Posts by goldenbear9

Samuel Evans14 said:Folks, Windows simply has no future! It is an incredibly unstable operating system. Every single time you boot up your computer, you're left wondering if the system will even load properly. It’s constantly failing!To keep everything running smoothly, you practically have to reformat your drive every two weeks.🤣Unfortunately, that is the reality, and things are only going to get worse. While Windows 7 was treated like a sensation, it really is just Vista without some of those silly background processes. If you ask me, the best version was Windows XP SP2. Once they introduced SP3, they completely ruined it with all that junk.

I don't experience any of those issues at all!!!!! I have no idea what you are doing with your machine (perhaps you should run an antivirus scan?). Personally, I reinstall my OS once a year just as a preventative measure to keep things clean. I am currently using Windows XP Pro... SP3

Jonathan Morris40 said:If you’re such a massive expert, why hasn't this been fixed yet? I mean, twenty years of experience... seriously, if I hadn't already cracked the code, would I even be posting this on a forum? It would be embarrassing. 🙄

Exactly!!!!!!👍 How can someone claim to have worked with computers (Windows) for twenty years only to get completely stumped by Windows 7? 😕 Maybe in another twenty years, you'll finally figure it out.

Chris Harris3 said:To get things moving: download the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor, run it, and let it tell you exactly what’s wrong with your current setup. After that, you really need a clean, stable version of Windows 7 that isn't riddled with bugs. Personally, my 64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate trial version runs flawlessly. The only catch is that some very old games—like Will Rock, for instance—don't perform quite right (I suppose I'm getting old!), whereas newer titles like Crysis run perfectly fine with updated installations.
I have noticed that Windows 7 seems a bit more aggressive at detecting pirated software, but everything else feels solid.

Could you please explain how that works!!! Please!!!! I LITERALLY LIVE OFF THIS! XD

Jonathan Morris40 said:7 👍

I was actually thinking about Windows 7, but which version exactly...

Jonathan Morris40 said:It seems highly unlikely that his installation went smoothly on its own. Is it possible he actually downloaded some junk file instead of the actual Windows installer? Honestly, I suspect his lack of technical experience might be getting the better of him. Perhaps they’re just lost somewhere deep in the woods?

If you had been using a properly functioning system to begin with, you wouldn't be facing an issue like this. And honestly, do you really think jumping over to Linux is going to solve anything? 😍

I have been following this thread closely for three weeks now.🙏 I didn't want to mess things up, but honestly, I was absolutely dying when I heard that joke! 🤣😂😁

Which version of Windows should I go with—Home or Professional?🤣I’m definitely going to skip the retail store on this one. Given my current hardware specs—specifically that Intel Core 2 quad Q8200 running at 2.33GHz, 4GB of RAM, and an Nvidia GeForce 9800 gt 512mb—is it really worth paying full price? I think we can all agree that downloading it is the smarter move here.

Steven Hayes80 said:I simply couldn't stay silent on this topic because Windows 7 has disappointed me so profoundly that I am still reeling from the experience.
I tested just about every version available, from the early betas to the 64-bit builds once they hit the download servers.
Things weren't exactly running smoothly back then, but I held onto the hope that everything would be polished by the time the final version arrived.
And here we are! Windows 7 Ultimate.
The installation itself was surprisingly seamless.
I was actually impressed that all my drivers were easily found online.
However, the trouble started immediately when I tried installing Firefox. It runs painfully slow—it's almost pathetic.
So, I gave Opera a shot! And wouldn't you know? It works, even if it behaves a bit strangely! Anyway, I'll move on.
Nero, Winamp, and uTorrent all installed without a hitch, yet none of them function properly. To make matters worse, uTorrent will abruptly kill a download for no apparent reason, throwing out some nonsensical error message claiming the files can't finish downloading because they are "in use."
Then, the entire computer freezes out of nowhere, even with only a single program running.
To top it off, I lose my Wi-Fi password settings... and so on, and so forth.
Just for context, I'm running this on a Pentium 4 with 4GB of RAM and a 256MB graphics card.
To summarize: if I had to choose between Windows Vista and Windows 7, I’d pick Windows Vista every single time. At least it gets the job done.
Just kidding!
I'm wiping Windows entirely and moving over to Linux!
Ubuntu!
Goodbye, Microsoft! Honestly, what a mess...
Best regards to everyone!!!

Is it possible that I'm just one in a million here? Is anyone else experiencing these kinds of issues?😕

Jonathan Morris40 said:If you aren't capable of simply hopping onto Google to find out how to type "User Account Control" into the search bar near the Start menu and sliding that setting down to the minimum—rather than blaming the entire operating system for some damn Daemon Tools issue caused by a manufacturer that isn't on friendly terms with Windows 7—then honestly, you might be better off giving up entirely. 🙄 🤷

Who in their right mind even let you touch Windows 7? 😢

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Jerry Rogers2 said:Oh man, thank you! I finally got it sorted out! 👍

Well, that is exactly what this online community is here for, isn't it? 😁🙂

Jerry Rogers2 said:Is there any way to stop Windows 7 from asking for permission every single time I try to delete a file? It’s been constantly demanding administrator approval lately, and honestly, it’s becoming quite a nuisance. 🤷

Check out this video tutorial here: 😁 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvO2JhS5t98
Just skip to the section from 0:58 through 3:13 and enjoy!

ironpanther49 said:What about the more recent ones? Like from 2008 or 2009?

I am not sure if anyone else feels this way—or perhaps it is just me—but to me, "new" means something released within the last month or two, maybe three at most. I mean, I am constantly checking GameSpot every single week, testing out whatever comes out, and if a game turns out to be garbage, I just uninstall it immediately. Is there anyone else out there who shares my perspective?😕

Noah Sanchez39 said:In today's edition of the New York Times, the main feature in the Multimedia section is titled "Do we really need a new Windows?" (link)

It is entirely up to you whether you choose to read it (or not) and perhaps offer your own thoughts. 🙄

THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😍😍😍😍🙏👍

Thomas Hernandez21 said:Why don't you just pop open the case and take a look at the motherboard model yourself?

I am telling you, we aren't even talking about the motherboard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thomas Hernandez21 said:Is this just some sort of teenage rebellion or what?

Yeah, exactly. -.-

Thomas Hernandez21 Asks:
You’re still quite young, aren't you? Instead of wasting your time bickering here, wouldn't it be much more productive to just download Everest three hundred times and actually see it for yourself?

If you haven't grasped my point by now, I am NOT downloading Everest.

Noah Ruiz73 said:You're quite the little whiz, aren't you? 😬 Just... 🤔 Are you telling me you were already tinkering with computers at eight years old??? And in all that time, you managed to master things like Microsoft Office or playing Crysis Warhead? I don't know... 😕 but if you say so.

However, have you seriously never installed a single basic utility like Everest to see what components are sitting in your junk pile? Even if you know about it, you're still here stubbornly asking where... Or have you never even tried right-clicking on the desktop > properties > ... to check your graphics card?

And who put together this "new" hardware rig of yours? Don't tell me you did it all by yourself?!
Did they not provide you with any boxes, manuals, or paperwork either?!

To truly master all of this, you don't actually need to know how to code anything—those basics are covered in the first year of college!!! ... but then again... what do I know...
My apologies, ☕

1. I'm not a kid anymore; I'm a grown man (well, nearly 200 lbs)!
2. I've been gaming since I was eight! My very first game was Heroes of Might and Magic 3
3. I NEVER SAID I HAD A 6 GB JUNK PILE! In my opinion, I had a crappy PC, then a laptop, and now I have a beast!!!! 😁 !!!!
3. The computer was bought at wholesale prices (from an old friend)!!!! (No paperwork included)
4. I've only really been messing around with software over the last year... before that, I just played games.
5. I know about the graphics card, processor, RAM... but why on earth would I download fucking Everest just to find out the motherboard model? Am I supposed to die if I don't know the exact model number?
6. For finding games, one uses: http://www.gamespot.com/pc/index.htm...p;pc&navclk=pc + http://www.bitgamer.com/
7. It seems silly to argue over something as trivial as Everest. I was simply wondering if there's a specific place on the computer where this info can be viewed, hoping someone would point it out. (Personally, I find it strange that it isn't listed; shouldn't the model be visible for every component, much like it is for a gamepad, USB device, or steering wheel?...)

Noah Sanchez39 said:Maybe I missed it too, but I don't think Windows itself provides any specific details regarding the motherboard. You might find some information within the BIOS, and you will certainly be able to find it in that Everest software we mentioned earlier.

Let's return to the strategic question at hand: should you go with 7 or not? 🙄
Are you any closer to making a decision? What exactly remains unclear to you?

Of course, we agreed from the very beginning that you would skip the retail store, didn't we? 😉

Yes! I will definitely bypass the store. My main concern, however, is whether it will screw me over in terms of speed—will it actually be faster than Windows XP when running Firefox, Microsoft Office, and other programs—or if I'll face a performance drop. Honestly, half of my motivation is purely aesthetic because Windows XP is just plain boring (even for those who consider themselves tech-savvy). And before anyone tries to suggest installing custom themes, let me stop you right there: NO. I won't do it because it slows down the computer! I tried that on an Alienware system once and regretted it; I even ended up losing my folder options settings in the process.😕😢 🙏 So, please, tell me what you all love or hate about 7.

And thanks for the help regarding the motherboard!!! I couldn't find a specific place to check that either (though I know how to handle everything else), so I figured if anyone happened to know, they might speak up.

Noah Ruiz73 said:It clearly isn't enough. 🙄 Is there perhaps something else going on here?

@Noah Sanchez39/">@@Noah Sanchez39 has already been told three times to just check the system information. If someone hasn't managed to grasp the basics or figure out how to find the most elementary data after six years, then isn't this just cluttering up the forum? It really seems to be nothing more than spamming the thread. 😉
Well, if you insist... ☕

I'm 14 years old—what am I supposed to know about programming at 8 years old? 😕 I know about that Everest Ultimate edition program, but I was just wondering if it lists anything in the Control Panel or something like that...

Intel Core quad CPU Q8200 2.33 4
4 GB RAM
Nvidia GeForce 9800 gt 512 mb
Does anyone know how I can check my motherboard specs?

I'm actually able to run all my games on very high settings! 😁

(Could I get a few thoughts regarding this past week???)

Thanks, but I actually mentioned in my earlier posts that I'm focusing on upcoming titles and stuff from the last month or two, so I haven't really touched any older games lately. Thanks anyway!
Could you share some of your thoughts on Windows 7? Specifically, how does it feel to use it on a day-to-day basis?

Noah Sanchez39 said:Others have already pointed you toward resources where you can learn all about the differences between Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7; I will simply say, "one more thing..."

Why should you upgrade? Because Windows 7 has been remarkably stable since its beta stage, back when I first installed it. 👍
Why shouldn't you? Because the product has just hit the market, and regardless of what others experienced during the development and testing phases (beta, RC, RTM), you might prefer to wait for the first service pack before deciding whether to make the jump to Windows 7. 🙄

To find your graphics card details in XP, just follow this path:
Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Information, then under Hardware Components on the left side of the window, open Display; everything you need will be right there. 😉

Based on the hardware specs you provided for running XP, I don't think you need to worry at all about how Windows 7 will perform on that same setup. I am currently running Windows 7 on a Core 2 duo 2.4 with 4 GB of RAM (a machine that is two years old) and I am very satisfied; so far, everything is working perfectly.

I was actually thinking about that service pack, but I have no idea how much it would cost—I really don't feel like waiting another six months.😲