I think Windows 7 is the DB's

satranc


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 92

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 14:53

I've had it for just over a week now and it's far superior to Vista apparently and has had some great reviews. I upgraded from XP. Only downside so far is that my Skype phone isn't compatable.

satranc


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 92

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 14:57

Oh, am it anno spel "cmpatible"!

satranc


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 92

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 15:00

Spoke too soon! it cannot spell at all, let alone "compatible"

jimmy


Joined: 15/09/2008
Posts: 251

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 15:20

was it a copy version or an original & what spec have you got on your pc if you know





thinking of putting it on my lads xp pro machine

satranc


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 92

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 15:29

It's only a 2005 machine Jimmy. Fujitsu Siemens Scaleo Home PC (you can check the spec on their website). Pretty basic though. As for the version of Windows 7. "I couldn't possibly comment"

jimmy


Joined: 15/09/2008
Posts: 251

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 15:40

similar spec to my lads but i have tried a "couldn't possibly comment" version on his but couldn't get it to run

greengate8


Joined: 07/12/2008
Posts: 156

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 17:00

Hi Satranc

I had a similar problem with skype/phone, the problem was initially with the supplied phone drivers and i had to re-install them as an administrator before they would work. I also found that the security with W7 is a bit severe, so check that your phone/software has created an exception in the firewall (it is supposed to do it automatically). I had to add mine manually and then it worked OK.



If you have any older programs which do not work, try installing in 'compatability mode' and if they require access to the internet to verify/register etc check the firewall.



hope this helps

satranc


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 92

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 17:28

Thanks gg8, I'll give it a whirl

carollynne


Joined: 19/11/2009
Posts: 128

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 18:45

I'm loving Windows 7, very easy and user friendly , bought a little notebook in the UK to bring back here, only problem I'm finding is the messages from Samsung that keep popping up :-( not windows 7 fault I know.



Carollynne

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 20:04

RE msg 6, jimmy: (...) similar spec to my lads but i have tried a "couldn't possibly comment" version on his but couldn't get it to run (...)

=> Gosh, jimmy! How terrible. What could be the reason?!

jimmy


Joined: 15/09/2008
Posts: 251

Message Posted:
12/12/2009 11:47

Was because I bought it from a mass debater ??



have you figured that one out yet Dutch ?? lol lol lol

richb


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
12/12/2009 18:59

I bought the Vista to Windows 7 upgrade (3 user) and it worked fine on one laptop but not on the other. You have to be careful as some manufacturers (eg HP) are not releasing drivers for all models.



RichB

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
12/12/2009 19:21

I bought the full version to upgrade from XP to Win 7. I pre-ordered so only paid £49. Well impressed so far. I believe Tesco are selling for £69 as opposed to £89 I've seen elsewhere. If it gets too expensive probably worth just buying a new PC base unit with 7 already installed.

Tatlisu4me


Joined: 26/01/2008
Posts: 436

Message Posted:
12/12/2009 21:08

Just upgraded desktop etc, and now have windows 7. Everything very good so far !

emineden1


Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 512

Message Posted:
13/12/2009 12:13

laptop done, now onto the desktop. enjoying 7 so far. Thanks for the loan of the power lead Hippo.



dennis