The best replacement for windows 7 is vista.

The best alternatives to windows 7 are rated as following:
★★★★★  vista
★★★  xp
★★★  ubuntu
★★★  windows xp
★★  windows 8
★  windows 8.1
★  windows vista
★  mac
★  8
★  android
★  windows 7 pro
★  8.1
★  snow leopard
★  linux
★  windows 8.1 performance
★  windows 8 gaming
★  windows 8.1 gaming
★  8 for gaming
  os x
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  windows 7 professional
  server 2008
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  xp professional
  android 2.2
  vista for gaming
  windows home server
  iphone 4
  8 which is best
  mac os
  windows 8 requirements
  windows server 2008
  64 bit

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Speaking about windows 7, one probably shouldn't forget about xp mode.

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