Software to avoid

[GordonNT]

McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.5 is not supported. Use 8.7 instead.
(A very light client, for pro use only)

 

[TheIgster]

ESET 4 64-bit - eating memory while downloading (untill PC stop respond) when instaled on windows 7 64-bit. Confirmed by multiple users and it should be avoided untill ESET fix that.

Works just fine here on 64-bit.

 

[Mbbest]

Works just fine here on 64-bit.

Ok, that means you have working ESET with this conditions:

1. You have Windows 7 64-bit RTM
2. You have ESET Smart security 64-bit
3. You have any download manager
4. You can leave PC (download manager) to download 10-15GB of data and memory doesnt fill up?

Are that all correct?

Becuse we have here: http://www.sevenforums.com/network-...ownloading-large-data-files-2.html#post239371 a few members with same problems with combination of ESET 64, W7 64 and downloading lots of data via download manager, and after uninstaling ESET everything is working

 

[Zidane24]

I almost want to say Mozilla Software since they have joined the EU fiasco to try and claim a few bucks and recongition from Microsoft

 

[jaydax]

Kaspersky beta for windows 7 seems to work a lot better than KIS2009. If you activate it as a beta it gives you about ½ year for free

I made the mistake of trying to install Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 from the CD copy I use with Vista Ultimate. It seemed to install, told me I needed an update, got the update and when it installed promptly crashed Win 7 RC1 32bit. A repair didn't work and I had to do a complete re-installation.

However the beta version trial Sven mentions works just fine, hard to find on Kaspersky's site but Win 7 offers a link to it if you don't have an AV program installed.

 

[TheIgster]

Ok, that means you have working ESET with this conditions:

1. You have Windows 7 64-bit RTM
2. You have ESET Smart security 64-bit
3. You have any download manager
4. You can leave PC (download manager) to download 10-15GB of data and memory doesnt fill up?

Fair enough...suppose I didn't read your post correctly then as I do not use any download managers.

To be fair though, you did not mention "download manager" in your post.

You stated:

ESET 4 64-bit - eating memory while downloading (untill PC stop respond) when instaled on windows 7 64-bit.

The bold secton could mean anything and does not reference a "download manager" of any kind.

I have a bittorrent app always going and download many things using Opera without issue, regardless of file size.

 

[Mbbest]

Yes, my bad, i didnt mention download managers

 

[rickhd]

System Mechanic 9 & Norton Ghost 14

System Mechanic 9 does work in Windows 7 however it corrupted Backup and Restore. Required a re-install to get it working again.

Also Norton Ghost 14 will not install at all in Windows 7. It does not recognize the operating system.

 

[thefabe]

having trouble with slysoft Clonedvd2 install, unlike any dvd and GameJackel were fine

 

[madman666]

i've just installed windows seven and i used auslogics registry defrag with no problems thus far.

 

[Charles Kane]

i've just installed windows seven and i used auslogics registry defrag with no problems thus far.

(a) If you've just installed Win 7 - why would you bother? The registry is new. What's the problem?
(b) why would you bother defragging the registry anyway? The hives sit tight - changes are a minute line of text here and there. Way over-kill
(c) I have never seen a tiny bit of data or research which indicates a registry defrag serves any purpose whatsoever - neither that it speeds anything up nor that it avoids problems - the best it can do is probably CREATE problems.

Be happy - leave the registry alone!

 

[Stabgotham]

I'm reporting back about SuperAntiSpyware (if you still need someone to). I recently installed it and have had no issues whatsoever. I'm using the Windows 7 RTM with SuperAntiSpyware version 4.27.1002.

I don't know what the original issues were with the product, but it they seem to have been resolved...or my success with the program is an anomaly.

 

[comicbookguy]

''Itunes'' .... what a total nightmare that app is.

it brought my W7 & vista installs to their knees...







SK

I hate iTunes with a passion as well but i didnt have any problems

 

[t0mn8r]

(a) If you've just installed Win 7 - why would you bother? The registry is new. What's the problem?
(b) why would you bother defragging the registry anyway? The hives sit tight - changes are a minute line of text here and there. Way over-kill
(c) I have never seen a tiny bit of data or research which indicates a registry defrag serves any purpose whatsoever - neither that it speeds anything up nor that it avoids problems - the best it can do is probably CREATE problems.

Be happy - leave the registry alone!

Up until recently I always used registry cleaners and defraggers (out of old habit I guess) but I got some funny little errors like icons disappearing and such so on my last install I did not use any registry tools and I must admit that it runs smoother.

I agree, until there are any actual errors leave it alone (you'll go blind).

 

[KnowledgeWorker]

Avoid Secure It Easy v.2.0.3.7 it (potentially) causes BSODs.
Instead install their updated (not yet official?) version v.2.0.3.9 I attached here.

removed - please do not host software here unless you have the *express* consent of the developers. The software is shareware, and I unless they say it is OK to post the software here as a direct download, you really cannot do that - JG.

 

[thefabe]

I tried to install Nero burning Rom 7 and it failed 3/4 way thru now I can't get it to uninstall. Any help would be greatly appreciate to get this off ny system Thanks

 

[swarfega]

You need a later version.

 

[mickey megabyte]

I tried to install Nero burning Rom 7 and it failed 3/4 way thru now I can't get it to uninstall. Any help would be greatly appreciate to get this off ny system Thanks

you need the nero clean tool.

 

[nemo100]

running win 7 RC 7100

Am running AVG 8.5 sucessfully

another one I found was deamon tools when it was installed it conflicted with my backups using acronis 12 and coused an error. removed and all ok

 

[dw96]

On my old PC I installed the TuneUp Utilities latest version and just after the install and reboot my computer got screwed. I was able to fix the bootup via the install CD fixing feature, but I got thrown at my desktop at 16 bit colors, no sound and no internet, which I couldn't fix in any way, so I had to make a full re-install. That sucks...

Also I tried an install of VGEE (Vista Game Explorer Editor) yesterday and it screwed up my games explorer real bad. I tried fixing it, but no effect. Do NOT install this thing, unless you want to screw up your gaming centre real bad. I installed VGEE just 'cause some games weren't running from games explorer and wanted to do something about those broken links (shortcuts). I'm also curious why the new game center doesn't seek out installed games by itself, but the exe files of a game force themselves into the explorer. Is that right? Figured it out by deleting the .exe of a game I have and... even though the game remained available in Add/Remove Programs it couldn't be seen in GE...

Well this post got too long and kind of offtopic, but hope I've helped.
D.W. to the rescue!!!