Windows 7 sucks

[philnicandamy]

Re: Windows 7 sucks

Hmm windows 8??

i've seen a RC copy (pre release) running...its very different thats for sure and if you dont like w7 you'll probably hate w8!

[diddlydee]

Re: Windows 7 sucks

I don't know much about much, but I know that with Windows 7, mapping a network drive was a piece of piss! And whilst my Apple drivers for an EDMS printer got removed from Windows 7, I found another driver that worked - so I'm happy with it.

I'm pretty sure there must be a way for most things to work??? I wouldn't go back

(and I managed to do the above without assistance AND I'm a girl!)

[Riz]

Re: Windows 7 sucks

Quiet = good or bad?

[kilasuit]

Re: Windows 7 sucks

Thanks, sorry it's taken a week to reply
Things to remember, I'm simple, basic, and getting old
We can start with "themes" I've had the same mouse pointers, borders, colours etc for 10 years plus (Win 98) this bag of shite (Win 7)won't let me have them.

A few programs that I used to use, MP3 firewriter, Dvd 43, Iphoto+,
Print CD, Audacity, WinAvi.
and to add most freebie cash offers don't work

MP3 firewriter can be replaced with either windows media player or itunes to burn mp3 cds
dvd43 and winavi can be replaced with dvdfab (which i have a working version inc registration info)
Audacity has a win7 compatible install

print cd and iphoto+ however i couldnt find info on but i'm sure with a basic description of what they do i can find suitable software for you


Themes though are ugly my missus had pink purple and gold on her laptop at 1 point

[Numpty Monkey]

Re: Windows 7 sucks

Win7 still blows winXP away in every sense that's why it's hard to go backwards to a shittier system cos it's like totally daft mate and microsoft didn't reckon on people wanting to strip this in favour of winXP which is a lesser product.

The real problem here is you're stuck in your ways. Yea win7 does actually do EVERYTHING winXP does AND a whole lot more.

You can even use winXP through the win7 installation.

I think you'll struggle based on your last comments and also think that's why you're removing the best OS for a substandard version that was ditched in favour of this amazing OS that is win7.

Niddy's pov. I'll go now

I think we'll have to agree to disagree on this mate

Win 7 is so good they release backward compatible versions, you need to trawl the net to find updated drivers or go and buy new stuff
It's rumoured win 8 will be launched early this year (less than a year since win 7)

XP is not substandard, I've never had to reinstall it in 4 years
(unlike win ME)
XP works

[Never-In-Doubt]

Re: Windows 7 sucks

Win7 still blows winXP away in every sense that's why it's hard to go backwards to a shittier system cos it's like totally daft mate and microsoft didn't reckon on people wanting to strip this in favour of winXP which is a lesser product.

The real problem here is you're stuck in your ways. Yea win7 does actually do EVERYTHING winXP does AND a whole lot more.

You can even use winXP through the win7 installation.

I think you'll struggle based on your last comments and also think that's why you're removing the best OS for a substandard version that was ditched in favour of this amazing OS that is win7.

Niddy's pov. I'll go now

[Numpty Monkey]

Re: Windows 7 sucks

Log in "D" and right click/format "c"

Although might be too hard for numpty to pick up

Correct

Whats the login thing?

[Numpty Monkey]

Re: Windows 7 sucks

just a quick one what programs did you find didnt work as i had same problem when i first got on to win7 and have now managed to find better alternatives

Thanks, sorry it's taken a week to reply
Things to remember, I'm simple, basic, and getting old
We can start with "themes" I've had the same mouse pointers, borders, colours etc for 10 years plus (Win 98) this bag of shite (Win 7)won't let me have them.

A few programs that I used to use, MP3 firewriter, Dvd 43, Iphoto+,
Print CD, Audacity, WinAvi.
and to add most freebie cash offers don't work

[Numpty Monkey]

Re: Windows 7 sucks

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/w...e-in-windows-7

This may help

As its Sunday and my day off, time to try

I tried that, It doesn't work with Win 7 home Premium edition

[kilasuit]

Re: Windows 7 sucks

just a quick one what programs did you find didnt work as i had same problem when i first got on to win7 and have now managed to find better alternatives

i personally have 7 and xp on separate HD's in my computer and play the random boot selection to see which 1 i'll use

so if i could help with that then i'd be more than happy too

[Riz]

Re: Windows 7 sucks

Sorta yes.

Not all the desktops you can use are as visually "blingy" as Win7, but sometimes that is a good thing. Especially on a slightly older machine.

[Never-In-Doubt]

Re: Windows 7 sucks

OK then. You'll either love it or hate it.

Marmite

[Riz]

Re: Windows 7 sucks

Am gonna have to try Linux.

I'll start a thread when I clear one of my lappys and ask how to do it lol. See if it's any good or not.

I suspect I'll like it cos I love a lot of the shit you can do )

OK then. You'll either love it or hate it.

[Riz]

Re: Windows 7 sucks

Thanks mate

I might give them a try
next Sunday when I have a day off

If you do, do the research on whether your laptop needs additional drivers for the XP install process, and if so, how to add them during install or create a new XP cd with them on.

As said, also check on the manufacturer site that they have XP compatible drivers for all the rest of the hardware in the laptop.

Otherwise you might find yourself putting Win 7 back on after several fruitless hours. :;

[Numpty Monkey]

Re: Windows 7 sucks

Or this which is probably easier mate.

---> How to partition and format a hard disk by using Windows XP Setup program

There are various partitioning/formatting tools that will run from a live CD

GParted -- Live CD/USB/PXE/HD

Parted Magic

and some others.

Thanks mate

I might give them a try
next Sunday when I have a day off