Comments on: Windows 7 Installation on a netbook – Day 3 http://dodgeretort.com/technology/netbooks/windows-7-installation-on-a-netbook-day-3 Tech, Media and other interesting stuff Thu, 10 May 2012 19:12:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Dave http://dodgeretort.com/technology/netbooks/windows-7-installation-on-a-netbook-day-3/comment-page-1#comment-359 Dave Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:30:29 +0000 http://dodgeretort.com/?p=860#comment-359 The upgrade is definitely worth it. And if you do like I did and purchase the Win7 Pro update for half price. Oct 23, 2009 I'll have the Release Candidate fully backed up and install the production release. I'll remember Vista for it's slow performance and constant security permission requests. At least with a newer laptop, it works solidly. I'm not sure about backward software compatibility. WinZip works, IE8 has only a few window management irritations, Nikon Capture s/w works, Roxio Creator 9 Ultimate works and Quicken 2009 and Office 2007 work too. The upgrade is definitely worth it. And if you do like I did and purchase the Win7 Pro update for half price. Oct 23, 2009 I’ll have the Release Candidate fully backed up and install the production release. I’ll remember Vista for it’s slow performance and constant security permission requests. At least with a newer laptop, it works solidly. I’m not sure about backward software compatibility. WinZip works, IE8 has only a few window management irritations, Nikon Capture s/w works, Roxio Creator 9 Ultimate works and Quicken 2009 and Office 2007 work too.

]]> By: John http://dodgeretort.com/technology/netbooks/windows-7-installation-on-a-netbook-day-3/comment-page-1#comment-189 John Sat, 16 May 2009 21:25:00 +0000 http://dodgeretort.com/?p=860#comment-189 I promise...it's coming next pitstop newsletter....overseas...back on the 21st I promise…it’s coming next pitstop newsletter….overseas…back on the 21st

]]> By: megaman http://dodgeretort.com/technology/netbooks/windows-7-installation-on-a-netbook-day-3/comment-page-1#comment-184 megaman Fri, 15 May 2009 23:40:02 +0000 http://dodgeretort.com/?p=860#comment-184 So, it's worth the upgrade? I can wait, but really want the final wording. XD So, it’s worth the upgrade? I can wait, but really want the final wording. XD

]]> By: kevin http://dodgeretort.com/technology/netbooks/windows-7-installation-on-a-netbook-day-3/comment-page-1#comment-182 kevin Fri, 15 May 2009 20:48:49 +0000 http://dodgeretort.com/?p=860#comment-182 wow its seems like you are trying to discourage people from downloading, burning and installing the RC, it isnt that difficult, oh in your "checklist" guess you should have added DVD burning software wow its seems like you are trying to discourage people from downloading, burning and installing the RC, it isnt that difficult, oh in your “checklist” guess you should have added DVD burning software

]]> By: Kevin http://dodgeretort.com/technology/netbooks/windows-7-installation-on-a-netbook-day-3/comment-page-1#comment-175 Kevin Thu, 14 May 2009 19:57:30 +0000 http://dodgeretort.com/?p=860#comment-175 I love Windows 7 it is as easy as sliced bread on my computer. I did a fresh install not an upgrade from Vista and it went smooth. Found every device and driver on the web for some didn't have to do a thing the whole process took about 1 hour to complete. Windows 7 took all the bad out of vista and even added a little speed so in the overall picture i give Microsoft a 9 out of 10 on this operating system. I think everyone will be happily surprised and most will want to take advantage of the 64 bit operating system with extra memory. The proof is in the pudding! I love Windows 7 it is as easy as sliced bread on my computer. I did a fresh install not an upgrade from Vista and it went smooth. Found every device and driver on the web for some didn’t have to do a thing the whole process took about 1 hour to complete.
Windows 7 took all the bad out of vista and even added a little speed so in the overall picture i give Microsoft a 9 out of 10 on this operating system. I think everyone will be happily surprised and most will want to take advantage of the 64 bit operating system with extra memory. The proof is in the pudding!

]]> By: Jon http://dodgeretort.com/technology/netbooks/windows-7-installation-on-a-netbook-day-3/comment-page-1#comment-171 Jon Thu, 14 May 2009 11:12:06 +0000 http://dodgeretort.com/?p=860#comment-171 The download will only work on IE 32bit with windows additional bells and whistles software added - guess who runs Firefox on a 64bit Vista OS.......? No probs downloading after installing IE 32bit and two other add ons - you will be prompted to add these. BTW The file for a desktop PC is 3.1 GB unless they are different your size seems a bit small. I haven't installed the OS yet as I need to finish building the 'spare' PC. Good luck, and remember it's not you getting it wrong it's Microsoft being damn idiots with their instructions. Surely they could afford to employ technical authors who spoke English? Good luck Jon The download will only work on IE 32bit with windows additional bells and whistles software added – guess who runs Firefox on a 64bit Vista OS…….?

No probs downloading after installing IE 32bit and two other add ons – you will be prompted to add these.

BTW The file for a desktop PC is 3.1 GB unless they are different your size seems a bit small.

I haven’t installed the OS yet as I need to finish building the ‘spare’ PC.

Good luck, and remember it’s not you getting it wrong it’s Microsoft being damn idiots with their instructions. Surely they could afford to employ technical authors who spoke English?

Good luck

Jon

]]> By: John http://dodgeretort.com/technology/netbooks/windows-7-installation-on-a-netbook-day-3/comment-page-1#comment-170 John Thu, 14 May 2009 08:38:25 +0000 http://dodgeretort.com/?p=860#comment-170 Jake, I apologize for the drive-by article and knew it was risking an irritable response like yours. Thanks to everyone else for their helpful suggestions. I am in Europe at the moment and will make Windows 7 happen when I return. Special thanks to Dirk who knows the HP dvd200e. Gave up on that. I have totally reserved my impressions on Windows 7 given how far I have not gotten. Jake,

I apologize for the drive-by article and knew it was risking an irritable response like yours. Thanks to everyone else for their helpful suggestions.

I am in Europe at the moment and will make Windows 7 happen when I return. Special thanks to Dirk who knows the HP dvd200e. Gave up on that.

I have totally reserved my impressions on Windows 7 given how far I have not gotten.

]]> By: John http://dodgeretort.com/technology/netbooks/windows-7-installation-on-a-netbook-day-3/comment-page-1#comment-169 John Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:26 +0000 http://dodgeretort.com/?p=860#comment-169 John I think it's very good that you are writing at the basic level that many people experience. Too bad that some of your readers have to be so sarcastic. We can all learn from your travails, thanks to the very helpful comments that more enlightened readers are offering. Keep at it! John John
I think it’s very good that you are writing at the basic level that many people experience. Too bad that some of your readers have to be so sarcastic. We can all learn from your travails, thanks to the very helpful comments that more enlightened readers are offering.
Keep at it!
John

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