What do you like about Windows 7?

[Win7User512]

I couldn't stand the crashes and general slowdowns exhibited by 98.

What?! You didn't enjoy playing the "ctrl + Alt + Del" game that ended with crashing the system by stopping the programs? LOL.

XP SP2's stability was great compared to 98's.

 

[onlyconnect]

Libraries and "Dynamic Folders" such as the Games Explorer/Folder, IE Favourites dropdown etc. desperately need speeding up before RTM, in fact I'd say they are 7's biggest weakness.

Is this everyone's experience - that libraries are slow?

They seem to link to Windows search which historically has had performance problems.

Thanks for the comments - much appreciated.

Tim

 

[seano]

I was impressed with the easy transfer tool; first time I used it I set up the new machine fired up the application for the five users on my main machine and once it was complete users were able to log on, and carry on as if nothing had happened!

Funny thing for me though, I was backing up my Outlook pst's etc - then after running the easy transfer tool - I was totally unaware that it copied all Outlook data too!

Very good experience with that tool.

In general; the speed of the OS is fantastic. The UI is much nicer on the eye and to use. Libraries and Homegroup are things that I am now getting used to now also.

 

[RellikZephyr]

i find my libraries very quick and snappy, no noticeable delays or the such, although i have a fairly beefy machine

i find 7 to be very quick and reliable

only problems i have run into is, ATI driver problems (went back to windows install ones and seems good now)

and PunkBuster not working with COD4, both problems not really 7's fault

overall i am quite impressed (still being RC), i am one of the lucky few that NEVER had a problem with Vista, and i find 7 to be better again (as little as that may count to most)

RellikZephyr

 

[damoh]

In my opinion i find 7 to be everything vista should have been. I rushed out and bought vista ultimate, finding that i never really used most of it. Saying that as 7 is based upon vista i am finding the differences amazing. The taskbar for example. Much more use now to me then before. Quick jump, again fantastic bit of kit, so long as i remember to use it instead of trawling through my computer etc.... Then of cource theres the speed. I use 6 gig of ram, however in my efforts i have never gotten 7 to use more then 4. But then again im not using graphics progs etc...
Cant say why, but it feels more polished then vista. More easy to use and not so gothic looking. Urgh wtf was slate all about.
On the whole i will go out and buy 7 when released.

 

[XGUNTHERC]

What Do You Like About Win7..??

Ok I finally installed win7 last night.. so far I like it.

I wanted to make a thread where Anyone can come and post there comments and views on what they like. Basically I want everyone to post what there new favorite feature is, or something new that is cool with Win7 like changing the startup/login screen. Customizing your taskbar. Anything you've done that you couldn't do in vista or xp.

I think it would be cool to see all the things people are doing, and newbie's like me and others that just installed Win7 can see what you all are doing, and changing.

Just an idea. Let's see how it goes.


Thanks

 

[Uber Philf]

Hello,

I just like the way that you can customize almost everything, and the way the start button lights up looks sweet as.


Enzo.

 

[scaramonga]

15min install time with all drivers detected apart from sound, OS usable from the off

 

[AnonymousX]

Search programs and files in START menu. That thing is so amazing that I completely forget about Launchy and FARR (Find And Run Robot) That I used in XP.

The OS won't slow down a bit with programs installed. In XP my PC would start to slow down afer I install like 20 programs.

 

[bodmas]

everything is good but it still lacks something like caching is very slow, does not use all installed RAM size of 4 GB (in 32 bits)

some svchost.exe files are very slow in loading.

try yourself. boot your system and when all icons fully appeared on the desktop then try to shut down immediately and you will find that some svchost files are in progress and you will be asked for force shut down.

in this manner vista was pretty fast.

 

[7077]

khm...

we already have the same thread: http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/8521-what-do-you-like-about-windows-7-a.html

 

[XGUNTHERC]

good point Scar.. ya it took mine 14 minutes to install the entire thing. I like it. Once I get my base drivers all setup. And I almost have. I'll be making a backup image.

sorry 7077. your right. I just saw that. lol

 

[Howdr]

Stability
Faster then vista
Compatability is decent
The bar with stacking icons
Xp virtual mode

 

[z3r010]

Threads merged

 

[XGUNTHERC]

Thank you sir.

I was looking for everyone favorite things so I could browse them and see all Win 7 has to offer even faster. lol

Thanks!

 

[7077]

Thanks Z3r010!

 

[XGUNTHERC]

now I'll have to read your 4 pages and see what I find out.

 

[glen4cindy]

I like how fast it is.

I loaded it on a 1.5 GHz machine with less than 1 Gig of RAM to start with, just to see what would happen, and it runs really fast, even on this machine that is not even close to what MS states is the minimum requirements.

I also love the look and feel it. I guess that is the Aero, but, I just like it.

The only downfall is that I probably will not want to pay for the Ultimate version when it is released in it's final version as it will probably be lots of $$$!

 

[wiggleworms]

my favorite thing is how in the 'Devices and Printers' section it has an actual picture of my keyboard and mouse instead of a generic one

the rest of windows 7 is cool too

 

[zuffy]

Not Bad

I have been using the beta on my laptop for a couple of months now, and have just installed RC a couple of days ago.

Task bar- My god is it just awesome now, i always hated grouping the taskbar in vista but having the icons and how smooth areo works at showing you in realtime what is showing is great
Downside was in the beta they had small icons for task bar buttons, now there big, getting used to it now, but would rather a choice to have them small when not in operation

Looks and funtionality - Ok, vista, what happened there it was one of those dam we screwed up and run for cover and hide, they had known issues that should have been fixed asap.... Windows 7 fixed it, first colours you can have a taskbar with a selection of colours that... wait for it... CHANGE COLOUR.
Love the drag window to left, right, top to expand in different ways, i can't live without it now

Windows Media Player - I notice 3 good things being able to play through network in another room, previewing files, and codec packs....
However i hate how they seperated the now playing to a new window
When its in the taskbar its harder to view the file playing then before...

Connecting devices - is effortless, that's all i need to say

Games and apps - Well due to the fact its still in a beta type state i will leave this and just say installing games are difficult and don't work, it took me an hour to problem solve gtaIV to play
Chrome doesnt work unless you change a file path


Anyway ive had my wine, but at the end of the day i will be buying this when it comes out in the shelves, it blows vista and xp out of the water, faster, more compatible, and just awesome