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9 stars
This is the systom to use its great
by resandonato on August 3, 2009
Pros: Runs Almost all the XP software faster more reliable and more user friendly then XP
Cons: i'm still working on a couple bugs in games likr tycoon 2s but toontown piarates run great as well as about 5 other games tried
Summary: if your looking for a solid system then this is it.you can run this on pentIII with 512 mb memory.
Summary: if your looking for a solid system then this is it.you can run this on pentIII with 512 mb memory.
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1 stars
Save your money and keep Vista
by 12996 on September 25, 2010
Pros: I don't like anything about this product thus 1 star. IMHO its worse than Vista and I'm one who had little problems with Vista even though XT was better.
Cons: Windows has taken away more compatibiliy from software vendors. 2. Windows 7 takes away ability to customize your display. 3. Windows forces you to Explorer 8 which is a piece of work in itself.
Summary: Bottom line, save your money. Windows 7 in my opinion was an attempt to convince Vista users that Win 7 was better and would make life better. On the contrary, ...
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Summary: Bottom line, save your money. Windows 7 in my opinion was an attempt to convince Vista users that Win 7 was better and would make life better. On the contrary, Windows was in such a hurry to get product to market that it left partners and vendors in the dust on this one: McAfee isn't compatable yet, neither is Google, Yahoo and many web sites. Win 7 comes with Explorer 8 and that is the worst version yet. Virus and Adware creatures are having a picnic with the holes in Win 7. Just say no.
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1 stars
Why are newer MS OS's worse than XP SP 3?
by lindhume on July 26, 2010
Pros: Not known since I don't dare install it.
Cons: Online graphics show up considerably smaller; harder to see; less interesting.
Summary: In debating whether or not to download W7 for my HP Pavilion dv7 and having waited long enough for MS to fix the usual "bugs" but too long to qualify ...
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Summary: In debating whether or not to download W7 for my HP Pavilion dv7 and having waited long enough for MS to fix the usual "bugs" but too long to qualify for the included promo that came with the laptop ...... I've spent hours reading info and reviews, including those on MS sites, and have wondered why MS doesn't just UPGRADE Windows XP ??? Oh ... and CALL it THAT instead of "vista" or "7" to make believe those are "new."
After working with computers since the 1960's, I have hit the "wall" about having to learn differences in OS's as "new" ones are churned out with ever-increasing speed. Each time, it's like taking a foreign language course AGAIN - each time!
The baby boomers are right behind me and will be experiencing the same weariness. Perhaps MS could market to weary old-timers in ways different from constantly doing something new that forces everyone to learn the new stuff ... oh, yes, and how about discontinuing support for some of these OS's just because they're "old" ? If it's "old" and it works, what's the problem in keeping it updated and running? Computer OS's don't have to parade around in bikinis, after all!!!
I'm old enough to realize that this sounds as though it comes from an "old grump" but I have been talking to many other "old" people and finding similar feelings.
I'm almost on the verge of throwing out all my pc's and getting a Mac ... something I've resisted for decades ... there were some really good things about just plain DOS and even its predecessors! KISS, people!
Thanks for listening.
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2 stars
Just horrid.
by aplegacies on May 1, 2010
Pros: Better for gaming than Mac or Linux.
Cons: Slow, Unstable, Insecure, Incompatible, Interface no "simpler" than that of Vista.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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1 stars
PLEASE create an OS that does not CRASH. PLEASE.....
by rmac1331 on April 15, 2010
Pros: Not much to tell here. It really feels like windows XP with a new paint job.
The usability is better then Vista buy a long shot.
Cons: Instability, random system crash, tech support virtually non-existent and less useful then the information you can obtain through searches on the web.
Summary: This is for anyone wondering if they should upgrade to Windows 7. I'm just offering my experience with as little frustrated opinion as possible. I will try to remain ...
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Summary: This is for anyone wondering if they should upgrade to Windows 7. I'm just offering my experience with as little frustrated opinion as possible. I will try to remain objective.
You would think that after the problems of windows 95, 2000, XP, vista, and the many other updates and fixes in between, that when microsoft released Windows 7 their utmost priority beyond anything thing else would to offer a OS that (DOES NOT LOCK UP")!!! So I have a 6-month-old HP pavilion DV4t Series laptop. (I'm not going to list the specs but they are well and above the requirements for windows 7 checked and double-checked) Originally this machine was loaded with vista and then upgraded to windows 7. Since the upgrade I have experienced random and total lockups. When I say lock up I mean no mouse control, keyboard control, window control, no control / alt / delete. Nothing except holding down the power button to shut it down and restart. This happens at random and at least twice a day with roughly 4 to 5 hours of use???? I have read tons of forums about register clean up which I did. I have virus protection. . I?m no longer at the end of my rope with Microsoft operating systems but free falling through space without a net. (because support is not useful and all ways leads the same result which is "backup and reinstall windows". I spend more time trouble shooting windows 7 then I do at productivity.
This is for anyone wondering if they should upgrade to Windows 7. I'm just offering my experience with as little frustrated opinion as possible. I will try to remain objective.
You would think that after the problems of windows 95, 2000, XP, vista, and the many other updates and fixes in between, that when microsoft released Windows 7 their utmost priority beyond anything thing else would to offer a OS that (?DOES NOT LOCK UP")!!! So I have a 6-month-old HP pavilion DV4t Series laptop. (I'm not going to list the specs but they are well and above the requirements for windows 7 checked and double-checked) Originally this machine was loaded with vista and then upgraded to windows 7. Since the upgrade I have experienced random and total lockups. When I say lock up I mean no mouse control, keyboard control, window control, no control / alt / delete. Nothing except holding down the power button to shut it down and restart. This happens at random and at least twice a day with roughly 4 to 5 hours of use???? I have read tons of forums about register clean up which I did. I have virus protection. . I?m no longer at the end of my rope with Microsoft operating systems but free falling through space without a net. (Because support is not useful and all ways leads the same result which is "backup and reinstall windows". I spend more time trouble shooting windows 7 then I do at productivity.
After 6 months of use and much anticipation of a stable windows operating system the verdict is this. The machine is 6 months old and ran great on XP so I?m going back to XP and letting microsoft or the general public figure this one out and when this machine is ready for replacement I'll be looking in to a Mac. No, make that I will be getting a Mac..... Just trying and warn people who are looking to upgrade to windows 7 to think twice and most important thing (go to Google and type in "windows 7 locks up" see and read for yourself the thousands of reports of issues. microsoft you just don?t get it yet. Please! Create an OS that does not crash. Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Updated on Apr 15, 2010
Apologize in advance for the double up on this review. I must have hit paste twice.
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4 stars
window 7 is terrible
by msimoneaux54 on April 13, 2010
Pros: not sure yet
Cons: I play games and the graphics are terrible everything is so small not that way on windows xp
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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2 stars
Don't Buy if you use WiFi
by shammill1979 on April 10, 2010
Pros: If you don't use wifi to connect to the internet this is a pretty good operating system, easy to use. But it cannot connect to wifi.
Cons: This operating system cannot connect to more than 1 wifi hotspot. If you connect to a public wifi, you are then unable to connect to your home wifi at all. DO NOT BUY IF YOU USE WIFI
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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1 stars
If you LOVE the BLUE screen, its for you!
by hightechzen on January 24, 2010
Pros: Yeah, Vista had issues. What better way to upgrade than have MORE blue screens! I have HAD it. I have been a Windows guy since windows 3.11, hating the Mac, but this last version... 7... I finally left and went with a Mac, never looking back.
Cons: Cons: Win 7 is horrid.
Summary: Go with Ubuntu. OR a Mac if you have the walllet. Screw Win 7, or it will screw you! Think.... red rings of death on Xbox.. newest versions.. still there.
Summary: Go with Ubuntu. OR a Mac if you have the walllet. Screw Win 7, or it will screw you! Think.... red rings of death on Xbox.. newest versions.. still there.
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10 stars
Amazing. I love it.
by Harec5 on December 26, 2009
Pros: I love the new style, and the task bar, is very nice. It's very accessible and easy to use.
Cons: Why should there be cons? I haven't found any. Let you guys know if i do though.
Summary: Task Bar: Easy to use, and is really easy to see what is open. When you drag your pointer over it and it shows in real time what is going ...
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Summary: Task Bar: Easy to use, and is really easy to see what is open. When you drag your pointer over it and it shows in real time what is going on in that window, AMAZING.
Ha thats what I'm most impressed with.
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10 stars
Best Windows yet
by dj_reidak on December 22, 2009
Pros: Just about everything. Everything is improved from Vista, and it runs faster then any Windows XP I have worked with.
Cons: There are a few glitches and some features Microsoft should have thought of before release.
Summary: I commonly call this the "Mac for PC users". Reason is that it now has the icon-only taskbar that resembles the dock (only is more functional). I went with Home ...
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Summary: I commonly call this the "Mac for PC users". Reason is that it now has the icon-only taskbar that resembles the dock (only is more functional). I went with Home Premium, mostly because there isn't enough in the higher editions that I would ever end up using. I did a clean install, and from the start it worked almost perfectly. After using Windows Vista for a couple months, I had gotten used to being glitch-overflowed, and Windows 7 was a good break from that. There are still a couple glitches (such as autoplay not working for some odd reason), but not nearly as many as in Vista. I am a programmer, and Windows 7 works perfectly for me, and I don't see how people can have a hard time with it. Wish I could rate it more then 5 stars.
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