Windows 7 ... - Page 2

KabaModern · 10-22-2009, 02:50 PM

Win7 is beautiful. It's the best Microsoft OS I've used. I like it far better than XP. The stability is great, security is superior than any previous versions, and the bells and whistles.

chris · 10-22-2009, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by KabaModern

Win7 is beautiful. It's the best Microsoft OS I've used. I like it far better than XP. The stability is great, security is superior than any previous versions, and the bells and whistles.

Saying something is better than XP isn't really saying much.

But yeah, it's light years ahead of XP and a sleeker, lighter OS than Vista.

Worthwhile upgrade for sure.

Hondamaker · 10-22-2009, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by Cjvdh

I currently have Vista and am sick and tired of it I am looking for something new has anyone here had a chance to pickup windows 7 yet? If so how is it? I am pondering going and picking that up but don't really wanna waste my time if its not worth it. Thanks

-CJ

Been running the RC1 release of Win7 ultimate on my mac, and so far it's been really nice. I would recommend it as I am gettng it for my other PCs as well.

You need the the following to run it:

Processor Required
1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
Hard disk
16 GB available disk space (32-bit) / 20 GB (64-bit); for the download version, an additional 3 GB is required
Memory Required
1 GB RAM (32-bit) / 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
Video card
DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM 1.0 or later driver

KabaModern · 10-22-2009, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by chris

Saying something is better than XP isn't really saying much. But yeah, it's light years ahead of XP and a sleeker, lighter OS than Vista.

Worthwhile upgrade for sure.

Well, I was merely using that for a unstated comparison to Vista. Personally, I really had no issues with Windows Vista, mainly because I actually understood hardware and software requirements and didn't expect the world from it. The general public had a completely different idea and were simply uneducated about the whole OS.

Anyway, definitely worth the upgrade. Win7, again, is great!

chris · 10-22-2009, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by KabaModern

Well, I was merely using that for a unstated comparison to Vista. Personally, I really had no issues with Windows Vista, mainly because I actually understood hardware and software requirements and didn't expect the world from it. The general public had a completely different idea and were simply uneducated about the whole OS.

Anyway, definitely worth the upgrade. Win7, again, is great!

As a Mac user, I too never had issues with Vista. If anything, the constant warnings were annoying, but no real issues to speak of...

Updating to Win 7 today, when UPS delivers...

KabaModern · 10-22-2009, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by chris

As a Mac user, I too never had issues with Vista. If anything, the constant warnings were annoying, but no real issues to speak of...

Updating to Win 7 today, when UPS delivers...

Yes, I agree. Have you noticed in Win7 the UAC is a little more unobtrusive? As in, it still prompts Yes/No on certain items, but a lot of the time if you see the shield icon next to an action, that's basically a forewarning you'll be approving Administrator privileges once you click the action (as to not be redundant and prompt to approve).

MrEous · 10-22-2009, 03:47 PM

I had no issues with Vista either...but upgraded to 7 last week. Still running smooth...and 7 seems to be a little more 'snappy'.

JWiPhone · 10-22-2009, 03:47 PM

Have you noticed conflicts with programs and their drivers not being compatible with Windows 7? I remember that being a big problem with Vista when it was released.

KabaModern · 10-22-2009, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by JWiPhone

Have you noticed conflicts with programs and their drivers not being compatible with Windows 7? I remember that being a big problem with Vista when it was released.

Right. No I actually haven't. Some very old hardware will obviously need drivers but for the most part, despite the computer you're running, Win7 actually picks up and installs mostly all the drivers necessary. My desktop had no problems, but my Sony laptop has two proprietary devices that I'm waiting for Sony to update for Win7. Which they should have done today since it's released, I'll check after work.

shutter13 · 10-22-2009, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by JWiPhone

Have you noticed conflicts with programs and their drivers not being compatible with Windows 7? I remember that being a big problem with Vista when it was released.

I had to replace my printer as it's drivers were not copatable with windows 7, and quite frankly after upgrading to vista SP2 it didin't work either, so it wasn't an unexpected purchase, and I am still waiting for an update to my antivirus software. hopefully it is gonna be out today.