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Hi,

I have never used aero theme, so I like it on my W7 :) The best thing that I like on W7 is computer speed. On XP my computer was slow(Don't knw why).

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Windows 7’s wins in this thread — visible speed and a cleaner Aero experience — reflect real engineering changes compared with Vista (better DWM, driver model and memory handling). It’s important to note that Windows 7 reached end of extended support on January 14, 2020, so long-term use carries security and support risks. (learn.microsoft.com)

Home networking: HomeGroup is a convenience that only works among Windows 7 (and some later Windows builds); it does not include Windows XP or Vista. For mixed XP/Windows‑7 environments the classic Workgroup/advanced-sharing model must be used, which is why saw confusion. Typical checks that resolve Win7–XP sharing problems include enabling Network Discovery and File and Printer Sharing on the Windows 7 side, ensuring both machines use the same workgroup name, confirming share and NTFS permissions (or creating a dedicated local account for sharing), and allowing File/Printer Sharing through local firewalls. The HomeGroup restriction and migration notes are documented by Microsoft. (learn.microsoft.com)

XP Mode and older CPUs: XP Mode is an official compatibility option for Windows 7 Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate; early documentation required a CPU with hardware-assisted virtualization (Intel VT/AMD‑V), which explains ’s P4 failure. Microsoft later published an update (KB977206) that relaxed that prerequisite for XP Mode on many machines, though hardware VT remains preferable for performance and other VMs. For those trying XP Mode, check the edition, available RAM/disk and the Windows Virtual PC guidance. (learn.microsoft.com)

Backup and recovery: ’s system-image tip is the most practical single safeguard. Creating a system image via Control Panel → Backup and Restore → Create a system image, and then making a system repair disc or recovery USB, gives a reliable rollback path if an upgrade or hardware swap goes wrong. Keep images on an external drive and verify restores on a test machine before trusting them for disaster recovery. Microsoft documents the Backup and Restore (Windows 7) workflow. (support.microsoft.com)

Brief caution: for anything kept online or joined to a network, running an unsupported OS increases exposure; consider migrating to a supported OS or isolating legacy machines and using modern hosts for internet-facing tasks. (learn.microsoft.com)

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Member Avatar for Bob_180_Bob

Hi,
Windows 7 will do exactly the same thing if you don't look after it.

Member Avatar for caperjack

it sure will ,even if you know how to make solar panels .lol
might have been cheaper to just format the winxp and do a clean install to speed the puppy up again !

Member Avatar for vmanes

What do I like most in Win7?

That it's not as annoying as Vista.

I'm still annoyed that Create a Restore Point and doing a System Restore are separate apps.

Member Avatar for Biker920

It Ain't vista of any flavor & about time!! W-7 64bit wasn't soon enough. Later---

Member Avatar for Allyw

On my XP I install just drivers and Counter Strike. I don't surf the net on XP, so It can't be virus or else...

Member Avatar for chrishea

After using Vista for three years, Win 7 speed is amazing. Compared to Vista, XP was pretty quick but Win 7 is just as good or better. Obviously getting a newer quicker machine with Win 7 on it is a factor as well so in a head-to-head comparison, XP would look that much better (than on an older machine).

We take it for granted, but Win 7 is also very compatible. On the 64-bit version, I haven't run into problems with 32-bit apps. There are 64-bit device drivers out there that work so they seem to have it covered well going both ways. Especially for former Vista users, it's easy to think dark thoughts about Microsoft. This time, they seem to have it right. I just realized that I haven't seen any of those Apple vs Mac commercials for a while. Harder to be credible making a case against Win 7.

Member Avatar for Biker920

After using Vista for three years, Win 7 speed is amazing. Compared to Vista, XP was pretty quick but Win 7 is just as good or better. Obviously getting a newer quicker machine with Win 7 on it is a factor as well so in a head-to-head comparison, XP would look that much better (than on an older machine).


when I stated that Win-7 runs faster than me, a new machine has nothing to do with it. This is a 2 1/2 year old Toshiba x205 that shipped as a vista-32 bit machine. The only change has been from vista home premium 32 bit to win-7 home premium 64 bit, with no hardware changes at all. Win-7 just runs better, doesn't aggravate
the bug sh$t out of me,hasn't said ooops or awsh$t every day. It just runs unless I do something real silly then it yells at me then goes on running. U all have a gooden, Later---

Member Avatar for karol33

fresh design, it is faster than vista

Member Avatar for Serunson

Better looks than Vista, and runs like XP, this is how Vista should have been, silly microsoft!

Also hi again =P

Member Avatar for SgtMe

I have Windows 64-bit on my PC. It's quick, though mostly because my computer's hench.

Anyhoo, I just think Win7 is sexy...

Member Avatar for FlamingClaw

I can programming in turbo pascal like i did it on xp!

Member Avatar for mrk258

it is faster than vista

Member Avatar for jeffhyde

I can tell you what I don't like... That is trying to network a 7 computer with an xp. This homegroup is pretty confusing.

Member Avatar for caperjack

I can tell you what I don't like... That is trying to network a 7 computer with an xp. This homegroup is pretty confusing.

actually i think if you google homegroup and winxp you'll find it doesn't work with xp.
the best way of connecting windows 7 to windows xp is through work group as how we have done to connect xp & vista machine's

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Member Avatar for crunchie

it is faster than vista

Faster at what?

Member Avatar for Biker920

Faster at what?

Faster at every thing I did while putting up with vista for 2 years,and that's on the exact same x205 Satellite with no hard ware changes.
also no crash on wake up & no start sys. restore every time restarting from updates. Later---

Member Avatar for crunchie

I was trying to elicit an answer from mrk258.

Member Avatar for Biker920

I was trying to elicit an answer from mrk258.

I understood that. I didn't know side comments were not allowed out side of private message. Later---

Member Avatar for crunchie

They are. Just letting you know what I was doing :).

Member Avatar for Dani_938

The best thing about Windows 7 is its feature of auto detection of drivers.

Member Avatar for caperjack

dislike! my cpu or motherboard .[intel],not sure[p4 2.8 dual core socket 775 ] is not capable of running xp mode .so wanted to give it a try .

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Member Avatar for tannpopo

faster than xp and better look than xp, I think!

Member Avatar for Biker920

They are. Just letting you know what I was doing :).

Ok no problem here, maybe you confounded that person with the simplest of all questions. Have a good'un. Later---

Member Avatar for Biker920

dislike! my cpu or motherboard .[intel],not sure[p4 2.8 dual core socket 775 ] is not capable of running xp mode .so wanted to give it a try .

I was under the impression that xp mode was an os capability as in W-7 Pro & Ultimate. Am I right? Later---

Member Avatar for crunchie

You also need a processor that can run a VM.

Member Avatar for caperjack

I was under the impression that xp mode was an os capability as in W-7 Pro & Ultimate. Am I right? Later---

check link in my signature ,from what i read its core 2 or higher [not usre about amd cpu's],but i might be wrong

i tried and failed with a P4 2.8 dual core ,socket 775 intel

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Member Avatar for Biker920

check link in my signature ,from what i read its core 2 or higher [not usre about amd cpu's],but i might be wrong

i tried and failed with a P4 2.8 dual core ,socket 775 intel

Hey Caper read this it might help http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/reviews/2010/01/windows-xp-mode.ars has to do with Intel's silliness on this problem good luck. Later---

Member Avatar for DeadIntoIt

This thread (So Far) has been particularly interesting to me because I'm seriously considering a new machine. I'm running XP Pro on an older slower machine and had considered VISTA when it first came out and the horror stories started surfacing almost immediately after its launch. So "Windows or Mac" became the question in my mind.

But now I'm thinking I'll let the dust settle a little more around Windows 7 before I make the move.

Well kind of like I waited between Win 98 SE and passed on Millennium.

It seems it is getting to be a pattern with MS to release an in between OS to determine what they really need to do with their REAL release by letting Xmillion customers pay to do their beta testing.

However having so many Windows apps kind of has me locked in.

I think I'll give it a few more months and see what are said in threads like this one or similar in other forums.

I do have one question though; is there a Professional version of 7 like there was of XP. All I seem to see in new machines at stores is Windows 7 Home Edition.

Mike

Member Avatar for crunchie

Yes. I'm running 7 Pro.

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