Goodbye Vista, Hello Windows 7
Goodbye Vista, Hello Windows 7
Posted on: November 6th, 2009 |
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Microsoft released its latest edition of Windows on October 22nd to replace the highly criticized Windows Vista. The company is hoping for a fresh start after the bad reception from Vista. Since Microsoft’s software runs most of the world’s personal computers, our very own Mike McDonald demonstrates the installation process in this video.
Before the process began, Mike removed all the data on the machine just in case anything went wrong. The installation itself took 42 minutes and 30 seconds and was a fairly easy and painless process.
Windows 7 promises to have a faster boot up and also promises to reduce the number of clicks needed for common tasks. Mike found that the boot up time is indeed faster than Vista and that several of the new features really would allow for the easy completion of tasks.
One of the most noticeable features is the taskbar. The quick launch toolbar is gone, but the new taskbar is very speedy and user-friendly. In addition, it allows you to pin and unpin programs for your own personalization. Windows 7 also has a snap feature that makes it very easy to compare two windows. Security is also enhanced with 7 and gives users the power to manage the much-hated User Account Control from Vista.
There are many more features and tasks still to be tested, but for now, Windows 7 does seem to be an improvement over Windows Vista. But then again, is there anything that could be worse?
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Go look at the benchmark figures!
I use osx 10.5.8 and 10.6.1, xp sp2 and vista business. Xp sp2 works well.
But there is no convincing me to leave apple
I have been using a PC in a professional audio recording environ for nigh on 17yrs,and since then I feel i “know” Windows in all its capacities.
………..about time Bill!
3.After installation completes, open the Printers applet from the Windows Vista/windows 7 Control Panel.
4.Right-click on the new Series printer and choose Properties.
5.Go to the Ports tab.
6.Click Add Port…, select Local Port, then click New Port…
7.For the port name, enter exactly the network path and share name of your printer (e.g. \\xpdesktop\hpdeskjet).
8.Click OK, and double-check that this new port is selected with the checkbox next to it.
9.Click OK to close the printer properties.
I would think that a decent operating system could install and use a network printer without having to do a work around. Windows 7 is crap.
Then I had a lightning hit and had to substitute an Asus M4A78 Plus mother board. I had to remove 4 gig of ram and can not get flash functional. But Win 7 gives me more control over my computer, no blue screens and works like a draft horse at road runner (the bird not the ISP) speeds. All my externals work wonderfully, no need to down load drivers. Once I can replace the Bio Star motherboard I will be even happier. I even use the f8 key to boot the Vista system drive when I need the 32 bit programs on it.
I never thought I would say this about any Widows OS, but I love Windows 7!
I did not read the istructions so my first install was a flob, but the second try, from inside XP 64 bit, was fasy and no frustrations at all. Way to go Mirosoft.
Installation program hung up at the “Searching for upgrades” prompt. After an hour called Microsoft Tech Support. Talked with someone in Bangalore and they stepped me through some changes to the msconfig file.
My HP printer is not supported but it works - kind of. No multi-page scanning now.
My HD TV tuner not supported so the Windows Media Center is dead.
Brother label printer not supported.
Had to update Logitech drivers for keyboard and mouse.
My antivirus software not supported but they offer Microsoft Security Essentials for free
A good idea would be to sell an operation system with basic functions and then the user would add the needed functions as he/she felt like it, for a symbolic value.