Windows 7 ...

Cjvdh · 10-21-2009, 04:26 PM

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

acosmichippo · 10-21-2009, 04:42 PM

It's very nice. The upgrade from vista to win7 is supposed to be relatively painless.

TarekElsakka · 10-21-2009, 04:51 PM

7 is the best Windows operating system I have ever used. It is very light and fast, it doesn't hang up or freeze on me, and it is very secure. I have the official release (not the Release Candidate) and it is just awesome.

Pick it up as soon as you can, you'll not regret your choice. Make sure you do a fresh install, though, don't upgrade.

By the way, I am running it on Boot camp (86-bit version)

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Cjvdh · 10-21-2009, 05:01 PM

If I currently have vista than all I need to do is get the upgrade version right?

chris · 10-21-2009, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by Cjvdh

If I currently have vista than all I need to do is get the upgrade version right?

Yes, that's correct. I have Vista and upgrading to Home Premium version of Windows 7. Thought I pre-ordered two upgrades, but only found one in my inbox.

Guessing it'll arrive tomorrow.... I ran the RC for a while. For me, it was a bit buggy, but overall I did like it a lot. It's a faster, leaner version of Vista. At least, that's my take on it. What do I know though, I'm a Mac guy.

Woody dog · 10-22-2009, 02:47 AM

I am thinking about getting it vista sucks. I have a hp db7 4gig with vista I got in march. Sometimes it workes sometimes it don't. Ive had iPhone for two months. And I would have spent another 1,000 bucks for a mac if it works like my phone.

TarekElsakka · 10-22-2009, 06:15 AM

Apple computers work just as good as iPhones do

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Saints · 10-22-2009, 02:26 PM

I am still running XP because of the nightmare stories I have heard and experienced with Vista. From what I understand, if I get Windows 7 I have to uninstall XP then install W7? So basically I will lose everything on my hard drive correct? How is compatability with W7 like virus/firewall software, games, ie will me current software and games work with W7? Sorry if these are noob questions, but I really havent been keeping up with computers in the last few years. I have built a few, but its been awhile.

chris · 10-22-2009, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by Saints

I am still running XP because of the nightmare stories I have heard and experienced with Vista. From what I understand, if I get Windows 7 I have to uninstall XP then install W7? So basically I will lose everything on my hard drive correct? How is compatability with W7 like virus/firewall software, games, ie will me current software and games work with W7? Sorry if these are noob questions, but I really havent been keeping up with computers in the last few years. I have built a few, but its been awhile.

From what I've read, there is not so-called update from XP. You'll need to back up all your files and perform a clean install of Windows 7. You'll need updated virus software also.

Not sure about particular apps. I use QuickBooks and upgraded that in anticipation of moving to Windows 7.

acosmichippo · 10-22-2009, 02:32 PM

Yes, on an XP computer, you would have to do a fresh install.

Win7 is built to be compatible with software that is compatible for Vista, so it is possible that some software on your XP machine will not work. That being said, most recent games and security software have made vista-compatible versions or patches in the last three years, so i don't think you'd have many issues.