The Last Days of Windows 7

Windows 98, windows ME, XP, Vista, Windows 7.....is it just me or is there a pattern here?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

windows 10 pro 64 biti5 4690K@4500 COOLER MASTER Seidon 120M water...16gb Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600EVGA GTX 1070 sc
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
windows 10 pro 64 bit
CPU
i5 4690K@4500 COOLER MASTER Seidon 120M water cooler
Motherboard
ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 LGA 1150 Intel
Memory
16gb Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1070 sc
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ GL2760H Black 27" 2ms HDMI Widescreen LED 1920X1080
Screen Resolution
DSR 2103X1183
Hard Drives
ADATA 256 gig SSD + 4 junk
PSU
EVGA supernova 750
Case
coolermaster
Cooling
many...
Keyboard
z merc
Mouse
Logitech wireless G602
Internet Speed
2.5mbs cable
After selling my Mac pro's and building my machines, gave win7 a shot. Been away for 6 years. Glad I skipped vista as I would probably still be on OSX. Am impressed. Glad I bought win7. As for win 8, seems touch screen computing is upon us. Both apple and Microsoft are pushing icon touch computing. No thank you. I'll stay with win7 for the distant future. Let the kiddies do icon based computing. Not sure if they are dumbing down computers due to incompetent kids or what.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Win7 Pro 642 X5670 2.93 Westmere processors48GBAti 6950
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home built
OS
Win7 Pro 64
CPU
2 X5670 2.93 Westmere processors
Motherboard
SuperMicro X8DTI-F
Memory
48GB
Graphics Card(s)
Ati 6950
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 2408wfp
Hard Drives
256 SSD,1tb & 2tb spinner drives
Windows 8 Beta

Does anyone know when the Windows 8 Beta will available for public testing?

I found a leaked Windows 8 Alpha(?), but although it would install, it wouldn't run in a VM.
 

My Computer My Computer

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W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, ...AMD Phenom II x6 1100T, 3.3 GHz12GB DDR3 1333 G-Skill (4GB x 2), G-Skill (2G...NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
n/a
OS
W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, W10 Pro 1703 VM, #All 64 bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II x6 1100T, 3.3 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 (AM3)
Memory
12GB DDR3 1333 G-Skill (4GB x 2), G-Skill (2GB x 2)
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
Sound Card
Realtek?
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung S23B350
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
WD Green 2TB (SATA), WD Green 3TB (SATA), WD Blue 4TB (SATA), WD Blue 6TB (SATA)
PSU
Cooler Master
Case
Antec GX300 Tower
Cooling
3x Antec TRICOOL 120mm Fans
Mouse
Wired Optical
Internet Speed
DSL
Antivirus
Avast
Browser
Pale Moon (64 bit)
Other Info
2018-12-27 Upgraded HDDs
2015-12-10 Upgraded case, graphics card, storage
2015-08-15 Upgraded motherboard & RAM
2015-07-15 Upgraded LM17.1 to LM17.2
beauparc said:
Like others here, my Win7 system has been totally solid since the OS was installed.

The chance of me upgrading to Win8, which looks like a kid's toy, is remote in the extreme.

I have a feeling that Win7 will become the new XP, in that people will continue using it for as long as possible, or until MS removes all support.
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+1 WIN 7 is great. I have no reason to upgrade to 8 at this time. Maybe after 8 has been out for a year or so I'll check it out and see if it's necessary to upgrade. :)
 

My Computer My Computer

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WIN7 x64 Home Premium SP1Intel Core i5-2400 processor(6MB Cache, 3.1GHz)8 GB RAM
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
DELLXPS 8300
OS
WIN7 x64 Home Premium SP1
CPU
Intel Core i5-2400 processor(6MB Cache, 3.1GHz)
Memory
8 GB RAM
Hard Drives
1.5TB C Drive
Windows 8? Meh...I have tried other icon based Linux programs, such as Ubuntu and Fedora. What used to take one click, now takes three. On a smart phone or tablet, perhaps. On a PC, never.

Windows 7 is the best OS Microsoft has ever floated. I think I will take a big 'pass' on 8.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64bitIntel i5 - 760 (Quad)G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL Ripjaws (4x4Gb)Gigabyte HD 4670
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
self built
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Intel i5 - 760 (Quad)
Motherboard
Intel DP55KG Extreme Series
Memory
G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL Ripjaws (4x4Gb)
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte HD 4670
Sound Card
Creative Audigy 2 ZS
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer X223W
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050
Hard Drives
1x Kingston 128G SSD (Boot Drive)
2x Western Digital Black 1Tb
1x Samsung 2Tb
1x Western Digital VelociRaptor 150G
1x Hitachi Deskstar 3TB
PSU
Seasonic S12D750 750W
Case
Fractal Design Define R3 Black
Cooling
Stock Intel i5 cooler over 4x120mm Fans and 1x140mm Fan
Keyboard
MS Razor
Mouse
MS Wireless Laser Mouse 7000
Internet Speed
25Mbps Down, 950Kbps Up
Other Info
All the hardware works perfectly with Win7. Index of 6.7 with Gigabyte HD 4670 graphics.
Irony is ms made win7 such a solid os, why do you need to upgrade? Of course, it is far from perfect, e.g.

1. Still need to reboot after updates.
2. Difficult to move installation to another machine.
3. Lack of package management system or app store.

They are not show-stoppers. Maybe I'm getting old, it's no fun migrating to another os. But as whs, when I come to buy a tablet, win8 is something to consider.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Professional 64bit
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64bit
The three year life cycle of the Windows OS is the normal for Microsoft, only the long extension to the life of XP clouds the issue, (caused by the complete re-start of the Longhorn/Vista Build, not the "Greatness" of XP).

The continuing march of technology is the driver behind the development cycle, rather than the desire to have people upgrade, (although Microsoft are a business and would like people to buy the latest OS).

A new Operating System will be able to take advantage of new technologies, without the need for multiple patches and fixes. A lot of issue with XP towards the end of it's life cycle were, (are?), due to the fact that it has been re-built to keep current

The vast majority of users will, as they always have done, only upgrade their Operating System when they, or their employer, upgrade their hardware. The enthusiasts will of course upgrade to a new Windows as soon as possible, this has always been the case and is more akin to the reason given for climbing mountains.

A three year cycle may seem short but when you think of the technology changes in any three year time frame it does make sense
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Releas...Ryzen 9 5950X, 3.8 - 5.2 MHz64GB [2 x 32GB] DDR4 3200MHz4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1650 Ti
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    ChillBlast - Custom to my design
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 5950X, 3.8 - 5.2 MHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime X570-Pro
    Memory
    64GB [2 x 32GB] DDR4 3200MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1650 Ti
    Sound Card
    On-board SPDIF to 5.1 System + HDMI [5.1 system]
    Monitor(s) Displays
    32" UHD 32 Bit HDR Monitor + 43" UHD 4K 32Bit HDR TV
    Screen Resolution
    2 x 3840 x 2160 @60Hz
    Hard Drives
    1TB M2 SSD OS, 500GB Fast Access SSD, 2 x 8TB Data + Various Externals from 1TB to 4TB, 10TB NAS
    PSU
    NZXT C750 80 PLUS Gold 750W Modular PSU
    Case
    Workstation Case [Matt Black]
    Cooling
    NZXT Kraken X63 280mm CPU Cooler +2x Quiet Case fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless MX Keys & K400 + others
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless MX Master 3S
    Internet Speed
    920 MB Down 50 MB Up
    Antivirus
    BitDefender Total Security Pro
    Browser
    Chrome (always run latest Non-Beta)
    Other Info
    Also run ...
    Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64
    Nexus 7 Android tablet x2
    Samsung 10.2" tablet
    Blackview TAB 8 4G Android Tablet c/w Keyboard
    Wacom Intuos Pro Medium Pen Pad
    Wacom Intuos Pro Small Pen Pad
    Wacom Expresskeys Remote
    Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
    Shuttle Pro v2 Control

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro x64 Latest RPIntel I7 10750H 5.0GHz32GB [2x16GB] DDR4 2933 MHznVidia GTX1650Ti 4 GB GDDR6
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Dell XPS 17 10750H
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64 Latest RP
    CPU
    Intel I7 10750H 5.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell XPS
    Memory
    32GB [2x16GB] DDR4 2933 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GTX1650Ti 4 GB GDDR6
    Sound Card
    Stock [Realtek] 4 Speaker
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" IPS UHD+ Infinity Edge Touchscreen
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2400
    Hard Drives
    2TB M2 NVMe, 4TB External + various 500GB & 1TB External NVMe (also have access to spinner HDD from
    PSU
    Stock
    Case
    Stock XPS Aluminium & Carbon Fibre
    Cooling
    Stock - Active Fan Control
    Keyboard
    Backlit + Various Logitech
    Mouse
    Stock Track Pad + Logitech MX Trackball
    Internet Speed
    72 MB Down 18MB Up
    Browser
    Chrome
    Other Info
    Also run ...
    Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64
    Nexus 7 Android tablet x2
    10.2" tablet
    Sony Z3 Android Smartphone
    Wacom Intuos Pro Medium Pen Pad
    Wacom Intuos Pro Small Pen Pad
    Wacom Expresskeys Remote
    Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
    Shuttle Pro v2 Control Pad
    10TB NAS
They will have to rip windows 1.0 out of my hands to get me to upgrade to a NEW version of windows. I love windows 1.0 and I will never change. It is the best os that I have ever used.

Where have I heard that before, OH, yes from windows 95 >> windows 98 >> windows 2000 >> windows XP >> Windows Vista >> Windows 7 and now windows 8. Sounds like history is repeating itself every couple of years.
Get with it, those of us on the bleeding edge of technology will always jump at the new versions Just because it is there, and to be on top of technology.

:sarc:

Rich
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Pro x64 SP1Intel Core I716 GigsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Laptop Qosimo X870
OS
Windows 7 Pro x64 SP1
CPU
Intel Core I7
Motherboard
Toshiba Qosmio
Memory
16 Gigs
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M
Monitor(s) Displays
17.7" laptop
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
256 Gig SanDisk SSD for C
256 Gig Intel SSD for D
Internet Speed
50/25 FIOS
Antivirus
Vipre (all you can eat for 10 machines)
Browser
IE and FF
Other Info
I have dos 6.22, wfwg 3.11, win98, 2000 and xp VHD's available for testing. MS's Virtual PC works great.
In the other thread, I mentioned that I was beyond amazed about the new features and stuff I saw in the keynote.

Fact is, once I installed and started using it, it became a completely different experience, unfortunately. Not completely bad, but definitely not as good of an experience as with 7. Controversial, for sure. Now I know what I'm gonna write about once I fire up my new blog, lol.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Home Premium x64Intel Core i5 2500K8GB DDR3nVidia GeForce GTX650 Ti BOOST
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
Intel Core i5 2500K
Motherboard
MSI MS-7750
Memory
8GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce GTX650 Ti BOOST
Sound Card
Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
21' Philips
Screen Resolution
Full HD
Hard Drives
1TB
PSU
500W
The only way M$ will get me to leave Windows7 for Windows8 is if they don't charge to upgrade. I bought 3.11, I bought 98, I bought XP, I bought Vista (with a machine, not by choice) and I bought 7. enough is enough, & is great and does everything I want, so unless it's free, they can keep 8.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Ultimate 64BitAMD Athlon 64 X2, 2400 MHz4GBNVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
CPU
AMD Athlon 64 X2, 2400 MHz
Motherboard
MSI K9N Platinum (MS-7250)
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
Phillips 170C, Samsung SyncMaster 997MB
Screen Resolution
1280*1024,1280*1024
Hard Drives
200, 320, 2TB
PSU
400W
Case
Generic
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Generic
Mouse
Cheap Wired
Internet Speed
5mb (so it says)
Other Info
Acer 8930G is my mobile option
Kind of like how I bought Star Wars on VHS then Laserdisc then DVD and now on BluRay. Much less all the extended special edition versions and don't even get me started on my music collection. I can't wait for W8 to hit and learn what it will hold for the future but as mentioned before, it may turn out to be the best time to grab W7 discounted?
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Ultimate 64i7 3770k OC'd 4.6 @ 1.17v, also FX 8120 & i5 ...32 gb G.Skill Sniper DDR3 10-12-12-31 @ 2133XFX Radeon 7870 2GB DDR5
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
A blend of brains, brawn and dumb luck.
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64
CPU
i7 3770k OC'd 4.6 @ 1.17v, also FX 8120 & i5 miniITX
Motherboard
MSI P67A-GD80 b3
Memory
32 gb G.Skill Sniper DDR3 10-12-12-31 @ 2133
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon 7870 2GB DDR5
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Z Series Card
Monitor(s) Displays
(2) LG LED 23" 1920 x 1080 2ms Monitors via mini d-port
Screen Resolution
1680 X 1050 p
Hard Drives
Samsung 256 gb 830 SSD sata III
(1) 1 tb WD Black
(2) 1 tb Hitachi deskmates/sata II
(2) 1 tb WD green/sata II
(2) 3 tb Seagate Barracuda
(1) 120 gb OCZ Vertex SS
(1) Drobo 5N w/5 Seagate 3tb
PSU
EVGA modular 1000G2 80% gold rating & APC 1200 RS
Case
CoolerMaster Storm Styker
Cooling
7 case fans 140mm & 120mm, NZXT Kraken X60
Keyboard
(2) Logitech Illuminated Keyboards (1) usb (1) wireless
Mouse
Logitech G700 & T-BC21 - nano nx for the laptop
Internet Speed
Basic 120mbps down
Antivirus
Trend Micro Titanium Max Security & Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Chrome and IE 10
Other Info
5 Noctua case fans + 3 Noctua in p/p on NZXT cooler
Integrated hot swap drive bays for 2.5" Drives
(2) Lite-on dvd/cd/Blu Ray optical 22X
Integrated fan controller and led on/off
HP Officejet Pro 8630 all-n-one
Hot-swappable 3.5" hard drive bay
Netgear Nighthawk router
Asus USB 3 & sata 6 PCIe card
Vantec IDE to sata adptr./Ultra sata adptr
Lenovo L420 i5 lappy with m sata
Drobo 5N advanced NAS
Some of the features look good. But I am not a fan of the Metro UI. I seriously hope that is optional. I do like the quick boot though.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 10Intel Core i7-4790 Processor 3.6GHz12GB DDR3 1600NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer Predator G6
OS
Windows 10
CPU
Intel Core i7-4790 Processor 3.6GHz
Motherboard
Intel B85 Express
Memory
12GB DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Monitor
Hard Drives
2TB Internal

Hoping to add a 32GB SSD for OS
Internet Speed
FIOS 50/50
MS needs to bring out new product or die, understandable. Me, I don't need to upgrade simply to have the "latest." I passed on Vista, and may well pass on Win 8; not saying definitively I'll do so but....

Right now I don't like the Metro look and I don't have a touch screen. If I want a Windows Phone, well I'll buy one. I'd stay in the traditional desktop mode so Windows 8 will have to offer other things (besides a Store swipe icon in the GUI) I want that Seven can't do before I'd consider upgrading.

I'll wait and see.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 10 Pro 64 bitCore i7 6700K Skylake 4.0GHzCorsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 32GB 3000MHzAsus Radeon RX480 Strix 8GB
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Wordsworth 5000
OS
Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
CPU
Core i7 6700K Skylake 4.0GHz
Motherboard
Asus Z170 Pro
Memory
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 32GB 3000MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Asus Radeon RX480 Strix 8GB
Sound Card
Asus Xonar DSX
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2709m
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Intel 600p M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD 512GB; Intel 335 SSD 240GB ;Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB
PSU
Thermaltake Toughpower Grand Platinum 850W
Case
Lian Li PC-B70
Cooling
CPU-Noctua NH D15, GPU-Stock, Case-Noctua 2x140, 2x120
Keyboard
Microsoft Natural Ergo 4000
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Optical 1000
Internet Speed
Cable
Other Info
HP bd 340,
HP bd 240,
Klipsch Promedia 5.1 THX
I'm certain it has already been mentioned by MS.

You will have your choice of two UI. The metro phone style, or the traditional desktop layout that probably will look quite a bit like Win 7 just slightly evolved .

I do hope somebody will address the possible bloat factor of having two IU options though, anyone have an opinion on this.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

win 7 home premium 64 bitcore i5 7606 gbati 5450
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
hp pavilion 6680t
OS
win 7 home premium 64 bit
CPU
core i5 760
Motherboard
iona (from MSI)
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ati 5450
Sound Card
real tek 888
legacy7955 said:
I do hope somebody will address the possible bloat factor of having two IU options though, anyone have an opinion on this.
Click to expand...

Could you explain a bit further? Only one UI runs at a time, right?
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 x64 / SameIntel Core 2 Duo T7250 / Intel Core i7 9304GB / 6GBNVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS / ASUS 1GB
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron 1520 (Laptop)/ Home (Desktop)
OS
Windows 7 x64 / Same
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 / Intel Core i7 930
Motherboard
Intel 945 / Asus P6X58D-E
Memory
4GB / 6GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS / ASUS 1GB
Sound Card
Whatever Dell gave me :-( / Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
15.4" LCD / Crappy CRT
Hard Drives
Seagate 500GB SATA; 7200 RPM / Seagate 1TB SATA; 7200 RPM
PSU
N/A / OCZ Fatal1ty 550W Modular
Case
N/A / Antec 900
Cooling
Air
Mouse
Microsoft Presenter (Bluetooth)
Darkhaund said:
why are they releasing W8 so fast?

W7 i just getting established!!!!
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Because they want to compete in the non-desktop space as well. Then also want "One windows to rule them all".

Windows 7 is great on the desktop but has scant little for tablets. When Windows 8 is finalized it will be running on desktops, laptops, tablets, phones and the next version of the xbox.

And (possibly unfortuantely) the rapid pace of the non-desktop area is requiring a rapid response for microsoft who is now already vanishingly far behind in just the last two years in the non-desktop/laptop spaces.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 x64 Ultimatei7 96012 Gig Corsair DominatorNvidia 480
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Scratch built
OS
Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
CPU
i7 960
Motherboard
Asus P6X58D
Memory
12 Gig Corsair Dominator
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 480
Sound Card
Maudio Delta 44 + breakout box
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell UltraSharp U2410 24in and Samsung 21 dual monitors
Screen Resolution
1920x1200 and 1280x1024
Hard Drives
Primary: Intel X-25M G2 160G SSD
Secondary: Segate baracuda 1.0 TB
HDs in AHCI mode.
PSU
Corasair TX850
Case
Cooler Master HAF
Cooling
Corsair H50
Keyboard
Logitech G15 + N52 game pad
Mouse
Logitech MX518
Internet Speed
15kbs down 4.5kbps up
Other Info
WEI 7.6
CPU & RAM 7.6
Graphics 7.9
Hard disk 7.7
HHHMMMM...

I just downloaded and installed the Windows 8 Developer's Preview, here is the links for those interested:

Windows Metro Style Apps Developer Downloads

First impression...I don't like it as well as Windows 7...I will play with it and not judge too quickly but...

If you would like to see it with the Windows 7 Start Menu I found this:

To get back the old start menu, open regedit, goto
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
change value of RPEnabled from "1" to "0"
 
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My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win7 UltimateCeleron E1400 @ 2 gig dual core4 gig dual channelnVidia 6600LE 512mgs mem
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
I made it
OS
Win7 Ultimate
CPU
Celeron E1400 @ 2 gig dual core
Motherboard
MSI MS-7529
Memory
4 gig dual channel
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia 6600LE 512mgs mem
Sound Card
On Board Realtek HD
Monitor(s) Displays
1 Sceptre Flat
Screen Resolution
I like 1280x800
Hard Drives
System Drive: 300 gig Maxtor SATA3 (It was cheap)

My Storage: 160 gig WD SATA3
Wife's Storage 160 gig WD SATA3
Keyboard
MS Dgital Media Pro
Mouse
MS Optical 3000
Internet Speed
1.5 DSL
I saw the UI. I wouldn't use the term "evolved" for the interface unless you call bubble gum cutting edge. The UI, to me, looks like it was designed for pre-teens or McDonalds' cashiers. I have never liked the cartoon look and I hope MS supports Windows 7 as long as they've supported XP because I'm not going to Win8 with that interface. I'll keep Seven until it's no longer supported. I most likely won't be able the read the screen and be drooling on my keyboard by then so it won't matter. Just my take on the "new" look.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Pro-x64i7-2600 3.4GHz - 3.8GHz Turbo8Gb - 2x4GB, Muskin 991770 PC3-1333Integrated Intel HD 2000
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built 2/11/2011
OS
Windows 7 Pro-x64
CPU
i7-2600 3.4GHz - 3.8GHz Turbo
Motherboard
Intel DH67BL-B3
Memory
8Gb - 2x4GB, Muskin 991770 PC3-1333
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated Intel HD 2000
Sound Card
Integrated Intel 10.1 HD, RealTek ALC892
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus LCD VH222H, Haier HL24XSL2a
Screen Resolution
1920x1080, 1920x1080
Hard Drives
Crucial SSD C300-128Gb,
Western Digital WD5002AALX - 500Gb,
Western Digital WD7501AALS - 750Gb
PSU
Seasonic 650W 80+ Gold Modular
Case
Rosewill Defender
Cooling
Stock CPU, Four 120mm case fans, PCH fan added
Keyboard
Logitech EX100 Y-RBH94 Wireless
Mouse
Logitech EX100 M-RCE95 Wireless
Internet Speed
3.0/1.5 Mbs
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
Other Info
Antec Veris Premier-Multimedia IR Station,
Cyber Accoustics-3602 Speakers,
AFT XM-5U Card Reader,
Hauppauge TV-HVR-2250,
Sony LX300 USB Turntable
Awful Colours

The colour scheme is awful. :(

In Windows 7, the scheme is fairly soothing.
In Windows 8, I find the colour of those giant buttons jarring.

Additional
lehnerus2000 said:
Does anyone know when the Windows 8 Beta will available for public testing?

I found a leaked Windows 8 Alpha(?), but although it would install, it wouldn't run in a VM.
Click to expand...

Thanks to z3r010 and Boastree. :)
Not the beta, but here is a version you can play with.
http://www.sevenforums.com/news/186479-windows-8-dev-release.html#post1577614
 
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My Computer My Computer

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W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, ...AMD Phenom II x6 1100T, 3.3 GHz12GB DDR3 1333 G-Skill (4GB x 2), G-Skill (2G...NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
n/a
OS
W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, W10 Pro 1703 VM, #All 64 bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II x6 1100T, 3.3 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 (AM3)
Memory
12GB DDR3 1333 G-Skill (4GB x 2), G-Skill (2GB x 2)
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
Sound Card
Realtek?
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung S23B350
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
WD Green 2TB (SATA), WD Green 3TB (SATA), WD Blue 4TB (SATA), WD Blue 6TB (SATA)
PSU
Cooler Master
Case
Antec GX300 Tower
Cooling
3x Antec TRICOOL 120mm Fans
Mouse
Wired Optical
Internet Speed
DSL
Antivirus
Avast
Browser
Pale Moon (64 bit)
Other Info
2018-12-27 Upgraded HDDs
2015-12-10 Upgraded case, graphics card, storage
2015-08-15 Upgraded motherboard & RAM
2015-07-15 Upgraded LM17.1 to LM17.2
I too am guilty of following the crowd and padding M$ financial statements. No more as I am tired of the dog and pony show.
Windows 7 has been a perfect fit for me and what I do and want to accomplish so to run out and buy 8 with a few more
frills and colors is not in my game plan.

Hence............my 2 cents worth.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Home Premium 64bitIntel(R)Core(TM)2 quad [email protected] 2.39GHz6GB DDR2 6400GeForce 8500/512MB
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP M9077c
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Intel(R)Core(TM)2 quad [email protected] 2.39GHz
Motherboard
ASUSeK
Memory
6GB DDR2 6400
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 8500/512MB
Sound Card
Realtek High Def Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP w2408 LCD 24" widescreen
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Cooling
6 pack of Bud
Keyboard
MS wireless Inteli
Mouse
MS wireless Inteli
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