2nd favorite version of Windows

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We all know that everyone's favorite version of Windows is 7, but which of the full releases are your guy's favorite? My personal 2nd favorite is XP.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer Aspire 5610
OS
Windows 7 Professional, Windows Longhorn 4074
CPU
Intel Centrino Duo T2350 @ 1.87 GHz
Motherboard
Acer Grapevine
Memory
1GB (2x 512MB DDR2 400Mz)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Integrated 945GM Chipset
Sound Card
On-Board RealTek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1280x800
Hard Drives
160GB SATA HD
PSU
Generic PSU
Case
Acer Aspire 5610 Standard Case (U.S. Version)
Cooling
Air
Keyboard
Built-In / Random Logitech wireless keyboard
Mouse
Synaptics Touchpad / Logitech Click! optical mouse.
Internet Speed
2.57 Mbps Download / 0.29 Mbps Upload / 57ms Ping
Other Info
I call it the craptop.
my 2nd choice is.....VISTA :D


i have 2 XP rigs which i have not powered up in about 8 months.... its still a very functional OS.... (for an office :p)







:)SK
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
myself
OS
SEVEN x64
CPU
Q9450 @ 3.6GHZ 1.34v
Motherboard
ASUS P5K PREMIUM P35
Memory
8GB 1066 buffalo firestix @ 1152mhz CL5
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire HD 5970 + GTX260 (physX)
Sound Card
Creative X-FI Xtreme Gamer
Monitor(s) Displays
SAMSUNG 20'' & SAMSUNG 23'' (dual screens)
Screen Resolution
2048x1152 & 1680x1050
Hard Drives
1x seagate 160gb IDE & 1x seagate 160gb SATA
PSU
XCILIO 850w (78A)
Case
CM590 1x 120x38mm & 2x92x38mm / 4x 120x25mm
Cooling
AC7 PRO @ 92x38mm blower, Lamptron military bus bay controll
Keyboard
LOGITECH E110
Mouse
logitech NX5
Internet Speed
2MB
Other Info
its a continual ''work in progress''....
Vista here too. Although W95 for the wow factor at the time - certainly not for the stability though ;)
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Systems by SmartEyeball
OS
8 Pro x64
CPU
i7 3770K 4.6GHz
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z77 WS
Memory
16GB G.Skill Trident X 2666mhz
Graphics Card(s)
x2 EVGA 780 Ti Superclocked SLI
Sound Card
SB X-FI Surround 5.1 PRO USB / ATH-AD900 Headphones
Monitor(s) Displays
x3 Dell U2410 / 58" Samsung
Screen Resolution
5760*1200/ 1920*1200
Hard Drives
2x Intel 520 240GB (RAID 0) * 2x WD Caviar Blacks 2TB (RAID 0) * 2TB WD Caviar Black * Sony Optirac DVD
PSU
Silverstone Strider Evolution 1200W
Case
Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition
Cooling
Noctua NH-D14
Keyboard
Topre Realforce // Ducky Shine MX Black // Filco Ninja TKL
Mouse
Thermaltake Theron (Highly Recommended) + Razer Imperator
Antivirus
MSE
Browser
IE, FF, WaterFox
Other Info
GT Extreme V2 Sim Racing Cockpit + 40" LCD and K/B Mouse stand ▼
Fanatec CSR Elite Wheel + Clubsport V1 Pedals + CSR shifter/7G-H ▼Saitek X52 Pro ▼ TrackIR 5 Pro
Buttkicker v2 Seat Rumbler with Dedicated 5.1 and Sub Woofer attached to frame ▼
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Bloody Big Grin
Have to Say that I have not felt as comfortable with a Microsoft OS, as I do with Windows 7, since the heady days of Windows 2000, Gave us NT heads a bit of eye candy :p but basically, like 7, it just worked.

XP was too "cartoon like " a UI for me, first thing I do still when I work on a copy is set classic theme, and vista was good but a few niggles just drop it into 3rd :D
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • 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
  • 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
Like Barman, I didnt like the luna interface either so first thing I usually did was to customise it.

I still have a soft spot for windows 95 :p
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
self built
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
CPU
Intel E8400 3GHz
Motherboard
Intel DX48BT2
Memory
Kingston PC3-10700H 4Gb
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon HD 5850 BlackEd.
Sound Card
Asus Xonar DG
Monitor(s) Displays
2x Samsung SM-T220HD 22"
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 on two monitors
Hard Drives
OCZ Vertex 2 120gb 3.5" (OS)
Seagate Momentus XT 500gb
Samsung F3 1Tb (games)
2x Samsung F1 1Tb
PSU
Thermaltake ToughPower 850w
Case
Thermaltake Armor
Cooling
Scythe Mugen II
Keyboard
Microsoft Comfort Curve USB
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
8128/443
XP is my second favorite.
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
PNY Technologies
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7100 RC x86/Windows XP SP3 x86 (Dual Boot)
CPU
Intel Pentium Dual CPU E2200 @ 2.20 GHz
Motherboard
PNY Technologies MBM630I7150 1.0
Memory
2GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GSO
Sound Card
NVIDIA HDMI Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer LCD Monitor V223W
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
WDC WD7500AYPS-01ZKB0 [Hard drive] (750.16 GB)
Keyboard
Gateway
Mouse
Logitech
Internet Speed
DSL
Windows 7 is my second favourite, Vista Ultimate is still my favourite. :D
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Brew
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate Vista Ultimate x64
CPU
Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16Ghz @ 3.8Ghz
Motherboard
eVGA 750i FTW
Memory
2x2Gigs Patriot PC2-6400 LL
Graphics Card(s)
Inno3D GeForce GTX260 216 SP
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS VW222U 22" 2ms Response time
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
SATA 150GB
SATA II 250GB
USB IDE 750GB Ext.
PSU
HYTEC 600W & Thermaltake 650W Toughpower Power Exp
Case
Thermaltake Armor LCS (Liquid Cooling System)
Cooling
Liquid Cooling System
Keyboard
Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech G9 Gaming Mouse

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
* BFK Customs *
OS
W 7 64-bit Ultimate
CPU
Intel Q9550 Yorkfield
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro
Memory
8GB Dominator 8500C5D
Graphics Card(s)
ATI : XFX 5870
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio 7-1
Monitor(s) Displays
1x 47" LCD HDMI & 3x 26" LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution
1920x1080P & 1920x1200
Hard Drives
1x 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD : 1x 500GB & 1x 640GB WD Caviar Black(s)
PSU
Corsair 620HX
Case
Cooler Master RC-690
Cooling
Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
Keyboard
Microsoft 500
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
14 Mb/s
Other Info
1x Koutech 3Gb/s SATA HDD Hot Swap Rack
Vista x64 ultimate then XP x64 pro my 3rd fav.
 
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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dilithium Computers/Engineering (Myself) Star date 42.739285.5432.9
OS
Win7 Ultimate x64 on Desktop / Win7 Ultimate x86 on laptop / Win7 x86 Starter on Netbook
CPU
AMD Phenom 965 X4 3.4Ghz cpu Black Edition
Motherboard
Gigabyte 790XT
Memory
12 Gb DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidea Gforce GTX 470
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek hi-fi
Monitor(s) Displays
Lg 3D led 23"
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Loads maxstore sata 1 & 2/ loads of partitions + 1Tb Hitachi sata 2. 256Gb Crucial ssd.
PSU
OCZ 700W GameXstream
Case
Artec 10000
Cooling
On board + many case fans
Keyboard
Logitech wireless K350
Mouse
Inferno gaming mouse
Internet Speed
Talk talk. 10Mb
Other Info
My PC was hand built with matchsticks. xbox 360 controller. Printers,fax.........

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Something I threw together
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core i7-2600K
Motherboard
Asus P8P67
Memory
16 GB G Skill F3-10666 CL9D-4GBRL
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 6870
Sound Card
ATI Radeon HDMI / Realtek ALC892
Monitor(s) Displays
2 x 22" standard monitors / LG32LC56v TV to watch films
Screen Resolution
1920 x1080
Hard Drives
2 x OCZ Vertex2 111.79GB
3 x Samsung103SJ
1 x Samsung103UJ
1 x WD3200BEVT
1 x Hitachi5K320-160
PSU
Thermaltake Toughpower Cable Management 750W
Case
Antec 300
Cooling
Noctua NH-U12P SE2 and 5 120mm Case fans
Keyboard
Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000
Mouse
Hama M3110 / Logitech M305
Internet Speed
16000
Other Info
I have also used Fedora, Suse, Ubuntu Linux
And all other Windows from 95 to date except ME
Er, why vista over W7, I can't think of a single advantage?
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 7077
Windows Vista rocks. waiting for windows 7 official release. till the beta version, it will remain on 2nd position.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Samsung NP530U4B-S02IN
OS
Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
CPU
Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 2467M (1.60GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)
Motherboard
Samsung Electronics
Memory
6GB DDR3 System Memory at 1,333MHz (on BD 4GB + 2GB x 1)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon™ HD7550M 1GB DDR3 (Ext. Graphic)
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
35.56cm (14.0) SuperBright 300nit HD LED Display
Screen Resolution
1366x768
Hard Drives
1TB S-ATA II Hard Drive (5400RPM) with ExpressCache 16GB SSD
Internet Speed
sucks
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Google Chrome (Sync enabled)
In what way does it 'rock' more than W7.
That seems like an arbitrary distinction.

Do you have a problem with the opinion of others?

Or do you just have a problem with Vista, if so can you elaborate on what exactly it is that's so bad about Vista?
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Brew
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate Vista Ultimate x64
CPU
Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16Ghz @ 3.8Ghz
Motherboard
eVGA 750i FTW
Memory
2x2Gigs Patriot PC2-6400 LL
Graphics Card(s)
Inno3D GeForce GTX260 216 SP
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS VW222U 22" 2ms Response time
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
SATA 150GB
SATA II 250GB
USB IDE 750GB Ext.
PSU
HYTEC 600W & Thermaltake 650W Toughpower Power Exp
Case
Thermaltake Armor LCS (Liquid Cooling System)
Cooling
Liquid Cooling System
Keyboard
Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech G9 Gaming Mouse
No not at all. I'd just like to know their reasoning.
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 7077

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Brew
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate Vista Ultimate x64
CPU
Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16Ghz @ 3.8Ghz
Motherboard
eVGA 750i FTW
Memory
2x2Gigs Patriot PC2-6400 LL
Graphics Card(s)
Inno3D GeForce GTX260 216 SP
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS VW222U 22" 2ms Response time
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
SATA 150GB
SATA II 250GB
USB IDE 750GB Ext.
PSU
HYTEC 600W & Thermaltake 650W Toughpower Power Exp
Case
Thermaltake Armor LCS (Liquid Cooling System)
Cooling
Liquid Cooling System
Keyboard
Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech G9 Gaming Mouse
W7 does everything that vista does except better and faster, didn't think there was any disagreement about that. This is why I'm struggling to see things from your POV.
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 7077
Some may say that, but it all depends on your hardware and with my specs I don't notice the difference in speed really and ATM I still can't play all my games on Windows 7 because of the thing with Punk Buster, but as soon as it's RTM then it will become my favourite as all those little bugs will be sorted out and hopefully there will be even more improvements.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Brew
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate Vista Ultimate x64
CPU
Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16Ghz @ 3.8Ghz
Motherboard
eVGA 750i FTW
Memory
2x2Gigs Patriot PC2-6400 LL
Graphics Card(s)
Inno3D GeForce GTX260 216 SP
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS VW222U 22" 2ms Response time
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
SATA 150GB
SATA II 250GB
USB IDE 750GB Ext.
PSU
HYTEC 600W & Thermaltake 650W Toughpower Power Exp
Case
Thermaltake Armor LCS (Liquid Cooling System)
Cooling
Liquid Cooling System
Keyboard
Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech G9 Gaming Mouse

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Something I threw together
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core i7-2600K
Motherboard
Asus P8P67
Memory
16 GB G Skill F3-10666 CL9D-4GBRL
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 6870
Sound Card
ATI Radeon HDMI / Realtek ALC892
Monitor(s) Displays
2 x 22" standard monitors / LG32LC56v TV to watch films
Screen Resolution
1920 x1080
Hard Drives
2 x OCZ Vertex2 111.79GB
3 x Samsung103SJ
1 x Samsung103UJ
1 x WD3200BEVT
1 x Hitachi5K320-160
PSU
Thermaltake Toughpower Cable Management 750W
Case
Antec 300
Cooling
Noctua NH-U12P SE2 and 5 120mm Case fans
Keyboard
Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000
Mouse
Hama M3110 / Logitech M305
Internet Speed
16000
Other Info
I have also used Fedora, Suse, Ubuntu Linux
And all other Windows from 95 to date except ME
Some may say that, but it all depends on your hardware and with my specs I don't notice the difference in speed really and ATM I still can't play all my games on Windows 7 because of the thing with Punk Buster, but as soon as it's RTM then it will become my favourite as all those little bugs will be sorted out and hopefully there will be even more improvements.

Fair enough. I would've thought though, if games were your poison you'd still be on XP?
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 7077
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