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Anyone still running Windows 7?

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Daniel Bailey6 Daniel Bailey6 Newcomer
4 messages
joined Mar 2010
#981 ·
Keith Bennett38 said:You’re likely running an unregistered version of WinZip, which is why it’s nagging you for registration. Just uninstall it. Windows 7 actually comes with built-in ZIP support, so you can handle unzipping files without any extra help.
Alternatively, you could install WinRAR, which does everything WinZip does, though the TRIAL version feels like it lasts forever. 🙂
Once those first 30 days are up, it starts hitting you with warnings that the TRIAL period has expired. 🙂

Well, I went ahead and uninstalled it, but now I’m wondering—can I actually unzip the files I already downloaded without needing some other software? I mean, can I just use whatever comes standard with Windows 7, or am I stuck having to install WinRAR?!
Keith Bennett38 Keith Bennett38 Newcomer
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joined Aug 2010
#982 ·
Daniel Bailey6 said:So I uninstalled it, and now I'm wondering—can I just unzip what I already downloaded without any extra software? Like, using the built-in stuff that comes with Windows, or am I stuck needing to install WinRAR?!

You totally can. Just double-click the ZIP file and pick "Extract here" from the menu (it's right under the menu bar).
Or you could just right-click the ZIP file and hit Extract. 🙂
Gary Cooper7 Gary Cooper7 Newcomer
1 message
joined Jul 2008
#983 ·
Hey everyone!
I was wondering if there's a way to set Aero to turn off automatically whenever I'm gaming? It’s pretty much useless while I'm playing anyway. 🤷
driftingmarlin70 driftingmarlin70 Newcomer
3 messages
joined Jul 2010
#984 ·
nah he should just log off, i reckon 🙂
Benjamin King2 Benjamin King2 Active Member
138 messages
joined Apr 2007
#985 ·
Gary Cooper7 said:Hey everyone
I was wondering if there's any way to make Aero just shut itself off automatically whenever I'm gaming? It's basically dead weight while I'm playing anyway—totally unnecessary. 🤷

Just right-click the shortcut you use to launch the game, pull up Properties, head over to the Compatibility tab, and check the box for 'Disable desktop composition'.
Carl Cox3 Carl Cox3 Active Member
77 messages
joined Dec 2020
#986 ·
Hello everyone. I have been assigned a presentation regarding Windows 7. Specifically, to pass my computer science course, I need to convince a professor—acting as a business owner—to invest in Windows 7 and upgrade all their existing legacy licenses. It is quite an expensive undertaking.

If anyone possesses useful materials or could outline the specific pros and cons of upgrading to Windows 7, please let me know here or via private message.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. 🙂 🙂
Benjamin King2 Benjamin King2 Active Member
138 messages
joined Apr 2007
#987 ·
If you happen to have some old licenses from back in '98 lying around, you might have a shot—otherwise, I don't know... he really played you there. 😬
Gary Cooper7 Gary Cooper7 Newcomer
1 message
joined Jul 2008
#988 ·
driftingmarlin70 said:well, he just turns it off, I think 🙂

I don't know, I'm not totally sure about that. I think you still have to adjust something somewhere because whenever I hit alt+tab, I can see Aero is still running. 😁

Benjamin King2 said:Open the properties for the game shortcut and check the 'Disable desktop composition' box under the compatibility tab.

I tried that, but I don't have a compatibility tab anywhere... I only have General, Shortcut, Security, Details, and Previous Versions tabs. None of them let me turn that off.🤷
Daniel Sullivan36 Daniel Sullivan36 Newcomer
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joined Jan 2019
#989 ·
Taylor Campbell4 said:Go to Windows Update, look under optional updates, and select the English Language pack

Look, I’m a total amateur when it comes to all this technical stuff and running commands, 😬 so could you please walk me through this a bit more clearly?
Basically, I went into the Control Panel and looked under Windows Update, but I couldn't find any setting there that would let me change the language.
What exactly is "optional updates"? Besides that, since this is the latest version of Windows, I'm having a hard time navigating everything.
Also, how do I customize that top bar? I want to find some cool clocks or date displays to put on the right side—you know what I mean?

And there's one more thing. I went to a website about Windows 7 to look things up, and I tried to play a video, but it wouldn't work. A message popped up saying I need to create a folder somewhere to save something? 😕
Keith Bennett38 Keith Bennett38 Newcomer
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joined Aug 2010
#990 ·
Hey, maybe I can help you out here, Daniel Sullivan36 😉

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I guess this probably won't work on those Windows 7 Home editions, just the Professional or Ultimate versions and stuff.
Carl Cox3 Carl Cox3 Active Member
77 messages
joined Dec 2020
#991 ·
Benjamin King2 said:If you happen to have those old licenses from '98, you might have a way in. Otherwise, I am not entirely sure... he really played a clever hand there, didn't he? 😬

Don't try to intimidate me. Instead, tell me: what are the actual benefits? Why would anyone bother buying this? 😬

I have only a few hours left, yet I am still stuck on the second slide.
I am completely at a loss for what subheadings to include in my presentation. Any suggestions? 🙂
Taylor Campbell4 Taylor Campbell4 Regular
369 messages
joined Jul 2009
#992 ·
Amy Rivera66 said:Hey everyone! I've been assigned a project to put together a presentation about Windows 7. Basically, to pass this class, I have to "convince" my computer science professor—acting as a business owner—to invest in Windows 7 and upgrade all their old licenses from previous versions (which definitely isn't cheap).

If anyone has any materials that might help, or if you just know some solid pros and cons regarding the switch to Windows 7, please let me know here or shoot me a DM!
Any help would be greatly appreciated 🙂 🙂

Well, I'd suggest heading over to the Microsoft website to see how they market Windows 7, or maybe find a promo video or presentation on YouTube—just build a narrative based on that style...
You could also check out some tech forums where people discuss the transition; if you find enough info on the benefits of Windows 7, you'll be set—though that might be total overkill.
Taylor Campbell4 Taylor Campbell4 Regular
369 messages
joined Jul 2009
#993 ·
Amy Rivera66 said:Don't try to scare me—just tell me some of the actual benefits. Why would anyone even want to buy this? 😬

I’ve only got a few hours left and I’m still stuck on the second slide.
I honestly have no clue what subheadings I should even use for this presentation. 🙂

Look, I'm saying it's easy for you—just head over to the Microsoft website where they talk about Windows 7 and the translations (there might even be an American English version).
You really just need to focus on all the major differences between Windows 98 and Windows 7...
The gap between them is massive, so if you actually wanted to do a decent job, it wouldn't be a small task—man, if you want to do it right. But if you're just looking to pass... start with that first part.
Keith Bennett38 Keith Bennett38 Newcomer
1 message
joined Aug 2010
#994 ·
So, what's even the point of using Google?

Here's a link in English, maybe you can actually find something useful there.
Try putting a little more effort into that rating 🙂

http://windows.microsoft.com/hr-HR/w...hoose?os=other

Or maybe this

You might stumble onto some helpful info here too

http://www.microsoft.com/america/tre.../rjesenja.mspx
Gary Cooper7 Gary Cooper7 Newcomer
1 message
joined Jul 2008
#995 ·
Man, I am so over this. After using Windows 7 for just two days, I’ve already hit two massive roadblocks that are driving me crazy:
1. In Programs and Features, it doesn't show me how much disk space my installed apps are actually taking up. Is there any way to fix this?
2. Does anyone know why everything I install defaults to Program Files (x86)? I figured I was done with 32-bit apps, but I'm trying to install Just Cause 2 today and it’s insisting on going into Program Files (x86) instead of the main Program Files folder.🤔
Carl Cox3 Carl Cox3 Active Member
77 messages
joined Dec 2020
#996 ·
I actually have 8 slides ready. 🤣
Goodness, this topic is a nightmare. Should I just pick something easier next time? 😢

Thanks for the links, they were a huge help! By any chance, does anyone have resources on installation and upgrades that aren't just standard manuals? 😬
Keith Bennett38 Keith Bennett38 Newcomer
1 message
joined Aug 2010
#997 ·
Amy Rivera66 said:I've got exactly 8 slides, lol 🤣
Man, this thread is rough. I'll probably pick something easier next time 😢

Thanks for the links, they were super helpful!! Does anyone happen to have anything on installation and upgrades that isn't just a list of instructions? 😬

Here are five reasons to switch to Windows 7 (in English) 🙂

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscente...windows_7.html
Benjamin King2 Benjamin King2 Active Member
138 messages
joined Apr 2007
#998 ·
Gary Cooper7 said:I tried looking for it, but I don't see a compatibility tab anywhere... all I've got are General, Shortcut, Security, Details, and Previous Versions. Checked them all—nothing there to turn that off.🤷

Are you running this from an admin account?
Is UAC turned off?
Is the Program Compatibility Assistant service actually running?
Open up gpedit.msc and hunt down Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Troubleshooting and Diagnostics\Application Compatibility Diagnostics\ — this part >must> be set to 'enabled'.
Peter Martin8 Peter Martin8 Active Member
51 messages
joined Jun 2009
#999 ·
Gary Cooper7 said:1. I can't see how much disk space my installed programs are taking up in Programs and Features. Any way to fix that?

Well, you're supposed to know what you've installed and how big they are... 🙄
Gary Cooper7 said:2. Does anyone know why everything I install defaults to Program Files x86? I thought I was done with 32-bit apps, but I'm about to install Just Cause 2 and it's trying to go there instead of the main Program Files folder...🤔

Don't just hit "next, next, next" during installation... tell it where you want things to go...
btw: Just Cause 2 is a 32-bit app
Gary Cooper7 Gary Cooper7 Newcomer
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joined Jul 2008
#1000 ·
Benjamin King2 said:Are you using an admin account?
Is UAC turned off?
Is the Compatibility Assistant service running?
Open gpedit.msc and look for Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Troubleshooting and Diagnostics\Application Compatibility Diagnostics\ - this must be set to 'enabled'.[/I]


I only have one account and it's an admin. For another game, all those settings work and I can disable them, it's just not working for dragon aga... thanks.

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Peter Martin8 says:
[I]Well, you should probably know what you're installing and how massive it is.🙄

When you're installing, don't just spam "next, next, next, next"—actually tell it where you want the files to go...
By the way, Just Cause 2 is a 32-bit app.
The point isn't whether I know the file size, it's why it doesn't show the size!

That’s exactly what I’m doing, but it keeps trying to shove everything into Program Files (x86) by default. It's possible all the apps I was trying to install were 32-bit, but man, that really threw me off at first.🤷
After using Windows XP for 8 years, I was used to only having one Program Files folder.😁

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