Anyone still running Windows 7?

nimblemason4 · 2009-11-30T11:40:44+00:00

What’s the most budget-friendly version of Windows 7 out there? I need a version that’s completely legit—something I can install on my own machine without worr…

urbanfox18 Newcomer

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#3901 · Dec 8, 2011

Is there any way to set certain programs as trusted once a week? I’m tired of getting those constant prompts every single time I launch an app, asking if I want to allow changes to my disk or dealing with the screen dimming issues.
Basically, I just want to click "okay" on a program once and have it stop bugging me forever.

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Nicholas Martin80 Member

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#3902 · Dec 8, 2011

Just type "uac" into the search bar and disable it; once you do that, it'll stop bugging you for everything.

velvetlynx63 Member

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#3903 · Dec 8, 2011

Douglas Garcia52 said:is anyone else getting fed up enough to want to throw hands?😁

And for those people claiming Windows XP is actually better than Windows 7🙂 😛 😉

Windows 7 is slightly better than Windows XP, though not by much, and it certainly isn't a high-quality solution yet...
Once they finally build a system that doesn't require a full reinstall every few months—especially when you're doing serious work—then we'll have something to talk about, but until then, any discussion is just pointless...

Douglas Garcia52 Newcomer

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#3904 · Dec 8, 2011

velvetlynx63 said:Windows 7 is a slight step up from XP, sure, but let’s be real—it’s hardly some flawless masterpiece...
Once they actually build an OS where you don't have to wipe the whole thing and start over every few months... if they're actually serious about once making something stable... then we can talk. Until then, what's even the point of debating this?

Taylor Morales31, man, we've been over this a dozen times already. 😉

Look, here's the deal,

It all comes down to how decent the Windows 7 install disc is and whether you actually take care of the system itself. Honestly, I can't even remember the last time I had to reinstall my Windows 7. 😁

Taylor Morales31 Member

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#3905 · Dec 9, 2011

velvetlynx63 said:Windows 7 is a step up from Windows XP, sure, but let’s not pretend it’s some flawless masterpiece...
Unless they actually build an OS where you don't feel the need to wipe and reinstall everything every few months—especially if you're doing actual work—then this whole debate is just noise. Until then, we're just spinning our wheels.

Look, I’ve only had to reinstall my setup once in over two years. And honestly? That was only because I left it sitting on my D drive for over a year before finally moving it to C. Otherwise, I wouldn't have touched it.

The point is, you shouldn't have to be constantly nuking your drive. You need to maintain your system, not just abandon it and hope for the best. It isn't going to fix itself; that's why we're even here. 👍

velvetlynx63 Member

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#3906 · Dec 9, 2011

The system has been meticulously maintained, and since I spend most of my time running various programs, I find it necessary to perform a clean reinstall every few months... Whether or not an installation DVD is used doesn't actually dictate the quality of Windows 7, as it's an original disc, and even if it weren't, it wouldn't make a difference...

Karen Garcia5 Member

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#3907 · Dec 9, 2011

velvetlynx63 said:The system stays maintained because I run so many programs, which forces me to reinstall everything every few months anyway. Using an installation DVD doesn't dictate the quality of Windows 7 since it’s an original disc—and honestly, even if it wasn't, it wouldn't make much difference..

What exactly is happening on your end? What kind of issues start popping up over time? I handle some heavy lifting myself (CAD/CAM, coding, gaming occasionally), but I haven't hit the point where I need a full reinstall yet. My Windows 7 has been fine for the last two years. Does it just slow down or does stuff actually stop working? Just asking for my own curiosity. 🙂

Douglas Garcia52 Newcomer

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#3908 · Dec 9, 2011

velvetlynx63 I can't even begin to process this... what am I looking at? Is this some kind of joke? Honestly, who actually thinks like this anymore? It’s just... wow. Total madness. Does anyone else feel like we're all just circling the drain here? Just me? Probably. Everything feels so disjointed lately, doesn't it? Like we're all just shouting into a void and hoping someone—anyone—actually hears us. But let's be real, probably not. Who cares, right?
...Look, I don't know why people keep making this huge deal out of it, but honestly? An installation DVD has absolutely zero impact on how good Windows 7 actually runs. Like, seriously. You think burning a disc differently or using some fancy media is going to magically change the code? It’s just data. It's bits and bytes sitting there. Whether you're running it off a scratched disc or a fresh one, once it's on the hard drive, the OS doesn't care. It's the same software regardless. Why does everyone get so worked up over the physical media? It’s just not how it works. I mean, seriously? Is that it? Just... that? Honestly, I don't even know where to start with this one. It’s like looking at a blank wall after a three-day bender. You ever get that feeling? Like you're staring at something so empty it actually starts to hurt your brain a little? Yeah. That's where we're at. Nothing. Zilch. Zero. Why even bother typing if there's nothing to say? Just a thought. Anyway, whatever. original And even if it had nothing to do with it... honestly, who cares?

I mean, honestly? It all depends on how good it actually is. That’s the thing, right? There isn't really a straight answer without knowing the specifics. So... yeah. Depends on the quality. So, torrents... honestly, what's the deal with them lately? Everything feels like such a massive headache now. You think you’re just downloading some file, maybe a movie or a bit of software, and suddenly you’re dodging a dozen malware traps that look suspiciously like the real thing. It’s a minefield out there. Is anyone actually finding clean stuff anymore without feeling like they’ve just invited a digital virus to dinner? Who knows. Just one of those things where you spend more time worrying about the download than actually enjoying whatever you grabbed. Total drag. Where'd he even grab it from? 😉

If the thing was actually legit, we wouldn't be dealing with all this bullshit right now, would we? 🙂

Mine isn't an original, just a killer knockoff, but I’ve been running updates on it without a single hiccup. And honestly? Like Taylor Morales31 said, I’ve only had to reinstall this thing once in two years. Same deal for them, really... though in my case, I'm currently swapping out the hard drive. 😁

Karen Garcia5 Member

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#3909 · Dec 9, 2011

Douglas Garcia52 said:if it were original, we wouldn't be having any issues🙂

He told you he has the original version.🙂

Douglas Garcia52 Newcomer

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#3910 · Dec 9, 2011

Thomas Hernandez21 said:So he actually told you it was an original 🙂

And you actually buy that? You really think it's legit and that you need to wipe everything and reinstall all the time? 😁

Nah, that's just a crappy knockoff, heheheh

Jessica Nelson4 Member

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#3911 · Dec 10, 2011

Douglas Garcia52 said:you actually think this version is legitimate and that you’ll be stuck reinstalling it every other day😁

it’s clearly just a subpar knockoff, haha

I wouldn't be quite so certain all the time😉

Benjamin King2 Active Member

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#3912 · Dec 10, 2011

What’s that supposed to mean—a "bad copy"? Like, is there anyone else out there besides Microsoft actually pumping out Windows? 😵

Taylor Morales31 Member

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#3913 · Dec 10, 2011

How do you even begin to list them? You’ve got the "Home Office" version, the "Ultra," the "Black Edition," the "Gaming" build, the "Disney" special, the "Universe" edition, the "No Limit," the "Lite," the "Extra," the "Flying," the "Master"... and then some versions that don't even have RAM included...

...and all those other ridiculous editions 😂

(I'm just making these up on the fly here, they aren't actual names) 🙂

Douglas Garcia52 Newcomer

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#3914 · Dec 10, 2011

Joshua Ramos14 said:don't be so damn sure all the time😉

I'm pretty damn sure🙂

just look after yourself 😉

Benjamin King2 said:What do you mean by a bad copy? Is there anyone else even trying to pump out Windows besides Microsoft?😵

look, I'm not gonna get into piracy talk, but at least you know not every OS you grab off some random site is gonna be top-tier🙂

but whatever, man

you got an genuine system then you're stuck constantly doing reinstalls, while most of us running a copy don't have to deal with that—anything could happen, haha😁

Matthew Young35 Veteran

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#3915 · Dec 11, 2011

I’ve only had to deal with a full reinstallation once in the year I’ve been running Windows 7.
It’s certainly seen some meaningful improvements compared to the days of Windows XP.

Still, certain old habits die hard.
First off, they just seem to get slower and slower over time.
There is always some phantom process or junk file bloating up the hard drive.
And if you happen to plug in a lot of different USB peripherals? Good luck. Drivers tend to get completely scrambled, and frankly, there isn't much you can do to force them to behave properly again.

Larry Fowler3 Newcomer

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#3916 · Dec 11, 2011

Does anyone happen to know if there's a way to kill off that annoying startup prompt telling me the user account doesn't have a password?

Jessica Nelson4 Member

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#3917 · Dec 11, 2011

Douglas Garcia52 said:I am quite certain 🙂

just take care of yourself 😉

With all due respect, though sometimes you just hit a wall... it feels a bit pointless 🙂

If we are talking about an original Windows installation bought from a local print shop after thousands of different USB drives have been plugged in, do you honestly believe it will perform as smoothly as it did on day one?

What I mean is, I’m talking about heavy-duty usage for graphic design work, combined with a literal mountain of USB sticks passing through the ports, along with a billion files being constantly opened, moved, and scanned.

I have personally seen people who treat their hardware with incredible care—real enthusiasts—experience issues with their original Windows setups, so please forgive me, but I think you are missing the mark here.

Let me try to simplify this for you.

1. It is entirely possible to use Windows for ten years straight without ever needing a single reinstallation. There are certainly people out there who do exactly that, and I happen to be one of them. 😍
2. On the flip side, it is also entirely possible for Windows to just glitch out, leaving you with no choice but to reinstall. This happened to me once with the original Windows on my laptop; right in the middle of a normal workday, without me having touched a single setting or installed any new software for days, everything just went haywire—my USB ports would stop working and then start again, and the whole OS just started lagging.

And I highly doubt I’m some novice when it comes to computers. For instance, my Windows 7 has been running flawlessly since the very first moment I installed it (specifically Windows 7 Ultimate x64). However, I also had Windows XP x32 running perfectly for a long stretch before it eventually decided to act up. 😁

No offense intended, but you seem very insistent on telling everyone that if their Windows is acting up, it must be their own fault.

Here is a recent example from my father’s computer; he has been a massive tech enthusiast since the early days of personal computing. 😛

He installed MSN Messenger, and suddenly his keyboard started acting possessed. He would be typing, and letters would just appear randomly; he couldn't even play games using the WASD keys because the input would stutter every half second, making it feel like he was tapping a key rapidly instead of holding it down. We tried everything: Uninstall WLM, performing a system restore, reinstalling the keyboard drivers, swapping out the physical keyboard, and even installing specialized software from Logitech (and no, it wasn't a keyboard from $17), until I honestly can't even remember the full list of things we attempted... we eventually managed to fix it, but it was a nightmare. I just know that the computer had been running beautifully for ages before that happened.

Look, I love Windows, but insisting that there is no reason for it to glitch if you aren't doing anything "wrong" is just silly.
It’s Windows, for goodness sake; it is practically destined to have its little hiccups every now and then. 😍

David Parker44 Active Member

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#3918 · Dec 11, 2011

Douglas Garcia52 said:you actually think it's the original? you really believe you need to reinstall it every five minutes?😁

it's just a bad knockoff, honestly. heheheh

Look, there's zero difference in quality between a pirated version and the official one. A crack is just a bypassed activation code; everything else is identical. I've been running a cracked version on my machine since day one and haven't had a single issue.

Jessica Nelson4 Member

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#3919 · Dec 11, 2011

David Parker44 said:There isn't any actual difference in quality when you compare a copy to the original. A copy is really just the activation code that's been cracked, while everything else remains identical. I've actually been running a cracked version myself, and honestly, it has worked flawlessly from day one without giving me a single headache.

Unfortunately, I have to disagree because it all really comes down to which specific version you decide to download. I see so many people downloading these heavily edited versions that come pre-loaded with random bloatware and extra programs, and then they act surprised when their system starts acting up. I feel like if someone is going to download Windows from the internet, they should probably use a little common sense and actually read the user comments first. Of course, if you're downloading a standard version—whether it's Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, or whatever else you need—that hasn't been messed with by adding thousands of unnecessary files, and it’s just a simple activation crack, then everything should run perfectly fine, including all your updates.🙂

Douglas Garcia52 Newcomer

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#3920 · Dec 11, 2011

Joshua Ramos14 said:With all due respect, sometimes it just... sucks. Plain and simple. 🙂

An original Windows copy—grabbed from a local print shop after a few thousand USB drives have cycled through it. You honestly think it’s still gonna run smooth like day one?

I'm talking about constant heavy lifting for graphic design, plus a billion USB sticks passing through, not to mention the massive pile of files being opened and moved constantly.

I've seen people using original Windows who actually take care of their rigs, and even then, things start glitching out. So, sorry, but you're talking nonsense here.

Let me break it down for you.

1. Sure, you can use Windows for 10 years without ever needing a reinstall. It happens. I'm one of those lucky ones. 😍
2. But there's also that reality where Windows just breaks and nothing helps except a clean install. Happened to me once with original Windows on a laptop; everything was fine, hadn't touched a thing or installed anything for days, and suddenly it just loses it—USB ports stop working, then they work, then the whole OS starts lagging.

And trust me, I'm no newbie when it comes to PCs. For instance, my Windows 7 runs perfectly, hasn't missed a beat since I installed it (Windows 7 Ultimate x64). But my Windows XP x32 worked great for a long time too, right up until it went haywire. 😁

No offense, but you keep insisting to everyone that if their Windows is acting up, it's somehow their own fault.

Fresh example from my old man's PC—he's been a tech geek since computers were basically calculators. 😛

He installed MSN Messenger, and suddenly the keyboard started tripping. Just random letters appearing while typing, or trying to play a game with WASD and having the input lag or stutter like you're mashing the key instead of holding it. He tried to Uninstall WLM, did a system restore, reinstalled the drivers, swapped keyboards, even threw some specific Logitech software on there (and no, it wasn't a keyboard from $17) ...honestly, I can't even remember everything he tried to do to fix it. He eventually got it working, but I don't recall how... I just know he lost his mind. And before that? The PC ran fine for ages.

Look, I love Windows, but claiming there's no reason for it to glitch if you aren't doing anything wrong? That's just stupid.
It's Windows, god damn it. It's practically designed to have bugs every now and then. 😍

friend, let me clarify things for you.

Everything you're saying makes sense, but I never said anything other than Windows 7 is way better than XP, and that you gotta maintain your system. 🙂

You already explained the difference between an original copy and a bootleg to someone else.

Windows 7 is a solid system, but it isn't the king. You've got Linux and Solaris out there too. 😉

Anyone still running Windows 7?

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