I hate windows 7

[Darician]

oh i use Sophos AV. We get it free from work.

Windows 7 is nice and a clean install should solve a lot of problems. In regards to AV, I would suggest Microsoft Security Essentials as well. I would recommend you not use Sophos because it's crappy and will not detect a lot of malware.

 

[CarlTR6]

oh i use Sophos AV. We get it free from work.

Suggest you use MSE. It is also free and better suited for Win. Plus it is better all together.

whs is correct. Many, in fact most third party antivirus programs cause BSOD's on some Win 7 systems. MSE does not.

 

[Nem]

Agreed with others, but Sophos AV? Wow never heard someone use that before...maybe that's the cause of his problems..who knows...

 

[Lordbob75]

Adding my voice to the corruption probability.

~Lordbob

 

[Petey7]

The only thing I know about Sophos, is that a lot of people get it for free. People that go to certain school, or work for certain companies get it. The only person I know that actually installed it, said she didn't like it. It might be making your computer slow. Worst case scenario, you waste an hour uninstalling it and reinstalling.

 

[DJROD]

Yea..Windows 7 isnt bad. In fact...alot of Hardcore XP users were actually switching over to 7. Thats the 1st time in yearsssssss. XP has been on top since it came out. Not saying its NOT on top now...but Windows 7 is the closest thing to knockin off XP.

 

[Petey7]

Actually, XP was one of the most criticized versions of Windows ever when it first came out. Even ME wasn't as hated. It even earned its own article one Wikipedia just for criticism, something that has only been achieved by XP and Vista (in terms of MS software).

Criticism of Windows XP - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

People have just become used to XP. It had been Microsoft's main product for 6 years, twice as long as any other version of Windows. For a lot of the younger crowd, that is between a forth and half of their life.

 

[Barman58]

I always hated windows 2000 V5.1 Sorry XP with its cartoon graphics high failure rate low security and half a$$ed Home version, with half it's limited features missing. but after SP2 it became about usable

 

[DJROD]

For me...i never saw what the really big thing was for XP. Everyone always talked like it was the best Operation System. It was the lightest maybe. Using not much resoources. Thats the main reason it seemed that people liked it.

I hated the search in XP. When Vista 1st came out....the whole world seemed to "Dis" it. Because it used alot of your resources and took alot of RAM to run they claimed. But ME....i never had any problem at all with Vista. I actually kinda like it. The search was one of its coolest features. They would say Vista slowed down your PC. I had 1.5 GB of RAM on my 1st Vista laptop. Wasnt too bad at all. Then now..i have 3GB of RAM on this laptop im on now. With Vista Premium on it. Seems fine. So it seems more like...if you have a rig...that has lets say...8Gb of RAM and 750GB HDD...wouldnt Vista seem "small" on a rig like that? So when Vista 1st came out and they said it was a resource hog...i always thought...it depends on the persons PC specs. If they got 16GB of RAM...there Vista is gonna feel like XP. Plus better if u ask me.

 

[Barman58]

Anyway I've just slapped myself on the wrist as we seem to have hijacked ihatewin7's thread.

Lets get back on topic

 

[ryo]

i don't mind hate the OS or not, but did you all ever think without the less of program or error, the program can't be improve.
like if we fall, of course we don't wanna fall into the same hole.
nobody perfect, and also the OS, have some missing or error. but let get the microsoft to improve and increase it. we just can suggest.
however if hate the win7, so don't use it. can use the other OS, depend on what you're need.

 

[Nahtimu]

Here's my 2 cents worth; I kind of had similar issues with various apps then I was informed to ensure that I only use apps designed for 64 bit Win7... So I did and ever since my PC with Win 7 Pro works nice'n'fast with many apps open and running at the same time...Some I have to run in Administrator mode, but all is ok.
Just thought I'd share this with you 'cos you're also on x64. Hope it works out for you buddy 'cos I know just how frustrating these situations can be....

 

[DJROD]

i think it'll work out for him when he gets it all right. Then he'll know Windows 7 isnt all THAT bad. Its actually pretty good. He just needs to get everything right.

 

[si8mon]

I think it's obvious that there is something corrupted in this installation. Trying to fix it only prolongs the agony and frustration. I think the OP should wipe, format and reinstall Win 7, then install any missing drivers, followed by Firefox. At that point, he should STOP and evaluate the performance of the system before continuing to install ANY additional software.

If you don't solve it by the end of today, I think you should do this to save any hassle.

Ask us if you want a detailed guide on how to do it.

 

[gregrocker]

Test your memory for 5-6 passes with memtest86 bootable CD, then the HD using maker's full diag/repair CD scan: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287

Have you tried IE8 in Win7? They finally perfected it with better features IMO than any other browsers, and it is rock solid stable with no issues in 100+ installs here. Perhaps you could hold off on another browser in your reinstall until you give IE a good run. Look at all the ways you can sort your History to get back to places you want.

Wiping your HD is an important first step as it will overwrite any infected or conflicting code. Use tutorial linked: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html

The installer is mostly driver-complete with newer arriving quickly via optional Windows Updates. Any drivers then missing in Device Manager can be found on the Support Downloads webpage for your computer or device model. I would not change any drivers given by installer/updates unless performance dictates, then start with display, chipset.

I install programs slowly over time to gauge performance after each. I don't let any programs write themselves into msconfig>Startup except AV (lightweight free MS Security Essentials or Avast 5) and gadgets - any others freeload on CPU/RAM and can spy on you.

When it is finished, clean and order your HD perfectly with state-of-the-art CCleaner and Auslogics Disk and Registry defraggers monthly.

If performance probs persist, google text and ID# of repeat errors in Event Viewer>Admin View to learn how others solved them. Click through WEI score at Computer>Properties to resolve any cued issues on Advanced Tools page, work through errors in the Performance log found there, and Generate A System Health Report. Monitor processes working at idle closely.

 

[ihatewin7]

Very interesting stuff guys, thanks for your advice. Ok. Well I agree with the people who have recommended a clean install and I am heading that way tonight. I think the MSE advice I will also take. Sophos maybe the cause as may firefox. Who knows.

 

[Tews]

Let us know how it goes!

 

[boohbah]

can i just say that i have been using firefox withe windows 7 since last october and have had only one issue that was rectified ,it certainly did not wreck my os and i use around a dozen plugins and addons with firefox .in the last couple of months i upgraded my pc to x64 and have not had one issue with firefox ,
im sure there are loads of members here use firefox with win 7 and no issues!
id suggest re installing firefox when you have a clean install and a system restore point to go back to if issue and see how it performs then.

 

[CarlTR6]

can i just say that i have been using firefox withe windows 7 since last october and have had only one issue that was rectified ,it certainly did not wreck my os and i use around a dozen plugins and addons with firefox .in the last couple of months i upgraded my pc to x64 and have not had one issue with firefox ,
im sure there are loads of members here use firefox with win 7 and no issues!
id suggest re installing firefox when you have a clean install and a system restore point to go back to if issue and see how it performs then.

I agree with your assessment of Firefox.

 

[Woz]

I used Firefox with Win 7 for a few weeks. Never saw a performance problem, but one of my add-ons wasn't compatible with 7, so I ditched Firefox. It's still on my machine, and my wife uses it as her default browser.

For the life of me, I can't even remember what add-on it was that wasn't compatible.