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I think if people just learnt to use the start search, they would never have trouble finding anything. It's so much simpler than navigating through the Windows Explorer or the Control Panel.
I think if people just learnt to use the start search, they would never have trouble finding anything. It's so much simpler than navigating through the Windows Explorer or the Control Panel.
I agree with you for the most part since I hate the way Microsoft changes the look and feel of their software each time they update... hate it with a passion!
Now, usually changes are good but Vista came out with some bad juju from the get go (regardless of who you want to lay blame on) and the user Unfriendliness is HUGE, as Johnston perfectly stated... for the Novice, mere mortal or Non-PC Guru.
I do love Win 7 over XP but only because I have given it a big chance and because my main purpose is just playing PC games, internet and e-mail... I don't understand all that MS Mambo Jambo Movie Center thingy Do-Hickey.
One thing I have always heard is that Microsoft UPGRADES are a Big No-No's and this may have something do do with the problems you are experiencing right now with the Explore Issue.
Why don't you do yourself a favor and give us some screen shots of that particular problem? I do love the way Win 7 has the main icons on the taskbar for easy access that I couldn't have with XP.
OP: I agree that there is a learning curve and it sounds like you're making no effort to learn. Go back to XP if that's what you want.
Try the same thing with the services:1) Orb > type "MSCONFIG" {Enter}If that doesn't work, post a screenshot of the window that is appearing (without altering what folder or view to which it opens).
2) Click on the "Services Tab"
3) Click the "Hide all Microsoft Services" checkbox bottom left
4) Click the "Disable All"
5) Reboot
Hi Peter,
Still the same unfortuneately.
And just noticed Google search won't work.
Johnston
I think the OP expresses the opinion of a large vintage community. Their problem will be solved when they need new hardware for which no XP drivers exist. Then they will have to get moving and learn something new - which they refuse up to now. For most people change is bad - even if it is for the better.
whs.
I work all day and haven't time to mess on with new systems all night.
So how come you don't offer any solution to the problems I have?.
They are:
Explorer window appears every start up.
Google search isn't working.
I want to use outlook express or windows mail on my computer, whic has windows 7.
Screenshots of both problems would be very helpful.
Where is the Google Search that is not working? Internet Explorer search bar? Firefox toolbar? Google's main page (i.e. www.google.com)?
Peter,
If I knew how to add screen shots I would.
The Google toolbar appears above the Bing toolbar.
Johnston