What don't you like about Windows 7?

[paliometoxo]

lol so put a screen saver with password?

 

[psyl0cibe]

I hate that clicking the IE Icon in the bottom left doesn't open up a new internet explorer window anymore when you already have 1 IE window open. This is the most annoying change ever. All previous versions of windows you click IE Icon in bottom left and it opens a new IE window. Now, you click it once it opens it only if you dont have another IE window open. If you already have a window open it just minimizes it or shows multiple tabs window. If 2 or more windows open just shows the multiple window thing. Here's an idea how about continuity? I understand that clicking those icons should minimize it now but when I have 2 or more open it brings up the stupid multiple windows viewer above the icon which already F****** happens if you let the mouse highlight over the icon for 1 second. How about this you click it, it minimizes it no matter what. Maybe a double click opens a new window for continuity. Double click doesn't even do anything useful, what a waste. I really miss easy clicking for a new IE window from the F******* taskbar. Shift click is stupid when a double click is easier. Instead of clicking on the icon to open a new window I gotta go click the windows icon and the IE Icon there. WTF is the point of the IE Icon in the taskbar now, ITS ONLY GOOD FOR OPENING IT ONCE, UNLESS I RIGHT CLICK, OMG SO ANNOYING, compared to all other versions of Windows 95 to Vista. Single clicking bringing up the multiple windows viewer is just annoying when highlighting it for 1 second already brings it up; JUST MINIMIZE. I WANT EASY PRIMARY MOUSE BUTTON CLICKING TO OPEN A NEW IE WINDOW FROM THE IE ICON IN THE TASKBAR. WTF BRING IT BACK.

 

[Airbot]

You know you can just use the middle click on your mouse if you have one to open a new IE window when you already have one open from the taskbar IE icon. You could also right click on the taskbar icon and click on the Internet Explorer entry to open up a new window, or choose to open a new tab.

 

[psyl0cibe]

Right click is annoying when a single double click could do the job and no middle click on laptop fingerpad.

 

[logicearth]

Shift + Left-click then, psyl0cibe.

 

[gregrocker]

Still no espresso. :huh: I had espresso with XP every day.

 

[lordnox69]

well i just upgraded to windows 7 64 bit form 32 bit vista and wow there is alot that you have to do b4 you can like do anything lol well not really just for lost planet took awhile b4 i actually got it to play but i was wondering about the problem i am having with my ram i also bought 2 2gb sticks and it is only showing i have 3.25 useable but i thought that was not a issue wit 64 bit

 

[gvelazquez]

i cant stand how my computer keeps locking up during gaming and normal internet browsing... freaking irritating as all hell and ive been working on solving the issue for 2 months now.... bout to just go back to xp

 

[logicearth]

...but i was wondering about the problem i am having with my ram i also bought 2 2gb sticks and it is only showing i have 3.25 useable but i thought that was not a issue wit 64 bit

It depends on the hardware, to see how your memory is being used: Start > type "resource" open Resource Monitor > Memory Tab > Physical Memory. Chances are you might have an option in the BIOS for a feature called Memory Remapping.

 

[BCrose]

I do not like how the Show Desktop button is locked behind the clock on the right...can this be moved?

I love how all my programs are docked on the taskbar...very handy.

 

[cbleman]

Shift + Left-click then, psyl0cibe.

Keyboard mouse combo? Few like that or want it. I use keyboard shortcuts. Hardly anyone wants to do that either, when a simple mouse click could do it. what's the world comming to? I know people who have their keyboard hidden away, and consider it a chore to pull it out and use it. Links and favorites are how they get around. GUI and all that stuff.

(Don't ask how the favorites got there.) Command prompt? What's that?

Good answer logicearth, Calm and non 'flamitory to what seems to be a distressed user. Kudos. I don't think it was the answer they were hoping for.

(& I still like the up arrow.)

 

[cbleman]

I do not like how the Show Desktop button is locked behind the clock on the right...can this be moved?

I love how all my programs are docked on the taskbar...very handy.

Try dragging the Icon to the left.
Woops... Wrong icon Sorry. Misunderstood. Try this link. I think sky has a work around.
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/01/14/how-to-show-desktop-in-windows-7-quick-launch-alternative/
or
http://www.askvg.com/how-to-get-the-good-old-show-desktop-feature-back-in-windows-7/

 

[ACR731]

I completely DESPISE this:

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When using CLI encoders in XP, I'd always make it fullscreen and go to sleep/go out, so when my mom wanted to turn off the PC to "teach me a lesson about saving power" she'd just see tons of numbers, rows and rows of weird text and simply give up thinking that she'd screw up something XD

Maybe one of these days when you have to pay the electric bill out of your own pocket you'll understand why mom does what she does. If it were me, I'd shut off power to your room to get the "lesson" to sink in a little more.

By the way, nothing personal. Just doing a little razzing.

 

[cbleman]

Still no espresso. :huh: I had espresso with XP every day.

You have to add milk and coffee in Win7. From what I've read, there is plenty of steam...

 

[BCrose]

I do not like how the Show Desktop button is locked behind the clock on the right...can this be moved?

I love how all my programs are docked on the taskbar...very handy.

Try dragging the Icon to the left.
Woops... Wrong icon Sorry. Misunderstood. Try this link. I think sky has a work around.
How to Show Desktop in Windows 7 (Quick Launch Alternative) My Digital Life
or
How to Get the Good Old “Show Desktop” Feature Back in Windows 7? - Tweaking with Vishal

I will get used to the new location. The peek feature is pretty neat.

I liked the 'show all' windows from Vista.

 

[Krout]

Still no espresso. :huh: I had espresso with XP every day.

Don't be sad, there is a third party attachement called "Espresso maker" sold at any Walmart .
Has to be kept on the left hand side of the screen, though....

 

[Kari]

Still no espresso. :huh: I had espresso with XP every day.

Don't be sad, there is a third party attachement called "Espresso maker" sold at any Walmart .
Has to be kept on the left hand side of the screen, though....

Thanks for this valuable tip. Mine was working very strange, espresso was not strong enough. After moving the device to the left side of my display it's now perfect.

 

[Krout]

still no espresso. :huh: I had espresso with xp every day.

don't be sad, there is a third party attachement called "espresso maker" sold at any walmart .
Has to be kept on the left hand side of the screen, though....

thanks for this valuable tip. Mine was working very strange, espresso was not strong enough. After moving the device to the left side of my display it's now perfect.

Enjoy, please :d

 

[FreshSam]

Nothing major

I don't like that I can't move the start button or the show desktop button. I wish I could choose to have all icons on the taskbar in the centre or to the right etc.

I think the change user screen is slow, whenever I change user the screen goes black for a few seconds and logging in takes much longer than in XP

 

[richc46]

Libraries, Hate it.