Windows 7 Thread.

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On the topic of stuff to steer clear of - don't install Daemon Tools. Even though it says it's Windows 7-compatible, each time I tried to install it (three times) Windows wouldn't boot and had to go into Startup Repair mode.
 
Sharky.
👍 Microsoft killed Windows Mail and replaced it with Windows Live Mail, but doesn't ship it with the OS. No idea why they did that.
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I think I heard it was that anti-competitive crap again.
 
Found this on a technet MS forum:
There are three good reasons why Windows Mail (formerly Outlook Express) was removed from Windows 7.

1.) There have been an awful lot of companies whining, moaning and gnashing their collective teeth with regards to "fairness" when it comes to stuff that comes bundled with Windows. Stuff like Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer. It would seem to me that this is just Microsoft heading them off at the pass - especially when the EC seems to think it's a good idea to levy huge fines for simply doing what everyone else already does - include a browser and media player in their products.

2.) Microsoft has offloaded a number of apps previously included in Windows to lighten the "bloat"... Stuff like Windows Messenger, Mail, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, and the parental controls. Not everyone needs or wants everything from that package. Rather than preinstall things and then have to set up the means to remove them - it's easier to just have them as separate, yet free downloads.

3.) All of these apps are fully separate from Windows and as such, the people working on them are free from the constraints of getting them out only when a new version of Windows is released. Things can be updated and improved more often this way. That and since they're separate, they can make one version for multiple OS's...
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Those reasons sound logical.
 
TB
Was that a fresh install or an update? The 3 hours was also to copy over all of my installed programs and settings. It would have been decidedly shorter, I'd imagine, for a clean W7 install but then I'd have to go hunt down all my programs and install them again. Think I'll pass on that this time around. Maybe when the weather gets crappier and I don't have anything else to do.
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Yep, it would have been 90% clean installs as these were all demo computers without any other programs. They could have done upgrades, but I think clean installs just lessen the margin for error and don't have as many 'dirty leftovers'.
 
ROAD_DOGG33J
I've had no issues with Comodo after updating to 7. I did do a reinstall of Comodo.
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My system was a clean install also, and upon Googling I've found lots of issues. Have you played games with it installed? And what graphics card do you have?
 
Sharky.
On the topic of stuff to steer clear of - don't install Daemon Tools. Even though it says it's Windows 7-compatible, each time I tried to install it (three times) Windows wouldn't boot and had to go into Startup Repair mode.
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And mine's doing just fine...Are you certain you had the right 32- or 64-bit version for your system?
 
I mirrored my HDD with Windows XP to an external HDD, and I figured I had copied all my programs. OK, so where are they? I see the folder "Program Files" where I thought they would be but I can't run any of the programs.

Where do I look? Or, did my programs never get copied over to my external HDD? Or is it Windows 7 can't run programs from Windows XP?
 
You can't just copy your program files and have all the applications work unfortunately. Even mirroring an entire drive doesn't usually work because most program install other files in specific Windows/System(32) directories and the like.
 
Eric.
My system was a clean install also, and upon Googling I've found lots of issues. Have you played games with it installed? And what graphics card do you have?
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I used the upgrade and will go clean during winter break. Nope, I haven't touched any games. HD4850
 
I really like this so far. It seems to load up programs and windows so much faster than XP, while the menu changes have definately saved loads of clicks and time.

I've noticed a few annoyances already though, I cannot extract from 7Zip into the Program Files Folder, it's to do with the ownership rights I know but why? Just why make it so much harder for me? Now I have to save the .rar's, extract them somewhere else, then copy and paste into the Program Files folder. Extra Hassle I really don't need.
 
SweetshopUnion
I really like this so far. It seems to load up programs and windows so much faster than XP, while the menu changes have definately saved loads of clicks and time.

I've noticed a few annoyances already though, I cannot extract from 7Zip into the Program Files Folder, it's to do with the ownership rights I know but why? Just why make it so much harder for me? Now I have to save the .rar's, extract them somewhere else, then copy and paste into the Program Files folder. Extra Hassle I really don't need.
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That's because programs are denied the rights to write to the Program Files hierarchy. Stops malicious software corrupting your genuine applications.
 
GilesGuthrie
That's because programs are denied the rights to write to the Program Files hierarchy. Stops malicious software corrupting your genuine applications.
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I realise I could always disable the UAC and the problem would go away but is their anyway I can give special permissions to 7Zip so I can perform this operation? Usually I open 7Zip straight from Firefox so running as Administrator isn't an option.
 
I really don't see why the UAC has garnered such negative attention. It doesn't bother me at all, and it's there to draw attention to potentially unwanted system changes. Since all malware gathers the privilege level of the logged-in user, it's sensible to log in with the fewest rights possible.

But hey, YMMV. I'm just used to designing enterprise security architectures.
 
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Thats XP with a 7 setup!
 
Just installed Windows 7 Ultimate on my Dell Latitude D600 :P.

It is a Pentium M 1.6Ghz with 512mb ram and 32mb of video. I love the new windows and I think it runs almost equal to the previous OS (XP) which is saying something especially on a crap laptop like this. I am a bit bummed however that I can not use windows aero and after hours of searching I cant force it either. Does anyone know a way to force it at all that will actually work? My desktop looks good with the tranluscency :P.
 

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