Anyone still running Windows 7?

Douglas Garcia52 said:Is it actually possible to upgrade to Windows 7 without a full reinstall?

Yes, you can.😉

Taylor Morales31 said:What kind of registry seeker are we even talking about here? It’s common knowledge that you don't just scrub a computer with whatever random junk you find lying around; you use vetted, reliable software.👍

edit: I want to see the warning message popping up in the program, because it’s blindingly obvious he wiped out things he shouldn't have...

I’ve used RegSeeker quite a few times to clean up my old XP registry, and honestly, everything was smooth sailing... but perhaps that’s where the trouble started. All I know is that after using it, I couldn't get my USB drive to connect to the internet anymore—the system kept insisting the device didn't even exist—and then, boom, the whole thing crashed for good. Maybe I’m the one at fault here...

Does anyone happen to know how to apply for an American Express card and what the typical wait time is for it to arrive? That information is quite vital to me right now.

But just picture this scenario😁I head over to Netcom and inquire about picking up a retail copy of Windows 7 Home, and the guy tells me sure, I can have it, but I’ll need to wait twenty days for a single 32-bit DVD in a box. Now, I step in and tell him, "Wait a second, the package should include two discs—one for 32-bit and one for 64-bit." He denies it entirely! He says he'll double-check, and then he calls me back fifteen days later just to tell me, 🙏"Actually, he checked, and it's only the 32-bit version!" Can you believe that? So, I decide to call Best Buy to see if they can clear this up, and the representative there tells me, "Hold on, let me check," and then confirms that there are indeed two versions included. I ended up calling back, asking to speak with his colleague so I could relay the message and have them call me once the stock arrives. Honestly, who is the incompetent one here??? If you buy the 32-bit version, install it, and then upgrade to a much more powerful computer in a few years, what happens when you realize you actually need the 64-bit version? You're stuck having to wipe everything and reinstall a whole new OS. It is an absolute catastrophe.

Lawrence Doyle7 said:So, they installed Windows for me in like 15-20 minutes... who knows, maybe it's their fault? It worked fine for a few days, and honestly, it still works now, but I keep getting this message saying I need to insert a Windows 7 DVD... but I don't have one! I'd have to pay them first and then wait three whole weeks for the retail version, and they're telling me the retail version is just a 32-bit DVD, but I read somewhere there are two versions, both 32-bit and 64-bit...

Yeah, and I used Registry Seeker to clean my registry too, and after that, everything crashed. Maybe I caused it myself? Who knows... all I know is that I need Windows 7 and I have to figure something out.

OMG 😵

Wait, you're cleaning the registry just a few days after a clean install?!? From what???

And oh, obviously the guy who installed Windows is totally at fault, right? Because when he installed it, everything was working perfectly, and Windows is just garbage anyway since this guy clearly has Windows that doesn't work (probably because they annoy him), surely they just expired or something. A guy does a clean install and everything works great—what an amazing reason to file a complaint! Hurry up, find that guy and give him a piece of your mind.

Seriously, never use registry cleaners again because there is no such thing as one that is 100% safe.

You can order Windows online (directly from Microsoft—so they're fresh) and you don't even have to wait; you can download them immediately and then just wait for the DVD to arrive.

Go ask your bank about credit cards, because that's why banks exist!

You get two DVDs, one 32-bit and one 64-bit.

Jesse Johnson4 said:Oh my goodness! 😵

So, you perform a completely fresh installation, and then just a few days later, you’re already diving into the registry to clean it up?!? What on earth could possibly be the reason for that???

And naturally, the poor soul who performed the installation is automatically cast as the villain. It’s always their fault, right? Because when they set everything up, everything worked perfectly, and yet here we are—apparently, Windows itself is just fundamentally flawed because this particular user is having issues. It’s almost as if the software reached its expiration date overnight! If someone performs a clean install and everything functions flawlessly from the start, that’s actually a stellar argument against a warranty claim. You should quickly track down the technician and give them a piece of your mind!

Please, I implore you, never touch a registry cleaner again; there simply isn't a single tool out there that is 100% foolproof.

You can easily order Windows online—directly from Microsoft, so you know they are "fresh"—and there's no need to wait around; you can download it immediately instead of waiting for a physical disc to arrive in the mail.

Perhaps you should head down to your local Chase Bank and ask about credit cards; after all, that is precisely why banks exist.

Well, I used that RegSeeker tool quite frequently back when I was running XP, and honestly, it worked fine, though I won't be touching it ever again. It felt a bit bizarre that it flagged 2,500 entries for deletion, whereas on my old XP machine, it was always closer to 500... I did make a backup of the registry, but it stayed stuck on the laptop, and now I can't even access it to perform a restore... Oh well, I guess it's clearly my fault, isn't it?

I could pick up Windows at a local Best Buy in a couple of days, once the shipment arrives from New York City to my area, but they don't accept first checks. They want cash, which I don't have, or an American Express card, which I haven't been able to get my hands on yet since I'm still waiting for it... I even have a connection through a union over at Netcom, but that takes three weeks to process, and they only offer one version—the 32-bit one...

I've already taken photos of the laptop; now I just need to list it on eBay and hope a buyer reaches out... Honestly, I'd love to just be rid of it, especially since everyone else treated it like a cheap, bottom-tier piece of junk anyway.

Eric Ramirez46 said:How do I set my PC to go into standby mode like it did back in the XP days? It keeps shutting down on me constantly, especially when I'm home, and after a while, it just locks me out. I just want to know how to put it into sleep mode when I step away from the desk.

Go to the Control Panel, type "sleep" into the search bar (no quotes needed), hit Power Options, then Change plan settings to adjust your preferences. 🙂

Read more at Sleep and hibernation: frequently asked questions

I’m currently running the 32-bit version of Windows 7, but I’ve decided it’s finally time to make the jump to 64-bit. Can I just install the new OS over the old one and somehow ditch the 32-bit stuff along the way? Or am I looking at a full wipe of my C drive before I can even start the installation process?

Lawrence Doyle7 said:Does anyone know how to apply for an Amex card and what the wait time is like? It’s pretty important for me.

Amex - Reddit

Check out the first two Q&As on the next page: New Member Q&A

quietowl152 said:I'm running Windows 7—the 32-bit version—but I really want to switch over to 64-bit. Is there any way I can just install the OS and somehow get rid of the 32-bit stuff later? Or am I stuck having to format my C drive before I can even start the 64-bit installation?

You'll need to format everything first, then go ahead with the 64-bit install.

quietowl152 said:I'm running Windows 7, but it's the 32-bit version and I want to switch over to 64-bit. Can I just install the OS on the computer and somehow get rid of the 32-bit stuff? Or am I stuck having to format my C drive before I can even start the 64-bit installation?

If you have a second hard drive, maybe just unplug the first one and install everything onto the second drive. Once that's done, you can format the original drive and call it a day. 🙂

David Kern8 said:Format the drive first, then go ahead and install the 64-bit version.

Wait, I don't think that first part is actually possible, is it?

keyboard said:
I mean, isn't that first part basically impossible?

Well, you can't just cram two identical operating systems onto the same partition and expect them not to fight each other. 🙂

quietowl152 said:I'm running Windows 7, but it's the 32-bit version and I want to switch to 64-bit. Can I just install the OS and somehow ditch the 32-bit part? Or am I stuck having to format my C drive before I even start the 64-bit installation?

Windows : Frequently asked questions (check out the fourth Q&A),

then also this: Installing and reinstalling Windows 7 (look at the eighth one, the second to last question)

Lawrence Doyle7 said:So, the guy installed it in like 15 or 20 minutes flat... no clue how. Guess it's on them. It worked for a few days, still works now, but I keep getting this prompt asking for a Windows 7 DVD... which I don't have. I'd have to pay up first then wait three weeks for a retail version, and they're telling me the retail one is just a 32-bit DVD? I could've sworn there were two versions, 32 and 64-bit...

Yeah, I used RegSeeker to scrub my registry too, and then everything crashed. Maybe I broke it myself? Who knows... all I know is I need Windows 7 and I gotta figure something out.

Installing Windows 7—whether it's the 32-bit or 64-bit version—takes me about 22 minutes 😁
using my "legit" copies 👍

Noah Sanchez39 said:Sure why not 😉

man, who cares 😁 😁 😁
thanks 👍
even though I finally figured out how to stop it from popping up 😉

I need to wipe my C drive because after reinstalling Windows, I’m stuck with this "win Old" folder that just won't go away. If I go ahead and format the partition, am I going to lose all my Windows drivers too?

If you were actually aiming for a clean install, you really should have formatted the hard drive before starting the process. It’s pretty standard that it wipes out your drivers, though if anything does end up missing, it’s usually just the audio ones. 🙂

Look, you don't necessarily have to go through the hassle of a full format. Try this instead: dive into that Windows Old folder and try deleting it piece by piece. Just grab a few files at a time, wipe them out, and repeat the process. Usually, when you try to delete everything at once, it hits a snag, but if you chip away at it manually, you can get most of it gone. If there's still a stubborn little remnant left over that refuses to budge, just grab an unlocker tool to force it through. 👍

You can just wipe out the Windows.old folder using Disk Cleanup without any drama—I don't get why everyone is making such a massive deal out of it.

Drew Harris2 said:I need to format my C drive because after reinstalling Windows, I've got this win Old folder that just won't go away. If I wipe the partition, am I going to lose all my Windows drivers too?

Benjamin King2 said:Just use Disk Cleanup to wipe Windows.old. It’s easy. Why make it complicated?

@ fastred
Try what fosna suggested or
do it 🙂