What don't you like about Windows 7?

[SquonkSC]

Open/Save dialog...no Back/Parent folder button

These buttons are replaced by the breadcrumb trail - I felt the same as you with this change but now after almost a year of using the new feature I find it limiting to go back to the old method in older programs. It's so much better to be able to jump up two or three levels with a single click.

I was writing about the breadcrumbs too.

You were just a few seconds faster.

 

[Barman58]

I now feel really good - to beat one of the masters to the draw

 

[SquonkSC]

I really like W7, and it's the best OS from Microsoft to date.

But of course even though I like it, there are some minor and one major gripe.

The major one I already mentioned: No icon for showing shared folders in the tree. Sadly no update for it yet.

I don't like the fact they artificially raised the bar for Aero to directx9 and 64mb.
There are many directx8.1 cards out there that could easily process Aero.
But I can live without transparency, no big deal.

Though the layout of the UI is much more consistent than it was in Vista,
there are still inconsistencies there.
Some settings that belong together are still on different dialogs.

And the Icon overhaul is far from complete.

I liked Vista's semi transparent (green glass) folder icons, although I would rather have them blue.

W7 is back to the dull yellow folders again.
I tried some Iconpacks including Mr Grim's, but none of them are really complete, and I really want everything to be consistent.
Mr Grim's was the nicest, but my explorer didn't like it, and some Icons would go back to default after reboot, and back to custom after a next reboot.

When I have some spare time I will make my own system wide Iconpack.

But all this is nitpicking really.
It's hard to find anything wrong with this OS.
But seeing all the problems in here everyday, I must be lucky not to have run into any problem on any of my machines.

Sure hope the shared icons are going to be fixed soon.

Greetz

 

[Antman]

...Sure hope the shared icons are going to be fixed soon.

Greetz

I will share my icons with you.

 

[Barman58]

 

[Helidoc]

My only complaint would be after ordering it from two different sources that niether has shipped yet even after the 22nd launch date

 

[Barman58]

The official launch date for Windows 7 is 22 October 2009

 

[zigzag3143]

My only complaint would be after ordering it from two different sources that niether has shipped yet even after the 22nd launch date

Launch date is Oct 22

 

[Antman]

Daylight Calendar Time. Move your calendars ahead one month.

 

[Helidoc]

My bad..

 

[Helidoc]

Daylight Calendar Time. Move your calendars ahead one month.

Had a laugh at that since we don't mess with the clocks in AZ perhaps that was the source of my confusion... ya thats it. Either that or the fact that I work for the railroad and never know what day it is anyway

 

[Antman]

Daylight Calendar Time. Move your calendars ahead one month.

Had a laugh at that since we don't mess with the clocks in AZ perhaps that was the source of my confusion... ya thats it. Either that or the fact that I work for the railroad and never know what day it is anyway

I should move to South Tuscon or something. I absolutely hate F'ck with the clock day.

 

[Helidoc]

Daylight Calendar Time. Move your calendars ahead one month.

Had a laugh at that since we don't mess with the clocks in AZ perhaps that was the source of my confusion... ya thats it. Either that or the fact that I work for the railroad and never know what day it is anyway

I should move to South Tuscon or something. I absolutely hate F'ck with the clock day.

Ok that made me laugh.. I moved here to get away from the cold winters myself... ok I'm done hijacking Thanks for setting me straight on the release date , just can't wait for it, guess another month wont hurt.

 

[Barman58]

The next month is an ideal time to make sure you are ready to move to Windows 7.

Do you have everything that you cannot afford to lose backed-up.?
Are there any known issues with your hardware or software - and what workarounds are available?
Do you need any special drivers? - if so grab them now before the excitement of the install

The list is much longer than this - the move is in most cases one of the easiest in the history of Microsoft's operating systems - but as with anything preparation will make the task as smooth as it can possibly be.

the fact that you are here is a sign that you are already preparing for the move - so anything you are not sure of please ask - the members here will be pleased to help

 

[The Wise Vivi]

The RC is kinda glitchy for me now. It doesn't seem to like steam or Left 4 dead.
*sigh*

~Lordbob

Why are you still using the RC.... :sarc:

I am still using the RC too... :S

 

[Antman]

That was fast. The reg key must have failed.

 

[razer]

Mods need one clarification:

Criticizing Microsoft and Windows 7 allowed in this forum -- and especially in this thread-- or not ?

Thanks

PS: I'm asking this b'coz my comment in this thread was deleted which was critical of Microsoft and Seven.

 

[Tews]

Mods need one clarification:

Criticizing Microsoft and Windows 7 allowed in this forum -- and especially in this thread-- or not ?

Thanks

PS: I'm asking this b'coz my comment in this thread was deleted which was critical of Microsoft and Seven.

 

[Barman58]

Please read the forum rules

http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/8-forum-rules.html

 

[SquonkSC]

Mods need one clarification:

Criticizing Microsoft and Windows 7 allowed in this forum -- and especially in this thread-- or not ?

Thanks

PS: I'm asking this b'coz my comment in this thread was deleted which was critical of Microsoft and Seven.

Since you posts is deleted we cannot judge the content.

The mods allow criticism, as long as it doesn't end up in ranting.
Where criticism ends and ranting starts is their call.

Generally when you write a well argumented but critical post and refrain from to much personal comments, stick to facts you can substantiate, I can't imagine the mods objecting to it.

Greetz