Comments on: Windows 7 – First Impressions

By: Brandon

Brandon — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:35:02 +0000

I too downloaded the Windows 7 beta version but didn’t use it that long. I put it on Sun Virtual Box on a PC running Windows XP and surprisingly everything worked except Aero theme. It was fast only using a GB of memory and 20GB of install room. I liked the new start bar and menu. I used the jump lists the most out of everything. IE 8 integration into the OS was great, but I still prefer Firefox. I can’t wait until this version of Windows is released so I can buy it. I just wish it had workspaces like Linux and “Spaces” that Mac stole.

By: Rick

Rick — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:58:36 +0000

It indeed is a pleasant surprise…I just wish Microsoft would test the beta version (Vista) on their own instead of releasing it on us! Thanks for stopping by!

By: Adam Eickhoff

Adam Eickhoff — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:31:03 +0000

Windows 7 works phenomenally! I ditched Vista as soon as I could and never went back…In fact, I have used ‘7′ ever since beta as my Main operating system. My sister uses Vista and bitches everyday about it. I am trying to convince her to switch. Oh and the Release Candidate (RC) is avail until AUG 20 and will last until June 2010 before it deactivates itself (you get a two week warning first) and you must buy a copy or go to something else.

When everything is defragged and organized and no misc startup programs, my HP DV6446us Laptop will start in under a minute. I would even dare to say 30 seconds. My start up list includes Avira Anti-virus, utorrent, and some small utility programs.

By: Rick

Rick — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:37:11 +0000

Windows 7 will be released in mid-October…I have a story on that here at HelpMeRick. And if the final release is like the latest betas, it will be eons better than Vista.

By: eric

eric — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:48:58 +0000

i just wanted to know if there is a release date for windows 7 and when that may be and what they might be asking for it im definately interested i hate vista so much that i downgraded to xp and have had my fingers crossed for a long time hopeing that microsoft would come out with something that wasnt such a hog

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000

can i upgrade to windows 7 on my compaq computer it has windows vista service pack1 it has 1 gig of memory without any problems also do i need to delete the internet explorer 7 icon on my desktop before i download windows 7 or not so the internet explorer 8 icon be there in its place on my desktop

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000

Windows 7 is the next generation of Windows…it isn’t an application you download and install.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000

Oh ok i need the install dvd and if i have a compaq desktop computer with 1 gig of memory with windows vista do you say its good idea to get the install dvd for windows7 to upgrade my computer or should i get more memory for my computer money is tight though

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000

Beta means that this is a TEST version…it is NOT to be used on a full-time computer, and it will ONLY work until August. The real Windows 7 will cost probably between $200-400 and not be released until late this year or early next year.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000

Rick,

Let us know if you hear of any compatibility issues with either hardware or software. I mean the major stuff, like video drivers or printers. I remember the switch from 98 to XP and that many printers did not work with XP.

I haven’t heard you talk so good about Microsoft in a long time. Are you feeling OK?

Walter in Phoenix