Anyone still running Windows 7?

I'll go with this one if it fits the bill 🙂

Since everyone seems to be looking for one (obviously):

Foxit Reader

PDF-XChange Viewer

Expert PDF Reader

Sumatra PDF

And you can also take this one. Just to give you some variety, feel free to grab any of them; I'm confident you won't go wrong if you just need something for light reading 😁

hey, thanks everyone, I finally grabbed that first Adobe package. Honestly, if you guys were this helpful when we were figuring out those HDD partitions, I’d probably be treating you all like royalty instead of just being polite 😉

Hey everyone, I have a question regarding Windows 7—is the 32-bit and 64-bit version included on the same DVD, or do I actually need to go out and buy the 64-bit version specifically?
Basically, my laptop has 4 GB of RAM, and I’m aware that a 32-bit system won't be able to utilize all of that memory...
My specs are a B800 processor (Sandy Bridge, dual-core 1.5GHz) and integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics.
I've also heard that dealing with bit architecture can be a headache since, just like any other software, you have to hunt down specific 64-bit versions of everything you want to run.🤷
What are your thoughts?

In this day and age, there is absolutely no reason to be intimidated by 64-bit processors; in fact, I’d strongly suggest you go that route. The most immediate benefit is that it will actually recognize all 4 GB of your RAM, unlike those old 32-bit systems that always felt a bit choked. Just keep in mind that when you're looking at installers, x86 refers to the 32-bit version, while x64 is the 64-bit one. Honestly, with almost any modern OS image you download online these days, you usually get the choice right during the installation process anyway. I think my old computer was probably the only one dim-witted enough to accidentally install x86 when it should have been x64, but oh well 🙂

While you might occasionally need to hunt down specific 64-bit versions of certain software, most programs available today are fully updated for it, and I truly believe 64-bit is the gold standard you should always aim for.

At least, that's just my two cents. 🙂

So, can this processor http://ark.intel.com/products/59570/...Cache-1_50-GHz)
It lists a 64-bit
instruction set. Will 32-bit programs actually run on it if I can't find a 64-bit version? From what I've read, they work in about 98% of cases.
In theory, running 64-bit software shouldn't slow the computer down—if anything, it should perform better if there's a 64-bit version available. Of course, there might be some specific 32-bit apps that just won't launch.

Also, if I have a choice, which version of Windows should I install? Home, Professional...
I just need it for basic everyday stuff—Office, web browsing, watching movies, maybe a light game or two. Nothing heavy-duty.

I can't say for sure regarding the Home version since I’ve never actually gone that route myself; I have always stuck with Professional, though once I moved up to Windows 7, I almost exclusively installed Ultimate. Honestly, it doesn't make a massive difference because even the Professional edition performs quite reliably.

In any case, if you want to see the breakdown of the differences between versions:

http://www.intowindows.com/differenc...mate-editions/

Based on what you're trying to accomplish, there really isn't any meaningful distinction between the Home and Professional editions.

As for the processor situation, it might be best to let someone else weigh in on which one would suit you better, as I haven't kept up with the latest CPU specs and hardware trends lately. 🙂

On a side note, ever since I switched over to 64-bit Windows, I rarely run into any issues at all with my software, whether it's a specific application or a heavy game.

Regarding the whole 32-bit vs. 64-bit debate, you covered all the bases perfectly.
As for the processor 👍
Within Windows 7, any 32-bit apps get tucked away in Program Files (x86), while the 64-bit ones land in the standard Program Files folder.
Compatibility shouldn't be an issue for 32-bit programs on a 64-bit architecture. Personally, I haven't run into a single stubborn 32-bit app that refused to install or actually run properly.

If you want to compare the different versions of Windows 7, check here. I’m running Ultimate myself. Even if I don't use every single feature, I figure there's no harm in having the extra headroom—as long as the system stays snappy.🙂

Thanks a ton, guys!
Now I really need to get my act together; everyone seems to be watching my every move, and honestly, I’m just not feeling up to downloading anything right now.🙂

EDIT—Starter is definitely out. The only reason I'm even considering Professional over Home Premium is because of Remote Desktop Connection and Windows XP mode, though I probably won't even end up using them.

Hey everyone!!! So, I'm running Windows 7 on my laptop right now, and I was wondering how I can tweak the settings so it stays running even when I close the lid. For example, if I've got some music playing and I shut the screen, the music cuts out and the whole laptop just goes straight to sleep. Any tips?

How to customize your laptop lid settings 😉

Noah Sanchez39 said:Adjusting the lid close settings on your laptop 😉

thanks !!!!

I've got Windows 7 Ultimate installed, but the font in the Windows console is tiny. Like, ridiculously small. I can't read a single thing, and I have no clue how to bump up the size so it's actually usable.

To change the font, just right-click the CMD icon in the top-left corner of the window, head over to Properties, and then select Font.

I’m installing a legitimate version of Windows Vista Home Premium for the very first time, since I've pretty much lived on Windows XP until now.

So, basically, this is a brand new PC setup where the only drive I'm using is a 120GB Corsair SSD... I made sure to go into the BIOS and select the ACHI SATA connection because I heard that's what you need for the Trim feature to work properly in Windows 7.

But here’s the thing—I’m really not sure if what’s happening is actually normal:
Right after the installation finished, about 20GB of the SSD was already taken up, and then I just installed Office 2003 (which is also a legal copy).

After that, the computer started running updates; at first, there were 100 updates, but then it tried 93 more which, for some reason I can't quite figure out, all ended up "failed."

Later on, I tried to run the updates manually, and after about 50 of them, it told me there were no more updates available to download, even though my update history shows that practically half of them "failed," meaning they didn't actually install.

On top of that, my SSD is now showing 36GB of used space!!!??? And the only things on there are Windows 7 and Office 2003!

I guess I'm a total beginner when it comes to Windows 7 and SSDs, and I'm not exactly a tech expert or anything, but this all feels really strange to me... It seems like if I actually manage to get every single update installed, the OS alone might end up eating up 50GB of my drive??? Is that even supposed to happen?

I would really appreciate any help or even just a little bit of guidance on how to fix this, mostly because I'd rather not have to deal with the Windows troubleshooting tools again, since they haven't really helped me at all.

I think I finally figured out what's going on here:

The Windows update history actually shows pretty much everything, so it turns out those updates that failed to install before eventually did go through... though the list just shows both the successful ones and the ones that didn't work

Regarding how much space Windows is taking up, it's really looking to be about 20GB total, since I lost about 8GB to virtual memory and then another 5GB went toward system restore

I'm just really hoping that TRIM function is actually working and that Windows realized this is an SSD, because it feels a bit weird that I still see the option to run a disk defrag in the system tools

I was reading somewhere that Windows should automatically detect whether you're using an HDD or an SSD and then enable TRIM accordingly

I could really use some help here... if anyone has dealt with something like this before. Out of nowhere, I keep getting this notification popping up saying my Windows isn't genuine. Honestly, I have no idea how that even happened. It’s happening every hour or so, multiple times a day, and it’s driving me crazy while I'm just trying to watch a movie or something. To make matters worse, my desktop background keeps turning black. Every time I try to set a new wallpaper, the notification pops up again and everything just goes back to black. HELP!

Bradley Diaz59 said:I've lost 8GB to virtual memory and another 5GB just to system restore

Just dial both back—especially the system restore settings. Set that to 1%. Honestly, if you're rocking more than 4GB of RAM, there's really no reason to be eating up more than 2GB of virtual memory.

Ashley Smith21, find someone to fix this for you or just go buy some legitimate Windows licenses—we don't allow discussions about pirated software over here.

So, I just pulled the trigger on this new laptop with 8 GB of RAM, and since we all know 32-bit systems hit a wall at 4 GB... well, yeah. I realize there isn't much software out there right now that actually pushes 8 GB of RAM to its limit, but I'm seriously thinking about ditching Windows XP and making the jump to Windows 7 (the 64-bit version). My big question is: would this actually be worth it for me? Can you guys break down the pros and cons of running Windows 7 (64-bit) compared to staying on XP (32-bit)? Like, sure, the main perk is being able to actually use all that RAM, but what really worries me is compatibility. I remember when Windows 7 first launched, the driver and software support was a total nightmare. If things are still that bad—where I can't run basically 90% of my programs—I might just stick with XP. Anyway, let me know what you guys think...