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silvergardener93 silvergardener93 Newcomer
4 messages
joined Oct 2009
#1621 ·
So, I've got Windows 7 Ultimate, and honestly, it isn't even asking me for a product key, a crack, or any kind of activation nonsense.

My buddy Sir Oliver basically handled all the heavy lifting for me. ☕

And yeah, Windows 7 runs perfectly smooth. I actually reached out to Microsoft yesterday just to let them know the product is solid and they should go ahead and put it on the market. ☕
Noah Sanchez39 Noah Sanchez39 Member
30 messages
joined Mar 2010
#1622 ·
silvergardener93 said:I've got Windows 7 Ultimate, and it isn't asking for any keys, cracks, or activation codes.

My uncle Sir Oliver handled everything. ☕

And yeah, Windows 7 runs flawlessly. I actually reached out to Microsoft just yesterday to let them know the product is solid and ready for retail. ☕

Even if they haven't prompted you for activation on Windows 7 Ultimate yet, it’s only a matter of time. It hasn't even hit the shelves in the US yet—maybe in about three weeks.

Then again, we're all Sir Oliver in this situation. 🙄
northerngull22 northerngull22 Newcomer
1 message
joined Sep 2009
#1623 ·
Look, there's no denying that Windows 7 runs like a dream and everything seems pretty solid, but I guess it feels a little too much like a carbon copy of Vista. Plus, you've still got those annoying issues where not every single program plays nice with Windows 7 yet.
silvergardener93 silvergardener93 Newcomer
4 messages
joined Oct 2009
#1624 ·
Noah Sanchez39 said:Even if they haven't asked you for activation for Windows 7 Ultimate yet, they eventually will. I mean, it’s not even officially out in stores yet—maybe another three weeks or so.

On the other hand, we're all just trying to get by, I guess. 🙄

You clearly don't get sarcasm. 🤣

northerngull22 said:It's true, Windows 7 works great and everything is fine, it's just that it looks way too much like Vista and, obviously, not all programs are compatible with Windows 7 yet.

Some stuff is never going to be compatible because they just don't make it anymore. As for the rest, everything I ran on Windows Vista SP2 works perfectly fine on Windows 7, I guess.
Peter Martin8 Peter Martin8 Active Member
51 messages
joined Jun 2009
#1625 ·
Noah Sanchez39 said:Where can I pick this up? And what's the price tag? 🤷

You won't find it in a retail box... it's more of a "bonus" you get bundled with a pre-built PC (though you'd have to look in much more developed markets than here), plus they've released an enterprise version specifically for large corporations.
Arthur Gonzalez10 Arthur Gonzalez10 Newcomer
7 messages
joined Oct 2009
#1626 ·
Anyone got a fix for this regarding the weekly builds (build 7600, RTM):

The "Folder in Use" dialog keeps popping up saying, "The action can't be completed because the folder is open in another program. Close the program and try again."

I’m seeing this message constantly whenever I try to delete or move a folder.
And before all the self-proclaimed gurus weigh in, there's zero chance this system is crawling with viruses or spyware.
Also, don't even bother suggesting some third-party unlocker or deletion tool. That's off the table.
Plus, booting into Safe Mode is a total non-starter—I mean, an OS where you have to reboot just to cut/copy a movie from one folder to another is pretty much useless, right?
There isn't any obvious process actually holding the file in memory (like, say, bsplayer.exe keeping an .avi file busy).
I suspect maybe the OS is hanging onto the folder in memory for a bit due to something like indexing services, previews, or thumbnails.

Edit no.1: I've already disabled the Index service and changed the ownership of the entire Hard Disk Drive to Administrator, but the error is still happening.
Karen Garcia5 Karen Garcia5 Member
10 messages
joined Jan 2012
#1627 ·
Peter Martin8 said:You can't just pick up a retail box for this... you usually just "get" it bundled with a pre-built PC (though maybe not here, more likely in a more developed part of the US), and they've released an enterprise version aimed at big corporations.

I guess you could get it here if you're a student; it’s been available for download for a while now.
driftingmarlin70 driftingmarlin70 Newcomer
3 messages
joined Jul 2010
#1628 ·
for everyone running an RC:
Keep those expiration dates in mind: Pls plan ahead for when the RC expires. You'll get two weeks' notice, and then beginning on March 1, 2010, your PC will start shutting down every two hours. The RC will expire on June 1, 2010. To avoid interruption, you'll need to rebuild your test PC to replace the OS with a valid version of Windows, and reinstall all your programs and data before the software expires.
Peter Martin8 Peter Martin8 Active Member
51 messages
joined Jun 2009
#1629 ·
Thomas Hernandez21 said:You can grab it here too if you're a student... it's been available for download for quite some time now...

Yeah, Microsoft provides the Enterprise edition for students to use...
Man, I really miss those days... back when I was still a student. 😢
Peter Hill62 Peter Hill62 Newcomer
1 message
joined Feb 2009
#1630 ·
I've been grappling with a persistent internet connectivity issue since yesterday, appearing quite abruptly after my computer shut down due to a depleted battery... I was met with an error stating that the local area connection doesn't have a valid IP address. And today, it has escalated to a 😛problem with the DNS server...

I have already gone through the motions of reinstalling the drivers and restarting the modem, and I've spent considerable time scouring various forums regarding this specific bug, yet absolutely nothing seems to work.
Could someone please lend me some assistance and restore my faith in Windows 7?

Ugh.
Noah Sanchez39 Noah Sanchez39 Member
30 messages
joined Mar 2010
#1631 ·
Amy Palmer28 said:I've been dealing with internet connection issues since yesterday. It happened out of nowhere right after my PC died because the battery ran out... I got an error saying: local area connection doesn't have a valid IP. And today it's 😛problem with DNS server...

I already reinstalled the drivers and rebooted the modem... I spent time scouring forums about this bug, but nothing works..
Can anyone help me restore my faith in Windows 7?

ugh


Check out this thread on the Microsoft TechNet forum. There might be a fix for your issue in there. 😉
Justin Robinson38 Justin Robinson38 Newcomer
5 messages
joined Nov 2008
#1632 ·
Has anyone actually managed to grab the Ultimate version in Greek and successfully flip the menus and everything else over to English?

Thanks
Noah Miller6 Noah Miller6 Active Member
56 messages
joined Jul 2010
#1633 ·
@Justin Robinson38/">@@Justin Robinson38...
Just head over to updates and grab yourself a nice language pack. You can even pick up American if that’s more your speed...
Henry Gonzalez67 Henry Gonzalez67 Member
23 messages
joined Oct 2013
#1634 ·
I use Windows Media Center to watch TV, so I was wondering how to pull a shortcut onto my Desktop to keep it "handy"!😁 The alternative is clicking Start / All Programs / Windows Media Center every single time. That isn't exactly difficult, but having a shortcut would be easier. One more thing: is there a way to set Media Center so it stays on top of all other windows? Thanks!🙏
Noah Sanchez39 Noah Sanchez39 Member
30 messages
joined Mar 2010
#1635 ·
Henry Gonzalez67 said:Windows Media Center is my go-to for watching TV, so I was wondering what kind of Desktop shortcut I could create to keep it handy!😁 My alternative is clicking Start / All Programs / Windows Media Center every single time. It’s not exactly a struggle, but having a shortcut would be "easier." One more thing can I set it up so Media Center stays on top of everything else? Thanks!🙏

1) Here's what I suggest: just start typing "windows," "media," or "center" into the Start menu search box until the WMC link pops up. Once you launch it, when the icon shows up in the Taskbar, just "pin" it there. You don't even need a Desktop shortcut if you have it one click away on the Taskbar.

2) Yes, you can. Look up "Keep always on top"—you can find more details here
Linda Davis2 Linda Davis2 Member
15 messages
joined Feb 2012
#1636 ·
Could I get a little help here?
Noah Sanchez39 Noah Sanchez39 Member
30 messages
joined Mar 2010
#1637 ·
Bryan Wood49 said:Can anyone lend a hand here?

Whenever I log into Windows 7, MSN Messenger kicks off automatically and signs me into my live.com account, plus I can check if anything hit my Outlook inbox.

When I minimize the app, the window just vanishes toward the system tray, though the icon stays active on the Taskbar. I actually used the "pin this application to the Taskbar" command a while back, which is why MSN Messenger is permanently stuck on the Taskbar.

There’s probably some "run in the background" or "minimize to tray" setting buried in there, but I haven't bothered looking at those specifics until now.

After digging around online for a bit, this is what I stumbled upon. You can see the exact steps demonstrated here and right here.
Karen Garcia5 Karen Garcia5 Member
10 messages
joined Jan 2012
#1638 ·
Bryan Wood49 said:Can someone give me a hand here?

I don't really get it. Just click the "X" instead of the "_" on the MSN Messenger window, and it should go to the tray. If you hit the "_", I guess it just minimizes the window.
Henry Gonzalez67 Henry Gonzalez67 Member
23 messages
joined Oct 2013
#1639 ·
Noah Sanchez39 said:1) Try typing "windows," "media," or "center" into the Start menu search box until the WMC link shows up. Once you launch the app, just pin this application to the Taskbar. You don't even need a shortcut on your desktop if it's right there in the Taskbar for one-click access.

2) That works. For more info on how to "Keep always on top," read here

🙏
Noah Sanchez39 Noah Sanchez39 Member
30 messages
joined Mar 2010
#1640 ·
hollowfalcon said:I'm trying to figure out if there are system requirements similar to Windows Vista or Windows XP.

Not sure I follow you. 🤷
Are you asking about the actual "system requirements," or are you wondering how easy it is to customize the OS once it's installed? 🤔

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