Windows 7 - Who is using it? - Saxperience

That-Guy · 24th June 2009, 18:38

I have been using XP Pro for years now. I never used Vista as I found it slow and just caused more problems than its worth.

I am running Windows 7 Build 7127 and think it is great. My system is running faster than it did when using XP.

I Installed Windows and the only drivers that were not installed was my sound card. I simply ran windows update and that sorted that.

On the desktop you have small text in the bottom right hand corner stating your build number etc.. If you want to remove it simply run this patch: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3AKF1TDG Please note this is NOT a crack, it is simply a GUI Tweak. It works with builds 7100 and 7127 both 32 and 64 bit.

Is anyone else using it? If not whats the reason?

The main programs I am running are:

- Office 2007 SP2
- Nero 9.2.6.0
- uTorrent 8.2
- Dropbox (Remote Backup)
- AVG Pro 8.5.339
- CuteFTP 8.3 Pro
- WinRAR 3.80
- ConvertXtoDVD

All running perfect with no problems at all.

My Hardware is far from amazing but this is what I have:

- Asus A939 Motherboard
- NForce3 Chipset
- AMD Athlon 64 3500+
- 2gb DDR400 Memory
- 160gb Seagate IDE Hard Drive
- Nvidia 128mb GeForce 6200
- ASUS Wireless b/g USB Dongle
- Sony 16x DVDRW
- Belinea 19" TFT

TheSmith · 28th June 2009, 00:48

Yehp running vindows 7 atm its a dream
i'm using a core 2 duo e6300 oc'ed to 2.34 ghz
4gb of ram
a dfi lanparty bored and a

nivida 7950gt graphics 512mb
LG 24" screen

all in my server case built for two mother boreds and two powersupplys standing about 3 1/2 ft tall

That-Guy · 28th June 2009, 00:55

Ouch

Looking at upgrading hardware but spending all spare money on the car right now

newpersn · 28th June 2009, 08:51

running vista atm. once windows 7 is out. i might think about going up to it
pc spec:

core 2 quad @2.4 (Q6600)
4gb ram DDR2
160gb+500gb hard drives
Asus Motherborad

WorthingSaxoVTR · 28th June 2009, 10:14

running 7 on the following speck

intel i7
6 gb of ddr3 triple channel 2000mhz
ssd corsair 120gb hd
1gb graphics card
etc etc

That-Guy · 28th June 2009, 17:55

RTM to meant to be out on the 13th of July

MarkyG · 29th June 2009, 09:48

Vista is far from slow if you know how to set it up and tweak it just right. I find XP slow nowadays!! But I am using Windows 7, its fast as fook and am just wanting the full release now

running on:

9650 @ 3.0ghz
XFX 790i Ultra SLi mobo
4gb DDR3 @ 2000mhz
300GB Velociraptor WD HDD
1gb GTX280 XXX Edition

Runs uber fast, without any problems, not had any hardware problems or software problems for that matter!!

newpersn · 29th June 2009, 10:37

i might give it a try on my laptop

Core 2 duo @ 1.5
2GB Ram
160GB HD
Intel X3100 Gfx (dont laugh lol)
15.4 Screen

AkuskaUK · 29th June 2009, 11:59

i tryed it on mine, i thaught it was ok, MUCH better than vista...

mines:
2.53Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
4gb Ram
nVidia 8600GTm 512mb
15.4" Screen
250GB HDD

, all that running Leopard, its a dream!
Ill stay with Osx for the moment, i dont really like all the bugs in vista or windows in general.

That-Guy · 5th July 2009, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by AkuskaUK

i tryed it on mine, i thaught it was ok, MUCH better than vista...

mines:
2.53Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
4gb Ram
nVidia 8600GTm 512mb
15.4" Screen
250GB HDD

, all that running Leopard, its a dream!
Ill stay with Osx for the moment, i dont really like all the bugs in vista or windows in general.

I hope you have a legit copy of OSX

Tried every version possible to try and get in on my PC but just get kernel panic.

Windows 7 Latest Info:

Quote:

Its been reported by the website neowin.com that the release date of the RTM version of Windows 7 will be released on the 13th July 2009. RTM stands for Released to Manufacturing, its the same as the Retail version of Windows 7 simply without the pretty box. The RTM version is the version that gets sent to the likes of Dell, HP and Asus to pre-install on their new computer systems going on sale.

This is good news for current Windows 7 RC users. It means the code will be finalised and in turn will start the production of millions of Windows 7 DVDs that will be sent out to retailers ready for the 22nd October launch date.

So within the next 10 days we will past the point of no return for Windows 7, no more beta testing and no more Release Candidates. I for one am so glad to get to this stage. I have been using Windows 7 as my main OS for the past 2 months, and in this time have been unable to keep up with the number of Release Candidates floating around.

I wonder what will be happening in the way of Windows 7 marketing and advertising? This is the next big stage for Microsoft. I guess only time will tell.

Mike-VTR · 8th July 2009, 10:20

LOL from your programes you seem like a pretty legit guy

pr0xibus · 8th July 2009, 10:39

never used win 7 tried vista once thought complete and utter sh1te lol went back to xp think ill be staying where i am until all bugs and first SP has come out with win 7 lol

bpm · 8th July 2009, 13:32

Ive got Windows 7 Ultimate on mine, does run well, though Im waiting for a lot of the drivers to be written to run some of my motherboard features. Have to admit the driver package installed pretty much everything instantly. Still a few bugs come up now and then but Im sure update will sort them soon.

Specifications:
920 Quad Core i7 processor
Asus P6T7 Supercomputer Motherboard
6GB OCZ Gold Triple Channel RAM
Zalman HTPC Case with 7" touchscreen (linked to 52" plasma)
HD4870 ATI Radeon Graphics Card
150GB Velociraptor HD (with external networked 20TB server)
BluRay / HD / DVD Rewriter

Adam_Q · 9th July 2009, 06:25

Yeah i've been using it for a few months now and it has to be the best operating system MS have designed in a long time!

I'm using the 64bit version which has allowed me to upgrade my ram from 2gb to 4gb

My laptop is a taplet PC and has the old hp recovery partition, which I've kept for whem the trial runs out in March! Can't believe by then your system will automatically restart itself every 2 hours lol! Bastards!!!!!

I have to say I've not had any problems with drivers etc. Although my desktop did have a problem locating a sound driver but running the windows updates fixed that also

This is actually an OS i'd pay money for

That-Guy · 9th July 2009, 09:15

For peeps who are going to buy it you can pre-order it from 15th July till 9th August and save a hell of alot

http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/...pre-order.aspx