Windows 7 anybody using it on here?

stocktake · 28th October 2009, 18:39

As Per title, lot of my freinds say it is very good and a lot faster than my trusty XP. It uses IE8 as standard. Anybody know of any issues?

JohnDotCom · 28th October 2009, 18:44

IE8 itself is a problem for various sites and things.
Stable as a Rock, what Vista should have been,
and at last something for XP users to think about where previous OS have been rubbish.
Avoid bottom two editions of Windows 7.

A few older Programs may need updating etc.
Prefers 2GB memory but will run with 1GB.
Drivers for some older Graphics Cards are non starters to.

I feel safe at last in recommending a MS Operating System.

As always some people will wait for first batch of updates and other Glitches to be corrected.

derekosb · 28th October 2009, 19:01

Ah, thanks for asking that question Dave and thanks John for your answer.

I bought a new laptop a few months ago with the free Windows 7 upgrade option and am due to receive my copy sometime in the next few weeks.

I had been debating whether to install it at all as Vista has been okay so far. Looks like it will be worth doing then?

Derek

Raistlin · 28th October 2009, 19:43

Windows 7 has been on my main PC since Monday and against all odds I have to say it is impressive

Dammit, it DOES seem faster than Vista

LeePrescott · 28th October 2009, 19:48

Hi Dave, I have been testing Windows 7 for the past 6 months and can highly recommend it. As John quite rightly stated avoid the basic version unless you only use your pc for basic utilities.

I am currently running the ultimate edition on my Macbook and have no problems with it at all. It is very good at running older XP programs as it runs XP on a virtual machine. The only minor drawback is the size of its footprint which is currently 14.5GB so if you only have a small hard drive then I would recommend fitting a second drive for the data.

I recently held a Windows 7 launch party and everyone who attended was very impressed and 70% of them have already ordered a copy (guess muggings here will end up installing it for most of them

).

If you want to see Windows 7 up and running you are always welcome to pop over and I can let you have a play on one of the machines and show you some of the features that it has.

Cheers
Lee.

pmessling · 28th October 2009, 22:31

yeah running home premium since last week when i was delivered. had some problems with some drivers but soon found them and everything is working on my Asus N50, had inital problems after instal with my web cam being upside down and finger print reader not working, but new drivers sorted them out. . runs nice a fast. not bad for £49

Scribbler. · 29th October 2009, 01:29

And as usual our Mr Gates will no doubt let `Joe Public' do his quality control assessments ...

Mike.

majedm75 · 29th October 2009, 10:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

IE8 itself is a problem for various sites and things...

I've been using IE8 on my XP Pro at home and never had a problem with any website

JohnDotCom · 29th October 2009, 10:05

Several sites won't even run in Compatibility mode and require IE7.
The EPC for one, the BMW equivalent also.
Generally anything that uses Isoview 4 or lower, to expensive for Companies to update licences and versions.
Must be a British thing.

oakridge · 29th October 2009, 10:24

I have been running Windows 7 Ultimate for a week or so as an upgrade from Vista. The upgrade was near perfect. The only thing that didn't work was Remote Desktop Connection, but I found that it won't resolve computer names so the IP address must be entered instead. Normally I have waited for SP1 with anything from Microsoft, but I was brave this time and it was justified.

Malcolm

28th October 2009, 18:39	#1
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Windows 7 anybody using it on here? As Per title, lot of my freinds say it is very good and a lot faster than my trusty XP. It uses IE8 as standard. Anybody know of any issues? __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

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derekosb Occasional interested visitor Kia SOUL EV Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 4,251 Thanks: 35 Thanked 27 Times in 14 Posts	Ah, thanks for asking that question Dave and thanks John for your answer. I bought a new laptop a few months ago with the free Windows 7 upgrade option and am due to receive my copy sometime in the next few weeks. I had been debating whether to install it at all as Vista has been okay so far. Looks like it will be worth doing then? Derek __________________ Vauxhall Ampera Scottish Members Guestmap here. Just click on your location to add a marker.

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LeePrescott Avid contributor VW Golf sports plus TDi Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Dave, I have been testing Windows 7 for the past 6 months and can highly recommend it. As John quite rightly stated avoid the basic version unless you only use your pc for basic utilities. I am currently running the ultimate edition on my Macbook and have no problems with it at all. It is very good at running older XP programs as it runs XP on a virtual machine. The only minor drawback is the size of its footprint which is currently 14.5GB so if you only have a small hard drive then I would recommend fitting a second drive for the data. I recently held a Windows 7 launch party and everyone who attended was very impressed and 70% of them have already ordered a copy (guess muggings here will end up installing it for most of them ). If you want to see Windows 7 up and running you are always welcome to pop over and I can let you have a play on one of the machines and show you some of the features that it has. Cheers Lee. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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pmessling Posted a thing or two TVR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West london Posts: 1,084 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	yeah running home premium since last week when i was delivered. had some problems with some drivers but soon found them and everything is working on my Asus N50, had inital problems after instal with my web cam being upside down and finger print reader not working, but new drivers sorted them out. . runs nice a fast. not bad for £49 __________________ Peter Essling Project carbon fibre well under way http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m.../Logo_260s.gif http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...ner468x60b.gif

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	IE8 itself is a problem for various sites and things. Stable as a Rock, what Vista should have been, and at last something for XP users to think about where previous OS have been rubbish. Avoid bottom two editions of Windows 7. A few older Programs may need updating etc. Prefers 2GB memory but will run with 1GB. Drivers for some older Graphics Cards are non starters to. I feel safe at last in recommending a MS Operating System. As always some people will wait for first batch of updates and other Glitches to be corrected.

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Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Windows 7 has been on my main PC since Monday and against all odds I have to say it is impressive Dammit, it DOES seem faster than Vista

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Scribbler. Gets stuck in Rover 75. Saloon. Red. V6. 2.5. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Poole Posts: 803 Thanks: 0 Thanked 97 Times in 22 Posts	And as usual our Mr Gates will no doubt let `Joe Public' do his quality control assessments ... Mike.

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Several sites won't even run in Compatibility mode and require IE7. The EPC for one, the BMW equivalent also. Generally anything that uses Isoview 4 or lower, to expensive for Companies to update licences and versions. Must be a British thing.

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oakridge Loves to post Toyota Prius III T-Spirit Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rotherham Posts: 277 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have been running Windows 7 Ultimate for a week or so as an upgrade from Vista. The upgrade was near perfect. The only thing that didn't work was Remote Desktop Connection, but I found that it won't resolve computer names so the IP address must be entered instead. Normally I have waited for SP1 with anything from Microsoft, but I was brave this time and it was justified. Malcolm