Requests to Microsoft.

[mutant]

Windows Mail should be integrated with windows 7. That's my only request.

 

[pacinitaly]

classic search like win 2000/XP

 

[Mbbest]

I want that IE has speed dial like Opera. And not just 9 window speed dial, i want more.

 

[noyb]

How about allowing the ability to rename a shortcut ....
Without having it disappear off the desktop.

 

[Subsonic]

Allow desktop image to be changed in Windows7 Starter edition. I've already seen several disappointed people post questions about why they can't change their background on their new netbook.

 

[prgeno]

Bring back the Vista feature that automatically opens the folder just created with the "New Folder" command in both Explorer and any save file dialog.

Also allow explorer to individually remember its window configuration when opened from different areas. For instance I open explorer normally, and want it to have the tree displayed in the left pane, and the window to be positioned and sized for my file management tasks. I also open Explorer by double clicking on the tray icon of my Dropbox account, and when I do this I want a simple window without the tree panel and positioned right above the tray where the Dropbox icon is. Vista remembers my Explorer window config desires, but Seven does not.

Oh, and bring back toolbar icons in all applications, including Explorer and Live Mail. Icons provide visual clues that simple text does not, allowing instant recognition of the tool bar commands.

 

[The111]

Make explorer windows remember position and size for each separate folder, as they did in Vista. Or at least give us an option.

http://www.sevenforums.com/performa...windows-7-remember-window-positions-size.html

Example, if I have desktop shortcuts to several different local folders, and I open them all via those shortcuts and position them in certain key areas/sizes around my screen, and then close the explorer windows one by one, next time I launch each of those shortcuts the folders will all remember the size and position of the LAST explorer window launched, rather than remembering a unique size/position for each folder.

 

[zenarcher]

When customizing the appearance of a folder by adding a picture ....
Put the picture on the folder .. not in it.



What he said...

 

[PeterMinin]

Make library view options (including sorting, grouping etc.) separate from the sub-folders' ones.
E.g. I wanted to group the content of one sub-folder in my Pictures library, but I couldn't because it would apply to the whole library which I absolutely don't need. Even if I open a folder that is included in a library manually from C: and set some options for it and then open it from the library, the "personal" setting of the folder are ignored!

 

[mcb3030]

- Being able to make the start menu as small as you want
- Making it so All Programs shows up automatically in the start menu (kind of useless when you have the superbar to make use of programs you use most)

 

[wildpig1234]

reenabling the option "ask me what to do" (and give you the dialog box to choose logoff, sleep, restart, shutdown like in windows XP)

 

[Wii Master 64]

I would like it if Microsoft would let you install unofficial themes without having to tweak your system and risk it being messed up.

 

[Frostmourne]

Replace Regedit - time for a less problematic/corruptible way of storing info.

 

[patwhatsthat]

One small tiny little thing. Please reinstate the sharing hand icon for shared folders, so I can see that they're shared without having to select them

 

[jimmyboo]

I would like to be able to choose to install a program without a digitally signed driver without having to override the system. Similar to being able to select yes/no on UAC..

 

[WindowsStar]

[ ] = check box

Thumbnail Options:
1) [ ] Turn off completely
2) [ ] Turn off creation on network drives/share
3) [ ] Turn off creation on USB memory devices
4) [ ] Turn off creation on portable hard drives
5) [ ] Turn off creation on local drives [E:,M:,N: ] (browse)

RDP Sessions:
Allow 1 remote connection without logging the current user on so you can make repairs/admin the system. Maybe give it a 3 hour limit (enough time to download and install software). The limit will stop people from buying one computer and using it as 2 computers (1 local and 1 remote). That is why Microsoft does not allow 2 people (1 local and 1 remote) logged on at the same time.

Add to Task Manager:
1) [ ] Always keep focus on Task Manager
Add the ability to stop run-away applications/scripts/viruses/malware stuck in a loops/ taking over you machine, etc. Explanation: If you create a script that calls a program over and over say "notepad.exe" and launch it, then you open Task Manager to kill it, the script is running so fast you cannot keep focus on task manager to kill it. This also happens if you are writing a program and it gets stuck in a loop. You cannot keep focus on task manager so you can not kill it. Many times all you can do is shut the machine down remotely or power it off.

XP Mode (Remove it or Support it):
If Microsoft is going to offer XP mode for Windows 7 then Windows XP should be completely supported until end of life of Windows 7 because it is now part of a new OS. This means more service packs and all patches until the end of life of Windows 7. When Microsoft stops supporting Windows XP then Windows 7 will be completely compromised and be subject to security issues when using XP Mode.

Share Icon (Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2):
1) [ ] Turn off completely (Windows 7 default)
2) [ ] Use default icon (Windows XP/Vista)
3) [ ] Use custom icon [d:\icons\SharedDrive.ico ] (browse)

LOGON.SCR (Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2):
Bring back the LOGON.SCR. I know Microsoft is trying to be green and turn off the monitor and much of the computer and with LCD monitors there really is no burn in so a screensaver is not needed. However in development, testing, burn in, server farms, etc. The screensaver is wonderful to let you know the computer is on and running without the need to go move a mouse or tap the keyboard. Especially if you are monitoring it remotely and cannot move a mouse or tap the keyboard. (I had to program my own and every Tech or Admin that sees it wants it!)

Copy User Profile to Default Profile (Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2):
Enable the ability to copy any user profile to the Default Profile. The option is grayed out. Many Administrators and Techs use this to create a modified desktop for all users that logon to a machine. Especially on a domain, or in a classroom, a library, training, or a lab environment.

 

[pacinitaly]

- Being able to make the start menu as small as you want
- Making it so All Programs shows up automatically in the start menu (kind of useless when you have the superbar to make use of programs you use most)

check this out

Vista Start Menu – Convenient alternative to Start menu

 

[Zidane24]

I would like it if Microsoft would let you install unofficial themes without having to tweak your system and risk it being messed up.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/34579-enabling-custom-themes-windows-7-a.html

Zero chance of the System being corrupted...

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

XP Mode (Remove it or Support it):
If Microsoft is going to offer XP mode for Windows 7 then Windows XP should be completely supported until end of life of Windows 7 because it is now part of a new OS. This means more service packs and all patches until the end of life of Windows 7. When Microsoft stops supporting Windows XP then Windows 7 will be completely compromised and be subject to security issues when using XP Mode.

That is rather stupid. They should NOT have to support Windows XP and create more service packs thus wasting resources that could be used on Vista or 7, just because they allowed us to have a decent compatibility mode in Windows 7.

If we used that logic, then every OS they are emulating with the Compatibility mode (list below) would have to be supported.

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[jimbo45]

Hi MICROSOFT

I'm getting Bored now -- W7 is TOO stable and it runs extremely well on my Machines.

I don't seem to have any problems any more with Windows 7 (not that I did even in Beta stage BTW).

This isn't like "normal MS Software" at all. It works, is fast and is reasonably secure. What's happened at Redmond these days -- releasing stuff that actually WORKS first time. Wonders will never cease.

Can you please release a Beta of Windows 8 -- I need something NEW to work on again.

Cheers
jimbo