Windows7

DZRyder · Oct 16th, 2009, 07:13 PM

Whats the significant difference from xp

Hobbit · Oct 16th, 2009, 07:22 PM

dunno but stay with XP it works, unlike Vista i refuse to upgrade my PC's to vista or 7 mind i use a Mac at the Mo and other stuff is laptop based

T wrecks · Oct 16th, 2009, 07:31 PM

According to my son, who is a tech whiz, Windows7 is going to be a big improvement on XP, with Vista being a complete disaster from day one. Windows7 wasn't rushed through like Vista was with all it's bugs plus being a huge cumbersom program. I must admit, I feel comfortable with the old XP!!

glider · Oct 16th, 2009, 07:32 PM

Thanks, I'll stay with XP

Just getting use to it.

T wrecks · Oct 16th, 2009, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

Thanks, I'll stay with XP

Just getting use to it.

Hey glider, betcha you can't live without your wide screen now?????

glider · Oct 16th, 2009, 07:36 PM

Getting use to that too once the settings were all done.

T wrecks · Oct 16th, 2009, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

Getting use to that too once the settings were all done.

Too easy old timer. You just went to your controll panel, clicked on "Display, then "settings"......didn't you?.......and your away!!!!!!

smitty901 · Oct 16th, 2009, 07:40 PM

7 is what vista was suppose to be it is leaner and has the added features of vista but not as much of the junk.
That said Most of us will do just fine wit XP and they will be supporting it for a long time yet.
I used the prerelease verion of 7 a bit it is much better than vista.
So if you bought a new computer with vista on it not to long ago you may get a free upgrade to 7 take it

SledDog · Oct 16th, 2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitty901

7 is what vista was suppose to be it is leaner and has the added features of vista but not as much of the junk.
That said Most of us will do just fine wit XP and they will be supporting it for a long time yet.
I used the prerelease verion of 7 a bit it is much better than vista.
So if you bought a new computer with vista on it not to long ago you may get a free upgrade to 7 take it

From The Microsoft website..

Mainstream Support delivers complimentary and paid support, free security updates, and bug fixes to all Windows customers who purchase a retail copy of Windows XP (i.e., a shrink-wrapped, not pre-installed copy). Mainstream Support for Windows XP will continue through April 2009.

Extended Support delivers free security updates to all Windows customers. Customers can also pay for support on a per incident basis. Extended Support for Windows XP will continue until April 2014. New bug fixes require the Extended Hotfix Support program.

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So basically you can not call Microsoft for support. Mainstream support ended in April. So for XP users, you will need to use support/internet groups and boards for support.

glider · Oct 16th, 2009, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T wrecks

Too easy old timer. You just went to your controll panel, clicked on "Display, then "settings"......didn't you?.......and your away!!!!!!

It was more like about 50 trips to change the size of different things on the screen now that it's wide

Oct 16th, 2009, 07:13 PM	#1
DZRyder Start The Engine Ride: 2006 xl Join Date: May 22nd, 2009 Location: Westminster,Maryland Posts: 45 My Mood:	Windows7 Whats the significant difference from xp __________________ " I'm here because i ain't all there" DZRydr

Oct 16th, 2009, 07:22 PM	#2
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 09 CVO Ultra Classic Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 8,708 My Mood:	Re: Windows7 dunno but stay with XP it works, unlike Vista i refuse to upgrade my PC's to vista or 7 mind i use a Mac at the Mo and other stuff is laptop based __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Oct 16th, 2009, 07:31 PM	#3
T wrecks Community Guru Wannabe Ride: 1994Softail FXSTC Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Location: Queensland AUSTRALIA Posts: 874 My Mood:	Re: Windows7 According to my son, who is a tech whiz, Windows7 is going to be a big improvement on XP, with Vista being a complete disaster from day one. Windows7 wasn't rushed through like Vista was with all it's bugs plus being a huge cumbersom program. I must admit, I feel comfortable with the old XP!!

Oct 16th, 2009, 07:32 PM	#4
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,022 My Mood:	Re: Windows7 Thanks, I'll stay with XP Just getting use to it. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Oct 16th, 2009, 07:36 PM	#6
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,022 My Mood:	Re: Windows7 Getting use to that too once the settings were all done. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Oct 16th, 2009, 07:40 PM	#8
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,929 My Mood:	Re: Windows7 7 is what vista was suppose to be it is leaner and has the added features of vista but not as much of the junk. That said Most of us will do just fine wit XP and they will be supporting it for a long time yet. I used the prerelease verion of 7 a bit it is much better than vista. So if you bought a new computer with vista on it not to long ago you may get a free upgrade to 7 take it __________________ The Infantry leads the way

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