Windows 7 build 6956 beats Windows XP SP3

Barman58 · 12 Dec 2008

Thanks, Norm

I have always thought that windows 7 "felt" quicker. it's nice to see some actual data to show that it is

In my opinion it's often the way an OS feels that matters, which may be biased by familiarity - if some thing is more "instinctive" for a user it will feel faster to them.

Am hoping to get the other half to provide some feedback on Windows 7 as she is familiar with XP and has made the switch to Vista without much problem.

Will post back any thoughts she has - may be of interest to get the views of an "average" PC user rather than that of the more advanced users that I feel make up our membership here.

Mark · 12 Dec 2008

Thanks Norm,

Looks like Microsoft are on a winner! It would be nice to see some results for 64bit as well if you can. Check out the team forum for a interesting discovery.

echrada · 12 Dec 2008

I installed the 6956 version (32bit) and have uninstalled it as I would rather run 64bit as everything on my machine is oriented towards 64bit. So will wait patiently....

dan7777 · 12 Dec 2008

echrada said:

I installed the 6956 version (32bit) and have uninstalled it as I would rather run 64bit as everything on my machine is oriented towards 64bit. So will wait patiently....

yeah.... me to waiting for for the next x64 im useing now 6801 x64 but GTA4 dont work so hope it will in the next bulid BETA1 comparison chart looking good for windows 7 thnx for sharing that with us all.

DiamondNRG · 12 Dec 2008

echrada said:

I installed the 6956 version (32bit) and have uninstalled it as I would rather run 64bit as everything on my machine is oriented towards 64bit. So will wait patiently....

dan7777 said:

yeah.... me to waiting for for the next x64 im useing now 6801 x64 but GTA4 dont work so hope it will in the next bulid BETA1 comparison chart looking good for windows 7 thnx for sharing that with us all.

There is a build 6936 x64 that has all of the features of 6956 x86.

darkassain · 12 Dec 2008

finally some evidence we can brag to our xp friends....lol

johngalt · 12 Dec 2008

lolz for real.

Bare Foot Kid · 12 Dec 2008

After having spent the last few days using Vista and then back to 7; there's a big difference. I do like Vista though.

Thanks Norm!

Later

Ted

johngalt · 12 Dec 2008

I like Vista over XP as much as the next Vistax65 fan - but I have to say that W7 is a much better and smoother OS _ it *looks* slick while being fast.

I do wonder, though, how Adrian can get a system to boot in 20 seconds flat. I suppose if you have every option turned off in your BIOS and boot directly to your HD and don't press CTRL ALT DEL to log in and have no PW, it might be faster - but I prefer a bit of security and chances to look at what is going on....