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Title: Windows 7
Post by: tel on October 21, 2009, 09:42:59 AM

I'm sure everybody will be rushing out at midnight to purchase this wonderful new offering.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 21, 2009, 09:48:32 AM

I have some new service pack update 2  thing that windows keep wanting me to install - tried it once and it fecked up my pc...had to do a restore  evil:

Not trying it again  noooo:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2009, 09:54:17 AM

Quote from: tel on October 21, 2009, 09:42:59 AM

I'm sure everybody will be rushing out at midnight to purchase this wonderful new offering.

rubschin:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2009, 09:57:16 AM

Cheapest upgrade on Amazon is a hundred and twenty-nine Pounds! eeek:

A hundred and thirty quid to get what you've got already!  cussing:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2009, 09:58:09 AM

And what was wrong with the old Windows 7 thread? (http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=6092.0)

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 21, 2009, 09:59:07 AM

Needed an upgrade  lol:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on October 21, 2009, 09:59:37 AM

Daily (it seems) M/Soft want me to download service pack 3 for XP. Since there is no way I can contact them I ignore the request. Have done for months. Last week I accepted the request and after a hour the PC informed me that it couldn't install SP3 for XP as I run Vista. I could have told them that but they wouldn't let me. Having found out for themselves I hoped that would be the end of it but no. Daily they ask and daily I refuse. I could turn off automatic updates but then I would get a daily message telling me that my PC is at risk because I have turned off "updates".  Banghead
Does anyone know how I can actually talk to these arseholes?

Seriously thinking about Windows 7 tho'. Amazon had it on offer recently  rubschin:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on October 21, 2009, 10:02:05 AM

Quote from: Barman on October 21, 2009, 09:57:16 AM

Cheapest upgrade on Amazon is a hundred and twenty-nine Pounds! eeek:

A hundred and thirty quid to get what you've got already!  cussing:

PC World have the Home Edition cheaper. http://tinyurl.com/yjp6yfl

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 21, 2009, 10:05:52 AM

Quote from: Snoopy on October 21, 2009, 09:59:37 AM

Seriously thinking about Windows 7 tho'. Amazon had it on offer recently  rubschin:

What are the main advantages of this upgrade ????

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on October 21, 2009, 10:08:21 AM

It has to be better that XP or Vista ~ it could hardly be worse.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 21, 2009, 10:10:05 AM

My Vista is fine ...all works well and no probs  ( realise that could be the kiss of death now that I have stated this  scared2: )

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2009, 10:43:36 AM

Quote from: Miss Demeanor on October 21, 2009, 10:05:52 AM

Quote from: Snoopy on October 21, 2009, 09:59:37 AM

Seriously thinking about Windows 7 tho'. Amazon had it on offer recently  rubschin:

What are the main advantages of this upgrade ????

It is smaller and faster... And it has a shutdown button...  cloud9:

Also, you get 32-bit and 64-bit versions in the box. So if you plus in loadsaram it will go faster still...

I've been testing it on an old box in Cyprus and have been quite impressed....

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2009, 10:46:23 AM

Quote from: Snoopy on October 21, 2009, 10:02:05 AM

Quote from: Barman on October 21, 2009, 09:57:16 AM

Cheapest upgrade on Amazon is a hundred and twenty-nine Pounds! eeek:

A hundred and thirty quid to get what you've got already!  cussing:

PC World have the Home Edition cheaper. http://tinyurl.com/yjp6yfl

PC World?

I'd rather rub coal dust in my eyes....

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on October 21, 2009, 11:02:15 AM

Quote from: Barman on October 21, 2009, 10:46:23 AM

Quote from: Snoopy on October 21, 2009, 10:02:05 AM

Quote from: Barman on October 21, 2009, 09:57:16 AM

Cheapest upgrade on Amazon is a hundred and twenty-nine Pounds! eeek:

A hundred and thirty quid to get what you've got already!  cussing:

PC World have the Home Edition cheaper. http://tinyurl.com/yjp6yfl

PC World?

I'd rather rub coal dust in my eyes....

Half price and you can buy on line ~ you don't have to go there.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2009, 11:35:30 AM

Quote from: Snoopy on October 21, 2009, 11:02:15 AM

Quote from: Barman on October 21, 2009, 10:46:23 AM

Quote from: Snoopy on October 21, 2009, 10:02:05 AM

Quote from: Barman on October 21, 2009, 09:57:16 AM

Cheapest upgrade on Amazon is a hundred and twenty-nine Pounds! eeek:

A hundred and thirty quid to get what you've got already!  cussing:

PC World have the Home Edition cheaper. http://tinyurl.com/yjp6yfl

PC World?

I'd rather rub coal dust in my eyes....

Half price and you can buy on line ~ you don't have to go there.

Great!

They'd post it to the wrong address on 5?" floppies....  ::)

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Uncle Mort on October 21, 2009, 11:46:50 AM

What all 20,000 5?" floppies?  eeek:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: tel on October 21, 2009, 11:55:02 AM

Quote from: Barman on October 21, 2009, 09:58:09 AM

And what was wrong with the old Windows 7 thread? (http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=6092.0)

It's old and everything has changed since then.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: tel on October 21, 2009, 11:56:50 AM

Ok, so has anybody worked out how many different flavours of this OS there are?

Oh and the word "upgrade" is a misnomer - you have to wipe the hard drive to do an install, not an upgrade in any shape or form.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2009, 12:07:17 PM

Quote from: Uncle Mort on October 21, 2009, 11:46:50 AM

What all 20,000 5?" floppies?  eeek:

Yes!  lol:

I remember installing NT from 3?" floppies!  evil:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: tel on October 21, 2009, 12:44:16 PM

Quote from: Barman on October 21, 2009, 12:07:17 PM

Quote from: Uncle Mort on October 21, 2009, 11:46:50 AM

What all 20,000 5?" floppies?  eeek:

Yes!  lol:

I remember installing NT from 3?" floppies!  evil:

I've still got mine.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on October 21, 2009, 02:25:08 PM

Have a Windows 7 Launch Pardee

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cX4t5-YpHQ

 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 21, 2009, 02:29:19 PM

Can we have cake ??

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sevenforums.com%2Fattachments%2Fchillout-room%2F14494d1245110025-happy-birthday-seven-forums-d-ist2_2119906-birthday-cake-number-series-7.jpg&hash=48fe692a6dcae983ef513ea3a8a710dd904c462a)

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on October 21, 2009, 02:33:52 PM

Growler won't come if you don't.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2009, 02:35:34 PM

That's six wasted minutes of my life I'll never get back...  noooo:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on October 21, 2009, 02:46:51 PM

Quote from: Barman on October 21, 2009, 02:35:34 PM

That's six wasted minutes of my life I'll never get back...  noooo:

You didn't?  shocked003
OMIGAAAD! I never thought anybody would take it seriously (unless they work for Microsoft that is)

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 21, 2009, 02:48:05 PM

Windows 7: We heard it?s a lucky number
Windows 7: Like Windows 6 ? wait, there was no Windows 6
Windows 7: Correct iterations be damned!
Windows 7: Apparently 13 versions of Windows + 1 = 7
Windows 7: Experience crashes and bad architecture under a classic name
Windows 7: Vista 2 coming soon
Windows 7: Please ignore all that stuff we?ve been doing for the past decade
Windows 7: DOS 12.1182
Windows 7: If it looks like Vista, and smells like Vista?
Windows 7: If that?s the price, it might be worth it
Windows 7: Give that marketer a promotion
Windows 7: Because f**k it
Windows 7: On the path to catch up with Mac OS X?in 3 iterations. So 15 years.
Windows 7: When we hit 0, we?ll call it DOS again
Windows 7: Oops, we thought we were naming our Mobile OS
Windows 7: We?re way ahead of Linux (in numbers)
Windows 7: The Vista Menace
Windows 7: You may want to hold off on the Vista purchase
Windows 7: How long until the first Service Pack?
Windows 7: I can?t believe it?s not Vista

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Pirate on October 21, 2009, 02:48:22 PM

you did the whole 6 minutes happ096

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2009, 03:13:01 PM

Quote from: Pirate on October 21, 2009, 02:48:22 PM

you did the whole 6 minutes happ096

I thought it was going to be funny at the end...  redface:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on October 21, 2009, 03:15:11 PM

Quote from: Barman on October 21, 2009, 03:13:01 PM

Quote from: Pirate on October 21, 2009, 02:48:22 PM

you did the whole 6 minutes happ096

I thought it was going to be funny at the end...  redface:

 redface: I am soooooooooo sorry ~ honest. I knew it was a serious advert from Microsoft and they never get funny. You were meant to take the piss not wait for the laughs.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 22, 2009, 08:55:03 AM

Windows 7 party  sick2: sick2: sick2: sick2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cX4t5-YpHQ

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on October 22, 2009, 09:00:14 AM

Quote from: The Moan Ranger on October 22, 2009, 08:55:03 AM

Windows 7 party  sick2: sick2: sick2: sick2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cX4t5-YpHQ

Oh dear oh dear...  noooo:

Shall I tell him readers...?

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on October 22, 2009, 09:03:14 AM

Anyhoo... ignoring TMR's constant re-posting....  whistle:

I predict that the bottom line is that we will all (apart from the linux users) be forced to upgrade to '7' in the near future... We can only hope that the price changes to reflect its real value...

I can just see how 'security breaches' will be discovered in XP once support for it ends... after that, a high profile case or two of XP systems being hacked and what choice will you have?  Shrugs:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 22, 2009, 09:11:31 AM

Quote from: Barman on October 22, 2009, 09:00:14 AM

Quote from: The Moan Ranger on October 22, 2009, 08:55:03 AM

Windows 7 party  sick2: sick2: sick2: sick2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cX4t5-YpHQ

Oh dear oh dear...  noooo:

Shall I tell him readers...?

Does he have repetitive posting syndrome.... scared2:

There is no known cure  eeek:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 22, 2009, 09:12:34 AM

Quote from: Barman on October 22, 2009, 09:03:14 AM

Anyhoo... ignoring TMR's constant re-posting....  whistle:

I predict that the bottom line is that we will all (apart from the linux users) be forced to upgrade to '7' in the near future... We can only hope that the price changes to reflect its real value...

I can just see how 'security breaches' will be discovered in XP once support for it ends... after that, a high profile case or two of XP systems being hacked and what choice will you have?  Shrugs:

I'll upgrade when I need to buy a new computer ...when I will therefore have no choice  noooo:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: tel on October 22, 2009, 09:20:08 AM

At the moment 7 is low priced. The New year will see a fairly hefty increase.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 22, 2009, 09:45:44 AM

The problem is, dear readers, that my BlackBerry doesn't show the pictures or videos (unlike the other place  whistle:) thus when I read posts on it whilst in the pub, I cannot see what pictures/videos have been posted. Thus repetition occurs.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on October 22, 2009, 10:04:00 AM

Quote from: The Moan Ranger on October 22, 2009, 09:45:44 AM

The problem is, dear readers, that my BlackBerry doesn't show the pictures or videos (unlike the other place  whistle:) thus when I read posts on it whilst in the pub, I cannot see what pictures/videos have been posted. Thus repetition occurs.

 rubschin:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 22, 2009, 10:16:41 AM

Before I post it, has the "Hitler's iPhone" been done yet?

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 22, 2009, 10:23:56 AM

Nein

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on October 22, 2009, 10:33:15 AM

Quote from: Miss Demeanor on October 22, 2009, 10:23:56 AM

Nein

 drumroll:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 22, 2009, 12:42:45 PM

Quote from: Miss Demeanor on October 22, 2009, 10:23:56 AM

Nein

Said Eva von Hairdryer, Hitlers companion and inventor of the rocket powered Ladyshave.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 22, 2009, 02:26:40 PM

Quote from: Barman on October 22, 2009, 09:03:14 AM

I can just see how 'security breaches' will be discovered in XP once support for it ends... after that, a high profile case or two of XP systems being hacked and what choice will you have?  Shrugs:

[cynical mode]What those cases will 'forget' to mention is that those XP systems will be using pure Microsoft security software[/cynical mode]

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on October 22, 2009, 02:31:47 PM

Quote from: Grumpmeister on October 22, 2009, 02:26:40 PM

Quote from: Barman on October 22, 2009, 09:03:14 AM

I can just see how 'security breaches' will be discovered in XP once support for it ends... after that, a high profile case or two of XP systems being hacked and what choice will you have?  Shrugs:

[cynical mode]What those cases will 'forget' to mention is that those XP systems will be using pure Microsoft security software[/cynical mode]

I don't doubt that Micro$oft Engineers have been working on hacks ready to release on the Intermong for years...

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 22, 2009, 02:47:19 PM

So in other words, block the last service pack or xp hotfix they release  rubschin:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 22, 2009, 02:48:21 PM

In the words of Zammo " Just say no "  lol:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on October 22, 2009, 02:52:44 PM

Quote from: Grumpmeister on October 22, 2009, 02:47:19 PM

So in other words, block the last service pack or xp hotfix they release  rubschin:

Correct...

I'm sure they've been including a few extra NOPs in 'upgrades' for bloody ages...  cussing:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 22, 2009, 02:56:42 PM

Fortunately for my my XP machine isnt connected to t'interweb so their cunning plan is buggered in my case  whistle:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on October 22, 2009, 03:02:58 PM

Quote from: Grumpmeister on October 22, 2009, 02:56:42 PM

Fortunately for my my XP machine isnt connected to t'interweb so their cunning plan is buggered in my case  whistle:

They have t'interweb on computers now eh...?  rubschin:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 23, 2009, 07:25:36 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8317005.stm

This explains it all in terms even I can understand ....still scares the heebee jeebees out of me and I won't be looking to 'upgrade' , i'nstall' or 'patch' anything for a long time yet scared2:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on October 23, 2009, 08:25:25 AM

I think I remember that 'Upgrades' are not available here cos of some EU decision?

If so, you could prolly buy them in the 'States....

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on October 23, 2009, 08:31:36 AM

As I thought... (http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-Premium-Upgrade/dp/B002DHLUWK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=software&qid=1256286526&sr=8-1)  ::)

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 10, 2009, 12:44:14 PM

I've just used this for the first time and have to say it seems quite good!

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on November 10, 2009, 12:45:49 PM

Quote from: The Moan Ranger on November 10, 2009, 12:44:14 PM

I've just used this for the first time and have to say it seems quite good!

I told you that months ago sponge head!  ::)

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 10, 2009, 12:49:31 PM

Quote from: Barman on November 10, 2009, 12:45:49 PM

Quote from: The Moan Ranger on November 10, 2009, 12:44:14 PM

I've just used this for the first time and have to say it seems quite good!

I told you that months ago sponge head!  ::)

I know that nincompoop!  But UNTIL I TRY THINGS FOR MYSELF, I reserve judgement.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on November 10, 2009, 12:50:35 PM

Quote from: The Moan Ranger on November 10, 2009, 12:49:31 PM

Quote from: Barman on November 10, 2009, 12:45:49 PM

Quote from: The Moan Ranger on November 10, 2009, 12:44:14 PM

I've just used this for the first time and have to say it seems quite good!

I told you that months ago sponge head!  ::)

I know that nincompoop!  But UNTIL I TRY THINGS FOR MYSELF, I reserve judgement.

evil:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Uncle Mort on November 10, 2009, 01:10:21 PM

I like it so far, easy to install and quite zippy in operation. Mind, I'll await final judgement until I see how it handles my son's games.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on November 10, 2009, 01:18:52 PM

1. Are you running the 32 or 64-bit version?
2. How much memory do you have?

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on November 10, 2009, 01:23:15 PM

Much more to the point did you upgrade from Vista?
How long did it take?
How much did it cost?
Which version did you buy (Home/Professional/Ultimate)?

Let's keep this in English for Idiots can we?

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Uncle Mort on November 10, 2009, 01:46:16 PM

I bought the "Home Premium Full Version" (?102.45) comes with 32 and 64 bit discs. I have a 32 bit PC with 4GB memory (HP Pavilion). I had to change the hard drive so I thought it was a good time to change the os as well.

So it was a clean install, took less than half an hour. Took me longer to swop out the drive as I had to search the internet for a "how to do it" guide after I had taken the side off and removed the two screws holding the drive cage and still not being able to budge it. Turned out that there was a catch at the bottom of the cage that required pushing down with a long screwdriver.

"there's always a catch"  eeek:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on November 10, 2009, 01:47:33 PM

Thanks Uncle ~ that much I understand.  cloud9:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 10, 2009, 02:55:18 PM

Quote from: Uncle Mort on November 10, 2009, 01:46:16 PM

I bought the "Home Premium Full Version" (?102.45) comes with 32 and 64 bit discs. I have a 32 bit PC with 4GB memory (HP Pavilion). I had to change the hard drive so I thought it was a good time to change the os as well.

So it was a clean install, took less than half an hour. Took me longer to swop out the drive as I had to search the internet for a "how to do it" guide after I had taken the side off and removed the two screws holding the drive cage and still not being able to budge it. Turned out that there was a catch at the bottom of the cage that required pushing down with a long screwdriver.

"there's always a catch"  eeek:

drumroll:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on November 11, 2009, 07:31:56 AM

Having been away for four weeks it is absolutely staggering to find the scale of 'updates' that Misco$oft adds to your PC... It has taken two days to download and install them all...

I fear we will all be forced to upgrade to '7 sooner than we thought...  noooo:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Just One More on November 25, 2009, 10:23:54 PM

.
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimage.org%2F1GFtn0.jpg&hash=0164e79bcd3920e34e92d0610a164b2d9217fa45) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gx1GFtn0)

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: TG on November 26, 2009, 05:04:19 PM

I have today ordered Windows 7 from amazon for ?65. (I think the ?120 quoted earlier is for a 3 license version) It will be delivered tomorrow.

 scared2:

I shall install it on Saturday.

 scared2: scared2:

I may be gone sometime.

 scared2: scared2: scared2:

The main PC I shall install it on has not got much RAM so I may have to increase that, otherwise I anticipate no problems 'cos the upgrade advisor told me so.

 cloud9:

I have also ordered Assasins Creed II for the PS3.  cloud9:

I can thusly stab people while Windows 7 ferks up my PC.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on November 27, 2009, 05:54:32 AM

Excellent!  Sinister:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: TG on November 27, 2009, 01:30:11 PM

It's arrived.

I think it's looking at me.  scared2:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on November 27, 2009, 02:12:17 PM

Quote from: TG on November 27, 2009, 01:30:11 PM

It's arrived.

I think it's looking at me.  scared2:

Get stuck in man!  point:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: TG on November 27, 2009, 02:40:11 PM

Quote from: Barman on November 27, 2009, 02:12:17 PM

Quote from: TG on November 27, 2009, 01:30:11 PM

It's arrived.

I think it's looking at me.  scared2:

Get stuck in man!  point:

But I'm frightened.  noooo:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Mrs TG on November 27, 2009, 02:42:09 PM

Dont you dare lose anything off my pc..and my jewel quest score too...or there will be trouble...
get on with housework seeing you skived off work and i am working hard..... cussing:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: TG on November 27, 2009, 02:44:41 PM

The trials of being an IT guru eh?

 point:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on November 27, 2009, 03:43:18 PM

Quote from: TG on November 27, 2009, 02:40:11 PM

Quote from: Barman on November 27, 2009, 02:12:17 PM

Quote from: TG on November 27, 2009, 01:30:11 PM

It's arrived.

I think it's looking at me.  scared2:

Get stuck in man!  point:

But I'm frightened.  noooo:

Go on man!

Which one did you get...? And how much memory have you got like...?

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: TG on November 27, 2009, 03:47:18 PM

Quote from: Barman on November 27, 2009, 03:43:18 PM

Quote from: TG on November 27, 2009, 02:40:11 PM

Quote from: Barman on November 27, 2009, 02:12:17 PM

Quote from: TG on November 27, 2009, 01:30:11 PM

It's arrived.

I think it's looking at me.  scared2:

Get stuck in man!  point:

But I'm frightened.  noooo:

Go on man!

Which one did you get...? And how much memory have you got like...?

Home Preminnumunum or similar. 2Gb.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: TG on November 27, 2009, 06:22:12 PM

I am just going outside....

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 27, 2009, 06:34:50 PM

to scream  scared2:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: TG on November 27, 2009, 07:59:21 PM

It worked! Easy!

 cloud9:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: TG on November 27, 2009, 09:37:05 PM

I am impressed. easy and fast install (clean install rather than upgrade).

Everything seems to work, only faster than Vista (XP has not been on this PC so cant compare it to that).

Will put it through its paces over the next couple of days but my first impression is that MS have got it right first time with this one. Which is a first in itself.

Some nice bells, whistles and flashing lights as well.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 28, 2009, 09:17:31 AM

Quote from: TG on November 27, 2009, 09:37:05 PM

.

Some nice bells, whistles and flashing lights as well.

He must be doing better on BB  now then  whistle:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on November 28, 2009, 11:10:54 AM

Quote from: Miss Demeanor on November 28, 2009, 09:17:31 AM

Quote from: TG on November 27, 2009, 09:37:05 PM

.

Some nice bells, whistles and flashing lights as well.

He must be doing better on BB  now then  whistle:

Better at BB eh...?  rubschin:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 28, 2009, 01:17:06 PM

Quote from: Barman on November 28, 2009, 11:10:54 AM

Quote from: Miss Demeanor on November 28, 2009, 09:17:31 AM

Quote from: TG on November 27, 2009, 09:37:05 PM

.

Some nice bells, whistles and flashing lights as well.

He must be doing better on BB  now then  whistle:

Better at BB eh...?  rubschin:

*NEWSFLASH*  BM's score hits double figures  whistle:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: TG on November 28, 2009, 03:27:55 PM

It's official people. Windows 7 does not make u better at BB.   angry041:

For that matter Ubuntu Linux 9.1 doesn't help either.  tunble:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on November 28, 2009, 08:33:38 PM

I tried a new mouse today... that made shite-all difference too...  noooo:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 29, 2009, 11:09:14 AM

When will you admit defeat  noooo: noooo: noooo:


It is you not them , not your equipment , not the server, not the cat sitting on your keyboard etc etc etc

Just you  whistle:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: TG on December 04, 2009, 11:03:06 PM

One week after install.

Fast and smooth.

Still impressed.

 rubschin:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on December 05, 2009, 08:29:46 AM

I have ordered a new laptop for SWWLTBO's main Christmas prezzy. Hoooge RAM, hooge memory, loooooooong battery life with Windows 7 installed.  scared2:

Before the Mac lobby starts she specifically did NOT want one although at the cost she could have had one.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on January 18, 2010, 10:01:14 AM

I installed W7 on my laptop... I have to say I'm completely impressed and thinking of upgrading my PC now.

Driver support is incredible... it found drivers for all sorts of obscure stuff - a PCMCIA serial card, an old scanner I attached to it, our network printer and all  the bits 'n bobs built-in to the laptop.

10/10

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on January 18, 2010, 10:18:48 AM

I too have been impressed with madam's new laptop running Windows 7.

Can't be arsed to upgrade other machines though, too much faffing and expense just to gain a few nanoseconds, once our exchange is upgraded in 2020 or whenever it might be tempting........ Instead I shall wait until the PC needs replacement ~ as it surely will .... as for the boys laptops, no point as they too will need replacement sooner rather than later. The THW has a Mac anyway so the question doesn't arise (even though she is really p*ssed off that her mother now has a faster, sleeker and more efficient machine than she does)

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on January 26, 2010, 03:51:54 PM

I've just installed Windows 7 64-bit version on my desktop PC...

It is awesome - bloody fast with 4Gbytes RAM

 cloud9:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: GROWLER on January 26, 2010, 04:32:38 PM

Should I get one of these Windows 7 thingies?
I've got a dodgy copy of XP currently.

Will it help me like, and do I just lob the cd disc in to make it werk?
What happens to the XP then? Does it get wiped out by 7?

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on January 26, 2010, 04:34:44 PM

Quote from: GROWLER on January 26, 2010, 04:32:38 PM

Should I get one of these Windows 7 thingies?
I've got a dodgy copy of XP currently.

Will it help me like, and do I just lob the cd disc in to make it werk?
What happens to the XP then? Does it get wiped out by 7?

You have to start all over - install Windows 7 then all your programs again...

I like it... in fact I'm very impressed by it... but then I'm a techy-digi-nerd...

If XP does all you need I would leave it until they stop supporting it like...

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: GROWLER on January 26, 2010, 04:37:45 PM

Quote from: Barman on January 26, 2010, 04:34:44 PM

Quote from: GROWLER on January 26, 2010, 04:32:38 PM

Should I get one of these Windows 7 thingies?
I've got a dodgy copy of XP currently.

Will it help me like, and do I just lob the cd disc in to make it werk?
What happens to the XP then? Does it get wiped out by 7?

You have to start all over - install Windows 7 then all your programs again...

Well within my capabilties then, being the V.P.I.T whizz kid 2010 ey?  rubschin:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on January 26, 2010, 04:38:38 PM

Quote from: GROWLER on January 26, 2010, 04:37:45 PM

Quote from: Barman on January 26, 2010, 04:34:44 PM

Quote from: GROWLER on January 26, 2010, 04:32:38 PM

Should I get one of these Windows 7 thingies?
I've got a dodgy copy of XP currently.

Will it help me like, and do I just lob the cd disc in to make it werk?
What happens to the XP then? Does it get wiped out by 7?

You have to start all over - install Windows 7 then all your programs again...

Well within my capabilties then, being the V.P.I.T whizz kid 2010 ey?  rubschin:

XP it is then...  whistle:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: GROWLER on January 26, 2010, 04:40:54 PM

Quote from: Barman on January 26, 2010, 04:34:44 PM

Quote from: GROWLER on January 26, 2010, 04:32:38 PM

Should I get one of these Windows 7 thingies?
I've got a dodgy copy of XP currently.

Will it help me like, and do I just lob the cd disc in to make it werk?
What happens to the XP then? Does it get wiped out by 7?

If XP does all you need I would leave it until they stop supporting it like...

It's a bit mmmmmm  rubschin: dodgy like which is problee why I've had so many problems.
I didn't know it was dodgy when this 'bloke' installed it for me btw. Message came up 6 months after he'd gone ::)
Wish I'd left the original Windows on here now.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Nick on January 26, 2010, 04:47:36 PM

Get an analogue compooter  ::)

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on January 26, 2010, 04:49:56 PM

Quote from: GROWLER on January 26, 2010, 04:40:54 PM

Quote from: Barman on January 26, 2010, 04:34:44 PM

Quote from: GROWLER on January 26, 2010, 04:32:38 PM

Should I get one of these Windows 7 thingies?
I've got a dodgy copy of XP currently.

Will it help me like, and do I just lob the cd disc in to make it werk?
What happens to the XP then? Does it get wiped out by 7?

If XP does all you need I would leave it until they stop supporting it like...

It's a bit mmmmmm  rubschin: dodgy like which is problee why I've had so many problems.
I didn't know it was dodgy when this 'bloke' installed it for me btw. Message came up 6 months after he'd gone ::)
Wish I'd left the original Windows on here now.

TBH I don't know why you let Nick near it...  noooo:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: GROWLER on January 27, 2010, 10:11:28 PM

Quote from: Barman on January 26, 2010, 04:34:44 PM

Quote from: GROWLER on January 26, 2010, 04:32:38 PM

Should I get one of these Windows 7 thingies?
I've got a dodgy copy of XP currently.

Will it help me like, and do I just lob the cd disc in to make it werk?
What happens to the XP then? Does it get wiped out by 7?

You have to start all over - install Windows 7 then all your programs again...

Is that a bit tricky like, or is just a matter of pressing a few buttons on the keyboard and following a few instructions on the screen?  rubschin:
Could I 'gub' things p'raps, or is it pretty simple and virtually I.T illiterate numpty proof?

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on January 28, 2010, 08:25:44 AM

Quote from: GROWLER on January 27, 2010, 10:11:28 PM

Quote from: Barman on January 26, 2010, 04:34:44 PM

Quote from: GROWLER on January 26, 2010, 04:32:38 PM

Should I get one of these Windows 7 thingies?
I've got a dodgy copy of XP currently.

Will it help me like, and do I just lob the cd disc in to make it werk?
What happens to the XP then? Does it get wiped out by 7?

You have to start all over - install Windows 7 then all your programs again...

Is that a bit tricky like, or is just a matter of pressing a few buttons on the keyboard and following a few instructions on the screen?  rubschin:
Could I 'gub' things p'raps, or is it pretty simple and virtually I.T illiterate numpty proof?

Simples!  happy088

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 28, 2010, 02:24:27 PM

Quote from: Barman on January 28, 2010, 08:25:44 AM

Quote from: GROWLER on January 27, 2010, 10:11:28 PM

is it pretty simple and virtually I.T illiterate numpty proof?

Simples!  happy088

Simples! = NO

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: GROWLER on January 28, 2010, 02:45:52 PM

Quote from: Darwins Selection on January 28, 2010, 02:24:27 PM

Quote from: Barman on January 28, 2010, 08:25:44 AM

Quote from: GROWLER on January 27, 2010, 10:11:28 PM

is it pretty simple and virtually I.T illiterate numpty proof?

Simples!  happy088

Simples! = NO

Oh. The most trusted honourable gentleman dosen't seem to see it quite the same way as you then BM?  rubschin:
Not trying to lead me up a path of gubbing doom are you? eveilgrin:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Pirate on January 28, 2010, 03:00:33 PM

if you do not know what you are doing and you just install windows 7, you will lose everything you have on the computer now . The hard drive will be wiped clean.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on January 28, 2010, 04:34:08 PM

Quote from: Pirate on January 28, 2010, 03:00:33 PM

if you do not know what you are doing and you just install windows 7, you will lose everything you have on the computer now . The hard drive will be wiped clean.

I told him that already like...  ::)

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on January 28, 2010, 05:02:20 PM

Quote from: Pirate on January 28, 2010, 03:00:33 PM

if you do not know what you are doing and you just install windows 7, you will lose everything you have on the computer now . The hard drive will be wiped clean.

 rubschin: You say that like it's a bad thing.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Pirate on January 28, 2010, 05:16:50 PM

Quote from: Snoopy on January 28, 2010, 05:02:20 PM

Quote from: Pirate on January 28, 2010, 03:00:33 PM

if you do not know what you are doing and you just install windows 7, you will lose everything you have on the computer now . The hard drive will be wiped clean.

 rubschin: You say that like it's a bad thing.

 Shrugs: Well, Growlers self employed...I imagine that he uses the computer for work etc.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on January 28, 2010, 05:34:46 PM

Quote from: Pirate on January 28, 2010, 05:16:50 PM

Quote from: Snoopy on January 28, 2010, 05:02:20 PM

Quote from: Pirate on January 28, 2010, 03:00:33 PM

if you do not know what you are doing and you just install windows 7, you will lose everything you have on the computer now . The hard drive will be wiped clean.

 rubschin: You say that like it's a bad thing.

 Shrugs: Well, Growlers self employed...I imagine that he uses the computer for work etc.

True ..... I was just thinking that it sounds like a good way of clearing a lot of shite out of my PC and ending up with a nice clean machine loaded with and working on Windows 7.
Everything I think I'll ever need again is backed up on CDRs anyway.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: GROWLER on January 29, 2010, 09:26:13 AM

Quote from: Pirate on January 28, 2010, 05:16:50 PM

Quote from: Snoopy on January 28, 2010, 05:02:20 PM

Quote from: Pirate on January 28, 2010, 03:00:33 PM

if you do not know what you are doing and you just install windows 7, you will lose everything you have on the computer now . The hard drive will be wiped clean.

 rubschin: You say that like it's a bad thing.

 Shrugs: Well, Growlers self employed...I imagine that he uses the computer for work etc.

Don't actually use it that much for werk tbqath Pirate.
I find writing stuff out in the way I can understand it, all logical like, werks for me better.
I can lay me mitts on stuff much easier doing it the analouge way.

I think I might do it then, but warn the others to save stuff they really want like piccies and homewerk onto a cd. rubschin:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Pirate on January 29, 2010, 09:37:04 AM

How to install Windows 7 (http://kkomp.com/archives/6930)

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on February 17, 2010, 11:58:07 AM

I've had this update bug nightmare on my desktop PC.

This mornibng it wouldn't boot...

I tried the reccomended fix - it didn't.

I re-installed Windows 7 but it still had the same embedded problem.

I formatted the disc and re-installed - it won't recognise the activation key because it is an 'upgrade'

So, I'm currently re0-installing XP so I can immediately re-format the disc and install Windows 7

 cussing:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 17, 2010, 12:04:50 PM

that's today gone then  ;D

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on February 17, 2010, 12:07:51 PM

Well ...... that sounds like fun. sparkle:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: tel on February 17, 2010, 12:08:05 PM

Quote from: Barman on February 17, 2010, 11:58:07 AM

I've had this update bug nightmare on my desktop PC.

This mornibng it wouldn't boot...

I tried the reccomended fix - it didn't.

I re-installed Windows 7 but it still had the same embedded problem.

I formatted the disc and re-installed - it won't recognise the activation key because it is an 'upgrade'

So, I'm currently re0-installing XP so I can immediately re-format the disc and install Windows 7

 cussing:

No backup/image then?

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on February 17, 2010, 01:14:37 PM

Quote from: tel on February 17, 2010, 12:08:05 PM

Quote from: Barman on February 17, 2010, 11:58:07 AM

I've had this update bug nightmare on my desktop PC.

This mornibng it wouldn't boot...

I tried the reccomended fix - it didn't.

I re-installed Windows 7 but it still had the same embedded problem.

I formatted the disc and re-installed - it won't recognise the activation key because it is an 'upgrade'

So, I'm currently re0-installing XP so I can immediately re-format the disc and install Windows 7

 cussing:

No backup/image then?

Oh yes!  cloud9:

It was on the drive that the cat smashed last week!  cussing:

It is amazing how these things conspire to mess you up....

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on February 17, 2010, 03:45:20 PM

So... after spending all day installing XP then 7 then updates...

It needs to do a disc consistency check... changes some files and takes me back to the non-working state that I was in first thing this morning....

Fucking shite!  cussing:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Uncle Mort on February 17, 2010, 04:11:34 PM

]

Quote from: Barman on February 17, 2010, 11:58:07 AM

I've had this update bug nightmare on my desktop PC.

Quote from: Barman on February 17, 2010, 03:45:20 PM

So... after spending all day installing XP then 7 then updates...

It needs to do a disc consistency check... changes some files and takes me back to the non-working state that I was in first thing this morning....

Fucking shite!  cussing:

 rubschin:

I can see where you went wrong...

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on February 17, 2010, 04:44:13 PM

Quote from: Uncle Mort on February 17, 2010, 04:11:34 PM

]

Quote from: Barman on February 17, 2010, 11:58:07 AM

I've had this update bug nightmare on my desktop PC.

Quote from: Barman on February 17, 2010, 03:45:20 PM

So... after spending all day installing XP then 7 then updates...

It needs to do a disc consistency check... changes some files and takes me back to the non-working state that I was in first thing this morning....

Fucking shite!  cussing:

 rubschin:

I can see where you went wrong...

I rather foolishly assumed that it had (as Micro$hite claim) been fixed...

This time (just installing XP again) I'll review all the updates...

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 17, 2010, 06:13:20 PM

Should we all stick with XP for the time being then?

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on February 17, 2010, 06:43:09 PM

Watch this space for a definitive answer...

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: GROWLER on February 17, 2010, 07:14:19 PM

Quote from: Barman on February 17, 2010, 06:43:09 PM

Watch this space for a definitive answer...

Quietly pleased I didn't go ahead on your recommendation now then.  cloud9:

See, it's not just me. Even you I.T. digital literate ones hate these bloody monsters really too ey, don't you?  lol:
Bring back analouge I say, really. happy088

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on February 17, 2010, 07:25:31 PM

Quote from: GROWLER on February 17, 2010, 07:14:19 PM

Quote from: Barman on February 17, 2010, 06:43:09 PM

Watch this space for a definitive answer...

Quietly pleased I didn't go ahead on your recommendation now then.  cloud9:

See, it's not just me. Even you I.T. digital literate ones hate these bloody monsters really too ey, don't you?  lol:
Bring back analouge I say, really. happy088

Yes, I'm currently installing an analogue computer with Ye Olde Windows VII as a replacement...  ::)

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: GROWLER on February 17, 2010, 07:32:14 PM

Quote from: Barman on February 17, 2010, 07:25:31 PM

Quote from: GROWLER on February 17, 2010, 07:14:19 PM

Quote from: Barman on February 17, 2010, 06:43:09 PM

Watch this space for a definitive answer...

Quietly pleased I didn't go ahead on your recommendation now then.  cloud9:

See, it's not just me. Even you I.T. digital literate ones hate these bloody monsters really too ey, don't you?  lol:
Bring back analouge I say, really. happy088

Yes, I'm currently installing an analogue computer with Ye Olde Windows VII as a replacement...  ::)

That's the spirit.  happ096

Growler knows best. happy088

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on February 17, 2010, 07:37:34 PM

Quote from: GROWLER on February 17, 2010, 07:32:14 PM

Quote from: Barman on February 17, 2010, 07:25:31 PM

Quote from: GROWLER on February 17, 2010, 07:14:19 PM

Quote from: Barman on February 17, 2010, 06:43:09 PM

Watch this space for a definitive answer...

Quietly pleased I didn't go ahead on your recommendation now then.  cloud9:

See, it's not just me. Even you I.T. digital literate ones hate these bloody monsters really too ey, don't you?  lol:
Bring back analouge I say, really. happy088

Yes, I'm currently installing an analogue computer with Ye Olde Windows VII as a replacement...  ::)

That's the spirit.  happ096

Growler knows best. happy088

I'm having trouble getting the triodes tho... perhaps you can help...?  rubschin:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: GROWLER on February 17, 2010, 07:44:23 PM

Absolutely tons of them on flea bay.  cloud9:
Analouge fans friend.  cloud9:

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=triodes&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Happy bidding! happy088

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on February 17, 2010, 07:53:02 PM

Quote from: GROWLER on February 17, 2010, 07:44:23 PM

Absolutely tons of them on flea bay.  cloud9:
Analouge fans friend.  cloud9:

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=triodes&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Happy bidding! happy088

That's me set-up then mate...  cloud9:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: GROWLER on February 17, 2010, 07:59:48 PM

Quote from: Barman on February 17, 2010, 07:53:02 PM

Quote from: GROWLER on February 17, 2010, 07:44:23 PM

Absolutely tons of them on flea bay.  cloud9:
Analouge fans friend.  cloud9:

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=triodes&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Happy bidding! happy088

That's me set-up then mate...  cloud9:

Always happy to help on analouge matters.  cloud9:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on February 18, 2010, 06:52:27 AM

Who'd have thunk it!  Banghead

Turns out it wasn't a software upgrade failure at all it was a hardware problem - the hard drive has failed....

The bloody thing exactly replicated the reported problems with Micro$hite update and even let me install XP >>> Win7 twice before failing with a continual re-boot.

Finally, I tried a low-level format and it failed that.

popped in a new hard drive late last night and it has been sweet as a nut...

That's digi for you eh...?

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Just One More on February 18, 2010, 07:08:26 AM

Quote from: Barman on February 18, 2010, 06:52:27 AM

Who'd have thunk it!  Banghead

Turns out it wasn't a software upgrade failure at all it was a hardware problem - the hard drive has failed....

The bloody thing exactly replicated the reported problems with Micro$hite update and even let me install XP >>> Win7 twice before failing with a continual re-boot.

Finally, I tried a low-level format and it failed that.

popped in a new hard drive late last night and it has been sweet as a nut...

That's digi for you eh...?

I think we all thought it would be that, but didn't want to point out the obvious to you  whistle:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on February 18, 2010, 07:09:51 AM

Quote from: Just One More on February 18, 2010, 07:08:26 AM

Quote from: Barman on February 18, 2010, 06:52:27 AM

Who'd have thunk it!  Banghead

Turns out it wasn't a software upgrade failure at all it was a hardware problem - the hard drive has failed....

The bloody thing exactly replicated the reported problems with Micro$hite update and even let me install XP >>> Win7 twice before failing with a continual re-boot.

Finally, I tried a low-level format and it failed that.

popped in a new hard drive late last night and it has been sweet as a nut...

That's digi for you eh...?

I think we all thought it would be that, but didn't want to point out the obvious to you  whistle:

Thanks JOM - it was much better that I spent a day figuring it out for myself....  lol:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: GROWLER on February 18, 2010, 08:38:31 AM

Quote from: Barman on February 18, 2010, 06:52:27 AM

Who'd have thunk it!  Banghead

Turns out it wasn't a software upgrade failure at all it was a hardware problem - the hard drive has failed....

The bloody thing exactly replicated the reported problems with Micro$hite update and even let me install XP >>> Win7 twice before failing with a continual re-boot.

Finally, I tried a low-level format and it failed that.

popped in a new hard drive late last night and it has been sweet as a nut...

That's digi for you eh...?

Well I sincerely hope you've learnned from this most traumatic experience and fitted a anna log hard drive this time. rubschin:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on February 18, 2010, 08:41:38 AM

Quote from: GROWLER on February 18, 2010, 08:38:31 AM

Quote from: Barman on February 18, 2010, 06:52:27 AM

Who'd have thunk it!  Banghead

Turns out it wasn't a software upgrade failure at all it was a hardware problem - the hard drive has failed....

The bloody thing exactly replicated the reported problems with Micro$hite update and even let me install XP >>> Win7 twice before failing with a continual re-boot.

Finally, I tried a low-level format and it failed that.

popped in a new hard drive late last night and it has been sweet as a nut...

That's digi for you eh...?

Well I sincerely hope you've learnned from this most traumatic experience and fitted a anna log hard drive this time. rubschin:

Yes, it is an analogue one... It has a string to start it up like a little gyroscope too....  ;)

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 18, 2010, 08:52:32 AM

Quote from: Barman on February 18, 2010, 08:41:38 AM

Quote from: GROWLER on February 18, 2010, 08:38:31 AM

Quote from: Barman on February 18, 2010, 06:52:27 AM

Who'd have thunk it!  Banghead

Turns out it wasn't a software upgrade failure at all it was a hardware problem - the hard drive has failed....

The bloody thing exactly replicated the reported problems with Micro$hite update and even let me install XP >>> Win7 twice before failing with a continual re-boot.

Finally, I tried a low-level format and it failed that.

popped in a new hard drive late last night and it has been sweet as a nut...

That's digi for you eh...?

Well I sincerely hope you've learnned from this most traumatic experience and fitted a anna log hard drive this time. rubschin:

Yes, it is an analogue one... It has a string to start it up like a little gyroscope too....  ;)

But you mustn't pull the string until it has warmed up properly.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on February 18, 2010, 08:54:33 AM

Quote from: Darwins Selection on February 18, 2010, 08:52:32 AM

Quote from: Barman on February 18, 2010, 08:41:38 AM

Quote from: GROWLER on February 18, 2010, 08:38:31 AM

Quote from: Barman on February 18, 2010, 06:52:27 AM

Who'd have thunk it!  Banghead

Turns out it wasn't a software upgrade failure at all it was a hardware problem - the hard drive has failed....

The bloody thing exactly replicated the reported problems with Micro$hite update and even let me install XP >>> Win7 twice before failing with a continual re-boot.

Finally, I tried a low-level format and it failed that.

popped in a new hard drive late last night and it has been sweet as a nut...

That's digi for you eh...?

Well I sincerely hope you've learnned from this most traumatic experience and fitted a anna log hard drive this time. rubschin:

Yes, it is an analogue one... It has a string to start it up like a little gyroscope too....  ;)

But you mustn't pull the string until it has warmed up properly.

No... the valves have to warm up first... and if you pull it too fast the computer stands on its end and falls off your desk...

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: GROWLER on February 18, 2010, 09:08:39 AM

Quote from: Barman on February 18, 2010, 08:54:33 AM

Quote from: Darwins Selection on February 18, 2010, 08:52:32 AM

Quote from: Barman on February 18, 2010, 08:41:38 AM

Quote from: GROWLER on February 18, 2010, 08:38:31 AM

Quote from: Barman on February 18, 2010, 06:52:27 AM

Who'd have thunk it!  Banghead

Turns out it wasn't a software upgrade failure at all it was a hardware problem - the hard drive has failed....

The bloody thing exactly replicated the reported problems with Micro$hite update and even let me install XP >>> Win7 twice before failing with a continual re-boot.

Finally, I tried a low-level format and it failed that.

popped in a new hard drive late last night and it has been sweet as a nut...

That's digi for you eh...?

Well I sincerely hope you've learnned from this most traumatic experience and fitted a anna log hard drive this time. rubschin:

Yes, it is an analogue one... It has a string to start it up like a little gyroscope too....  ;)

But you mustn't pull the string until it has warmed up properly.

No... the valves have to warm up first... and if you pull it too fast the computer stands on its end and falls off your desk...

..lands on the cats 'ed and kills it! Lafin!
So many good things can happen moving away from digi ey?  cloud9:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on February 18, 2010, 12:36:29 PM

Quote from: GROWLER on February 18, 2010, 09:08:39 AM

Quote from: Barman on February 18, 2010, 08:54:33 AM

Quote from: Darwins Selection on February 18, 2010, 08:52:32 AM

Quote from: Barman on February 18, 2010, 08:41:38 AM

Quote from: GROWLER on February 18, 2010, 08:38:31 AM

Quote from: Barman on February 18, 2010, 06:52:27 AM

Who'd have thunk it!  Banghead

Turns out it wasn't a software upgrade failure at all it was a hardware problem - the hard drive has failed....

The bloody thing exactly replicated the reported problems with Micro$hite update and even let me install XP >>> Win7 twice before failing with a continual re-boot.

Finally, I tried a low-level format and it failed that.

popped in a new hard drive late last night and it has been sweet as a nut...

That's digi for you eh...?

Well I sincerely hope you've learnned from this most traumatic experience and fitted a anna log hard drive this time. rubschin:

Yes, it is an analogue one... It has a string to start it up like a little gyroscope too....  ;)

But you mustn't pull the string until it has warmed up properly.

No... the valves have to warm up first... and if you pull it too fast the computer stands on its end and falls off your desk...

..lands on the cats 'ed and kills it! Lafin!
So many good things can happen moving away from digi ey?  cloud9:

 lol: lol: lol:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 18, 2010, 09:23:55 PM

Quote from: Barman on February 17, 2010, 07:25:31 PM

Quote from: GROWLER on February 17, 2010, 07:14:19 PM

Quote from: Barman on February 17, 2010, 06:43:09 PM

Watch this space for a definitive answer...

Quietly pleased I didn't go ahead on your recommendation now then.  cloud9:

See, it's not just me. Even you I.T. digital literate ones hate these bloody monsters really too ey, don't you?  lol:
Bring back analouge I say, really. happy088

Yes, I'm currently installing an analogue computer with Ye Olde Windows VII as a replacement...  ::)

When you bought Windows 7 from Stavos the dodgy greek did he give you the RG version perchance?  whistle:

http://www.deanliou.com/WinRG/ (http://www.deanliou.com/WinRG/)

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on February 19, 2010, 06:40:04 AM

Quote from: Grumpmeister on February 18, 2010, 09:23:55 PM

Quote from: Barman on February 17, 2010, 07:25:31 PM

Quote from: GROWLER on February 17, 2010, 07:14:19 PM

Quote from: Barman on February 17, 2010, 06:43:09 PM

Watch this space for a definitive answer...

Quietly pleased I didn't go ahead on your recommendation now then.  cloud9:

See, it's not just me. Even you I.T. digital literate ones hate these bloody monsters really too ey, don't you?  lol:
Bring back analouge I say, really. happy088

Yes, I'm currently installing an analogue computer with Ye Olde Windows VII as a replacement...  ::)

When you bought Windows 7 from Stavos the dodgy greek did he give you the RG version perchance?  whistle:

http://www.deanliou.com/WinRG/ (http://www.deanliou.com/WinRG/)

 eeek:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 26, 2010, 11:26:40 PM

Out of interest does Windows 7 also have readyboost? I've just bought a 4Gb USB memory stick in a sale and shoved it in my laptop (I can't be bothered with the hassle of taking Vista off and shoving XP on) and its going like a rocket now. Seeing as W7 is less memory intensive I'm curious if it is in there what kind of performance boost its gets if it is on there as well.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on February 27, 2010, 07:44:49 AM

Quote from: Wiki

ReadyBoost is a component of Microsoft Windows, first introduced with Microsoft's Windows Vista in 2006 and also included with Windows 7  (2009).

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on February 27, 2010, 03:34:54 PM

PS I've added a 8Gbyte SD card to my system and I'd say it has improved performance considerably...

I can only get it to use 4Gbytes for some reason but I'd say it is a worthwhile enhancement...

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 27, 2010, 09:51:32 PM

Best tenner I've spent in ages judging from my laptop performance now.  cloud9:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on February 28, 2010, 07:42:31 AM

Quote from: Grumpmeister on February 27, 2010, 09:51:32 PM

Best tenner I've spent in ages judging from my laptop performance now.  cloud9:

I didn't think of trying it on my laptop...  rubschin:

Did you optimise it for performance in Device Manager too?

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 28, 2010, 11:29:36 PM

No, just saw the readyboost tab and gave in to curiosity.  redface:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 01, 2010, 07:18:10 AM

Why don't we all have a boost tab - now that would be useful  cloud9:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on March 01, 2010, 07:20:23 AM

Quote from: Miss Demeanor on March 01, 2010, 07:18:10 AM

Why don't we all have a boost tab - now that would be useful  cloud9:

I could do with a readyboost this morning....  surrender:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on March 01, 2010, 12:08:18 PM

Quote from: Barman on March 01, 2010, 07:20:23 AM

Quote from: Miss Demeanor on March 01, 2010, 07:18:10 AM

Why don't we all have a boost tab - now that would be useful  cloud9:

I could do with a readyboost this morning....  surrender:

I could do with one every day ~ The early morning cuppa no longer does the trick  noooo:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 14, 2010, 12:34:33 PM

Daughter's laptop (Compaq) failed to start - 2 choices, Launch Startup Repair or Start Windows Normally.  Start Windows Normally just looped back to the same message.

Launch Startup Repair brings up a nice blue screen and...nothing. Or seemingly nothing.

You have to wait for about 30 minutes and then the Startup Repair box comes up and off it goes Searching for Problems. It's been at it for 40 minutes so far...

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Nick on May 14, 2010, 01:00:29 PM

My next will be a Mac  angel1

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on May 14, 2010, 01:34:55 PM

Quote from: The Moan Ranger on May 14, 2010, 12:34:33 PM

Daughter's laptop (Compaq) failed to start - 2 choices, Launch Startup Repair or Start Windows Normally.  Start Windows Normally just looped back to the same message.

Launch Startup Repair brings up a nice blue screen and...nothing. Or seemingly nothing.

You have to wait for about 30 minutes and then the Startup Repair box comes up and off it goes Searching for Problems. It's been at it for 40 minutes so far...

Mine did a whole load of updates yesterday - perhaps that caused it...?

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 14, 2010, 01:38:39 PM

Quote from: Barman on May 14, 2010, 01:34:55 PM

Quote from: The Moan Ranger on May 14, 2010, 12:34:33 PM

Daughter's laptop (Compaq) failed to start - 2 choices, Launch Startup Repair or Start Windows Normally.  Start Windows Normally just looped back to the same message.

Launch Startup Repair brings up a nice blue screen and...nothing. Or seemingly nothing.

You have to wait for about 30 minutes and then the Startup Repair box comes up and off it goes Searching for Problems. It's been at it for 40 minutes so far...

Mine did a whole load of updates yesterday - perhaps that caused it...?

Apparently is been gubbed for a few days...

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: tel on May 14, 2010, 02:35:36 PM

Quote from: The Moan Ranger on May 14, 2010, 01:38:39 PM

Quote from: Barman on May 14, 2010, 01:34:55 PM

Quote from: The Moan Ranger on May 14, 2010, 12:34:33 PM

Daughter's laptop (Compaq) failed to start - 2 choices, Launch Startup Repair or Start Windows Normally.  Start Windows Normally just looped back to the same message.

Launch Startup Repair brings up a nice blue screen and...nothing. Or seemingly nothing.

You have to wait for about 30 minutes and then the Startup Repair box comes up and off it goes Searching for Problems. It's been at it for 40 minutes so far...

Mine did a whole load of updates yesterday - perhaps that caused it...?

Apparently is been gubbed for a few days...

Sunspots!
They gub everything.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 14, 2010, 02:37:53 PM

It says it's repaired itself. But it takes over 10 minutes to boot up. Hmm....

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on May 14, 2010, 03:13:47 PM

Quote from: Nick on May 14, 2010, 01:00:29 PM

My next will be a Mac  angel1

My five penny worth
They are NOT all they are cracked up to be ~ they do go wrong, they do get bugs, virus etc and they cost a fvck of a lot more to buy, repair and replace.
Worth the expense only if you are into design.
Your work is mainly www lookups and word processing. A Mac would be largely redundant.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: tel on May 14, 2010, 03:28:34 PM

Quote from: Snoopy on May 14, 2010, 03:13:47 PM

Quote from: Nick on May 14, 2010, 01:00:29 PM

My next will be a Mac  angel1

My five penny worth
They are NOT all they are cracked up to be ~ they do go wrong, they do get bugs, virus etc and they cost a fvck of a lot more to buy, repair and replace.
Worth the expense only if you are into design.
Your work is mainly www lookups and word processing. A Mac would be largely redundant.

MACs are not used much for design these days, ceratinly not in the printing world where Quark is now on PCs. They are too expensive.

Most of the school IT jobs I have applied for have included looking after MACs - the last one had a room full of them (plus a MAC server) and they are used for musci - keyboards etc attached.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on May 14, 2010, 03:38:07 PM

Quote from: tel on May 14, 2010, 03:28:34 PM

Quote from: Snoopy on May 14, 2010, 03:13:47 PM

Quote from: Nick on May 14, 2010, 01:00:29 PM

My next will be a Mac  angel1

My five penny worth
They are NOT all they are cracked up to be ~ they do go wrong, they do get bugs, virus etc and they cost a fvck of a lot more to buy, repair and replace.
Worth the expense only if you are into design.
Your work is mainly www lookups and word processing. A Mac would be largely redundant.

MACs are not used much for design these days, ceratinly not in the printing world where Quark is now on PCs. They are too expensive.

Most of the school IT jobs I have applied for have included looking after MACs - the last one had a room full of them (plus a MAC server) and they are used for musci - keyboards etc attached.

Don't tell that to my SiL who uses a Mac to design knitwear patterns or my BiL who uses one to design exhibition stands  whistle:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Pastis on May 14, 2010, 03:42:54 PM

Quote from: Snoopy on May 14, 2010, 03:38:07 PM

Quote from: tel on May 14, 2010, 03:28:34 PM

Quote from: Snoopy on May 14, 2010, 03:13:47 PM

Quote from: Nick on May 14, 2010, 01:00:29 PM

My next will be a Mac  angel1

My five penny worth
They are NOT all they are cracked up to be ~ they do go wrong, they do get bugs, virus etc and they cost a fvck of a lot more to buy, repair and replace.
Worth the expense only if you are into design.
Your work is mainly www lookups and word processing. A Mac would be largely redundant.

MACs are not used much for design these days, ceratinly not in the printing world where Quark is now on PCs. They are too expensive.

Most of the school IT jobs I have applied for have included looking after MACs - the last one had a room full of them (plus a MAC server) and they are used for musci - keyboards etc attached.

Don't tell that to my SiL who uses a Mac to design knitwear patterns or my BiL who uses one to design exhibition stands  whistle:

And me  angel1

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: tel on May 14, 2010, 03:52:01 PM

I always find it interesting that the iPod saved Apple from going out of business.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Pastis on May 14, 2010, 05:03:09 PM

Quote from: tel on May 14, 2010, 03:52:01 PM

I always find it interesting that the iPod saved Apple from going out of business.

True. Jonathan Ive is Jobs' natural successor I reckon  8)

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 15, 2010, 09:29:10 AM

I think the daughter's laptop is dead  Explode: Explode:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on May 15, 2010, 10:03:01 AM

Only a hundred pints of Youngs to buy a new one  whistle:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 15, 2010, 10:03:49 AM

It's under Warranty still  angel1

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on May 15, 2010, 10:11:56 AM

Then you don't give a sh*t ................. unless it's a RTB warranty which can be a pain in the arse to wrap and expensive to post.

Another moan altogether but why do the wimmin we live with always throw away the packaging for anything that has a RTB warranty .... usually a week before it goes wrong and needs to be returned?

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 15, 2010, 10:39:41 AM

Quote from: Snoopy on May 15, 2010, 10:11:56 AM

Then you don't give a sh*t ................. unless it's a RTB warranty which can be a pain in the arse to wrap and expensive to post.

Another moan altogether but why do the wimmin we live with always throw away the packaging for anything that has a RTB warranty .... usually a week before it goes wrong and needs to be returned?

Wrong question.

How do devices detect that the women have thrown away the packaging so they know when to go wrong under warranty?

It must be part of the 367 day self-destruct mechanism.  evil:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on May 15, 2010, 10:41:19 AM

Quote from: Darwins Selection on May 15, 2010, 10:39:41 AM

Quote from: Snoopy on May 15, 2010, 10:11:56 AM

Then you don't give a sh*t ................. unless it's a RTB warranty which can be a pain in the arse to wrap and expensive to post.

Another moan altogether but why do the wimmin we live with always throw away the packaging for anything that has a RTB warranty .... usually a week before it goes wrong and needs to be returned?

Wrong question.

How do devices detect that the women have thrown away the packaging so they know when to go wrong under warranty?

It must be part of the 367 day self-destruct mechanism.  evil:

When you put it like that .......  rubschin:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 17, 2010, 10:34:26 AM

Now that the daughter's laptop is dead, she "borrowed" Mrs TMRBB's.

Which is now infected with some right nasty virus... cussing:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on May 17, 2010, 10:46:39 AM

My boys make a habit of this ... no matter what restrictions I place on them and what version of AVG I install they unerringly seek out sites that infect them.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 17, 2010, 10:55:01 AM

Quote from: Snoopy on May 17, 2010, 10:46:39 AM

My boys make a habit of this ... no matter what restrictions I place on them and what version of AVG I install they unerringly seek out sites that infect them.

Sounds familiar. I have AVG on all the laptops and haven't had a problem. Until now. I have (eventually) managed to get Spybot S&D on it - took a while becuase the virus kept terminating the install. First scan revealed 321 infections. It managed to clean most, but 77 remain as it couldn't clean them with certain processes running. Now re-booted and it's scanning again.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: tel on May 17, 2010, 11:17:52 AM

Oh dear.

I am playing with a Dell box which appears to have a duff psu.
I will stick my fingers in the socket and find out.  lol:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on May 17, 2010, 11:50:08 AM

Quote from: tel on May 17, 2010, 11:17:52 AM

Oh dear.

I am playing with a Dell box which appears to have a duff psu.
I will stick my fingers in the socket and find out.  lol:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.istockphoto.com%2Ffile_thumbview_approve%2F10225498%2F2%2Fistockphoto_10225498-cartoon-man-gets-an-electric-shock.jpg&hash=fe747a27a2eaff0b4f7256dc8cdbc26af28b9f8b)

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: tel on May 17, 2010, 12:01:15 PM

That's the way to do it.  razz:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: tel on May 17, 2010, 01:46:01 PM

PSU appears to be gubbed.
Power to Mboard but sweet fa going anywhere else, except for floppy drive which rattles constantly.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 17, 2010, 01:48:18 PM

Spybot would appear to have done the job on MrsTMRBB's laptop  cloud9:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Nick on May 17, 2010, 01:57:12 PM

Till next time  noooo:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: tel on May 17, 2010, 03:57:23 PM

Lucky boy.  ;D

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on September 20, 2010, 04:45:20 PM

I discovered an amazing feature today!  cloud9:

Say (hypothetically) that you had been stupid enough to delete a complete directory of files and didn't have a back-up... not that it would ever happen to me like....  redface:

But just suppose you did for a moment...  whistle:

In Windows 7 you can open Windows Explorer ( [Windows] + [E]) then select the directory from which you had (hypothetically) deleted years of data like...  redface:

The you right-click on the directory and select 'Restore Previous versions'....

You discover that Windows has magically been creating backups of your data every time it does an update and creates a 'Restore Point'... gawd knows where it keeps it all... Shrugs:

You can then simply navigate through the directory structure to fine the directory that you (hypothetically) deleted and drag it back to your desktop!  cloud9:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Nick on September 20, 2010, 04:50:23 PM

The Gubmeister speaks  noooo:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on September 20, 2010, 04:51:23 PM

Quote from: Nick on September 20, 2010, 04:50:23 PM

The Gubmeister speaks  noooo:

Moi?  eeek:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: tel on September 20, 2010, 05:12:55 PM

Hadn't you noticed that disk space was reporting "non-user" areas?

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Snoopy on September 20, 2010, 05:13:44 PM

Quote from: Barman on September 20, 2010, 04:45:20 PM

I discovered an amazing feature today!  cloud9:

Say (hypothetically) that you had been stupid enough to delete a complete directory of files and didn't have a back-up... not that it would ever happen to me like....  redface:

But just suppose you did for a moment...  whistle:

In Windows 7 you can open Windows Explorer ( [Windows] + [E]) then select the directory from which you had (hypothetically) deleted years of data like...  redface:

The you right-click on the directory and select 'Restore Previous versions'....

You discover that Windows has magically been creating backups of your data every time it does an update and creates a 'Restore Point'... gawd knows where it keeps it all... Shrugs:

You can then simply navigate through the directory structure to fine the directory that you (hypothetically) deleted and drag it back to your desktop!  cloud9:

How useful ....... Hypothetically.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on September 20, 2010, 05:16:54 PM

Quote from: tel on September 20, 2010, 05:12:55 PM

Hadn't you noticed that disk space was reporting "non-user" areas?

Of course!  redface:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 20, 2010, 05:25:15 PM

So the porn collection hasn't been lost after all  whistle:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Nick on September 20, 2010, 05:30:00 PM

 point: point: point:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: tel on September 20, 2010, 05:35:12 PM

Never mind, Windows 8 is on its way.

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 20, 2010, 07:29:30 PM

 shocked003

Oh gawd.....I want to buy a new puter now I will be in dilemmasville  noooo:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 20, 2010, 10:13:35 PM

Quote from: tel on May 17, 2010, 11:17:52 AM

Oh dear.

I am playing with a Dell box which appears to have a duff psu.
I will stick my fingers in the socket and find out.  lol:

You qualified from the Nick school of IT then  whistle:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on September 21, 2010, 04:38:55 AM

Quote from: Miss Demeanor on September 20, 2010, 05:25:15 PM

So the porn collection hasn't been lost after all  whistle:

 redface:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2016, 11:41:55 AM

 Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Steve on August 11, 2016, 12:29:57 PM

Popcorn:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2016, 12:32:23 PM

This bastard error!  cussing:


(https://s10.postimg.org/3yd4hk591/win7.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3yd4hk591/)

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Steve on August 11, 2016, 12:36:05 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 12:32:23 PM

This bastard error!  cussing:


(https://s10.postimg.org/3yd4hk591/win7.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3yd4hk591/)

Ah

Of course that never happens in Windows 10

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2016, 12:41:10 PM

Quote from: Steve on August 11, 2016, 12:36:05 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 12:32:23 PM

This bastard error!  cussing:


(https://s10.postimg.org/3yd4hk591/win7.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3yd4hk591/)

Ah

Of course that never happens in Windows 10

Upgrade you say...?  rubschin:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Steve on August 11, 2016, 12:58:14 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 12:41:10 PM

Quote from: Steve on August 11, 2016, 12:36:05 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 12:32:23 PM

This bastard error!  cussing:


(https://s10.postimg.org/3yd4hk591/win7.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3yd4hk591/)

Ah

Of course that never happens in Windows 10

Upgrade you say...?  rubschin:

Is the free upgrade still available?

They've finally stopped nagging me about it

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2016, 01:00:35 PM

Quote from: Steve on August 11, 2016, 12:58:14 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 12:41:10 PM

Quote from: Steve on August 11, 2016, 12:36:05 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 12:32:23 PM

This bastard error!  cussing:


(https://s10.postimg.org/3yd4hk591/win7.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3yd4hk591/)

Ah

Of course that never happens in Windows 10

Upgrade you say...?  rubschin:

Is the free upgrade still available?

They've finally stopped nagging me about it

Apparently you can still get it free if you claim to be a spacca or special needs or something....  rubschin:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Steve on August 11, 2016, 01:02:20 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 01:00:35 PM

Quote from: Steve on August 11, 2016, 12:58:14 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 12:41:10 PM

Quote from: Steve on August 11, 2016, 12:36:05 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 12:32:23 PM

This bastard error!  cussing:


(https://s10.postimg.org/3yd4hk591/win7.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3yd4hk591/)

Ah

Of course that never happens in Windows 10

Upgrade you say...?  rubschin:

Is the free upgrade still available?

They've finally stopped nagging me about it

Apparently you can still get it free if you claim to be a spacca or special needs or something....  rubschin:

haven't we all got special needs

Beer mostly but pizza too

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2016, 01:06:01 PM

Quote from: Steve on August 11, 2016, 01:02:20 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 01:00:35 PM

Quote from: Steve on August 11, 2016, 12:58:14 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 12:41:10 PM

Quote from: Steve on August 11, 2016, 12:36:05 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 12:32:23 PM

This bastard error!  cussing:


(https://s10.postimg.org/3yd4hk591/win7.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3yd4hk591/)

Ah

Of course that never happens in Windows 10

Upgrade you say...?  rubschin:

Is the free upgrade still available?

They've finally stopped nagging me about it

Apparently you can still get it free if you claim to be a spacca or special needs or something....  rubschin:

haven't we all got special needs

Beer mostly but pizza too

I'll be needing a new fucking PC if this keeps up!  cussing:

Trying to rename all my music (long story) and getting this message 80% of the time....  Banghead

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 11, 2016, 01:16:00 PM

Having your files open is a common problem for blokes  lol:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Steve on August 11, 2016, 01:34:22 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 01:06:01 PM

Quote from: Steve on August 11, 2016, 01:02:20 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 01:00:35 PM

Quote from: Steve on August 11, 2016, 12:58:14 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 12:41:10 PM

Quote from: Steve on August 11, 2016, 12:36:05 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 12:32:23 PM

This bastard error!  cussing:


(https://s10.postimg.org/3yd4hk591/win7.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3yd4hk591/)

Ah

Of course that never happens in Windows 10

Upgrade you say...?  rubschin:

Is the free upgrade still available?

They've finally stopped nagging me about it

Apparently you can still get it free if you claim to be a spacca or special needs or something....  rubschin:

haven't we all got special needs

Beer mostly but pizza too

I'll be needing a new fucking PC if this keeps up!  cussing:

Trying to rename all my music (long story) and getting this message 80% of the time....  Banghead

simple renaming or complicated?

I do bulk renaming for camera files.  Easy peasy

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2016, 01:36:50 PM

Quote from: Miss Demeanour on August 11, 2016, 01:16:00 PM

Having your files open is a common problem for blokes  lol:

 lol: lol: lol:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2016, 01:38:10 PM

Quote from: Steve on August 11, 2016, 01:34:22 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 01:06:01 PM

Quote from: Steve on August 11, 2016, 01:02:20 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 01:00:35 PM

Quote from: Steve on August 11, 2016, 12:58:14 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 12:41:10 PM

Quote from: Steve on August 11, 2016, 12:36:05 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 12:32:23 PM

This bastard error!  cussing:


(https://s10.postimg.org/3yd4hk591/win7.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3yd4hk591/)

Ah

Of course that never happens in Windows 10

Upgrade you say...?  rubschin:

Is the free upgrade still available?

They've finally stopped nagging me about it

Apparently you can still get it free if you claim to be a spacca or special needs or something....  rubschin:

haven't we all got special needs

Beer mostly but pizza too

I'll be needing a new fucking PC if this keeps up!  cussing:

Trying to rename all my music (long story) and getting this message 80% of the time....  Banghead

simple renaming or complicated?

I do bulk renaming for camera files.  Easy peasy

Complicated - but the problem is solved....  :thumbsup:

It was a problem trying to re-name (large) directories on the NAS...

Have copied to desktop and all is now whizzing along....  cloud9:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Steve on August 11, 2016, 01:41:14 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 01:38:10 PM

Quote from: Steve on August 11, 2016, 01:34:22 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 01:06:01 PM

Quote from: Steve on August 11, 2016, 01:02:20 PM

Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 01:00:35 PM

Quote from: Steve on August 11, 2016, 12:58:14 PM

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Quote from: Barman on August 11, 2016, 12:32:23 PM

This bastard error!  cussing:


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Ah

Of course that never happens in Windows 10

Upgrade you say...?  rubschin:

Is the free upgrade still available?

They've finally stopped nagging me about it

Apparently you can still get it free if you claim to be a spacca or special needs or something....  rubschin:

haven't we all got special needs

Beer mostly but pizza too

I'll be needing a new fucking PC if this keeps up!  cussing:

Trying to rename all my music (long story) and getting this message 80% of the time....  Banghead

simple renaming or complicated?

I do bulk renaming for camera files.  Easy peasy

Complicated - but the problem is solved....  :thumbsup:

It was a problem trying to re-name (large) directories on the NAS...

Have copied to desktop and all is now whizzing along....  cloud9:

:thumbsup:

Title: Re: Windows 7
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2016, 01:51:08 PM

Speedy fast quick!  cloud9: