Does anyone is using the new Window 7? I have just bought a new laptop and it's using Windows 7, I am not liking it and prefer the old Windows XP setting, it's possible to change it or the classic setting?
W7 beats the living shit out of xp IMO
you can prob make it look like xp but don't ask it to act like xp
Just learn the new stuff. In two weeks you'll be loving it.
Change scares some people. Go on, be brave 🙂
I just liked the simple straight forward set up with Windows XP was hoping to find the classic set up somewhere in Windows 7, I am no computer geek. Feeling stressed with it already! 😆
It's different so it is a bit painful but as it was so eloquently put - "it beats the living shit out of xp". If you're finding it difficult to adjust though then just spend 20mins or so watching some of the videos on the 'New to Windows 7' tab [url= http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/videos ]here[/url]
its good
Just learn the new stuff. In two weeks you'll be loving it.
+1 for that. I was an XP devotee, but I really like Windows 7 now. I have it on a new laptop, and I'm tempted to buy a copy for my PC now.
I am no computer geek.
That's why you'll like W7 better when you get the hang of it. It's worth it, trust us.
What exactly are you finding hard btw?
XP may well be stable etc but it sure as Hell is friggin dull by today's visual-topian standards.
Vista was great (IMO) - no issues whatsoever with any piece of software.
And Win 7 is a step up again. Definitely stolen some ideas from OSX but all for the better. Decent enough eye-candy and very functional. Worth persevering IMO.
It's not a setting, it's a different system. It's like buying a Mondeo and then going "I preferred the old Cortina, can I enable that instead?"
You [i]could[/i] wipe the PC and install XP, but it's not a simple procedure and you'd need a copy of XP, and a licence, to do that. And, you'd be daft to do it.
Windows 7 is better than XP. Fact. However, there is a learning curve. Seriously, give it a chance.
Start menu is now a round button. Click on that, then click on 'all programs' - your stuff is there.
When you run a program the name no longer appears on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, you just get a lil picture instead.
That's basically it.
I'm lovin' my W7 too. Loads easier to use than XP IMO. And I'm no pooter geek either!
Start menu is now a round button. Click on that, then click on 'all programs' - your stuff is there.When you run a program the name no longer appears on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, you just get a lil picture instead.
That's basically it.
this, I can't figure out whats so different thats giving the OP such problems.
"New" Windows 7? Is there something newer and flashier I'm missing out on, or are you still living in 2010?
Been on Win7 since early beta... I quite like it.
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"New" Windows 7? Is there something newer and flashier I'm missing out on, or are you still living in 2010?
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Well, very early versions of W8 are out there now...
i want / am thinking of upgrading from xp to 7 - where/how is best to do it?
also is it likely to sort out my forever crashing outlook?
thanks
i want / am thinking of upgrading from xp to 7 - where/how is best to do it?
depends really
A clean install is the best option in a perfect world but you'll need to set everything up again & reinstall all your programs and apps
if you really can't face that an upgrade install should leave everything pretty much in place at the risk of a more bloated OS
You'll need a copy of W7 first. If you are / know a student, software4students.co.uk is the way to go.
We can help with the 'how' once you've got it.
I run XP on my netbookx to keep them lightweight and stable on lower . hardware spec, and W7 on the monster. Love both the OS. can switch between them without a thought now.
Cant say I use much extra functionality on W7 yet - still use addons to do that like Beyond Compare to sync and Treesize to manage storage. I imagine theres a W7 tool to do both of those somewhere.
My only gripe is a couple of corrupt files somewhere in the build means I cant run "Rate my [s]poo[/s] System" to see how I score. But I cant afford to risk a rebuild now its set up so sweetly with all my apps and whatever corrruption is there doesnt effect my day to day use. I wonder if it will repair itself safely?
I have a backup image and backup, maybe I could do it safely. Too nervous.
Run a chkdsk then try "sfc /scannow" from an admin command prompt, perhaps?
singletracksurfer - if you are a student or, perhaps, the PC will be used by someone who is a student to do their homework, you can get fully legit, el cheapo Win7 (+ office) from software4students & a few other places.
Just make sure you read the Ts & Cs first so you can confidently tick the box that says you comply.
Going to Win 7 from XP needs a clean install but if you're a bit trepidatious it's easy to set it as a dual boot so you can leave XP on there & check what extra gubbins you had installed etc.
I might be able to help with a perfectly legit and above board Win7.
EMail in profile if you want to find out more...
do I need to buy different things and is there a price difference between upgrading and total new install?
Xiphon - YGM
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is there a price difference between upgrading and total new install
Yes. Although if you are upgrading from XP or 2k then it really is a total new install, but you still pay the upgrade price I think. It's cheaper out of recognition that you're a previous customer, rather than it being technically easier or anything.
I run XP on my netbookx to keep them lightweight and stable on lower . hardware spec, and W7 on the monster.
W7 has actually sped up a few of my machines that were previously running like dogs on XP, I think it is in fact the more lightweight operating system, certainly faster and less stressful to the hardware.
Windows 7 boots faster, but I prefer XP to use.
Have a laptop with each and I miss a lot of the XP features on W7. Obviously there are some things that "kick the poo out of" XP, but overall, I prefer XP.
I miss a lot of the XP features on W7
What like?
I knew someone would ask that! Hang on..
Ok - Right-click "Explore" - not the same as "Open"
Click a folder to expand it. Click "minus" to collapse. Win7 does weird things, expands the folder, then expands it again. Really annoying. (This is when I'm adding stuff to my iTunes library)
Right-click a folder to search in it. Much more natural than selecting the folder then going to the box up the top and entering the search.
There are other things I do daily that bug me. Can't think of em at the mo.
So it's the moving around of things rather than features.. right.. well times change Granddad 🙂
The search box on the start menu in W7 - it's worth it just for that. Windows key, start typing the name of what you want, hit enter. I bloody love it. Hardly ever have to go looking through a list in 'All Programs' anymore.
Hmph, predictable response, molgrips!
I've gone from Windows 3.1 through all operating systems and they have got better each time (leaving Vista out). This time they took out some of the things I liked though. And I'm not happy about it. I'm writing to my MP.
That search box has not found some things when I've used it. Crap.
I've gone from Windows 3.1 through all operating systems and they have got better each time
Millenium? (Was that what it was called or was it 'ME')
XP search has always been cack at finding things for me. Especially searching IN documents. It consistently fails to find things that I know are there, and other programs can find without any bother.
The W7 search is much better.
DezB, my point is that every time a new version of Windows comes out people grumble that things are different. I bet you grumbled about changes in XP over W2K didn't you?
There's no "explore" on right click now because the "open" interface now has the explore-style tree on the left by default. No need for different commands anymore.
[i]bet you grumbled about changes in XP over W2K didn't you[/i]
NO! I loved my XP 😥
Why is everyone having a go at me cos I preferred XP? Sod off!
(I liked having the choice between Open OR Explore OK??)
Yeh dez, you old git !
it [b]IS[/b], however, totally fair comment that new MSOffice versions are different for its own sake 👿
[u][b]FACT[/b][/u]
Oh no no no. Office 2010 has BIG toolbar buttons. Can't beat that.
On Office 2012 the buttons are fullscreen (apparently)
Run a chkdsk then try "sfc /scannow" from an admin command prompt, perhaps?
dont that Cougar and found a number of corruptions listed in the log, but cant be arsed picking through them all and manually replacing them.
I think I can use recovery repair, but havent had a stab at it yet.
If you insert the Win7 media while doing sfc, it should replace them automatically.
Millenium? (Was that what it was called or was it 'ME')
Shirley anybody with any sense was already using W2K by the time that came out, and didn't downgrade?
cheers xiphon will try that.
The search box on the start menu in W7 - it's worth it just for that. Windows key, start typing the name of what you want, hit enter
Certainly not unique amongst OSes, but virtually essential given the huuuuge "Start - All Programs" list and the complete free for all inconsistent convention for including apps on that list. Some appear in the 1st level, others are in a sub menu, even more are in a submenu by the name of the s/w maker with the executable in a sub-sub menu from there... wtf?! (Maybe that has changed? Never used anything newer than XP, and have no immediate intention to do so)
Compare with gnome (and probably other) menus... Applications - Games and there's yer games. Applications - Office and guess what's there. etc.
Millenium? (Was that what it was called or was it 'ME')
Who'd name an OS after a debilitating illness? I call it Win98 3rd edition.
Love both the OS
I wouldn't go that far with any OS
Decent enough eye-candy
I'd put functionality and ease of use before any eye-candy.
XP has all the APIs that I need. No way I'd pay for new screen bling unless it has real new functionality that I *need*. In fact 99% of the windows stuff I do at home is still on Win2000! Only 1 app refuses to play ball because there's an IF statement in the installer that says it's not supported on anything older than XP. I'd really like to know what API or feature of XP it using that is not in 2k.
The search box on the start menu in W7 - it's worth it just for that. Windows key, start typing the name of what you want, hit enter
Certainly not unique amongst OSes
Yup Vista has it.
The search box on the start menu in W7 - it's worth it just for that. Windows key, start typing the name of what you want, hit enter
Certainly not unique amongst OSes
Yup Vista has it.
Was that someone agreeing with me up there? He typed too much, so not entirely sure.
Some appear in the 1st level, others are in a sub menu, even more are in a submenu by the name of the s/w maker with the executable in a sub-sub menu from there... wtf?!
That's not down to the OS though, that's down to whoever created the installer. And will be the same if you install the same software under XP or W7.
No way I'd pay for new screen bling unless it has real new functionality that I *need*
W7 has real new functionality that makes life better - besides the eye candy. Which I also like.
In fact 99% of the windows stuff I do at home is still on Win2000!
I stayed with W2k until 2008 or so but I bought a game that installed and ran but didn't really work properly at all, so in the bin it went. W2K I mean not the game.