Windows 7 - Page 2

elevated_u2_fan · 09-10-2009, 01:39 PM

well, it can't be any worse than Vista... right?

pepokiss · 09-13-2009, 01:32 AM

it runs so smoothly in my laptop

I definitely recomend it

Canadiens1131 · 09-13-2009, 06:13 PM

I can get a license key for cheap through a school thingy, so for 20$ I am going to partition a new system folder on my 5 year old XP machine.

**Sicy** · 09-13-2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canadiens1131

I can get a license key for cheap through a school thingy, so for 20$ I am going to partition a new system folder on my 5 year old XP machine.

I'm in the same boat you are with the older HP desktop. Scared to try to do that though lol, I'll just get a new comp. Maybe someone can buy it for me for Christmas

Canadiens1131 · 09-13-2009, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sicy

I'm in the same boat you are with the older HP desktop. Scared to try to do that though lol, I'll just get a new comp. Maybe someone can buy it for me for Christmas

Yeah, a decent PC is cheap as hell these days. They seem to be throwing 4 GB of RAM into everything, even the lower midrange computers.

I remember your workspace pic from a while back.......if you get a new PC promise me you'll get a 20'+ widescreen monitor. It's been the best computing/work/everything investment I've made in the last 5 years.

enajh2 · 09-13-2009, 06:43 PM

Tesco Direct (UK) are taking pre-orders for Windows 7 Home Premium (Full version) for £44.97 delivered if you use voucher code "TDX-SFFT".

There's a big thread on the Hotukdeals website about this if you need more info.

**Sicy** · 09-13-2009, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canadiens1131

Yeah, a decent PC is cheap as hell these days. They seem to be throwing 4 GB of RAM into everything, even the lower midrange computers.

I remember your workspace pic from a while back.......if you get a new PC promise me you'll get a 20'+ widescreen monitor. It's been the best computing/work/everything investment I've made in the last 5 years.

Haha well at work we got new Dells with duel core processors (holy crap I cant believe how much faster it is than my home comp) and huge widescreen monitors

I cant tell you how much it makes me enjoy going to work now.

At home my desk is pretty small. I have a regular flat screen and it does seem chinsy compared to the work monitor but it still takes up a lot of space.

DrTeeth · 09-14-2009, 07:02 AM

No way am I going to buy a Windows OS just after it's been released. I'd wait at least a year until they've worked out all the major flaws and released a service pack or two.

Liesje · 09-24-2009, 02:37 PM

Well I crashed my laptop yesterday (my fault, but I jacked up the OS and video drivers) so I installed Windows 7. I got the newly released version from MSDN (I think it's the real deal, not the beta or RC). So far so good! I've installed everything I use except Microsoft Office 2007 Suite and Adobe programs I have at home. I had to use the x86 b/c my computer is 3 years old, processor wouldn't work with the x64.

HyperU2 · 10-21-2009, 09:08 AM

Been running this for a while now on my desktop but I finally bit the bullet and installed it on my Acer Netbook. Runs like a charm for anyone concerned. Can't wait for the release.

Liesje · 10-21-2009, 03:46 PM

The new Windows Movie Maker is two thumbs DOWN. I installed the old XP version.

subnet · 10-22-2009, 12:35 AM

i've had an official released and activated Windows 7 Professional now for about 3 weeks and can tell you so far so good. I upgraded from 2GB to 4GB and installed the 64-bit version as that is simply the best upgrade path

bye bye 32-bit OSs

the new Aero features are nice

ntalwar · 10-23-2009, 05:02 PM

I bought the Home Premium upgrade edition (going from Vista). The upgrade setup fails in the middle

and tech support is useless. Might have to return it.

Liesje · 10-23-2009, 05:36 PM

Everyone told me to do a clean install rather than upgrade (same with going from XP to Vista).

ntalwar · 10-23-2009, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liesje

Everyone told me to do a clean install rather than upgrade (same with going from XP to Vista).

Good point - tech support had me do that on the next call. The upgrade thing is useless - have to reinstall everything now. Oh well - everything is a LOT faster now. I can't believe I put up with Vista for a year.

09-24-2009, 02:37 PM	#24
Liesje Best in Show Premium Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the dog house. Posts: 17,992 Local Time: 07:36 PM	Well I crashed my laptop yesterday (my fault, but I jacked up the OS and video drivers) so I installed Windows 7. I got the newly released version from MSDN (I think it's the real deal, not the beta or RC). So far so good! I've installed everything I use except Microsoft Office 2007 Suite and Adobe programs I have at home. I had to use the x86 b/c my computer is 3 years old, processor wouldn't work with the x64. __________________

10-21-2009, 03:46 PM	#26
Liesje Best in Show Premium Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the dog house. Posts: 17,992 Local Time: 07:36 PM	The new Windows Movie Maker is two thumbs DOWN. I installed the old XP version. __________________

10-23-2009, 05:36 PM	#29
Liesje Best in Show Premium Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the dog house. Posts: 17,992 Local Time: 07:36 PM	Everyone told me to do a clean install rather than upgrade (same with going from XP to Vista). __________________

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pepokiss Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chile Posts: 6,472 Local Time: 09:36 PM	it runs so smoothly in my laptop I definitely recomend it

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Canadiens1131 Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ‫‬‪‫‬Montreal, Canada Posts: 8,436 Local Time: 07:36 PM	I can get a license key for cheap through a school thingy, so for 20$ I am going to partition a new system folder on my 5 year old XP machine.

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enajh2 Refugee Premium Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Loughborough, UK Posts: 1,767 Local Time: 12:36 AM	Tesco Direct (UK) are taking pre-orders for Windows 7 Home Premium (Full version) for £44.97 delivered if you use voucher code "TDX-SFFT". There's a big thread on the Hotukdeals website about this if you need more info.

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DrTeeth Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Q continuum Posts: 4,572 Local Time: 01:36 AM	No way am I going to buy a Windows OS just after it's been released. I'd wait at least a year until they've worked out all the major flaws and released a service pack or two.

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HyperU2 War Child Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Carlisle PA Posts: 817 Local Time: 07:36 PM	Been running this for a while now on my desktop but I finally bit the bullet and installed it on my Acer Netbook. Runs like a charm for anyone concerned. Can't wait for the release.

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subnet Refugee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In God's Cottage Country Posts: 1,878 Local Time: 07:36 PM	i've had an official released and activated Windows 7 Professional now for about 3 weeks and can tell you so far so good. I upgraded from 2GB to 4GB and installed the 64-bit version as that is simply the best upgrade path bye bye 32-bit OSs the new Aero features are nice

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ntalwar Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,086 Local Time: 07:36 PM	I bought the Home Premium upgrade edition (going from Vista). The upgrade setup fails in the middle and tech support is useless. Might have to return it.