Anyone still running Windows 7?

Douglas Lewis16 said:It’s Windows version 6.1 7600—pretty sure it's the RTM build. I've successfully activated it on several machines already, and they all show "Windows is Activated" under system properties. However, this specific download uses some sketchy activator that just bypasses the 30-day grace period without actually registering them as fully activated...

Edited the post to prevent it from being a total mess.🙂

so it's probably activated 🙂
EDIT: i'm good now
you try restarting your computer?
for me, Windows is Activated usually just pops up after a restart 🤷

driftingmarlin70 said:--so then it probably shows 🙂
EDIT: actually, I'm good now
did you reboot your machine?
for me, it usually shows Windows is Activated 🤷

yeah, I did—and it looks like they're activated, just wasn't 100% sure... oh well, I'll know for certain in a month or so haha

Vista + sp 2 = Windows 7

briskfalcon16 said:Vista + SP2 = Windows 7

So does XP + SP4 = Windows 8? 😬

Taylor Morales31 said:So xp+sp4=8 😬

I guess some people just won't ever get past the pretty icons and wallpapers, right? Long before Windows 7 even dropped, I was busy pushing Vista to its absolute limits on basic hardware just to see what it could do. If more folks actually messed around with the OS itself instead of just clicking things and chatting on forums, they might actually learn how stuff works. But hey, if you prefer scrolling through those sketchy, modified ISOs you find online...
When exactly are you guys going to stop waiting for some magical patch to fix everything? These systems are basically designed for people who can barely operate a toaster or some clerk at a local DMV...

Wow, now you’ve actually gone and insulted me 😛
Back when I was actually working with computers, you probably weren't even a thought in your parents' minds! And why on earth are you addressing me instead of the colleague above me? Since when did you become an expert on what I run on my own machine? Give me a break! You're just part of that typical internet generation 😛
Where were you when people were still tinkering with the Commodore 64 or the ZX Spectrum back in the day? Back when the internet wasn't even a glimmer in anyone's eye. Seriously, if you're looking for someone to mess with, go find some kid and teach them how to grow up properly 😛

I'm running Windows 7 and... it's alright, I guess—though you can't really open the command prompt in full screen mode, which isn't a huge deal, but maybe they'll polish that up in a future update. Everything else is a solid 5/5 for me.

A series of screenshots for build b.7700.winmain.100122-1900 just leaked on the Pattern site. While there aren't any obvious visual changes to point out, that jump from 7.600 (Windows 7 RTM) to 7.700 might actually suggest things are moving toward the Windows 8 alpha and beta stages. :think:

Pattern also released a list of builds compiled after the final Windows 7 RTM release, stretching all the way through January 2010.

* 7650.0.winmain.090917-1843
* 7651.0.winmain.090924-1802
* 7656.0.winmain.091015-0833
* 7658.0.winmain.091019-1850
* 7659.0.winmain.091020-1830
* 7660.0.winmain.091021-1736
* 7661.0.winmain.091022-1755
* 7662.0.winmain.091023-1645
* 7664.0.winmain.091027-1825
* 7691.0.winmain.100106-1825
* 7692.0.winmain.100107-1735
* 7693.0.winmain.100111-1820
* 7694.0.winmain.100113-1753
* 7695.0.winmain.100114-1855
* 7696.0.winmain.100115-1725

Looking at these specific builds, it doesn't look like we're looking at Service Pack 1 for Windows 7, especially since Pattern confirmed last week that development for that starts with b.7601.winmain_sp.
Based on some recent statements, we could be looking at a Windows 8 RTM as early as July 2011. 👍



By windef.com

I have a quick question:
I just picked up an HP Pavilion dv6 that comes with Vista Home Premium. Since we're already halfway through February, does that mean I missed the boat on that free upgrade to Windows 7?

I’m pretty sure your product key is already sitting in Microsoft's database just waiting for you to claim the upgrade.
Once you use it, that specific code gets wiped from the system and won't work for any future upgrade attempts.
Even if things go sideways, you can always fall back on our other option—just run the install and register it manually.😁
So there's really nothing to worry about.😁

Taylor Morales31 said:Wow, okay, now you're actually insulting me 😛
I was messing around with computers back when you weren't even a thought! Why are you even coming at me instead of the guy above me? And how would you even know what I'm running on my rig? Give me a break! You're just part of that internet generation 😛
Where were you when we were busy rocking the Spectrum, Commodore 64, or the Schneider CPC464 back in '83? This was long before the internet was even a dream. Seriously, if you're gonna try to mess with me, maybe go learn how things actually work first 😛

..did it all on the Spectrum, the Commodore, even the Galaxy, back when we had to type out games and programs from actual paper...

Jack Allen58 said:I have a quick little question:
I picked up a Pavilion DV6 with Vista Home Premium. Since we're already in February, does that mean I missed out on that free upgrade to Windows 7?

Why don't you just check the HP's own websites?

February 15, 2010 - Last day to order Windows 7 upgrade kit for eligible systems. Systems must be purchased on or before January 31, 2010 to be eligible.
March 1, 2010 - Last day to submit proof of purchase for eligible systems.

See if your HP PC qualifies for Microsoft's newest operating system! Qualified PCs purchased from June 26, 2009 to January 31, 2010 may be eligible for an upgrade to Windows 7:

HP USA offers this American site for the upgrade:

More info regarding HP's Windows upgrade Option program can be found at www.hp.com/go/windows7

Keith Fowler43 said:Right-click on the GIF file, select Properties, and in the window that pops up, look next to the Opens with button where it says Change.... This will launch a new window displaying a list of recommended programs, where you should find Windows Photo Viewer. Select it and hit OK. Once you're back at the final window, don't bother clicking OK; just hit Apply instead. After that, all your GIF files should default to opening with Windows Photo Viewer.🙂

Hmm... I don't see an "Opens with" option here.

I should mention that my account isn't an administrator—it's a restricted user—but I did attempt to change the default program using an admin account, and even then, it wouldn't work.

I honestly don't get why everyone is tripping over themselves to rush toward version 8. You people are never satisfied. Just wait—next thing you know, someone will be begging for a 3D OS because ESPN is starting those 3D broadcasts in the States. Until we actually see a true 3D operating system, they aren't going to do anything revolutionary; it’ll just be more cosmetic fluff, adding a bunch of useless features, and maybe fixing a few bugs. I have this feeling that if they handed you version 8 today, you'd all be clamoring for version 9 by tomorrow morning. Slow down. We’ll probably all be dead by the time they actually announce the groundbreaking stuff we've been waiting our whole lives for. 😛

Does anyone actually have a clue when they're dropping SP1 for Windows 7?

Tucker, I think there have been about 14 updates released—if my math isn't totally off—specifically for my x86 Ultimate build. Do you think it’s actually worth installing at this point, or are you dealing with massive stability and reliability issues with Windows 7? Or are you just checking to see if you've got SP1 running?
Honestly, I think you're just wasting your breath worrying about this and the next OS too, but hey, do whatever you want. 🙂

Taylor Morales31 said:Tucker, I think there have been about 14 updates released—if my math is right—specifically for my ultimate x86 build. Do you think it’s actually necessary at this point? Or am I just dealing with major stability and reliability issues with Windows 7, or should I just be satisfied knowing I have SP1?
I honestly think people are wasting their time worrying about this OS or even the next one. But hey, do whatever you want. 🙂

Tiger, grooooaaaaaarrrrrrrr!!!!
Tell them how it is...
😂

Look, if we're talking about the legendary Windows 95 😬 or even Windows XP or Vista, it’s completely logical to ask when SP1 is coming. But this specific question being asked for next week? It makes zero sense to me. I honestly don't get it. ☕

Taylor Morales31 said:I mean, we're talking about the legendary '95 here. 😬 It’s either Windows XP or Vista. That’s the reality. It’s perfectly logical. I don't get why people are constantly whining about when Service Pack 1 is coming out—asking that question a week later makes zero sense to me. ☕

My apologies to the moderators here on the forum.
tiger, let's hop on chat. 😁