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One thing I don't like about Windows 7 is that after a while, for apparently no reason, Live Window Previews in the taskbar stop working. Instead, all I get the color hovering over a window and nothing showing up unless I click on a taskbar item and drag it up. In Vista I never had a problem with these Live Previews. I can fix it by restarting explorer.exe but that's still rather annoying. Regardless of the video card, the video card driver version, 32-bit or 64-bit, Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate, I get this issue no matter what.
I hope they fix this issue in SP1.
I hope they fix this issue in SP1.
What I find most annoying is people who are never satisfied, with M$'s best system ever.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Darician 
One thing I don't like about Windows 7 is that after a while, for apparently no reason, Live Window Previews in the taskbar stop working. Instead, all I get the color hovering over a window and nothing showing up unless I click on a taskbar item and drag it up. In Vista I never had a problem with these Live Previews. I can fix it by restarting explorer.exe but that's still rather annoying. Regardless of the video card, the video card driver version, 32-bit or 64-bit, Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate, I get this issue no matter what.
I hope they fix this issue in SP1.
I hope they fix this issue in SP1.
It will likely not be fixed, because its not actually broken. You only need to open the minimized applications to refresh there thumbnail after it was cleared from the buffer.
Errors in Event Viewer and when you check the online link the error has no information. Really have to dig sometimes to find the cause.
Jim
Jim
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Phone Man Errors in Event Viewer and when you check the online link the error has no information. Really have to dig sometimes to find the cause.
Jim
Jim
Quite often I get "there is no information on this error?", "do you know this error?", "would you like to add an explanation for this error?"
There is only one annoyance I can think of...
When I have windows explorer open and have the contents of a folder open in list view. The list of folders in the right pane obviously goes into several columns. The first column is fully visible and then the next is slightly obscured by the boundaries of the window, no problem in that, but when I then double click on one of the folders that is slightly obscured instead of opening it shoots to the left. Then I have to re double click to open it. Why can't it just open?
When I have windows explorer open and have the contents of a folder open in list view. The list of folders in the right pane obviously goes into several columns. The first column is fully visible and then the next is slightly obscured by the boundaries of the window, no problem in that, but when I then double click on one of the folders that is slightly obscured instead of opening it shoots to the left. Then I have to re double click to open it. Why can't it just open?
I have one minor issue with Windows 7, no idea if this happened in Vista as well (never really used it)... It's a bit tricky to explain though.
When browsing any folder list (best example I can think of is the "Copy To Folder" option), clicking once on a folder name auto expands the list of sub-folders, and then scrolls up the list so the cllicked folder is at the bottom of the list. From there you need to scroll down to see the sub-folders.
Although, if you click the small arrow next to the folder instead of the folder name, then it behaves as XP does with showing the sub-folders without the user having to scroll.
So far that's the only problem I have with Windows 7...
When browsing any folder list (best example I can think of is the "Copy To Folder" option), clicking once on a folder name auto expands the list of sub-folders, and then scrolls up the list so the cllicked folder is at the bottom of the list. From there you need to scroll down to see the sub-folders.
Although, if you click the small arrow next to the folder instead of the folder name, then it behaves as XP does with showing the sub-folders without the user having to scroll.
So far that's the only problem I have with Windows 7...
Seven is fantastic. Microsoft did a great job.
But there is one thing for me. Why I can't place folders in order like I want and save it just like it does when it gets auto arranged by names?
But there is one thing for me. Why I can't place folders in order like I want and save it just like it does when it gets auto arranged by names?
�� Quote: Originally Posted by logicearth �� Quote: Originally Posted by Darician One thing I don't like about Windows 7 is that after a while, for apparently no reason, Live Window Previews in the taskbar stop working. Instead, all I get the color hovering over a window and nothing showing up unless I click on a taskbar item and drag it up. In Vista I never had a problem with these Live Previews. I can fix it by restarting explorer.exe but that's still rather annoying. Regardless of the video card, the video card driver version, 32-bit or 64-bit, Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate, I get this issue no matter what.
I hope they fix this issue in SP1.
I hope they fix this issue in SP1.
It will likely not be fixed, because its not actually broken. You only need to open the minimized applications to refresh there thumbnail after it was cleared from the buffer.
I have seen an issue with themes. I set up my own theme with backgrounds colors and screensaver and then name it. It is named "ExampleA". I am using ExampleA, and want to change something and save it. If I change the wallpapers (or color or any other component), it creates a new "Unnamed Theme". I then have to save this as ExampleA, but it doesn't overwrite it. Instead I have two ExampleA themes listed. I then have to delete the first "ExampleA" theme that I initially just wanted to edit....
Does this make sense or am I doing it wrong?
Does this make sense or am I doing it wrong?
Thorsen,
No it doesn't make sense but it's the way it happens for me to
BTW your description made perfect sense it's Microsoft's implementation that doesn't
No it doesn't make sense but it's the way it happens for me to
BTW your description made perfect sense it's Microsoft's implementation that doesn't
What annoys me is how easy it is for the taskbar to disappear and only leave the start menu orb behind. 
This has happened to two different pcs running different flavors of Windows 7. This has never happened in either xp or vista.
Kudos to Brink who told me how to fix this
I just want to know what causes this out of curiosity? I know that one laptop that does it was loaded from a 7 disc that I had used vlite to tweak and add drivers. Vlite must do something that causes this...
This has happened to two different pcs running different flavors of Windows 7. This has never happened in either xp or vista. Kudos to Brink who told me how to fix this
I just want to know what causes this out of curiosity? I know that one laptop that does it was loaded from a 7 disc that I had used vlite to tweak and add drivers. Vlite must do something that causes this...
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Forwox Seven is fantastic. Microsoft did a great job.
But there is one thing for me. Why I can't place folders in order like I want and save it just like it does when it gets auto arranged by names?
But there is one thing for me. Why I can't place folders in order like I want and save it just like it does when it gets auto arranged by names?
1- Right click on Start Menu and select Properties
2- Click on Customize
3- Scroll all the way down and uncheck the "Sort All Programs menu by name" item
4- Click OK on the Customize Start Menu window, then OK on the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window
Not sure if that's exactly what you're looking for, but after this you should be able to re-arrange the items inside All Programs by drag/drop.
Thanks for the tip, didn't know that. Well, that's pretty close to that what I'm looking for. The same thing with re-arrange but not in the All Programs menu, I'm looking that for folder like for example "Pictures", where I got 128 folders and in each folder 100 photos. I want to arrange those folders by the dates (dates are wrong and missing), that's why I want manual arrange for one folder. It would be so great.
Well, that's pretty close to that what I'm looking for. The same thing with re-arrange but not in the All Programs menu, I'm looking that for folder like for example "Pictures", where I got 128 folders and in each folder 100 photos. I want to arrange those folders by the dates (dates are wrong and missing), that's why I want manual arrange for one folder. It would be so great. �� Quote: Originally Posted by Forwox Thanks for the tip, didn't know that. Well, that's pretty close to that what I'm looking for. The same thing with re-arrange but not in the All Programs menu, I'm looking that for folder like for example "Pictures", where I got 128 folders and in each folder 100 photos. I want to arrange those folders by the dates (dates are wrong and missing), that's why I want manual arrange for one folder. It would be so great.
Well, that's pretty close to that what I'm looking for. The same thing with re-arrange but not in the All Programs menu, I'm looking that for folder like for example "Pictures", where I got 128 folders and in each folder 100 photos. I want to arrange those folders by the dates (dates are wrong and missing), that's why I want manual arrange for one folder. It would be so great. It's annoying that I have to create a BAT file to play all my AOE games otherwise the game colours are all to pot.
The BAT file kills of Explorer.exe prior to launching the game which then doesn't mess with the colours.
It's also annoying that I cannot get at some files to delete them, even under full Admin mode.
The BAT file kills of Explorer.exe prior to launching the game which then doesn't mess with the colours.
It's also annoying that I cannot get at some files to delete them, even under full Admin mode.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by wysiwyg What I find most annoying is people who are never satisfied, with M$'s best system ever.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by ZaLiTH �� Quote: Originally Posted by Forwox Thanks for the tip, didn't know that. Well, that's pretty close to that what I'm looking for. The same thing with re-arrange but not in the All Programs menu, I'm looking that for folder like for example "Pictures", where I got 128 folders and in each folder 100 photos. I want to arrange those folders by the dates (dates are wrong and missing), that's why I want manual arrange for one folder. It would be so great.
Well, that's pretty close to that what I'm looking for. The same thing with re-arrange but not in the All Programs menu, I'm looking that for folder like for example "Pictures", where I got 128 folders and in each folder 100 photos. I want to arrange those folders by the dates (dates are wrong and missing), that's why I want manual arrange for one folder. It would be so great. It means that the thing what I want is not possible? �� Quote: Originally Posted by Forwox �� Quote: Originally Posted by ZaLiTH �� Quote: Originally Posted by Forwox Thanks for the tip, didn't know that. Well, that's pretty close to that what I'm looking for. The same thing with re-arrange but not in the All Programs menu, I'm looking that for folder like for example "Pictures", where I got 128 folders and in each folder 100 photos. I want to arrange those folders by the dates (dates are wrong and missing), that's why I want manual arrange for one folder. It would be so great.
Well, that's pretty close to that what I'm looking for. The same thing with re-arrange but not in the All Programs menu, I'm looking that for folder like for example "Pictures", where I got 128 folders and in each folder 100 photos. I want to arrange those folders by the dates (dates are wrong and missing), that's why I want manual arrange for one folder. It would be so great. It means that the thing what I want is not possible?�� Quote: Originally Posted by ZaLiTH �� Quote: Originally Posted by Forwox �� Quote: Originally Posted by ZaLiTH Oh... I see now. Sorry about that, I misread your other post.
It means that the thing what I want is not possible?
I miss the errors
like:
oh yea, forgot to upgrade
like:
oh yea, forgot to upgrade
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Forwox Seven is fantastic. Microsoft did a great job.
But there is one thing for me. Why I can't place folders in order like I want and save it just like it does when it gets auto arranged by names?
But there is one thing for me. Why I can't place folders in order like I want and save it just like it does when it gets auto arranged by names?
Are you satisfied with Windows 7, now that Microsoft is stessing on it.
For me , not completly.
It needs many corners to be defined and ironed down..
For me , not completly.
It needs many corners to be defined and ironed down..
�� Quote: Originally Posted by marioz988 Are you satisfied with Windows 7, now that Microsoft is stessing on it.
For me , not completly.
It needs many corners to be defined and ironed down..
For me , not completly.
It needs many corners to be defined and ironed down..
Me personally really like it and haven't had much negativity about it at all
Regards,
JDobbsy1987
Yes... this is the best OS that MS has produced to date... rock solid...
Windows 7, is fast, dependable and has all the features you could want
Explore Windows 7 features - Microsoft Windows
It is certainly just a good as XP and better than Vista. What are you looking for?
There is nothing that cannot be done.
Explore Windows 7 features - Microsoft Windows
It is certainly just a good as XP and better than Vista. What are you looking for?
There is nothing that cannot be done.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by richc46 Windows 7, is fast, dependable and has all the features you could want
Explore Windows 7 features - Microsoft Windows
It is certainly just a good as XP and better than Vista. What are you looking for?
There is nothing that cannot be done.
Explore Windows 7 features - Microsoft Windows
It is certainly just a good as XP and better than Vista. What are you looking for?
There is nothing that cannot be done.
And you are entitled to your opinion!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by marioz988 Are you satisfied with Windows 7, now that Microsoft is stessing on it.
For me , not completly.
It needs many corners to be defined and ironed down..
For me , not completly.
It needs many corners to be defined and ironed down..
If you had actually elaborated on the issues you have we maybe able to assist you in overcoming any anxieties you may have but to just start and leave you statements unfinished is absurd.
N.B Windows 7 is the best bit of kit Microsoft has ever churned out!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by RST101 N.B Windows 7 is the best bit of kit Microsoft has ever churned out!
-Max
haha just works. Nice.
Although its really good, i have found some minor issues.
But overall, I have adjusted to what I can't change and have changed what could be adjusted....
Really it is way better than XP. I didn't play much with Vista, but I can say this is the best system they have made.
Although its really good, i have found some minor issues.
But overall, I have adjusted to what I can't change and have changed what could be adjusted....
Really it is way better than XP. I didn't play much with Vista, but I can say this is the best system they have made.
Quote:
but to just start and leave you statements unfinished is absurd.
Maybe it was a hasty statement or maybe i am new in using W7.
Two weeks only, and yesterday a complete crash of my 500 hard drive and the system is dead with the loss of important files.
It is a brand new HP Pavilion dv6000 with i7 Intel and W7+IE8.
All that compouded and added insult to injury...............
But it began after using XP for a long time.
Suddenly i had to find out my way thru all those services like control panel... searches.. changing wallpapers and dealing with icons on desktop and etc....
The worst experience was when i copied my files from another HP Pavilion and wanted to work on them.
Deny access on all files.
i went for the ownership and manipulated my way inside the security zone without success.
Suddenly i copied one file to another folder and Voila..
So I copied all files and complete directories to other files and everything went into order.
So the begining was bad and I put the blame on the new OS which is fair but not correct.
Therefore maybe you are alright with your comment.
waiting for my new hard drive now and will begin surfing again.. and will see.
Well, Welcome to SF. be sure to check out the Tutorials section and if you have any questions on anything windows or hardware related, this is the place to be.
Well, I wouldn't say 'best'... Cause there is always room for improvement.
I know some of us old style users would have liked a less 'user friendly' interface for some things. And by 'less 'user friendly'', as in not wanting to have wizards for some things. I hated category view in XP, still hate it for Win 7.
I still hate having to go hunt down when I want to change the screen saver when I was able to do that right clicking on the desktop or the screen size, which is buried somewhere else.
I hate the login screen options which I have spent at least several days to find out you can't get rid of that damn picture frame and have a normal blank login box when dealing with company/enterprise level installs.
Miss some of the old screen savers, like flying through space for one.
Miss some of the old sound themes.
Now, even with all that hate, some of the things I do like...
Being able to pin programs into the taskbar and having programs ordered in a certain way (Yes, some of us have our OCDs, this is mine)
Slightly better task switching, the view method easier to determine which window you are switching to.
Noticeable increase in some applications and games due to memory management.
Included with the Retail Versions 32 bit and 64 bit disks (Originally, you had to specifically purchase 64 bit in order to use 64 bit prior to Vista.)
Some better tools to examine system resources.
There are still a lot of things to get used to, but I will say it is better than Vista.
I know some of us old style users would have liked a less 'user friendly' interface for some things. And by 'less 'user friendly'', as in not wanting to have wizards for some things. I hated category view in XP, still hate it for Win 7.
I still hate having to go hunt down when I want to change the screen saver when I was able to do that right clicking on the desktop or the screen size, which is buried somewhere else.
I hate the login screen options which I have spent at least several days to find out you can't get rid of that damn picture frame and have a normal blank login box when dealing with company/enterprise level installs.
Miss some of the old screen savers, like flying through space for one.
Miss some of the old sound themes.
Now, even with all that hate, some of the things I do like...
Being able to pin programs into the taskbar and having programs ordered in a certain way (Yes, some of us have our OCDs, this is mine)
Slightly better task switching, the view method easier to determine which window you are switching to.
Noticeable increase in some applications and games due to memory management.
Included with the Retail Versions 32 bit and 64 bit disks (Originally, you had to specifically purchase 64 bit in order to use 64 bit prior to Vista.)
Some better tools to examine system resources.
There are still a lot of things to get used to, but I will say it is better than Vista.
It's just a step above ME in quality - ok, that's a lie
Win7 is so far a kick butt OS
Fairly impressive with customization and so far I have been able to fix every nuance I have run into so far
A couple concerns with backwards compatibility for programs that worked in XP - but I guess that rests with the software manufacturers and not MS?
And if that's not the case - why not virtualization for all versions of 7?
But all in all, this OS is nice and very little complaints and much praise
Nice one MS!
Win7 is so far a kick butt OS
Fairly impressive with customization and so far I have been able to fix every nuance I have run into so far
A couple concerns with backwards compatibility for programs that worked in XP - but I guess that rests with the software manufacturers and not MS?
And if that's not the case - why not virtualization for all versions of 7?
But all in all, this OS is nice and very little complaints and much praise
Nice one MS!
When I installed Windows XP soon after its launch, I was not very happy with it. I felt much of the controls had been taken away from the user and the OS became the driver rather than the user. I had a dual boot system with Windows ME and continued to use Windows ME for a long time alongwith XP. But as I became familiar with the nittty gritties of Windows XP, at one stage I jettisoned Windows ME and shifted to XP fully. XP did involve a fresh learning curve.
My run with Windows Vista was short. I was a late adopter - after much of it was improved - but still it did not enthuse me and I grabbed Windows 7 as soon as the evaluation version was released and since then there was no looking back.
No other Windows version had impressed me more and I am happy with it. Windows 7 is the best that Microsoft has done so far.
Well, it may still not meet the expectations and requirements of a select few but then for a majority of users there could not be any major complaints. ( I still hate the UAC but familiarity has bred acceptance and an additional click. )
My run with Windows Vista was short. I was a late adopter - after much of it was improved - but still it did not enthuse me and I grabbed Windows 7 as soon as the evaluation version was released and since then there was no looking back.
No other Windows version had impressed me more and I am happy with it. Windows 7 is the best that Microsoft has done so far.
Well, it may still not meet the expectations and requirements of a select few but then for a majority of users there could not be any major complaints. ( I still hate the UAC but familiarity has bred acceptance and an additional click.
) Win 7 is Vista#2!
Microsoft and all manufacturers have had years to iron out most problems, tweak here and there and get the darn drivers out!
Win 7 Ultimate in UK full retail boxed �160
Microsoft rip-off price for Vista Ultimate was over �400!!
Which majority did not buy!
Microsoft and all manufacturers have had years to iron out most problems, tweak here and there and get the darn drivers out!
Win 7 Ultimate in UK full retail boxed �160
Microsoft rip-off price for Vista Ultimate was over �400!!
Which majority did not buy!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by mr pc It's just a step above ME in quality - ok, that's a lie
Win7 is so far a kick butt OS
Fairly impressive with customization and so far I have been able to fix every nuance I have run into so far
A couple concerns with backwards compatibility for programs that worked in XP - but I guess that rests with the software manufacturers and not MS?
And if that's not the case - why not virtualization for all versions of 7?
But all in all, this OS is nice and very little complaints and much praise
Nice one MS!
Win7 is so far a kick butt OS
Fairly impressive with customization and so far I have been able to fix every nuance I have run into so far
A couple concerns with backwards compatibility for programs that worked in XP - but I guess that rests with the software manufacturers and not MS?
And if that's not the case - why not virtualization for all versions of 7?
But all in all, this OS is nice and very little complaints and much praise
Nice one MS!
You have to make sure you are right up to date with all the security fixes for XP.
hmm, no I didn't - firewalls and AV in Win7 are defunct?
I have yet to go to Win7 Professional to get the XP mode, so no worries right now
What stinks though is I have some beloved programs that are non-compatible with Win7
I guess could dual boot my Ubuntu machine and install XP
I have yet to go to Win7 Professional to get the XP mode, so no worries right now
What stinks though is I have some beloved programs that are non-compatible with Win7
I guess could dual boot my Ubuntu machine and install XP
Actually, there are ways to isolate the Virtual XP, if I recall correctly, one of them is a software called sandboxie.
All in all, i like win 7 ultimate. What i dont like is all the layering, takes work to get to certain areas and certain settings. They almost seem to take pleasure in hiding some of the settings, lol.
What i do like is a lot of tweaking that i have been able to do, cant think of them offhand but there have been quite a few. I simply like the feel of 7 and how it works.
Also, i havent installed a firewall like zone alarm and i havent installed an anti-virus and i have yet to have an issue. Either win 7 is that solid or the people that make the viruses havent yet released them?
I really like how i can pile up websites and keep them up and running while using the sleep feature on the start menu. I also like the favorites bar, its great. There are a bunch of features like that that are great. But, again, having to go thru layers is a bit annoying. And i find some features in obscure places, cant think of one at the moment but i am old, lol.
thanks
What i do like is a lot of tweaking that i have been able to do, cant think of them offhand but there have been quite a few. I simply like the feel of 7 and how it works.
Also, i havent installed a firewall like zone alarm and i havent installed an anti-virus and i have yet to have an issue. Either win 7 is that solid or the people that make the viruses havent yet released them?
I really like how i can pile up websites and keep them up and running while using the sleep feature on the start menu. I also like the favorites bar, its great. There are a bunch of features like that that are great. But, again, having to go thru layers is a bit annoying. And i find some features in obscure places, cant think of one at the moment but i am old, lol.
thanks
Well i forgot to mention other two important things and happens maybe because it still new !
Bluetooth... Up to now i could not make the bluetooth configuration find the peripheral devices for my Nokia N86.
I have a not so old Printer.
W7 did not accept the setup and says bluntly that this O is not supported.
OK. I downloaded or really it could find automatically the driver for printing only but other functions like scanning and faxing are still dead...
well this is part of my stress.
Maybe it is the fault of the hard disk too.
I hope so.
Bluetooth... Up to now i could not make the bluetooth configuration find the peripheral devices for my Nokia N86.
I have a not so old Printer.
W7 did not accept the setup and says bluntly that this O is not supported.
OK. I downloaded or really it could find automatically the driver for printing only but other functions like scanning and faxing are still dead...
well this is part of my stress.
Maybe it is the fault of the hard disk too.
I hope so.
I was very sceptical at first but now I really like Win7.
Of course, if you run into problems right after installation it's frustrating. Each new OS requires some adjustment and some search for new drivers and the like. But I've never ever done an OS switch that went so smoothly as did this switch from XP to Win 7
Of course, if you run into problems right after installation it's frustrating. Each new OS requires some adjustment and some search for new drivers and the like. But I've never ever done an OS switch that went so smoothly as did this switch from XP to Win 7
It sound to me like the OP is going through the learning curve we all went through. No Windows 7 doesn't work like XP, it works better. With W7 you will find that all that tweaking we all use to do is not necessary in W7. You will also find out you won't have to use all those 3rd party programs to tweak or tune up something in W7, they are snake oil in most cases. Learning how to get to things and doing what you want to just takes a little time to learn and we are here to help. You can go to Microsoft and check to see if your programs and/or hardware will work with W7. I did have a couple of old programs that wouldn't work properly with my Windows 7 Home Premium 64. I also had to go to OEM sites and get a couple of updated drivers. These are normal things for any clean install. Did you do a upgrade or a clean install?
P.S. Please complete you system specs.
P.S. Please complete you system specs.
Something really annoying is Windows Media Player resetting itself to volume 99% ie 39/40
It refuses to remember previous setting!
I normally have all media/volumes set at 50% so it doesn't blow speakers etc
But everytime a film gets started (if not paying attention) BLAM!
It refuses to remember previous setting!
I normally have all media/volumes set at 50% so it doesn't blow speakers etc
But everytime a film gets started (if not paying attention) BLAM!
On some installs IE8 will not hold its Window size no matter what I try. This is annoying because in every other way IE8 has become perfect and IMO blows away the other browsers feature-wise.
I have had to resort to using AutoSizer in System Tray to program IE8 Window sizes.
Normally I would drag windows to size I want and then click the top middle Resize button a few times to program it to save size. But this won't work in about 10% of installs.
I wonder if this is infrequent enough that MS hasn't become aware of it yet, and if not why there is no fix as it is annoying.
I have had to resort to using AutoSizer in System Tray to program IE8 Window sizes.
Normally I would drag windows to size I want and then click the top middle Resize button a few times to program it to save size. But this won't work in about 10% of installs.
I wonder if this is infrequent enough that MS hasn't become aware of it yet, and if not why there is no fix as it is annoying.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by gregrocker On some installs IE8 will not hold its Window size no matter what I try. This is annoying because in every other way IE8 has become perfect and IMO blows away the other browsers feature-wise.
I have had to resort to using AutoSizer in System Tray to program IE8 Window sizes.
Normally I would drag windows to size I want and then click the top middle Resize button a few times to program it to save size. But this won't work in about 10% of installs.
I wonder if this is infrequent enough that MS hasn't become aware of it yet, and if not why there is no fix as it is annoying.
I have had to resort to using AutoSizer in System Tray to program IE8 Window sizes.
Normally I would drag windows to size I want and then click the top middle Resize button a few times to program it to save size. But this won't work in about 10% of installs.
I wonder if this is infrequent enough that MS hasn't become aware of it yet, and if not why there is no fix as it is annoying.
I like the Win7 so far. Six weeks.
Snip, snap and shake are nice.
Search bar in the start menu is great.
99% of my search comes up with what I need before I'm done typing.
Stable so far.
Most of my problems are with the operator not the OS.
That is what the forum is for.
Search first, then yell HELP Sevenforums!
IE9 crashed Saturday on initial reboot after install. Uninstalled.
Went back Monday morning with new download everything is working well for the third day.
Added the FlashSquare beta and so far so good.
Mike
Snip, snap and shake are nice.
Search bar in the start menu is great.
99% of my search comes up with what I need before I'm done typing.
Stable so far.
Most of my problems are with the operator not the OS.
That is what the forum is for.
Search first, then yell HELP Sevenforums!
IE9 crashed Saturday on initial reboot after install. Uninstalled.
Went back Monday morning with new download everything is working well for the third day.
Added the FlashSquare beta and so far so good.
Mike
One of my peeves is the Action Center notification icon (flag) pooping up to tell me "No current issues detected". Even when its set to notifications only.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by alphanumeric One of my peeves is the Action Center notification icon (flag) pooping up to tell me "No current issues detected". Even when its set to notifications only.
Hi there
Only 3 gripes -- 2 minor and 1 MEGA irritant
1) No Email client -- I actually LIKED the sheer simplicity of Outlook express. True I have Office 2010 installed and hence Outlook 2010 but for a home user who doesn't need HUGE address books and loads of connections to corporate email systems Outlook express did the job JUST FINE-- and please I HATE Windows LIVE so don't mention that in response.
2) Lack of DECENTLY being able to use a number of Virtual desktops simultaneously like the old Deskmanager Power toy. The W7 alternatives all seem to have some sort of niggles whereas the old XP version worked just FINE.
3) MEGA GRIPE -- No equivalent facility to NETMEETING is in W7. I know you can use solutions such as logmein etc but these all require EXTERNAL servers to be available.
Netmeeting was fine -- especially for SHARING desktops etc and it could all be done via the company's OWN LAN -- no external providers needed.
NOTE I'M NOT TALKING ABOUT REMOTE DESKTOP (RDP) here --everytime Neetmeeting gets mentioned people often suggest RDP -- that is NOT what NETMEETING IS FOR -- different application entirely.
Cheers
jimbo
Only 3 gripes -- 2 minor and 1 MEGA irritant
1) No Email client -- I actually LIKED the sheer simplicity of Outlook express. True I have Office 2010 installed and hence Outlook 2010 but for a home user who doesn't need HUGE address books and loads of connections to corporate email systems Outlook express did the job JUST FINE-- and please I HATE Windows LIVE so don't mention that in response.
2) Lack of DECENTLY being able to use a number of Virtual desktops simultaneously like the old Deskmanager Power toy. The W7 alternatives all seem to have some sort of niggles whereas the old XP version worked just FINE.
3) MEGA GRIPE -- No equivalent facility to NETMEETING is in W7. I know you can use solutions such as logmein etc but these all require EXTERNAL servers to be available.
Netmeeting was fine -- especially for SHARING desktops etc and it could all be done via the company's OWN LAN -- no external providers needed.
NOTE I'M NOT TALKING ABOUT REMOTE DESKTOP (RDP) here --everytime Neetmeeting gets mentioned people often suggest RDP -- that is NOT what NETMEETING IS FOR -- different application entirely.
Cheers
jimbo
I love Windows 7! It's my 2nd favorite OS after Linux. I used to be a hardcore Mac fanboy until I finally figured out I was way overpaying for the same hardware. I also loathe Apple's policies on their software. I like to customize my OS to how I work. Apple is by far the least customizable OS of the three I use.
Anyhow, a couple of things I wish Windows 7 did that Linux and Mac OS do:
1. I wish I could scroll on a window that wasn't the focused window. I.E. Say I've got an IM chat window open and focused but a browser window in the backgrownd. I'd like to be able to scroll through the browser window without actually switching to it.
2. I wish I could have decent virtual work spaces. I LOVE the way Linux does virtual desktops. Mac OS is OK but, Linux is the bomb! I've tried some 3rd party stuff for Windows 7 but, they just don't cut the mustard.
3. In XP, I used to have all the folders in my Start Menu set up with their own custom icons so I could easily and visually locate stuff. I haven't found a way to do this in Windows 7. Minor anoyance.
Other than that, Windows 7 is by far the best thing Microsoft has ever turned out. I love it!
EDIT:
P.S. Why, oh why, can't Internet Explorer remember window sizing?!?!?
Anyhow, a couple of things I wish Windows 7 did that Linux and Mac OS do:
1. I wish I could scroll on a window that wasn't the focused window. I.E. Say I've got an IM chat window open and focused but a browser window in the backgrownd. I'd like to be able to scroll through the browser window without actually switching to it.
2. I wish I could have decent virtual work spaces. I LOVE the way Linux does virtual desktops. Mac OS is OK but, Linux is the bomb! I've tried some 3rd party stuff for Windows 7 but, they just don't cut the mustard.
3. In XP, I used to have all the folders in my Start Menu set up with their own custom icons so I could easily and visually locate stuff. I haven't found a way to do this in Windows 7. Minor anoyance.
Other than that, Windows 7 is by far the best thing Microsoft has ever turned out. I love it!
EDIT:
P.S. Why, oh why, can't Internet Explorer remember window sizing?!?!?
�� Quote: Originally Posted by bug67 1. I wish I could scroll on a window that wasn't the focused window. I.E. Say I've got an IM chat window open and focused but a browser window in the backgrownd. I'd like to be able to scroll through the browser window without actually switching to it.
For multi-boot, not being able to edit boot.ini via system startup button in Advanced system Settings
Dont know if this is the right place or not but i am getting 
with windows 7
i am trying find "Documnets and Settings" folder in my "C" drive however, its not there (strange i know) but when i try to make a folder called "Documents and Settings" windows 7 keeps on telling me its alreaddy there and would i like to merge the folders. If i say no the warning box gose away and i am left with a new folder called new ok thats fine however, if i say yes to the merge the dam thing disapears grrr and it cant be found using the search box or the avd search. Can someone please help before i kill the computer
many thanks
Waggy
with windows 7 i am trying find "Documnets and Settings" folder in my "C" drive however, its not there (strange i know) but when i try to make a folder called "Documents and Settings" windows 7 keeps on telling me its alreaddy there and would i like to merge the folders. If i say no the warning box gose away and i am left with a new folder called new ok thats fine however, if i say yes to the merge the dam thing disapears grrr and it cant be found using the search box or the avd search. Can someone please help before i kill the computer
many thanks
Waggy
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Waggy Dont know if this is the right place or not but i am getting with windows 7
i am trying find "Documnets and Settings" folder in my "C" drive however, its not there (strange i know) but when i try to make a folder called "Documents and Settings" windows 7 keeps on telling me its alreaddy there and would i like to merge the folders. If i say no the warning box gose away and i am left with a new folder called new ok thats fine however, if i say yes to the merge the dam thing disapears grrr and it cant be found using the search box or the avd search. Can someone please help before i kill the computer
many thanks
Waggy
with windows 7 i am trying find "Documnets and Settings" folder in my "C" drive however, its not there (strange i know) but when i try to make a folder called "Documents and Settings" windows 7 keeps on telling me its alreaddy there and would i like to merge the folders. If i say no the warning box gose away and i am left with a new folder called new ok thats fine however, if i say yes to the merge the dam thing disapears grrr and it cant be found using the search box or the avd search. Can someone please help before i kill the computer
many thanks
Waggy
Welcome to Seven Forums
From MS forum
Quote:
Vista/Win7 uses a different file structure than XP does/did. Those familiar
folder names you may be used to, like "My Documents", "Documents &
Settings", etc. are not folders in Vista/Win7. They are junction points,
and are used for legacy programs which were written to utilize the XP file
structure.
href="http://www.svrops.com/svrops/articles/jpoints.htm">Svrops.com - Windows Vista Junction Points
They will redirect the programs to use the equivalent Vista/Win7 folders.
If you keep the protected operating system files hidden, you won't see them.
In Vista/Win7......
Documents & Settings -> \Users
My Documents -> \Users\youraccount\Documents
My Music -> \Users\youraccount\Music
Application Data -> \Users\youraccount\AppData
etc.
Favorites is located under your user account folder.
folder names you may be used to, like "My Documents", "Documents &
Settings", etc. are not folders in Vista/Win7. They are junction points,
and are used for legacy programs which were written to utilize the XP file
structure.
href="http://www.svrops.com/svrops/articles/jpoints.htm">Svrops.com - Windows Vista Junction Points
They will redirect the programs to use the equivalent Vista/Win7 folders.
If you keep the protected operating system files hidden, you won't see them.
In Vista/Win7......
Documents & Settings -> \Users
My Documents -> \Users\youraccount\Documents
My Music -> \Users\youraccount\Music
Application Data -> \Users\youraccount\AppData
etc.
Favorites is located under your user account folder.
I think I have seen this as well. Doc's/Settings is not listed when you browse the computer, but if you click on the "Users" folder, it will take you to your user which is a subfolder of Doc's/Settings
�� Quote: Originally Posted by logicearth �� Quote: Originally Posted by bug67 1. I wish I could scroll on a window that wasn't the focused window. I.E. Say I've got an IM chat window open and focused but a browser window in the backgrownd. I'd like to be able to scroll through the browser window without actually switching to it.
I'm still liking me some Windows 7. This is just a minor annoyance I posted in a "post your minor annoyances thread."
�� Quote: Originally Posted by jimbo45 3) MEGA GRIPE -- No equivalent facility to NETMEETING is in W7. I know you can use solutions such as logmein etc but these all require EXTERNAL servers to be available.
Netmeeting was fine -- especially for SHARING desktops etc and it could all be done via the company's OWN LAN -- no external providers needed.
NOTE I'M NOT TALKING ABOUT REMOTE DESKTOP (RDP) here --everytime Neetmeeting gets mentioned people often suggest RDP -- that is NOT what NETMEETING IS FOR -- different application entirely.
Cheers
jimbo
Netmeeting was fine -- especially for SHARING desktops etc and it could all be done via the company's OWN LAN -- no external providers needed.
NOTE I'M NOT TALKING ABOUT REMOTE DESKTOP (RDP) here --everytime Neetmeeting gets mentioned people often suggest RDP -- that is NOT what NETMEETING IS FOR -- different application entirely.
Cheers
jimbo
The current Remote Assistance model looks to be better than the previous XP Remote assistance, cause that required using MSN Messenger or some such to get people to do remote assistance which I hated.
As for alternatives to netmeeting, I think the only 'free' alternative was 'ShowmyPC' which does something similar to the current Win 7 Remote Assistance, but nothing on the level of multiple people access or Whiteboard showing like say Citrix's sharing or Logmein.
Edit - Oh, never mind... You are looking into remoting to your system without 'advertising' via an outside client.
Try RealVNC, although you have to setup an outside IP and port authorization to effectively allow communication like that. And since I am not too familiar with NetMeeting's other things, you will definitely not get like RDP's printer 'sharing' or be able to pull or put files using VNC, at least, not the free version.
"Documents & Settings" is XPired.
It's called "Users" in Win7.
It's called "Users" in Win7.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Waggy Dont know if this is the right place or not but i am getting with windows 7
i am trying find "Documnets and Settings" folder in my "C" drive however, its not there (strange i know) but when i try to make a folder called "Documents and Settings" windows 7 keeps on telling me its alreaddy there and would i like to merge the folders. If i say no the warning box gose away and i am left with a new folder called new ok thats fine however, if i say yes to the merge the dam thing disapears grrr and it cant be found using the search box or the avd search. Can someone please help before i kill the computer
many thanks
Waggy
with windows 7 i am trying find "Documnets and Settings" folder in my "C" drive however, its not there (strange i know) but when i try to make a folder called "Documents and Settings" windows 7 keeps on telling me its alreaddy there and would i like to merge the folders. If i say no the warning box gose away and i am left with a new folder called new ok thats fine however, if i say yes to the merge the dam thing disapears grrr and it cant be found using the search box or the avd search. Can someone please help before i kill the computer
many thanks
Waggy
All this permission stuff. I can't change or save anything how or where I want it like I could on my old computer with XP. I feel almost like I'm using a Mac sometimes... Everything is how THEY want it.
...Maybe it's just my computer though. I don't know enough to be sure...
...Maybe it's just my computer though. I don't know enough to be sure...
If you have confidence you know what you are doing, you can turn off User Account Controls in Control Panel. You won't be bothered with anything then.
Personally I enable hidden Administrator as my only account when I first install. But I believe turning off UAC gives you pretty much the same thing.
Personally I enable hidden Administrator as my only account when I first install. But I believe turning off UAC gives you pretty much the same thing.
If the account you use is in the Admin group, then yes, it's exactly the same. By default the hidden Admin account gets a "full" unfiltered token, whereas Admin accounts not the local admin still get that UAC filtering. If you disable UAC, all Admin accounts get an unfiltered access token.
With a operation system like Windows 7 sold all over the world to all kinds of people the odds of everybody being 100% happy is not going to happen. I do have something I would like to change without 3rd part apps. Start and then type (any thing). Now I go there and close it, when I go back to Start I would like what I typed in search to still be there.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Layback Bear With a operation system like Windows 7 sold all over the world to all kinds of people the odds of everybody being 100% happy is not going to happen. I do have something I would like to change without 3rd part apps. Start and then type (any thing). Now I go there and close it, when I go back to Start I would like what I typed in search to still be there.
My pet peeve is no Delete button in Windows Explorer and having to go through several steps to add it back.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by MoInSTL My pet peeve is no Delete button in Windows Explorer and having to go through several steps to add it back.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Petey7 �� Quote: Originally Posted by MoInSTL My pet peeve is no Delete button in Windows Explorer and having to go through several steps to add it back.
The OP asked for Windows 7 Minor Annoyances and that's mine.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Darician �� Quote: Originally Posted by logicearth �� Quote: Originally Posted by Darician One thing I don't like about Windows 7 is that after a while, for apparently no reason, Live Window Previews in the taskbar stop working. Instead, all I get the color hovering over a window and nothing showing up unless I click on a taskbar item and drag it up. In Vista I never had a problem with these Live Previews. I can fix it by restarting explorer.exe but that's still rather annoying. Regardless of the video card, the video card driver version, 32-bit or 64-bit, Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate, I get this issue no matter what.
I hope they fix this issue in SP1.
I hope they fix this issue in SP1.
It will likely not be fixed, because its not actually broken. You only need to open the minimized applications to refresh there thumbnail after it was cleared from the buffer.
I am facing the same problem too. Is it because there are too many apps running? It also seems that it happens after I close a full screen application
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Phone Man Errors in Event Viewer and when you check the online link the error has no information. Really have to dig sometimes to find the cause.
Jim
Jim
OK,
I love my Windows 7 x64 Ultimate but I would recommend the following things to consider for updates/future release:
1) Possibility to move user profile COMPLETELY to other disk than "C". I mean - not only documents but also application specific data, etc.
2) Possibility to satisfy Windows when page file is ENTIRELY on separate partition (currently Windows is not performing well unless there is at least some small page file on C drive)
3) Give the end user DEFAULT option to inform Windows Installer NOT TO COPY ALL APPLICATION's SETUP FILES LOCALLY - this is a main reason why the storage place on C drive is running out so rapidly!!!
4) Provide a reliable PARTITION MANAGER natively in Windows (so partitions can be made bigger or smaller when necessary, wihout the risk of loosing data like Easeus Partiton Manager does).
5) Let the FOLDER VIEW REMEMBER COLUMNS WIDTHS as set by end-user
6) When some file can't be deleted because it is USED BY PROCESS - let the end user know what process is using this file
7) Let the desktop to store ICON POSITIONS and GADGETS POSITIONS in some configuration file, so these positions can be restored in case of unexpected grahic driver issues / resolution change etc.
8) Enhance "Favourites folders" panel in the folder view, so it can handle hierarchical structures (nesting)
9) Provide reliable "Vitual Audio Cable" driver, so end user can listen given sound on two audio devices simultaneously with no audible latency.
10) Reduce DirectX audio drivers latency - nowit is impossibe to record voiceovers with headphones monitoring without specialised ASIO drivers and applications due to terrible latency between what you speak and what you hear.
11) Provide native reliable "Video splitter" driver, so any video signal can be shared between multiple applications with low latency.
12) Provide native, reliable system so the end user can run applications with user-definded processor/thred priorty allocations (to avoid system hangs when some process eats all available resources rendering system slow or non responsive)
I love my Windows 7 x64 Ultimate but I would recommend the following things to consider for updates/future release:
1) Possibility to move user profile COMPLETELY to other disk than "C". I mean - not only documents but also application specific data, etc.
2) Possibility to satisfy Windows when page file is ENTIRELY on separate partition (currently Windows is not performing well unless there is at least some small page file on C drive)
3) Give the end user DEFAULT option to inform Windows Installer NOT TO COPY ALL APPLICATION's SETUP FILES LOCALLY - this is a main reason why the storage place on C drive is running out so rapidly!!!
4) Provide a reliable PARTITION MANAGER natively in Windows (so partitions can be made bigger or smaller when necessary, wihout the risk of loosing data like Easeus Partiton Manager does).
5) Let the FOLDER VIEW REMEMBER COLUMNS WIDTHS as set by end-user
6) When some file can't be deleted because it is USED BY PROCESS - let the end user know what process is using this file
7) Let the desktop to store ICON POSITIONS and GADGETS POSITIONS in some configuration file, so these positions can be restored in case of unexpected grahic driver issues / resolution change etc.
8) Enhance "Favourites folders" panel in the folder view, so it can handle hierarchical structures (nesting)
9) Provide reliable "Vitual Audio Cable" driver, so end user can listen given sound on two audio devices simultaneously with no audible latency.
10) Reduce DirectX audio drivers latency - nowit is impossibe to record voiceovers with headphones monitoring without specialised ASIO drivers and applications due to terrible latency between what you speak and what you hear.
11) Provide native reliable "Video splitter" driver, so any video signal can be shared between multiple applications with low latency.
12) Provide native, reliable system so the end user can run applications with user-definded processor/thred priorty allocations (to avoid system hangs when some process eats all available resources rendering system slow or non responsive)
Not to nitpick, but since Windows NT the user has control over all processes other than system (to your own detriment, if you'd like), including forcing processor affinity in multi-CPU / multicore systems. You can define priority and affinity for an application (you can't for specific threads, but there's a very good reason for that).
Would you be so kind t share the knowledge how to prescribe processor affinity and process priority in a program shortcut so it is set automatically each time when the application is started? I would be very thankful.
You can use an AppCompat database for it, or 3rd party applications (like WinLauncher). There's even an article here on sevenforums on how to make it a right-click menu option, for what it's worth. Google is your friend here, because there's many ways to skin this cat.
Just subscribing to this thread.
Desktop slideshow should work even while computer is sleeping. Or, at the very least, upon wakeup, it should realize that the specified time has elapsed, and should therefor, rotate to the next image in the slideshow folder.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by mborner Desktop slideshow should work even while computer is sleeping. Or, at the very least, upon wakeup, it should realize that the specified time has elapsed, and should therefor, rotate to the next image in the slideshow folder.
Another Win7 desktop fault is it won't let you put a final icon on the far right hand side @ 1920x1080 with the screen fixed on "Align icons to grid"
It will however let items like clock/calendar etc fix to the far right hand edge.
The other thing is the icons above the bottom taskbar are too high above it and should be lowered a line (again with desktop set at "Align icons to grid"
Screen res. text is set @ larger(150%) in my case too!
It will however let items like clock/calendar etc fix to the far right hand edge.
The other thing is the icons above the bottom taskbar are too high above it and should be lowered a line (again with desktop set at "Align icons to grid"
Screen res. text is set @ larger(150%) in my case too!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by cluberti You can use an AppCompat database for it, or 3rd party applications (like WinLauncher). There's even an article here on sevenforums on how to make it a right-click menu option, for what it's worth. Google is your friend here, because there's many ways to skin this cat.
As you may notice:
"The affinity changes you make to the current instance of an application or process are only temporary and not set permanently."
And this is the point! Actually, I would love to have an option to apply affinity / priority setting permanently to applications (shortcuts) in the same manner as it is right now with compatibility settings. Too often I recalled this issue only when the system had become unresponsive due to some application meddling with image processing or rendering.
Did you miss the part about using an AppCompat database shim? That is permanent, as are some of the other tricks you can use. If you do it *manually*, then yes, it's temporary. There are lots of options for making it permanent, this is just one of them.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by neo101 Another Win7 desktop fault is it won't let you put a final icon on the far right hand side @ 1920x1080 with the screen fixed on "Align icons to grid"
It will however let items like clock/calendar etc fix to the far right hand edge.
The other thing is the icons above the bottom taskbar are too high above it and should be lowered a line (again with desktop set at "Align icons to grid"
Screen res. text is set @ larger(150%) in my case too!
It will however let items like clock/calendar etc fix to the far right hand edge.
The other thing is the icons above the bottom taskbar are too high above it and should be lowered a line (again with desktop set at "Align icons to grid"
Screen res. text is set @ larger(150%) in my case too!
At the end of the day, you would need to 'fine tune' the layout in any OS where you change icon sizes if you still want them to line up in a nice neat grid.
Try scrolling the mouse wheel one or two clicks on your desktop while holding the control key (CTRL), that'll resize the icons in small steps. Maybe then you'll find a size that's still easy to see and allows better use of your desktop space.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by s0c9 �� Quote: Originally Posted by mborner Desktop slideshow should work even while computer is sleeping. Or, at the very least, upon wakeup, it should realize that the specified time has elapsed, and should therefor, rotate to the next image in the slideshow folder.
I have a 40 in. screen at 200 %, 1920/1080. This is what works for me. Make the icon on you desktop the way you want them. Two more times right click desktop and select refresh. My desktop stays that way until I change it again.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by mborner �� Quote: Originally Posted by s0c9 �� Quote: Originally Posted by mborner Desktop slideshow should work even while computer is sleeping. Or, at the very least, upon wakeup, it should realize that the specified time has elapsed, and should therefor, rotate to the next image in the slideshow folder.
TRUE, so TRUE. I had not tested that as I never put my computer to sleep!! However, in the overall scheme of things "needing work" on Win7, I would guess that MS would consider 99.99% of other "fixes" to be ahead of this one. IOW - it's a really MINOR annoyance IMHO. [QUOTE=ZaLiTH;983311] �� Quote: Originally Posted by neo101 Thanks for the tip!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by neo101 Try scrolling the mouse wheel one or two clicks on your desktop while holding the control key (CTRL), that'll resize the icons in small steps. Maybe then you'll find a size that's still easy to see and allows better use of your desktop space.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by ZaLiTH �� Quote: Originally Posted by neo101 Another Win7 desktop fault is it won't let you put a final icon on the far right hand side @ 1920x1080 with the screen fixed on "Align icons to grid"
It will however let items like clock/calendar etc fix to the far right hand edge.
The other thing is the icons above the bottom taskbar are too high above it and should be lowered a line (again with desktop set at "Align icons to grid"
Screen res. text is set @ larger(150%) in my case too!
It will however let items like clock/calendar etc fix to the far right hand edge.
The other thing is the icons above the bottom taskbar are too high above it and should be lowered a line (again with desktop set at "Align icons to grid"
Screen res. text is set @ larger(150%) in my case too!
At the end of the day, you would need to 'fine tune' the layout in any OS where you change icon sizes if you still want them to line up in a nice neat grid.
Try scrolling the mouse wheel one or two clicks on your desktop while holding the control key (CTRL), that'll resize the icons in small steps. Maybe then you'll find a size that's still easy to see and allows better use of your desktop space.
Have 26" monitor @ 1920x1080 thru a receiver.
Pretty sure the presence of a trusted platform module, whether active or not, prevents installing a full retail version of 7 home premium in used laptops that are otherwise well above the recommended system requirements.. will know for sure by the end of the week.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by madtownidiot Pretty sure the presence of a trusted platform module, whether active or not, prevents installing a full retail version of 7 home premium in used laptops that are otherwise well above the recommended system requirements.. will know for sure by the end of the week.
In another thread I posted there are 3 laptops I recently acquired, all of which have TPMs, that win 7 HP couldn't complete the install because of "unable to configure required system device" errors, although I was able to successfully install 7 professional without a hitch. The only major difference between those three laptops and the 40-50 other successful computer setups I've done using HP is none of them had a TPM or AMT module
Windows, by default, doesn't use the TPM module for anything. You have to configure it in Win7, enable and clear it in the BIOS, and then finish the install in Win7, and unless you're on a domain setting it up via GP, it's in no way automatic (it's not even 100% automatic through GP either, for what it's worth). Getting that error would indicate the system has other hardware causing an issue, but without the panther and CBS logs, it'd be really hard to say what failed.
It would not, however, be a result of a TPM chip.
It would not, however, be a result of a TPM chip.
Not being able to turn "Media Streaming" OFF in "Advanced sharing settings" once its enabled. 
I tried to synchronise the Documents library with my XP PC and wondered why it contained over 10,000 files, when the XP one only has 4,000.
The answer is that Windows 7 includes junctions to My Pictures, Music and Video. These are already backed up to another drive and I really don't need the hassle of multiple duplicates of every file. I nearly bought yet another external hard drive, because my data had increased so much.
I'm really annoyed that every new version of windows adds another set of imaginary folders that it creates against my wishes. I've worked hard since Windows 3 to organise my data in a way that helps me to work the way I want. Windows 7 adds yet more complexity, because I don't know what are real duplicates and just 'shortcuts'.
I wouldn't mind if there was an easy way to see which were symbolic folders and delete them without the risk of accidentally deleting valuable data.
The answer is that Windows 7 includes junctions to My Pictures, Music and Video. These are already backed up to another drive and I really don't need the hassle of multiple duplicates of every file. I nearly bought yet another external hard drive, because my data had increased so much.
I'm really annoyed that every new version of windows adds another set of imaginary folders that it creates against my wishes. I've worked hard since Windows 3 to organise my data in a way that helps me to work the way I want. Windows 7 adds yet more complexity, because I don't know what are real duplicates and just 'shortcuts'.
I wouldn't mind if there was an easy way to see which were symbolic folders and delete them without the risk of accidentally deleting valuable data.
There is a batch code to turn off Windows Media Sharing everywhere so it won't resurface. I have it in my folder at home and can provide it when I get back from surfing trip to Mexico. Or you can google it.
I just stopped the "Media player network sharing service" and set it to disabled. I just don't get though, is that hard to put a disable option in there some where?
or disable the windows media network sharing service via services.msc, or remove windows media player entirely via programs and features> turn windows features on or off. I don't really like the UI for WMP 12 anyway
I dislike how I can't keep folder views unique to each folder. For example I may want to have my Documents sorted by name, while I want to keep a folder that contains Firefox downloads folder sorted by date modified.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by kisazeky I dislike how I can't keep folder views unique to each folder. For example I may want to have my Documents sorted by name, while I want to keep a folder that contains Firefox downloads folder sorted by date modified.
Next gripe.. Windows 7 went retail almost a full year ago and Microsoft still refuses to admit that the wireless connectivity problems that span such a huge variety of hardware and software configurations could be anything but a problem with wndows 7 itself, let alone attempt to find a solution.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by kisazeky I dislike how I can't keep folder views unique to each folder. For example I may want to have my Documents sorted by name, while I want to keep a folder that contains Firefox downloads folder sorted by date modified.
Notification Area Icons - Reset, You should not have to use a registry key & stop/restart explorer.exe just to get rid of old icons from deleted programs, also some programs have the wrong icon beside them (see below)
�� Quote: Originally Posted by IownAmoneyPit Notification Area Icons - Reset, You should not have to use a registry key & stop/restart explorer.exe just to get rid of old icons from deleted programs, also some programs have the wrong icon beside them (see below)
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�� Quote: Originally Posted by Barman58 �� Quote: Originally Posted by IownAmoneyPit Notification Area Icons - Reset, You should not have to use a registry key & stop/restart explorer.exe just to get rid of old icons from deleted programs, also some programs have the wrong icon beside them (see below)
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Just installed CCleaner a couple of weeks ago after my system mechanic subscription ran out, CCleaner does the same thing pretty much & much safer anyway but I never noticed that option until you just mentioned it as I have been using CCleaner with default settings.
Thanks.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by IownAmoneyPit �� Quote: Originally Posted by Barman58 �� Quote: Originally Posted by IownAmoneyPit Notification Area Icons - Reset, You should not have to use a registry key & stop/restart explorer.exe just to get rid of old icons from deleted programs, also some programs have the wrong icon beside them (see below)
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Just installed CCleaner a couple of weeks ago after my system mechanic subscription ran out, CCleaner does the same thing pretty much & much safer anyway but I never noticed that option until you just mentioned it as I have been using CCleaner with default settings.
Thanks.
CCleaner is one of those programs where reading the manual can be very rewarding, I've been using it for years but I think there are still options that could improve the way it helps me
[QUOTE=madtownidiot;991113] �� Quote: Originally Posted by kisazeky Why should M$ worry about manufacturers who can't be bothered about their customers, and get up-to-date.
I've no problems with all my wireless equipment, because I use manufacturers who care about their customers and move with the times and don't dwell in the past.
Thats the trouble with most of the gripes on here, its all to do with what used to be, thats past and the sooner people stop trying drag everything back into the last decade, the better it will be, get of your backsides and move on, dump all the old past-it systems, its a new world of computing, whats the saying "If you can't stand the heat......"
�� Quote: Originally Posted by kisazeky Next gripe.. Windows 7 went retail almost a full year ago and Microsoft still refuses to admit that the wireless connectivity problems that span such a huge variety of hardware and software configurations could be anything but a problem with wndows 7 itself, let alone attempt to find a solution.
I've no problems with all my wireless equipment, because I use manufacturers who care about their customers and move with the times and don't dwell in the past.
Thats the trouble with most of the gripes on here, its all to do with what used to be, thats past and the sooner people stop trying drag everything back into the last decade, the better it will be, get of your backsides and move on, dump all the old past-it systems, its a new world of computing, whats the saying "If you can't stand the heat......"
�� Quote: Originally Posted by wysiwyg Why should M$ worry about manufacturers who can't be bothered about their customers, and get up-to-date.
I've no problems with all my wireless equipment, because I use manufacturers who care about their customers and move with the times and don't dwell in the past.
I've no problems with all my wireless equipment, because I use manufacturers who care about their customers and move with the times and don't dwell in the past.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by wysiwyg Thats the trouble with most of the gripes on here, its all to do with what used to be, thats past and the sooner people stop trying drag everything back into the last decade, the better it will be, get of your backsides and move on, dump all the old past-it systems, its a new world of computing, whats the saying "If you can't stand the heat......"
�� Quote: Originally Posted by madtownidiot I would bet I can find examples of people having network problems only when using windows 7 who are using the same wireless equipment you have. It's got nothing to do with manufacturers or outdated hardware.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by madtownidiot;993707 I would bet I can find examples of people having network problems [I
only when using windows 7[/I] who are using the same wireless equipment you have. It's got nothing to do with manufacturers or outdated hardware.
And that's the trouble with a forum like this, and generally everywhere, is there are always a few over-opinionated and under-informed [insert fitting term of opprobrium here] who have absolutely nothing constructive to say about a topic, but think they need to reply anyway.
And that's the trouble with a forum like this, and generally everywhere, is there are always a few over-opinionated and under-informed [insert fitting term of opprobrium here] who have absolutely nothing constructive to say about a topic, but think they need to reply anyway.
As to the second paragraph, you really shouldn't put yourself down like that, its very self demeaning.
Have a nice day
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Please keep it clean guys... I know the ban hammer swings quick....
Something else to think about that I have seen on connections with multiple computers is that:
If you have 2 computers and one is using G and the new one is using N, your router will change to G once the G computer logs in and then the N connection will drop....
I know that sounded wierd, but I have heard of this.... don't know if thats the case in your discussion here though.
If you have 2 computers and one is using G and the new one is using N, your router will change to G once the G computer logs in and then the N connection will drop....
I know that sounded wierd, but I have heard of this.... don't know if thats the case in your discussion here though.
�� Warninglet's keep the discussion as a discussion, there is no need to insult each other, because of a difference of opinion based on different personal experiences.
Lets keep things civilised
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