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Asides 
The curtain has been raised (slightly) on the next installment of Microsoft’s Windows operating system – Windows 7.
Microsoft hope it will bring the internet, mobile phone and PC closer together. But reviews have so far been mixed, although reviewers have been limited to trying the (pre-beta version).
The full version is expected to be capable of working with a touchscreen screen, navigating documents and the Web similar to Apple’s iPhone. It is officially released at the end of 2009.
“I have seen the future, and it is bleak. Windows 7, the next big version, the one that was supposed to fix everything that was wrong with Vista, is here (at least in pre-beta form), and I can now say – with some confidence – that Microsoft has once again dropped the ball.
“Overall, I’m extremely disappointed with Windows 7. Far from atoning for Vista’s sins, Windows 7 simply carries them forward, visiting them upon yet another generation. Windows 7 is no panacea. Rather, it’s just more of the same: slow, bloated, and frustrating as hell.”
“When it comes to Windows 7, Microsoft hasn’t just learned from the mistakes of Windows Vista. It has picked up a thing or two from Apple’s OS X, judging by first impressions.
“It’s not clear how big the changes are so far. If you put the beta-build of Windows 7 side-by-side with Windows Vista, you’d be hard-pressed to spot the differences. Yes, some of the icons look slightly different and there’s no sidebar, but it’s essentially still the Vista look and feel. But that changes when you start to use Windows 7.
“For a start the OS won’t nag you as much; many notifications are banished to a control panel, you get to approve icons before they show up in the system tray and Microsoft has reined in Vista’s useful but annoying UAC prompts; you can choose which ones you want to see or turn them off altogether.”
“Initially Windows 7 looks similar to Vista, but there a lot of new features that have been added. Under the skin, Microsoft has been working hard. Boot times have been reduced, and certainly the review laptop Microsoft provided has a fairly snappy boot time.
“Microsoft has been working with OEMs to improve battery life – simple things such as reducing the timer frequency can improve battery life by up to 10 per cent. The networking stack has had new diagnostics added to help users figure out exactly where the problem lies.
“So, is this all a big deal? It’s not a change to the fundamental core of Windows, and most of the improvements sound relatively small. But taken together, they seem to address many of the issues people have had for Windows. I’m looking forward to trying it out, starting this afternoon.”
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at 8:25 pm
How do I back up my files, and restore them? And do I have to? I have windows xp 32 bit and want to get windows 7 64 bit. I don’t care about my files but I don’t know why or how to back up files and restore them. also why can’t i buy the $100 windows 7 cd? The guy at the store said I could only buy the $200 one, it was bullshit.
at 8:25 pm
TRUE!!!!
at 8:25 pm
Thank you so much for your help
at 8:25 pm
No. Burning CDs just has to do with your laser, which is part of your hardware. All you should have to do is find a program that allows you to burn CDs and DVDs after you install Windows 7.
at 8:25 pm
hmmmm this guy seems to be very intent on making windows 7 look difficult which its not
at 8:25 pm
This guy explains things way too fast.
at 8:25 pm
would still involve having to back up all your stuff
+ pay exessivly for new hardware
+ Looking for an alternative to windows software you had (windows 7 supports XP apps)
and really, its not as time consuming as cnet makes it.
- Backup
- Install
- move stuff back in
would be same if you got the mac, but also the headaches i mentioned above
at 8:25 pm
Can anyone please tell me if you’re upgrading and you do a clean install does it COMPLETELY erase the hard drive, lik even its ability to burn CDs/Dvds. Lik after i install will i still have the ability to burn cds/dvds. Please someone help please
at 8:25 pm
do u need xp to down load windows 7 b/c i havent activated my xp
at 8:25 pm
Just when I thought windows couldn’t get any worse… they totally redeem themselves. Booted from disc… installed over vista. Love IT. Finally some speed and flair. Nice backgrounds come with it as well. Always nice to have some cool themes right out the box.
at 8:25 pm
I really like how windows 7 looks…
I have a HP mini 110 and I want to upgrade it from XP to W 7…
at 8:25 pm
i have a question, im about to format my PC and i was thinking of going from XP to 7 after i format it, does that make the process easier for me?
at 8:25 pm
the serial is for a back up program not win 7
at 8:25 pm
yer have u got any ideas
at 8:25 pm
blue screen of death
at 8:25 pm
When mine reboots and loads up Win 7 it gets a blue screen any ideas
at 8:25 pm
You don’t have to upgrade to Windows 7 till 2014 by the way, XP that is.
at 8:25 pm
Vista was crap, thats why no one wanted it.
K, why are lots people saying that you can upgrade from XP to 7, if it doesn’t work?
Windows 7 Upgrade Disk that is.
at 8:25 pm
I’ll upgrade from XP to 7 only because of DX10 in Crysis…
at 8:25 pm
Wow really?? You saw that?? Well done! Im so proud of you!
at 8:25 pm
Help me!
I got Windows XP I want to upgrade to Windows 7 but it fails. I turned my pc off & went into Windows Boot Manager, it sais Windows failed to start . a recent Hardware or software change might be the cause . to fix the problem , ??? Im on Compaq presario AMD Mobile Sempron Windows Xp Windows vista compatible. I erase my partition with a the windows xp profession Disc ???????? Windows 7 wont install. from my pc desktop sais not compatible , sarry for my bad grammar
at 8:25 pm
LOL, he showed us a product key, but it not illigel because he bought and downloaded windows 7 by there website.
at 8:25 pm
I downloaded a copy on the Internet for free and it used a DVD, not DL DVD’s. And it took up like 2 GB and 200 MB. So it shoulnt take much space up on your HDD, but updates might take more space. The ultimate edition cost like $600, but I downloaded it for free.
at 8:25 pm
I SAW THAT TOO
at 8:25 pm
You have 100 games on your computer? Damn dude…