.0` (Jul 23, 2021) [​](#%5F2-11-0-jul-23-2021) * Added new theme: Windows 11 * You can now zoom the display for a better experience * You can now switch the launcher directly from [Control Panel](./simulated/cpanel) ### `2.10.0` (Jul 4, 2021) [​](#%5F2-10-0-jul-4-2021) * You can now use the simulator as a home/launcher app (beta) * Added new theme: Windows 2000 * Added right click menu for Start Menu programs * Added easter egg: Chrome dino game * Added easter egg: bring Control Panel to desktop [Place your ad](/services#advertising) ### `2.9.0` (Jun 21, 2021) [​](#%5F2-9-0-jun-21-2021) * Added option to create desktop shortcuts * Added new [gadget](./simulated/gadgets): Weather * Added more BSOD triggers ### `2.8.0` (Jun 10, 2021) [​](#%5F2-8-0-jun-10-2021) * Added [Chrome](./simulated/chrome) * Added new game: Classic Tetris * Added new [gadget](./simulated/gadgets): Currency ### `2.7.0` (May 23, 2021) [​](#%5F2-7-0-may-23-2021) * Added language support for: Spanish * Desktop background is now customizable * My Computer can now access files from Android (photos, text) * Addressed the issue with IE unable to access the internet ### `2.6.0` (May 14, 2021) [​](#%5F2-6-0-may-14-2021) * Added [Windows Gadgets](./simulated/gadgets): Clock, Calendar * Improved Taskbar's Calendar * Improved Desktop Menu interface * Optimized app's launch time ### `2.5.0` (Apr 29, 2021) [​](#%5F2-5-0-apr-29-2021) * Added [Mouse](./simulated/mouse) * Fixed battery missing from taskbar ### `2.4.0` (Apr 15, 2021) [​](#%5F2-4-0-apr-15-2021) * Added [Purble Shop](./simulated/purbleplace) ## 2020 [​](#%5F2020) ### `2.3.3` (Aug 18, 2020) [​](#%5F2-3-3-aug-18-2020) * Fixed issue with Windows Media Player ### `2.3.2` (Aug 16, 2020) [​](#%5F2-3-2-aug-16-2020) * Added new theme: Windows Vista * Fixed display scaling issue on different screen sizes ### `2.3.1` (Jul 31, 2020) [​](#%5F2-3-1-jul-31-2020) * Added language support for: Turkish, Polish and Ukrainian * Fixed theme not persisting on Guest account * Fixed Comfy Cakes being displayed (the game is still in development) ### `2.3` (Jul 22, 2020) [​](#%5F2-3-jul-22-2020) * Added language support for: German, Portuguese, Russian, Vietnamese * The display language is automatically selected based on device's language. ### `2.2` (Jul 11, 2020) [​](#%5F2-2-jul-11-2020) * Added [Paint](./simulated/paint) * Added an account creation option ### `2.1` (Jun 13, 2020) [​](#%5F2-1-jun-13-2020) * Screen orientation is locked to landscape to provide the best experience and reduce display issues on different screen sizes. * Text files, screen captures can now be saved * Notepad settings are sync with user account * Added new theme: Windows XP * Added Shutdown screen ### `2.0` (May 30, 2020) [​](#%5F2-0-may-30-2020) * Added online user accounts * Create and log on/off with user account * Sync your settings, themes and more * Manage your account in Control Panel * Added new themes * Windows 8 with the unique Start Screen * Windows 8.1, Windows 10 with the brand new looks ### `1.2.2` (May 9, 2020) [​](#%5F1-2-2-may-9-2020) * Addressed the black screen issue on Android 6.0 and earlier ### `1.2.1` (May 3, 2020) [​](#%5F1-2-1-may-3-2020) * Adjusted the size of UI elements * Fixed and enhanced Internet Explorer * Allow screen orientation (excluding Games which will remain locked for the best experience) ### `1.2` (Apr 16, 2020) [​](#%5F1-2-apr-16-2020) * Added [Minesweeper](./simulated/minesweeper) * Added [Purble Place](./simulated/purbleplace) (Purble Pairs) * Selected theme is now cached * Screen orientation is locked to portrait to prevent unexpected behavior ### `1.1` (Feb 27, 2020) [​](#%5F1-1-feb-27-2020) * Added [Command Prompt](./simulated/cmd) * Added [Control Panel](./simulated/cpanel) * Added Shutdown + Restart options ### `1.0` (Feb 16, 2020) [​](#%5F1-0-feb-16-2020) First release with the basic Windows GUI and functionalities: * Interactive desktop, windows, start menu, taskbar * [Personalization](./simulated/personalize) * [Calculator](./simulated/calculator) * [Internet Explorer](./simulated/ie) * [Notepad](./simulated/notepad) * [Snipping Tool](./simulated/snipping) * [Media Player](./simulated/media-player) ## Indie products [Place your ad](/services#advertising) ### FAQs Source: [https://visnalize.com/win7simu/faq](https://visnalize.com/win7simu/faq) Share # Frequently Asked Questions [​](#frequently-asked-questions) [Place your ad](/services#advertising) Note This page is updated regularly in accordance with the user's queries from all sources (emails, Play Store reviews, YouTube comments). Please check back to this before asking any question as the question will not be responded if it's already included here. ## 1\. Simulator features [​](#%5F1-simulator-features) ### Can I install exe files/Windows programs on this? [​](#can-i-install-exe-files-windows-programs-on-this) No. This is just a simulator. It does not have the necessary infrastructure to run those programs. ### Can you implement the mouse control in the same way as the Win98 Simulator? [​](#can-you-implement-the-mouse-control-in-the-same-way-as-the-win98-simulator) No. This simulator uses a different technology approach from the Win98 Simulator, therefore it's not feasible to implement the same. ### IE and Chrome cannot connect to the internet. Can you fix them? [​](#ie-and-chrome-cannot-connect-to-the-internet-can-you-fix-them) Please keep in mind that this is just a simulator. Web browser functionalities are very limited and are unstable. I'm afraid this is as far I can get to implement them. ### IE and Chrome are too slow. Can you fix them? [​](#ie-and-chrome-are-too-slow-can-you-fix-them) No. Please see above. ### IE and Chrome cannot download files/programs. Can you fix them? [​](#ie-and-chrome-cannot-download-files-programs-can-you-fix-them) No. Please see above. ### Can you add Microsoft Office? [​](#can-you-add-microsoft-office) Yes. However, the priority is low and your expectation might not be met. Please keep in mind this is still just a simulator. ### Can you add this feature, that feature and more features? [​](#can-you-add-this-feature-that-feature-and-more-features) Yes. If the feature is not rejected above. You can comment your request below in the comment section or write to me at [\[email protected\]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3e565b477e48574d505f5257445b105d5153). ### Can I use this simulator as a launcher/home screen? [​](#can-i-use-this-simulator-as-a-launcher-home-screen) No. Due to the its nature, this simulator is not designed to be used as a launcher/home screen. ### Does this simulator work offline? [​](#does-this-simulator-work-offline) Yes. However, certain features such as user accounts, some games and browsers will not work as they require internet connection to connect with the servers. ## 2\. How to use [​](#%5F2-how-to-use) ### How do I create a user account? [​](#how-do-i-create-a-user-account) You can create your own account with username and password (please refer [this video tutorial](https://youtu.be/4jra0d0Ufag)), or you can use your social accounts (Google, Github etc.) to login without having to create one. ### I don't know the password. How do I login? [​](#i-don-t-know-the-password-how-do-i-login) You can either click on the suitcase to login with the Guest account, or create your own account (see above) and use it to login. ### I have forgotten my password. How to recover it? [​](#i-have-forgotten-my-password-how-to-recover-it) Unfortunately, account recovery is not supported at the moment. Please create a new account if you have forgotten your password. ### How do I open the desktop menu? [​](#how-do-i-open-the-desktop-menu) To open the desktop menu or any context menu, simply hold your finger for a second ([video tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Vas3wRcqWZg)). ### How do I bring programs/apps to desktop? [​](#how-do-i-bring-programs-apps-to-desktop) There are currently 2 ways: * From the Start Menu, hold your finger on the programs/apps you want to add, a context menu should appear, then select "Send to Desktop". * From the desktop, you can refer to [this video tutorial](https://youtu.be/gz8dPrHsRCs). ## 3\. Miscellaneous [​](#%5F3-miscellaneous) ### Why are there ads in the simulator? [​](#why-are-there-ads-in-the-simulator) Because a lot of time and effort have been spent to develop and maintain this simulator, and there are also costs to maintain the server and cloud services to retain your user accounts and settings within. However, there is a small monthly/yearly subscription plan to which you can subscribe, to enjoy the app ad-free and support the developer. ### Why subscription and not one-time payment? [​](#why-subscription-and-not-one-time-payment) Because the server costs are recurring, and the subscription model is more sustainable for me to dedicate my time to developing and maintaining the simulator in the long run. Though, you can cancel the subscription at any time. ### Can this simulator work on Android versions earlier than 6.0? [​](#can-this-simulator-work-on-android-versions-earlier-than-6-0) Unfortunately, no. And there is no way to support Android versions older than 6.0 due to certain technical limitations that cannot be resolved. ### The simulator only shows a black screen on my device. What should I do? [​](#the-simulator-only-shows-a-black-screen-on-my-device-what-should-i-do) Please make sure you have the latest version of [Android WebView](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.webview) installed. It is an important piece that allows Win7 Simu to operate normally on your device. If that didn't solve the problem, please use the [web version](https://win7simu.visnalize.com/) instead. ### My games/apps are not showing in the Start Menu. What's the problem? [​](#my-games-apps-are-not-showing-in-the-start-menu-what-s-the-problem) This happens on devices with Android 12 or later. Unfortunately, from Android 12+, Google restricts access to the packages (games, apps, etc.) on user devices. There's nothing that can be done about it (see this [version changelog](./changelog#%5F2-23-1-sep-30-2022)). ### File Explorer does not show files on my device. What's the problem? [​](#file-explorer-does-not-show-files-on-my-device-what-s-the-problem) Due to Google Play's policy, from Android 11 onwards, apps are restricted from accessing files on user devices. There's nothing that can be done about it (for more context, see this [post](https://twitter.com/visnalize/status/1738762714384564272)). ### Any plan to publish this simulator to App Store? [​](#any-plan-to-publish-this-simulator-to-app-store) No, I'm afraid. It's unlikely that this simulator will be published to App Store due to Apple's strict policies. However, you can still use the [web version](https://win7simu.visnalize.com/) or even "[install](https://youtu.be/zdSdvfFDKZg)" it on your iOS device. ### I found a bug in the simulator. How do I report it? [​](#i-found-a-bug-in-the-simulator-how-do-i-report-it) To help facilitate the bug smashing process, I only look into bug reports that are submitted via [email](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8ae2eff3cafce3f9e4ebe6e3f0efa4e9e5e7), from [Github issues board](https://github.com/Visnalize/win7-simu/issues) or through the simulator itself. You can find a "Report bugs" option in the **About** app to report bugs through the simulator. Please include as much detail as possible that would help reproduce the bug. ## Indie products [Place your ad](/services#advertising) Show comments ### Keyboard shortcuts Source: [https://visnalize.com/win7simu/keyboard-shortcuts](https://visnalize.com/win7simu/keyboard-shortcuts) Share # Win7 Simu keyboard shortcuts [​](#win7-simu-keyboard-shortcuts) All keyboard shortcuts that can be used in [Win7 Simu](./about) are listed below. These shortcuts are generally available in the web version of the app, for the Android version, they can be used with an external keyboard connected to the device. Note Alt key is used as the modifier key for all shortcuts to avoid conflicts with the system shortcuts. On MacOS, ⌥ (Option) can be used as the equivalent of the Alt key. ## General [​](#general) | Shortcut | Description | | -------- | ---------------------------------------------- | | Alt \+ W | Open Start Menu | | Alt \+ D | Minimize all windows and show desktop | | Alt \+ E | Open [File Explorer](./simulated/fileexplorer) | | Alt \+ R | Open [Run dialog](./simulated/run) | | Alt \+ L | Log off the current user | ## Window management [​](#window-management) | Shortcut | Description | | ------------ | ------------------------ | | Alt \+ Up | Maximize window | | Alt \+ Down | Restore/minimize window | | Alt \+ Left | Snap window to the left | | Alt \+ Right | Snap window to the right | | Alt \+ 4 | Close window | ## General program shortcuts [​](#general-program-shortcuts) | Shortcut | Description | | ----------------- | --------------------------- | | Alt \+ N | Create a new blank document | | Alt \+ O | Open file | | Alt \+ S | Save file | | Alt \+ Shift \+ S | Save as | ## Indie products [Place your ad](/services#advertising) Show comments ### Simulated apps Source: [https://visnalize.com/win7simu/simulated](https://visnalize.com/win7simu/simulated) Share # Simulated apps Discover simulated applications available in Win7 Simu. 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