MAMEWorld Forums - The Loony Bin - Keeping big brother out of my room...

Hello all.

I figured this was as good a place to post this as any...
I’m building a new system i7/2600 with Windows 7. I had an XP system that stayed disconnected from the internet for 15 years or so. It was great -no pop-ups, no upgrade messages, etc.

I’d like to do the same with this Windows 7 machine (given that Win 7 will no longer be supported). To keep it tied to the internet “feels” like I’m inviting problems. I’d like to get it set up, and then unplug/isolate it -nothing gets in; nothing gets out (I don’t know, it felt cool to say).

I realize this might depend on what’s in the system software wise: i.e., certain programs HAVE to maintain a connection?

What am I planning on having in the computer you ask?
Well, for the moment:

Win 7
Mame 200
Launchbox

Am I being paranoid (it is the Loony Bin) or is someone else pulling this off with success -and their endorsement?

Thanks

...Nothing like Green Monochrome