Windows 7 - Your opinions - Page 6

LeperousDust · 29-05-2009, 15:02

My first impressions couldn't be anymore wrong, stick with it, a few little bumps and windows 7 totally rocks, without shadow of a doubt

Bluetooth, integrated webcam, and onboard sound were hassle, but only because of lack of dell's 64bit support and having to really just dig deep. Windows tried to help but i can't blame it at all.

Micrsoft are definitely on to a winner here in my eyes, and as more and more apps get coding with the new taskbar extra right click thingy in mind the better.

Tonnes of shortcuts that always should have been there but weren't, little tweaks here and there, its fast (as vista) and so far totally reliable.

Best yet, and i am humbly sorry with my first opinion

Burble · 29-05-2009, 15:19

Damnit, I really should install this and try it for myself!

Streeteh · 29-05-2009, 17:04

I can safely say this is the best release OS Microsoft have ever managed, and it's still in beta! I would say its more stable and less bug ridden than both vista and XP were when they were released. Tbh its more stable now than vista ever was for me (i'm not saying vista is particularly unstable might i add, just that i got the odd BSOD on vista but haven't with this yet).

I approve.

Dymetrie · 31-05-2009, 09:07

Well I have my first little grumble...

Despite making sure all my windows update settings required user authorisation, this week Windows decided to install updates and restart all on its own...

Admittedly, I had nothing vital running at the time, but that could have been annoying if I had been :/

Will keep an eye on it for now, but it doing that hasn't taken the shine off the lovely new OS that I'm playing with

In fact, I'm seriously impressed with the way it runs Nero 7. Vista had horrible hanging issues when building a DVD Video, Windows 7 breezes through it and even let me update Nero 7 so I have loads of dodgy menu images to play with (Mrs Dym was amused by the camping cartoon I used for Out of Africa and the Halloween theme I used for Supernatural

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Zico · 14-06-2009, 12:36

Has anybody here tried out the latest build (anything newer than the RC)?

Admiral Huddy · 18-06-2009, 09:00

Anyone know how reliable the geforce and soundblaster drivers are? I have W7 loaded on a workshop pc with a basic adapter. I'm so impressed with this OS that I'm tempted to install it on my main machine. The lack of the intrusive UAC makes a big difference.

Streeteh · 18-06-2009, 10:43

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Originally Posted by Admiral Huddy

Anyone know how reliable the geforce and soundblaster drivers are? I have W7 loaded on a workshop pc with a basic adapter. I'm so impressed with this OS that I'm tempted to install it on my main machine. The lack of the intrusive UAC makes a big difference.

Nvidia geforce 8800 drivers are flawless. Haven't got a soundblaster card any more (chucked it in the bin in a fit of rage due to the lack of support in vista for well over a year) so i can't comment there i'm afraid.

Briggykins · 18-06-2009, 11:00

I had no problem with the soundblaster drivers (using an X-fi), except that in Trackmania the front and rear speakers were reversed. However, this happens in Vista and XP as well so it's not a W7 problem.

Rich_L · 20-06-2009, 17:29

Had it on my Advent 4211 netbook for a couple weeks now, it's brilliant! Quicker to boot and snappier than XP and Vista, all the drivers worked straight out of the box (USB boot drive anyway).

Custom settings for the system tray is great, plus given that I often have multiple Word docs, Internet explorer, Excel things open, the new taskbar is a godsend, so much better. Office 2003 works a treat, uTorrent, GrabIt etc. I tried IE8 for a bit but gone back to Google Chrome, it just works so well with the smaller desktop res and so snappy to boot.

Think it's great tbh, absolutely nothing to complain about at all (so far) - especially having a legit OS for the princely sum of £0 (although that could change next year, lol).

Dymetrie · 20-06-2009, 17:56

Replaced my mobo today and finally managed to put in my extra 2gig of RAM (now at 4gig).

Windows 7 installed everything for the new mobo (except sound drivers) straight away, then windows update popped up saying it had found my soundcard drivers..

Was dead impressed until I got a few BSoDs around GFX drivers, but then I wiggled the card and Windows did something and now it all works again

29-05-2009, 15:02	#51
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	My first impressions couldn't be anymore wrong, stick with it, a few little bumps and windows 7 totally rocks, without shadow of a doubt Bluetooth, integrated webcam, and onboard sound were hassle, but only because of lack of dell's 64bit support and having to really just dig deep. Windows tried to help but i can't blame it at all. Micrsoft are definitely on to a winner here in my eyes, and as more and more apps get coding with the new taskbar extra right click thingy in mind the better. Tonnes of shortcuts that always should have been there but weren't, little tweaks here and there, its fast (as vista) and so far totally reliable. Best yet, and i am humbly sorry with my first opinion __________________ Last edited by LeperousDust; 29-05-2009 at 15:12.

29-05-2009, 17:04	#53
Streeteh Vodka Martini Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kingston Posts: 862	I can safely say this is the best release OS Microsoft have ever managed, and it's still in beta! I would say its more stable and less bug ridden than both vista and XP were when they were released. Tbh its more stable now than vista ever was for me (i'm not saying vista is particularly unstable might i add, just that i got the odd BSOD on vista but haven't with this yet). I approve. __________________ PSN & Live! ID: Streeteh

31-05-2009, 09:07	#54
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	Well I have my first little grumble... Despite making sure all my windows update settings required user authorisation, this week Windows decided to install updates and restart all on its own... Admittedly, I had nothing vital running at the time, but that could have been annoying if I had been :/ Will keep an eye on it for now, but it doing that hasn't taken the shine off the lovely new OS that I'm playing with In fact, I'm seriously impressed with the way it runs Nero 7. Vista had horrible hanging issues when building a DVD Video, Windows 7 breezes through it and even let me update Nero 7 so I have loads of dodgy menu images to play with (Mrs Dym was amused by the camping cartoon I used for Out of Africa and the Halloween theme I used for Supernatural ) __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....

14-06-2009, 12:36	#55
Zico Shacked up with the Archbishop Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canterbury Posts: 378	Has anybody here tried out the latest build (anything newer than the RC)? __________________ 360 Blog - My Flickr - TopCashBack Link

18-06-2009, 09:00	#56
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	Anyone know how reliable the geforce and soundblaster drivers are? I have W7 loaded on a workshop pc with a basic adapter. I'm so impressed with this OS that I'm tempted to install it on my main machine. The lack of the intrusive UAC makes a big difference. __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

29-05-2009, 15:19	#52
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Damnit, I really should install this and try it for myself!

18-06-2009, 11:00	#58
Briggykins Vodka Martini Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Exeter Posts: 753	I had no problem with the soundblaster drivers (using an X-fi), except that in Trackmania the front and rear speakers were reversed. However, this happens in Vista and XP as well so it's not a W7 problem. __________________

20-06-2009, 17:29	#59
Rich_L Dr Cocktapuss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seven Sizzles Posts: 1,044	Had it on my Advent 4211 netbook for a couple weeks now, it's brilliant! Quicker to boot and snappier than XP and Vista, all the drivers worked straight out of the box (USB boot drive anyway). Custom settings for the system tray is great, plus given that I often have multiple Word docs, Internet explorer, Excel things open, the new taskbar is a godsend, so much better. Office 2003 works a treat, uTorrent, GrabIt etc. I tried IE8 for a bit but gone back to Google Chrome, it just works so well with the smaller desktop res and so snappy to boot. Think it's great tbh, absolutely nothing to complain about at all (so far) - especially having a legit OS for the princely sum of £0 (although that could change next year, lol). __________________ Last edited by Rich_L; 20-06-2009 at 17:34.

20-06-2009, 17:56	#60
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	Replaced my mobo today and finally managed to put in my extra 2gig of RAM (now at 4gig). Windows 7 installed everything for the new mobo (except sound drivers) straight away, then windows update popped up saying it had found my soundcard drivers.. Was dead impressed until I got a few BSoDs around GFX drivers, but then I wiggled the card and Windows did something and now it all works again __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....