Update drivers manually via the manufacturer's website; Windows Update often fails on Win7. Launcher Won't Start Switch to the Legacy Windows 7/8 launcher from Minecraft.net Screen Tearing in your Minecraft video settings or Optifine.
Windows 7 drivers are frozen in time. You must force the GPU to treat Minecraft like an old OpenGL application. opticraft minecraft windows 7 fix
The modern launcher uses WebView2 and Electron, which are incompatible with Windows 7. Download the from the official Minecraft website (under "Alternative Downloads"). opticraft minecraft windows 7 fix
The honest answer is —if you want modern OptiFine (1.20+). But for legacy versions (1.12.2 modpacks or 1.16.5 Vanilla+), the Opticraft Minecraft Windows 7 fix is viable. opticraft minecraft windows 7 fix