Windows 7 is kinda boring...

[tylerD]

... Because everything just works for me with no hassle, and I tried looking around for customization apps, "fix" programs, enhancing programs and all such types of things and I barely found anything I need. '

Not on softpedia.com, not on majorgeeks, not on download.com... It's like, after a few basic apps are installed, there's nothing I need, and little tweaking to do!

HELP, I'm getting bored coz it's just too good and nothing to do, LOL

 

[swarfega]

Its early days yet, there will be more "interesting" programs . Theres already an addon for winamp that makes use of the taskbar's aero.

 

[zigzag3143]

... Because everything just works for me with no hassle, and I tried looking around for customization apps, "fix" programs, enhancing programs and all such types of things and I barely found anything I need. '

Not on softpedia.com, not on majorgeeks, not on download.com... It's like, after a few basic apps are installed, there's nothing I need, and little tweaking to do!

HELP, I'm getting bored coz it's just too good and nothing to do, LOL

I know the feeling, but if yo want I can show you how to break it so we both have something to fix<g>

ken

 

[Antman]

Well, let's fix that...

Tutorials - Windows 7 Forums

 

[tylerD]

I understand that (to swarfega), but hey don't get me wrong. I'm very pleased with it and all...

This thread/topic was sort of ironic (with a hint of truth to it as well). All in all I'm def happy with 7.

 

[aem]

I'm kinda in the same boat, W7 just works for me except the freaking login/locked screen fonts they differ in size. I'm trying to solve this issue now.

Other than that, i've done what i'm interested in doing with W7 (dual boot with xp, ghost both OSs to USB HDD sucessfully using Ghost 2003, and Win7 build-in tool and setup most of my Xp Work apps to run in W7). Btw, today at work i tried to install a nework printer on W7 but i wasn't able to select the driver from the list of available manufacture (not compatible or something). I end up grabing the driver from my Xp partition and installed it manually lol.

I'm not keen on the virtual pc/VMware thingie as i have VM Infrastructure Client installed (as part of work). I can build any VMs in these to any OS (when connected to work VPN).

What else is there to do?

 

[DocBrown]

Have you ever read our Customization forum posts ? One member started read there 2 months ago, I think he is still there, because he found "So Much Good Stuff "

 

[thefabe]

aem Here is a short task. Fill in your system specs in your user cp. We'd all appreciate it I know I would. Thanks and welcome to sevenforums. Fabe

 

[tylerD]

Thanks for the tips about the tutorials/customization forums and topics, LOL I didn't think it was as extensive as it actually was.

Already found a couple of interesting tips there, so now I'm def checking that out!

 

[tylerD]

aem Here is a short task. Fill in your system specs in your user cp. We'd all appreciate it I know I would. Thanks and welcome to sevenforums. Fabe

Hm I already filled out the stuff I remember/care about... To me the rest is just details and I don't even remember them LOL... (would need something like sisoft sandra or something to find all details)

I'm using a selfbuilt "Frankenstein" computer LOL and not everything is top-notch. F.ex. my keyboard is a dirty, ugly, old non-wireless DELL OEM keyboard, haha.

But the internal hardware is pretty acceptable tho, only thing is I bought 2 8800GTs to use SLI and then discovered that my mobo don't support it, it's in reality geared for ATI/CrossFire X cards. Also tbh the mobo isn't really super-top-notch-top-of-the-line but it does support DDR3 so I think it's OK for my requirements...

To finish off, thefabe, your specs seems pretty insane, beats me as everything looks top notch or expensive. Thanks for the welcome btw

 

[zigzag3143]

TylerD

ttsha fine and thanks. We really do need them and most ppl dont fill them in. It helps US help you.

nice rig and welcome to sevenforums

Ken

 

[tylerD]

nice rig and welcome to sevenforums

Ken

Thanks!
Will probably fill out more spec details later. Right now I'm just checkin the forum out so to speak.

edit: I've filled out a bit more details now...

 

[DocBrown]

@ TylerD,

Not every computer has to be Top Notch. Do a search for some of the " Dinosaurs " I have put Win7 on. That makes for a not so boring a project. I get the biggest kicks out of finding old computers in " Thrift Shops " and seeing what I can salvage from them & make something that works.

Enjoy Win7 " It will be What You Make of It !!! "


" Doc "

 

[Antman]

It's just that easy. *


* May or may not be a registered trademark of Zidane Corp.

 

[Antony]

... Because everything just works for me with no hassle, and I tried looking around for customization apps, "fix" programs, enhancing programs and all such types of things and I barely found anything I need. '

Not on softpedia.com, not on majorgeeks, not on download.com... It's like, after a few basic apps are installed, there's nothing I need, and little tweaking to do!

HELP, I'm getting bored coz it's just too good and nothing to do, LOL

Up until yesterday I would have agreed with you. But then I got the dreaded blue screen - twice. Funnily though on both occasions it happened while trying to access the house party website for the Windows 7 launch party. Ive been running 7RC for several months now and that has been the only reason that Ive seen the blue screen. Thats got to be a record for Microsoft :devil:

 

[whs]

Maybe you should be out looking for some new challenges - e.g. buy an SSD. That will keep you busy for a while.

 

[harpua]

That house party site is a disaster, imo.

Just give me my party pack and I'm outta there.

 

[Subsonic]

You just need to work on a less boring desktop...

 

[antt]

thats a big taskbar you have there!

 

[Subsonic]

thats a big taskbar you have there!

I use True Launch Bar and it auto-hides. That way I have no icons on my Desktop, just gadgets!