Windows 7

Post by **ADF-Deano** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:46 pm

Windows 7

I've been playing with the RC version of windows 7 and must say I'm pretty impressed.I was sceptical given the AMAZING SUCCESS of vista

I will definitely be converting once it becomes stable.After the initial install, windows 7 had installed all hardware and not one piece of hardware was with out a driver.

So here's what I found;

From some of the testing I did, I noticed that it is extremely stable and efficient with hardware.It seems to have better performance as well.I think I'll dub this version the "Smart Version" as it is incredibly easy to use and has some very smart auto configuring features, Like networking.

You can also drag a window to the top of the screen and it will automatically expand and take up the whole screen (maximise), same goes for the side (window will take up half the screen).It has a shake or wobble feature when you grab a window and shake it left to right all other windows minimise to the taskbar.Also has a new feature called aero peek which allows you to get a sneaky pete

sneaky pete in progress
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Microsoft Paint and Wordpad have had a massive freshen up (about time).

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A new Security Centre dubbed the Action Center

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Backup features now include the option to create a repair disc and/or system image

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System Reports and Diagnostics

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More to come as time permits

Post by **Beer** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:09 pm

i run windows 7 and i really do like it, but i found i had to add the old 'cmd' and 'run', and im used to add and remove programs and a lot of that stuff not there new names, but over all i give windows 7, 8/10 im happy with it and looks like i will buy a copy when released

Post by **ADF-Cable** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:20 am

Yeah and the Quicklaunch and show desktop has changed... but in a good way..

Yeah nice OS...

But....

I still cant run peerguardian for sw firewalling, and i got over running a virtual XP environment for my downloads.....

So...

I am back on XP64 - and boy is THAT quick!!!!

- Timmy

Post by **ADF-Deano** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:17 am

ADF-Cable wrote: I still cant run peer guardian for sw firewalling, and i got over running a virtual XP environment for my downloads.....

one of the first things I looked at cable, 64 bit needs all drivers signed.

To get it working follow this

1. Download pg2-rc1-test2.exe
2. Install normal, but don't launch
3. Download dseo12.exe
4. Run dseo12 as Administrator
5. Click through until various radio buttons show up
6. Now Enable Test Mode (select and click Next)
7. Now tick Sign a System File and paste this in assuming you installed it on C: drive

C:\Program Files\PeerGuardian2\pgfilter.sys

8. Run a command prompt as administrator and run the following

bcdedit /set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS

9. Exit and reboot

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peerguardian now works wooooohooooo

Post by **ADF-Cable** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:48 am

Hmmmm..... Interesting - I ran through a few walkthroughs i found trying to get it working, all with the

bcdedit /set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS

cmd line, but i never have found the dse override prog/info....

Will try!!!

Cheers!!!!

Post by **HelSinG** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:05 pm

i think i might actually have to use this

Post by **ADF-Cable** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:23 pm

Yeah man.. it's a pretty amazing OS...
Like, win 7 is what Vista should have been....

Post by **ADF-Shady** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:22 pm

http://www.adfteam.com/modules.php?name ... pic&t=4458

Aye, it is what Vista should have been.

And it does find alot of drivers that both XP and Vista had problems with.

BUT......

Hopefully they do something about the issue of Sound and Motherboard Drivers.

Ive installed this OS at least 30 times now and its biggest problem is it thinks its right, no matter what you tell it.

Some drivers you can overwrite, others it wont let you.
Different MBs obviously come with different drivers, especially for sound.

Plenty of ways "around" this problem, but no straight forward answer.

Still, 8/10.

Post by **ADF-Deano** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 1:58 pm

Never had any trouble, I assume your running a 64 bit version to be having the driver issue?

all drivers need to be signed, although there is away around it.On my 3 test systems with dual boot win 7 and vista, vista on average uses between 12 - 17% more ram

Post by **dodgey** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 11:41 am

So do we know what price will be put on it when it is released 64 bit that is.

Post by **ADF-Deano** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 11:53 am

pricing will be finalised when its released, the versions are once again simplified

Home Premium $199
Professional $299
Ultimate $319

actually here is an excellent site for all things windoz

http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/pricing.asp

and the bottom of this page shows the windows 7 features

http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/ff.asp#more

Post by **ADF-Deano** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:04 pm

Unfortunately through no fault of Microsoft some drivers are still not 64 bit for certain manufacturers.I think its bs in this day and age that 64 bit drivers are not the first to be created and is why I currently can not use 64 bit.Maybe its about time Microsoft just dropped the production of 32 bit altogether.Most people wont upgrade....that's right upgrade to 64 bit because of the idiots that came out in the beginning telling everyone that you cant get drivers don't upgrade.If everyone starts using it manufacturers wont have a choice or they will be out of business

anyway there is only a few manufacturers left, but that's my rant out of the way.

for most people (probably 80%) you will never have a problem.

Post by **ADF-Cable** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 7:57 pm

Well... us 20% that like to.... "stretch" the hardware capabilities and fully utilize all the features our nice current hardware can support - I agree Deano.....

Its poop!!!

like my 8gig of ram (with 4 and a bit) laying useless in 32 bit.....

Post by **dodgey** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:23 am

So if I was going to run windows 7 64bit what would I have to find drivers for?

Post by **ADF-Deano** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:56 am

you would probably be fine dodge.some older hardware may have issues or specialised hardware ;like break out boxs.

Post by **ADF-Lefty** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:16 pm

the triumphant return of lefty on windows 7

Post by **ADF-Cable** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 11:24 am

I got mine in the mail yesterday, Win 7 PRO!!!!

Yaay!!!!!!!!

Post by **ADF-BUNGY** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:09 pm

ADF-Cable wrote:I got mine in the mail yesterday, Win 7 PRO!!!!

Yaay!!!!!!!!

What di it cost?
Where did you get it?

I am looking at getting w7 pro as well.

Post by **ADF-Cable** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 2:27 am

http://www.techbuy.com.au/p/127365/OPER ... -01197.asp

$200 for x64 OEM full - not the upgrade- bugger paying 450 retail box...

Post by **FOG-TinTops** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 9:20 pm

A mate of mine helps out here: The Windows 7 Site

Stacks and stacks of info there - Santa is bringing mine

Post by **ADF-Deano** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 7:36 pm

here we go again....as usual the same old idiots, same old hype

http://tinyurl.com/windowsSevenPlus

Post by **ADF-Sniper** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:28 pm

Damn it Deano.. Windows 7 wont allow me to open that link.

Yay windows 7 Here, the next best thing since Windows XP

I haven't installed any drivers yet lol, really no need.

$165.00
MS Windows 7 Professional 32bit or 64bit (win7-pro)
http://www.ccpu.com.au/show_cat.php?cat_id=specials

Post by **ADF-Deano** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:17 pm

ADF-Sniper wrote:I haven't installed any drivers yet lol, really no need.

Post by **ADF-CaptCC** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:57 am

Hey Deano...Is It Worth Me Getting It for My System ??

Or Should I just get a New Computer..hahaha

Or

Should I get Two of These and Not Worry Until I get a Whole New Computer

http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Produc ... 54&LanID=0

Post by **ADF-BUNGY** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:59 pm

Thank goodness I am doing Uni part time.

Got Win 7 Pro for $50.00 through a student offer from Microsoft

I knew my student email would come in handy for something one day

Pity I can only buy one copy.

Anyway, I installed it on my laptop. So far so good.
I have noticed it starts and shutsdown quicker than XP and Vista.

Post by **ADF-CaptCC** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:29 pm

Hey Im a Student too... I'll have to check if I'm able for the same Discount...
THANKS M88Y

Post by **dodgey** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:36 am

Got my Win7 Pro wacked it on a raptor drive all good.

Post by **ADF-CaptCC** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 1:05 pm

Thanks for your Help everyone..that did...

Ordered; Windows 7 Pro 32 bit and 64 bit

Ordered; Office Ultimate 2007

Downloaded the file but will wait for the DVD to be mailed to me .