Windows 7 - Your opinions - Page 10

Blighter · 08-08-2009, 12:20

I've turned off Aero and set it to Windows Classic and it improved general usability speed by about 30%

AboveTheSalt · 08-08-2009, 18:37

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Originally Posted by Richard Slater

I have Windows 7 installed on 3 PCs now (Work, Home and Laptop) and it has been stable on all of them. Slow on the laptop because it has 1GB of RAM, but usable.

32bit or 64bit?

Richard Slater · 09-08-2009, 08:15

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Originally Posted by AboveTheSalt

32bit or 64bit?

All 3 64-bit. Didn't have a 32-bit ISO handy. IIRC Windows 7 release will be 7.0, 6.1 is being used in Beta and RC to avoid version check bugs in commonly used software.

divine · 09-08-2009, 08:52

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Originally Posted by Richard Slater

All 3 64-bit. Didn't have a 32-bit ISO handy. IIRC Windows 7 release will be 7.0, 6.1 is being used in Beta and RC to avoid version check bugs in commonly used software.

It won't be, it will be released as 6.1 as that is what it is. That version number is a follow on from the NT kernel number

NT3.1, NT3.5, NT3.51, NT4.0, 2000 (5.0), XP (5.1), Vista (6.0), 7 (6.1).

Where I believe the 7 comes from is that it is the seventh 'home' version of Windows.

3.1, 95, 98, ME, XP, Vista, 7.

Richard Slater · 09-08-2009, 19:24

Seems you are right.

Mark · 09-08-2009, 20:51

Yes - 6.1 - and we've already got the ISO files in the office.

Dazzy_G · 09-08-2009, 20:55

Well i downloaded the rtm today, the little install guide says i should be able to install it straight over my Vista install, not sure if i will or not though, pros i won't have to re-install all my games and stuff... cons... i erm.. dunno :S

Mark · 09-08-2009, 21:01

Cons - any software (including device drivers) that is incompatible with Win7 is likely to do naughty things. Backup your system, obtain any important Win7 drivers, and uninstall any antivirus software before attempting an in-place upgrade.

Streeteh · 10-08-2009, 11:36

I always format before installing a new OS, don't know why, guess i'm just stuck in my old ways. The advantage of doing it that way is you know there's nothing that could be incompatible or cause issues, i also like the 'fresh start' feel.

dirtydog · 12-08-2009, 09:50

After trying Windows 7 some more I decided I really don't like it so I cancelled my (cheap) pre-order.

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Streeteh Vodka Martini Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kingston Posts: 862	I always format before installing a new OS, don't know why, guess i'm just stuck in my old ways. The advantage of doing it that way is you know there's nothing that could be incompatible or cause issues, i also like the 'fresh start' feel. __________________ PSN & Live! ID: Streeteh

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Richard Slater Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Brighton, UK Posts: 285	Seems you are right.

09-08-2009, 20:51	#96
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Yes - 6.1 - and we've already got the ISO files in the office.

09-08-2009, 21:01	#98
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Cons - any software (including device drivers) that is incompatible with Win7 is likely to do naughty things. Backup your system, obtain any important Win7 drivers, and uninstall any antivirus software before attempting an in-place upgrade.

12-08-2009, 09:50	#100
dirtydog Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 221	After trying Windows 7 some more I decided I really don't like it so I cancelled my (cheap) pre-order.