Windows 7

Peter Rodriguez8 said:So... here’s the thing. I finished installing Windows 7 yesterday, and I noticed that on my system partition, right alongside the new Windows, there's still all this leftover junk from my old Windows XP setup... all those old programs and files. Is it actually safe to just wipe them out? I'm getting some kind of warning message saying it might cause issues, but I don't really get what it means... It just seems silly to let 10 gigs of space sit there doing absolutely nothing... thanks

The installation process should go something like this:

1. Put your bootable Windows 7 onto a DVD-ROM (and, of course, make sure you set the boot priority in the BIOS to start from the
DVD-ROM
2. When the prompt pops up asking if you want to boot from the DVD, just click YES
3. Pick your preferred language for the install
4. Choose your regional settings... you know, things like the currency and date formats, maybe US English for simplicity
and stuff like that
5. Now, if this is a fresh Windows 7 install over an existing Windows setup, you really ought to
DELETE the partition where the old Windows used to live, then format that
partition before starting the clean installation of Windows.
Just skip entering the serial number (that 5x5 character code) for now
6. You'll need to be patient... give it about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on how fast your PC is running
7. As for loaders... well, I believe we aren't supposed to discuss those kinds of things on this forum...

Honestly, I’m about to lose my mind here... Every single time I shut down my PC—and I mean every single time—it happens. Whether I’m just stepping away for five minutes or turning it off for five hours, my monitor decides to enter some sort of deep standby limbo. It just refuses to respond to anything. I’ve even tried unplugging the cable directly from the graphics card, but nothing; the system doesn't even register that it's been disconnected. Once I finally manage to coax it back to life through a series of ridiculous workarounds, I’m left wondering what on earth is causing this. It all started when I upgraded to Windows 7; I never had a single issue like this back when I was running Windows XP. Maybe there’s something buried in the Power Options that I need to dig into? For what it's worth, it's a Fujitsu Siemens monitor—I don't recall the exact model—but I am absolutely certain the hardware isn't the culprit. I'm clearly out of my depth on this one.

Hey there. So far, I have nothing but praise for Windows 7. It’s great. But I am running into a bit of a headache. I need to figure out how to get rid of this administrator password nonsense. Every single time I boot up my computer, before the system even fully starts, it demands a password. How do I kill that off? Also, I have a second issue. My PC keeps shutting itself down automatically if I leave it idle for too long. Any ideas?

loneorca44 said:Installation steps:

1. Pop a bootable Windows 7 disc into your DVD-ROM (obviously, make sure you set the boot priority to
DVD-ROM in the BIOS)
2. When it asks if you want to boot from the DVD, hit YES.
3. Pick your installation language.
4. Set your regional settings—use US English (for dollars,
months, etc.).
5. If this is a fresh Windows 7 install over existing Windows, you gotta
DELETE the partition where the old OS lived, then format that
partition before starting the clean Windows install.
Don't bother entering the serial key yet (that 5x5 block).
6. Just be patient for about 15-20 minutes (depends on how fast your rig is).
7. I think we aren't supposed to talk about loaders on this forum.

Thanks for the detailed breakdown. I tried my best to follow everything during the install, but I don't think it gave me the option to format the partition like it did back with Windows XP. Is just wiping the old files off the drive enough? I didn't see any of the old programs showing up in the Control Panel list under installed programs, so maybe it worked. Thanks.

How much space does Windows 7 actually need? I've got a cracked version that's sitting at about 7 GB—roughly half a DVD-ROM?

gentleowl66 said:Man, this is driving me insane... Every single time I shut down my PC—every single time—the moment I try to turn it back on, whether it's been five minutes or five hours, the monitor just stays stuck in some weird standby mode. It won't respond to anything. I even pull the cable out from the card, nothing. It doesn't even register that it's disconnected. Once I finally trick it into "waking up," I have to jump through all these hoops just to get it working again. I have no clue what it is. This started happening with Windows 7; I never had any issues like this back when I was running Windows XP. Maybe there's something funky in the Power Options I should check? Or whatever. My monitor is a Fujitsu Siemens, but I don't know the exact model, and I'm positive it isn't the issue. I'm stumped.

Well, have you checked your "Power Options"? I haven't touched mine; I just use "Balanced (recommended)," so the monitor turns off after 10 minutes and the system sleeps after 30. 🙂

electricraven222 said:Hey. I’m loving Windows 7 so far, but two things are driving me nuts. First, how do I kill that admin password prompt? Every single time I boot up, it demands a password before the system even loads. Second, how do I stop the machine from shutting itself down when I walk away for a bit?

1) Admin password: Hit Start, type "run," and hit Enter. In the Open box, type control userpasswords2. Go to the "Users" tab and uncheck "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer."

2) Open the Control Panel, type "Power Options," and just pick or create whatever power plan you want.

briskfalcon16 said:How much space does Windows 7 actually take up on a hard drive? I've got a bootleg version and it's sitting at about 7 GB (which is like two and a half DVDs)?

Right now, mine's taking up just under 12 GB.

Noah Sanchez39 said:I'm sitting at just under 12 GB right now.

..so what's the catch? I should mention I'm running the 32-bit version, so it might be a little bogged down...

Is there any way to stop Windows 7 from constantly badgering me every single time I try to delete a file? It’s become this relentless habit where it demands administrator permission for every little thing, and honestly, it just started happening out of nowhere. 🤷

Jerry Rogers2 said:Is there any way to stop Windows 7 from asking for permission every single time I try to delete a file? It’s been constantly demanding administrator approval lately, and honestly, it’s becoming quite a nuisance. 🤷

Check out this video tutorial here: 😁 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvO2JhS5t98
Just skip to the section from 0:58 through 3:13 and enjoy!

I’m looking to get .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 installed because a few of my programs are throwing errors and demanding it during setup. What’s the deal with getting this running on Windows 7?
Does Windows 7 come with this pre-installed, or am I going to have to go through the hassle of a manual installation?
I’ve been scouring the web, but all I can find are buggy beta versions that look like a headache waiting to happen. 😕

Help, I really need some advice here! So, I’ve got this Windows 7 machine running with 4GB of RAM, but for some reason, the system is telling me only 3.25GB is actually usable... does anyone know how I might be able to fix that?

And don't forget, there's also the 64-bit version available!

mellowwolf2 said:and also, there's the 64-bit version

Are you sure you've actually got the 64-bit version installed instead of the 32-bit one?

I backed everything up on Windows XP and then moved over to Windows 7.
Now, Windows 7 won't recognize the bkf files. Every tool I find online for extracting bkf files seems to be some useless demo or trial version that doesn't actually let you get anything done. Does anyone know a real solution?

Andrew Walker8 said:I backed everything up on Windows XP and then installed Windows 7.
Now Windows 7 won't recognize the .bkf files... most of the tools I find online for extracting them are just trials or demos that don't actually let you do anything. Anyone have any ideas...?

What software did you use to run the backup? 🤷

mellowwolf2 said:help, please... I've got 4GB of RAM but it says only 3.25 is usable. Any way to fix this?

Just a little venting about this topic
http://www.sevenforums.com/hardware-...ot-usable.html

it's just a limitation of 32-bit Windows, I guess.

Radio backup on XP (my computer, personal backup)
I'm starting to realize that Windows 7 isn't actually restoring the settings from XP...

I was wondering, what actually happens to Windows 7 (it’s not exactly the original version 😁) if I don't register it within that 30-day window?
Does everything just get wiped out, or will I find myself locked out of my programs and stuff, or does it even matter at all... will things just stay exactly as they are after those 30 days pass?