Topic: Anyone upgraded to Windows 7?

[notatroll]

Do you like it ?  Why or why not?

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[Bo D]

I have it installed on some test beds here at work. It's different and takes some getting used to. But I like it a lot. It runs very well on older machines that we wouldn't have even thought of putting Vista on.

And no more compatibility excuses. It comes with a license for XP that you can install in a virtual machine for running almost any legacy app.

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[notatroll]

Does it have the cmatibility mode?  I am getting ready to install on one here.  Everyone is asking if this and that works on it, so I have to be able to test.  I was just wondering if I was in for nightmares.

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[Bo D]

Not. It does not have a compatibility mode in the usual sense. But You can set up a VM and run XP on the VM when you find an old app won't run under Win7.

Before you install Win 7, download the Window 7 Upgrade Advisor. I've tried it and it really works!

Pay particular attention to your video and audio device drivers. If yours are really old, you may need a new video and/or audio card.

Try this ....

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1B544E90-7659-4BD9-9E51-2497C146AF15&displaylang=en

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[Bo D]

One more thing ....

Upgrades can be very tricky and may take a while. It's much better to back up ALL your data and do a clean install.

Of course then you will also have to reinstall any apps you use.

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[notatroll]

Thanks BoD.  I will do that.  i like to be prepared for all the questions that come when there is a new os out.  I was really dreading it.  You have made me feel better.  I have a system I use for just testing  so there really is nothing to lose.  It is just a nightmare when you sell software and everyone wants an old game to work on a new OS.

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[Bo D]

Thanks BoD.  I will do that.  i like to be prepared for all the questions that come when there is a new os out.  I was really dreading it.  You have made me feel better.  I have a system I use for just testing  so there really is nothing to lose.  It is just a nightmare when you sell software and everyone wants an old game to work on a new OS.

Tell me about it!!!!!

I myself was devastated when I found out my (very) old flight simulator software wouldn't work with XP.

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[notatroll]

Thanks BoD.  I will do that.  i like to be prepared for all the questions that come when there is a new os out.  I was really dreading it.  You have made me feel better.  I have a system I use for just testing  so there really is nothing to lose.  It is just a nightmare when you sell software and everyone wants an old game to work on a new OS.

Tell me about it!!!!!

I myself was devastated when I found out my (very) old flight simulator software wouldn't work with XP.

  I have sold so many Flight sims this year it is amazing.  People get preturbed when there games don't work.

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