I've moved to Windows 7

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
30/10/2009 16:25

Just in case anyone was thinking of buying it. I pre ordered Windows 7 home premium and plucked up the courage to do a clean install over XP yesterday. I watched the 'how to install Win 7' videos on the computeractive.co.uk website a few times first, not being computer literate. Have to say it went really smoothly and the vides really helped. Software like Microsoft Office especially Office Outlook working a treat, obviously designed to work with Win 7. Problems I used to have synchronising my Ipaq organiser gone. Have to say I would recommend it over XP, much more intuitive to use.

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
30/10/2009 16:39

Sounds good!

andrew4232



Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 1543

Message Posted:
30/10/2009 16:59

well about time they got something right vista is a night mare just a shame its a pain to change OS and software from MS to some of the others

Geoff


Joined: 25/06/2008
Posts: 1370

Message Posted:
30/10/2009 17:29

Does W7 include "WORD"??

Geoff

come_on_aylin


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
30/10/2009 18:11

"obviously designed to work with Win 7"



How does that work if you haven't got a Tardis...

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
30/10/2009 18:38

im been useing w7 works great, ive got 1 on xp, the other on vista, but w7 comes out the best if any one has any probs with it ill try and help you out

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
30/10/2009 19:09

Geoff

No Windows 7 is the operating system. Microsoft Word is seperate. You can get free office programmes i.e. http://www.openoffice.org

Msge 5 I've no idea but it works.

Geoff


Joined: 25/06/2008
Posts: 1370

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 14:33

Thanks for that info,

Geoff

greengate8


Joined: 07/12/2008
Posts: 156

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 17:40

Hector

I don't think you will regret the change, especially if you have used Vista.

I ran a timed beta version of W7 up until timed out on the release date, and found it to be must faster and stable of the MS systems so far. It handles multi-tasking a lot more efficiently than previous systems. I am awaiting a copy from the uk, and will be doing a clean installation.



There were some compatibility issues, especially with printers (but this could be overcome by downloading the latest drivers from the printer companies site)



There is also an issue with graphics displays, W7 requires a fairly up to date graphics card (or drivers) to make use of the latest features in W7, although it will work with some older lower spec cards, it may not do 'what it says on the box'.



Apart from this i had no problems which i had experienced with vista/XP - a was sorry to lose it from my pc.

I hope you find it as responsive as i did - well done MS.

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 19:16

greengate8

Thanks for info. I am well pleased with it so far. Gone are the days of frustration with trying to find things, click here, click there only to still not get what I wanted. Really much easier to use. I can see XP & Vista quickly fading into the distance once people get to know how good the new system is.

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 07:13

Are we saying that windows 7 is worthwhile purchasing and replacing vista?



We only use our computer at home for reading the papers on the internet and emailing though once we get rid of our 3G (now limited version) we will be looking at finding a provider with a higher download so that we can plug our laptop into our tv and watch movies etc. Will windows 7 be a better option than vista for this?

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 18:02

scoobydoo,

In a word no. Don't waste your money on upgrading as the new features and toys aren't worth it. Vista will do everything that you need your computer to do. If you do change your mind about your use then ask the same question again. Maybe then a different response may transpire.

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
02/11/2009 19:11

Thanks for the advice Msg 12.

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
02/11/2009 21:25

I'd definately recommend upgrading from XP though. I've no experience of Vista having been put off by all the negative feedback. I was seriously thinking of going to Apple before but am happy with 7.

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
03/11/2009 10:28

windows 7 is nothing more than a souped up Vista with some of the old XP compatibilities restored

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
03/11/2009 10:37

have you tried it no,it is nothing like vista uses alot less ram to run it,speeds the comp up no end try b4 you complain or stick with your windows me lol

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
03/11/2009 10:50

Press release from Bill Gates here: http://is.gd/4LOgX

and here what he doesn't tell the world (but did tell his wife..!): http://is.gd/4LOoz

samlemine


Joined: 21/06/2009
Posts: 72

Message Posted:
03/11/2009 11:42

Hello Guys



on my experience windows 7 is better then win VISTA and XP, Really its useful , and not heavy .



so take my advice and instal it .



regards

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
03/11/2009 11:55

thanks for info, must be quicker than my system will give it a try