OT!!! Windows 7

SJ · Dec 12, 2009

Bought a new computer 4-5 months ago with Vista OS.HP gave me a free Windows7 upgrade.Anybody had any expierience with Windows7?Anybody actually done an operating system upgrade? Directions look like its quite a process.My tech expierience is so-so.Have done some reformats,hard drive installs and such.

Any opinions
Thanks
Stan

Dean · Dec 12, 2009

SJ:

I have no experience with Windows 7 but did read an article a couple of days ago stating that nearly all upgrades from Vista to Windows 7 were failing at around 67% completion. Apparently, this is a serious issue for MS.

I'm sure that you can find more information online by searching "windows 7 upgrade."

Dean

SJ · Dec 12, 2009

I did some research on opinions,was the usual though,some raved some b!tched.I always like to come here though and get some opinions.

67% huh, wow thats not good.

Thanks
Stan

Jack-Iowa · Dec 12, 2009

I went vista x64 to win 7 ultimate x64 without any issues. or regrets

Jim SC · Dec 12, 2009

I have windows 7 and like it, but I had the Geek Squad install it.

gorilla · Dec 12, 2009

I upgraded to Windows 7 from Vista and it was no problem at all. I like it.

Kruse · Dec 12, 2009

Better than Vista, but the best installs are a full install instead of an upgrade. There are ways to do a full upgrade from an upgrade disc, even if Microsoft doesn"t fully approve. Google this for details.

buickanddeere · Dec 12, 2009

You would like a Mac better. I have no idea why people purchase Micro-Crap instead

SJ · Dec 12, 2009

Whats the dif between full install compared to upgrade compared to full upgrade?

TimMiller · Dec 12, 2009

I have been using windows 7 since the first release canidate came out, I love it. I dont even boot into xp anymore. Windows 7 is a huge improvement over vista. Yes apple does make a nice product, but it is very pricey, a definate learning curve, but my biggest problem is it is not compatable to half the software i use. If apple was as open to software and hardware development there would be all of the issues windows was having.

Brian Jasper co. Ia · Dec 12, 2009

I think I agree with B&D. I've been told that viruses and other junk that these miscreates put out to screw up your computer 99% don't bother a Mac because of the different way a Mac works. Kind of like years ago VHS vs BETA.

Jack-Iowa · Dec 12, 2009

if you have programs you use on the system now an upgrade will take them with it to win 7.
full install you will have to install all the programs as it will get deleted.

Bernsy MN. · Dec 12, 2009

Yep. I downloaded it as a "update". Finally got computer to work a week later with a 150.00$ geek bill.

LenND · Dec 12, 2009

Hey fellows I just read recently where Mac is coming out with some kind of adapter so it can interchange with windows. Has anybody else seen this. Mac has a very good anti-virus system compared to windows. I have windowa XP but daughter has Mac.

SJ · Dec 12, 2009

Yeah right,install stops after compatibilty check,says compatibilty report saved to desktop.
Also when cd inserted just brings up folder,now which folder inside that folder starts install,I think I click the right one,but still didnt like that from the get go.
Oh well maybey try again another day
Thanks for comment

Kruse · Dec 12, 2009

Yes. As jack said, an upgrade will keep all data that you currently have on your computer. A fresh, full install makes it to where you have to start over from scratch and all your programs, data and additional drivers (if needed) will have to be installed or reinstalled by you.

Bill(Wis) · Dec 12, 2009

The general perception is that Mac costs a lot more. No discounting. I know, Mac is better but I can talk my fool head off and no one listens including my better half who insists that Mac would not be compatible with all the stuff she's involved in. Mostly charity work, church, etc., including lots of bookeeping. Kind of like trying to convince people that buying John Deere is worth the extra money but guess what? If anything JD is cheaper. I bought a new John Deere corn planter because it was $4000 less than a Kinze and JD just wanted a small down payment with the rest due on delivery. Kinze wanted the whole thing up front and delivery about 6 months later. I just bought a standard item at JD that they consider standard in stock for $33. Case IH wanted $67. They said it was not an in stock part and the price was due to a delivery charge. A lot of it is hype and the resulting perception.

chvet73 · Dec 12, 2009

I"m typing this on my Windows 7 computer purchased a week ago. I like it so far.

old bc · Dec 13, 2009

If you have XP or Vista Home Basic the Windows 7 upgrade has to do a clean install. It will save the complete HDD contents to a folder named "Windows Old" but you should save your documents and pictures in case something goes wrong.

TimMiller · Dec 13, 2009

I use lots of propriatery software, so its definately not mac compatable. You can run windows on any new mac that has the intel processor. Mac finally started to move away from the power pc processor. I have heard of storys caused be one confilicting with the other and such though. Why would i shell out the extra money for a mac, to hopefully have it work with my propriatery software using propriatery hardware when i can stay with my regular PC and not have any issues. Most computer viruses come into play from people venturing where they shouldnt be on the internet or getting it from friends. I suggest running AVG, its a great free virus scanner that will keep your computer clean.

440roadrunner · Dec 13, 2009

I solved the entire problem. I use Ubuntu Linux. Haven't fired up a whenhored machine (except to work on a friend's) in over a year

KFD68 · Dec 13, 2009

My Vista changed automatically a week ago to 7.
Now the comp wont remember passwords. When I google search, it comes up automatically with its suggestions even after I key in "no suggestions".
Also altered some of the settings and displays in my ArcSoft photo editing programe.

I"m NOT pleased!!!

440roadrunner · Dec 13, 2009

(quoted from post at 12:40:06 12/13/09) My Vista changed automatically a week ago to 7.
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I'm sorry but that is impossible. There is no update path from 'mshaft that will cause that to happen.

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