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WONDOW 7 SUCKS...

Anonymous
2009-11-25T23:43:36+00:00

All these campaign on tv about window 7 and about it being cool and all went down in drain when this operating system doesn't even seem to be compatible with most softwares. So what is the point of this upgrade when it creates more trouble for PC user...!!

I think all those who bought window 7 computers should get some sort of a rebate for we have to deal with this headache. Are we supposed to throw our old printer and wait for a new one which they will make it compatible with? Is this a cinspiracy we are looking at?

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-04-26T02:51:36+00:00

    All these campaign on tv about window 7 and about it being cool and all went down in drain when this operating system doesn't even seem to be compatible with most softwares.

    Most programs work with Windows 7 - Do you have the newest version of the software? Some older programs/versions may not work in Windows 7.

    If not check with the program maker if they have any updates or patches for the software.

    Windows 7 Compatibility Center to check program compatibility:

    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

    Troubleshoot Compatibility

    This can help with some (but not all) programs:

    1. Uninstall the program if it's already installed. Then when you install/reinstall it instead of double clicking on the install file right click it and select "Troubleshoot Compatibility"
    2. Then click "Try Recommended Settings" and in the next windows click "Start the Program" to install it.
    3. After it installs see if it works correctly. Please note - some programs may not be able to run in windows 7.

    More details about how to make older programs run in this version of Windows:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

    If Troubleshooting Compatibility doesn't work the program might require administrative permissions to function:

    If the program is not installed:

    Instead of double clicking on the install file right click it and select "Run as Administrator"

    If the program is already installed:

    In the All Programs list in the Start menu, right-click the program that you are troubleshooting, and then click Run as Administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, then click Continue. If the program now runs correctly, the program requires administrative permissions to function.

    XP Mode - another option

    

    If you have Windows 7 Professional/Ultimate you can download and install Windows XP Mode. XP Mode is a Virtual installation of XP that runs at 32 bit inside Windows 7. It's similar to a normal installation of XP with a few exceptions: only uses a single CPU core, only has access to USB and serial ports, DVD access is read only, limited to 16-bit graphics (3D games don't play well). It will allow you to install most (but not all) programs that wont install in Windows 7 but worked with earlier versions.

    XP Mode main page:

    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/default.aspx

    Install and use Windows XP Mode in Windows 7:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/install-and-use-windows-xp-mode-in-windows-7

    If your computer does not support virtualization there is an update that will allow XP Mode to run without virtualization. You can check if your PC hardware doesn't support virtualization and needs the update by downloading and running this tool:

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=163321

    If you need to enable hardware virtualization on your computer:

    1. Restart your computer and enter the BIOS settings.
    2. Look for the virtualization setting in BIOS and enable it.
    3. Save the BIOS settings and then restart your computer.

    Buying Anytime Upgrade To Use XP Mode (if you don't have Windows 7 Professional/Ultimate)

    Type Anytime Upgrade in the Search programs and files box in the Start menu and click on the Windows Anytime Upgrade icon.  From there, you can buy an Anytime Upgrade to Windows 7 Professional/Ultimate. Then you can enter your Anytime Upgrade product key and perform a simple upgrade to Windows 7 Professional/Ultimate. All programs and files will stay on the computer, no disk is needed and it takes about 10 minutes.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/windows-anytime-upgrade

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-04-26T00:21:45+00:00

    I agree too. It's a shame that MS Answers doesn't have that browser headers' filter telling which OS you're using when posting... I would be very happy to see my name next to the Debian Linux logo.

    I really loved Windows. I really did. But after Windows XP the whole thing went downhill. Vista is a very good OS (I'd say that it's the most appropriate to the user today) as it handles x64 architecture much better than XP and computers with more than 2GB of RAM aren't that rare these days...

    Windows 7 should've been much better. With all those free beta releases and all the rapport they got from the beta testers, it really should be an amazing OS. But it isn't. I am really disappointed with W7 as it is rubbish in every single way - except for its looks. It's not even 2 years old and it already has a service pack! That only happens when the system is so bugged and full of errors that it becomes impossible not to release a service pack.

    I really hope that Microsoft will look back and take Windows XP into consideration again. Vista and 7 should've been based on XP. Windows XP itself should've had a better support on its x64 version. Users want simplicity and these new kernels and desktop management systems are not making our lives easier.

    Windows 7 is so bad that I see people everyday buying laptops with that even worse oem-bloated-version of Windows 7 replacing a legit and valid system by a pirate copy of Windows XP. I have a small repair shop in the UK and I see people doing this everyday. And I'm not surprised. It took me a week to get my 3 years old printer to work on Windows 7 x64. And it doesn't work 100%. It took me 3 weeks to get my webcam working. I had to compile drivers, tweak INF files and so on.

    If you are unhappy with Windows, please don't hesitate and come to the wonderful opensource world. It's called Linux, my friend. And that's what I call a proper operating system. You will be more than welcome to this world.

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  2. Anonymous
    2009-11-27T10:23:02+00:00

    Agreed.   I regret trying to install this piece of sh...   Nothing works now.   Having to reinstall EVERYTHING.   What the fuc... is the point of using the "easy transfer" that isn't easy, when it doesn't save email settings for outlook.   Or if it does, the office install blows them away.   STUPID MICROSOFT.   This is the last upgrade I am ever doing.   I am going to find a new operating system.   This product has never ever lived up to the hype.   Just like the Mac commercials show us.

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