Windows 7

[DTRMiguel]

Anyone else here running windows 7? How are you liking it? What version do you have? I have Ultimate and i absolutely love it :rolleyes:

[MM2004]

Anyone else here running windows 7? How are you liking it? What version do you have? I have Ultimate and i absolutely love it :rolleyes:

I played around with the Beta version as well as the RC version before it went to RTM and really liked it.

Bought a license and installed Win 7 Home Premium and really do enjoy it.

Thus far, it appears Microsoft did it right!

There are all kinds of deals out there on computers with Win 7 x64bit installed and recommend this OS highly.

:cool:

Mike.

[Mike Poore]

Evidently there are huge issues with those who are trying to run it on Mack, and I think it's a problem having to do with Microsoft Office, which many Mac users prefer.

[-Matt-]

I just bought a new desktop and it has Windows7 on it (my laptop has vista) and i LOVE it. Windows7 > Vista

[RacerX]

Ran Beta, RC's and have the RTMs. I have a legal 7 Ultimate VLK now that I've installed on all my systems at home. Attaches nicely to my WHS and all the XBOXes in the house, the server has 4TB of MP3's and another 3TB of XBOX game backups, my redundant systems each have 4TB in striped arrays, all Quad cores of course. I7 chips are really nice! We've built about 50+ I7 systems so far... (And I repair Macs and use Linux.)

[Marauderjack]

I have XP Pro and run several programs (photo, graphic arts, navigation, DVD copy, CD copy, etc, etc) and wonder if these will work with Windows 7??

I let Microsoft analyze my system and they of course said OK.....mentioned a few drivers to change but never mentioned program compatibility??:confused:

Will an upgrade work for me??:cool:

[RacerX]

This is the way and yes, if your programs are fairly recent (Adobe, etc.?).

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd446674(WS.10).aspx#BKMK_Upgr adeFromXP

Upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7

The Upgrade option is not available in Windows 7 Setup when installing Windows 7 on a computer running Windows XP. However, you can use Windows Easy Transfer to migrate files and settings from Windows XP to Windows 7 on the same computer. To do this, you must first copy files to a removable media, such as an external hard drive or UFD, or to a network share. Next, you will install Windows 7 and then migrate your files back from the removable media onto your computer. When you are finished, you must install your software programs again, but your files and settings will have been copied from Windows XP.
Copy files using Windows Easy Transfer


Insert the Windows 7 DVD while running Windows XP. If the Windows 7 installation window opens automatically, close it.
Open Windows Explorer by right-clicking the Start menu, and then clicking Explore.
Browse to the DVD drive on your computer and click migsetup.exe in the Support\Migwiz directory.

The Windows Easy Transfer window opens.
Click Next.
Select An external hard disk or USB flash drive.
Click This is my old computer. Windows Easy Transfer scans the computer.
Click Next. You can also determine which files should be migrated by selecting only the user profiles you want to transfer, or by clicking Customize.
Enter a password to protect your Easy Transfer file, or leave the box blank, and then click Save.
Browse to the external location on the network or to the removable media where you want to save your Easy Transfer file, and then click Save.
Click Next. Windows Easy Transfer displays the file name and location of the Easy Transfer file you just created.

[Stoneblue]

I'm running 7 Pro version 32 bit. I had run both 64 and 32 bit RC. I like it, I'd probably love it if some of my older apps would run. Yes I have been using the compatibility function but on 30% of the older apps I've had no joy. My advice is to wait for SP1 unless you really need to switch over now. The only reason I did go with it so early is to support my customers' machines. And to do an upgrade from XP it needs to be a clean install, w/ Vista you can do an upgrade, but a recommend a clean install also.

[MM2004]

I'm running 7 Pro version 32 bit. I had run both 64 and 32 bit RC. I like it, I'd probably love it if some of my older apps would run. Yes I have been using the compatibility function but on 30% of the older apps I've had no joy. My advice is to wait for SP1 unless you really need to switch over now. The only reason I did go with it so early is to support my customers' machines. And to do an upgrade from XP it needs to be a clean install, w/ Vista you can do an upgrade, but a recommend a clean install also.

I purchased the upgrade and when doing the install on top of Vista, I chose custom and had it remove Vista then install Win 7.

This is along side other partitions running Vista and XP.

:beer:

Mike.

[Stoneblue]

Mike you are quite correct and much more concise than my reply ( blame it on a combo of migraine and meds). I will end up doing the dual boot thing too when time allows. BTW I used the oem version ($145). Has anyone used the 3 updates for $150 that best buy is hawking? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Windows+7+Home+Premium+Upgrade +Family+Pack+-+Windows/9493185.p?id=1218113928235&skuId=9493185

[MM2004]

Mike you are quite correct and much more concise than my reply ( blame it on a combo of migraine and meds). I will end up doing the dual boot thing too when time allows. BTW I used the oem version ($145). Has anyone used the 3 updates for $150 that best buy is hawking? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Windows+7+Home+Premium+Upgrade +Family+Pack+-+Windows/9493185.p?id=1218113928235&skuId=9493185

One of my counterparts has and the install went smoothly. He installed over XP and Vista and also used a blank partition without issue.

You must be connected to the I-net for the upgrade version to install.

The 'Family Pack' can be obtained cheaper at Costco for about $129.00.

His is a triple-boot sytem as mine is.

:beer: :cool:

Mike.

[offroadkarter]

Evidently there are huge issues with those who are trying to run it on Mack


Well duh, windows 7 was designed for the PC, not for 18 wheelers

[RacerX]

Well duh, windows 7 was designed for the PC, not for 18 wheelers
It is a PC... PC=Personal Computer! :D
You should see the inside of one if you open one up. Intel, Broadcom, ATI, Samsung, Western Digital... pretty much the same hardware... I do have to admit though, Apple makes some of the best Stainless steel screws! :cool: (Mac=Chevy)

[Breadfan]

Been using the 32-bit RC on my home theater pc. Happy with it. Went 32bit b/c during the rc days it was said to have slightly better compatability with the video stuff I had. May try 64bit on it to go over 4gb on the RAM.

Have 7 pro 64bit oem but havne't installed yet on my dad's computer. He still has XP.

Probably won't upgrade my vista desktop just yet, cause I'm perfectly happy with my 64bit Vista install on it...

If you're on the fence wait for SP1.

[offroadkarter]

It is a PC... PC=Personal Computer! :D
You should see the inside of one if you open one up. Intel, Broadcom, ATI, Samsung, Western Digital... pretty much the same hardware... I do have to admit though, Apple makes some of the best Stainless steel screws! :cool: (Mac=Chevy)


Yeah but mack's are not computers....

http://image.dieselpowermag.com/f/14378525/0902dp_03_z+2004_dodge_ram_350 0_mack_truck+1956_b_63.jpg

[BruteForce]

Asus netbook: from XP 32-bit to Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
Toshiba laptop (3 yrs old): from Vista Ultimate 32-bit to Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
2 HTPCs: from Vista Ultimate 64-bit to Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
Office PC: from Vista Ultimate 64-bit to Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit

All clean installs; no upgrades for me. The only hardware I haven't been able to sort out is the built-in SD card reader on the laptop. No 64-bit drivers anywhere to be found. Don't use that feature anyway.

Only trace of Vista left here is a VM of 32-bit Vista Ultimate running on W2K8 Server to run a cranky network asset monitor that wouldn't run on XP64 way back when.