Don't Like Windows 7

[Pauls898]

I don't like Windows 7 at all , its just frustrating me with all the difference in simple things like windows explore, the way it handles my music, videos amd photos.

Is there any way I can "Downgrade to Windows Vista" using my current Windows 7 activation key??? as I have a Vista installation DVD but that key is used on my laptop? Thanks

 

[richc46]

I am sorry that you do not like Win 7. I do not know of a way to downgrade. But, maybe, if you tell us about some of your frustrations, someone could help.

 

[surfasb]

I don't like Windows 7 at all , its just frustrating me with all the difference in simple things like windows explore, the way it handles my music, videos amd photos.

Is there any way I can "Downgrade to Windows Vista" using my current Windows 7 activation key??? as I have a Vista installation DVD but that key is used on my laptop? Thanks

Since the key is most likely an OEM key, that would be illegal.

Coincidentally enough, one of Win7's biggest criticisms is that it was hardly a change from Vista....

I assume when you say "the way it handles music, pcitures, etc" that you mean the Libraries. You don't have to use the Libraries. It does confuse some people because it is more abstract than using just files and folders.

 

[whs]

Do you still have the Vista restore partition (D partition) on your disk? If you did a normal Win7 upgrade, that should still be there. If that is a yes, tell me the make of your PC and I might have the installation procedure.
However, you might want to use Windows 7 a little longer. I was not very much in favor of it at first, but it kind of grows on you. There are very few things from the old Vista days that you cannot do. It may take a little research though. For the photo and video processing make sure you download the programs from Windows Live.

 

[Jacee]

Read through the tutorials Tutorials - Windows 7 Forums
They will help 'un-frustrate' you

 

[whs]

Since the key is most likely an OEM key, that would be illegal

.
I don't think that would be illegal if the key was used for one OS only (can't move it off the machine anyhow). He might have to call MS though to reactivate the key since it is now activated for Win7.

 

[Damien]

Windows 7 is amazing to me! So much easier to use for me, not sure exactly why you'd be so frustrated, as said before talk about yoru frustrations, i'm sure your just not used to the ease of access, once i learned all the cool tricks and features of win7 i was hooked! please dont give up on windows 7 just yet, its much faster then vista!

 

[richc46]

Windows 7 is amazing to me! So much easier to use for me, not sure exactly why you'd be so frustrated, as said before talk about yoru frustrations, i'm sure your just not used to the ease of access, once i learned all the cool tricks and features of win7 i was hooked! please dont give up on windows 7 just yet, its much faster then vista!

Agreed and most forum members agree. But lets remember everyone is different the OP, may not like the OS for his own reasons, and he is entitled to his opinion. I just hope that we can make the experience a little more pleasanat if he cannot down grade.

 

[surfasb]

Since the key is most likely an OEM key, that would be illegal

.
I don't think that would be illegal if the key was used for one OS only (can't move it off the machine anyhow). He might have to call MS though to reactivate the key since it is now activated for Win7.

While it was ambiguous in his post, when he referred the "Vista key off his laptop" I assumed he meant off a different computer.....

 

[Pauls898]

Yes its mainly the Librarys that I don't like.

The screensaver options are very poor, I used to like the Windows Vista Photoscreen saver, but thats gone in 7 and only really poor XP like ones are there
I have tried to use the "Windows Live Picture Gallery" one its very simular to the vista one I was used to but its all jerky on the picture changes and not smoothly animated like on Vista?

I have a FULL retail copy of Windows 7 so it can be put on any one machine, and I was hoping I could have "Downgraded to Windows Vista" what I was used to using.

These window "shakely stuff" I find really anouing too is there a way of disabling that feature as I like to open two windows side by side, but now if I try, Windows 7 maximised them and i loose the one completely lol.

The sound too has problems, I get a "clicking" sound before the sound is omited (played), its like Windows is switching something on and off before playing the sounds?

 

[mxosder16]

These window "shakely stuff" I find really anouing too

Edit: Look at this tutorial... http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3069-aero-snap-turn-off.html

Hope that helps

 

[whs]

I used to like the Windows Vista Photoscreen saver

Go to Windows Live Photo Gallery. Under "File", you find the screen saver settings

and i loose the one completely

Get this nifty little program. Then you can nail the pages down.

The sound too has problem

Right click on the speaker icon next to the clock, go to Sounds and set the Sound Scheme to No sounds.

 

[Orpheous]

1/ Using iTunes, working fine, then switching back to 7, it tells me that my iTunes folder is on a locked disc and won't open?

You need to install itunes in W7

2/ Pictures I have in a folder I assigned them to the Windows 7 Library to display them on media centre slide show, worked fine, then later in XP trying to add new photos to this folder "Access Denied" poped up

W7 contains "learning code" (artificial intelligence, much like the Terminator, only better) and therefore protects itself against tampering. The degree to which it protects itself is varied depending on the "noobness" of it's user.

3/ Music files I had on my music folder were assigned to the music library in media player, and played fine, then in XP mode the folder appeared empty? They were all hidden by windows 7

Yes, the T900 is playing tricks on you again

How can I stop Windows 7 taking over my machine, it is MY MACHINE so I don't won't windows hiding everthing from me!!!!! rrrrrrrrrrr

Being as your username is Pauls898, I'm going to take a wild stab in the dark and assume that you're not John Connor. Therefore, there is nothing you can do, Windows 7 is taking over the world...

 

[valtonray]

if you don't take the time to adapt to the changes in windows 7 and set it up the way you like then there isn't anything we can do for you. your posts have been intolerant and juvenile. if you want help ask for it, if you want to go back to vista or xp then no one is stopping you. but please quite creating these rant posts. as i said earlier we are here because be truly believe windows 7 is a superior OS and we support it.

 

[severedsolo]

Yes, the T900 is playing tricks on you again

Being as your username is Pauls898, I'm going to take a wild stab in the dark and assume that you're not John Connor. Therefore, there is nothing you can do, Windows 7 is taking over the world...

:roflmao:

 

[Pauls898]

Thanks for all your help

I'll go back to using vista me thinks...

Byeeeeee

Pauls898 signing off.....................

PS

Anyone won't to buy a FULL Retail copy of 7? going cheap lol

 

[severedsolo]

if you don't take the time to adapt to the changes in windows 7 and set it up the way you like then there isn't anything we can do for you. your posts have been intolerant and juvenile. if you want help ask for it, if you want to go back to vista or xp then no one is stopping you. but please quite creating these rant posts. as i said earlier we are here because be truly believe windows 7 is a superior OS and we support it.

+1 all i have to say is if you really hate Windows 7 that much... dont let the door hit you on the way out

 

[RST101]

No thanks I got seven home premium already and I love it!

 

[jfar]

It sounds to me that you just have administrative problems with windows 7.

 

[Fantail]

Thanks for all your help

I'll go back to using vista me thinks...

Byeeeeee

Pauls898 signing off.....................

PS

Anyone won't to buy a FULL Retail copy of 7? going cheap lol

So .. this means you won't be posting how much you love Vista?