Jan 17
“I’ve been really excited about getting my hands on the Windows 7 beta from everything that I heard about it. I finally got the official download link and installed it on my Acer Aspire One (1GB RAM, 160GB HD). It is just perfect so far. I had been running Vista Home Premium on here before, and honestly it was pretty good, but Windows 7 definitely installed faster, boots up faster, and is just smarter to use…” says one of the beta testers. Share your beta experience with the world.
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January 17th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
I would have to say I am having the same experience you are. I’m dual booting Vista Home Premium and 7 and I’m sticking with 7 as much as I can right now until August when the Beta expires. It shuts down and restarts faster, everything runs smoother and faster, I like the new features, my computer runs noticeably cooler, UAC doesn’t nag as much because of the settings you can adjust. I’m impressed with Microsoft’s work on it so far and I’ll be buying 7 when it is officially released in 2010.
January 18th, 2009 at 4:51 am
Pretty good… !
I was able to install it on Microsoft Virtual PC 2007; it gave me trouble loading from a burned image on the DVD drive so I had the program capture the ISO from where it was located on my computer. Creative doesn’t have any sound drivers yet so I’m working around that.
Task Bar looks different, and I see the sidebar’s gone, or at least out of view.
Main topic will be driver and application compatibility; I have Vista Business x64, but most my apps run on XP so this is still my primary OS. Eventually 32-bit OSs will be legacy items and Windows 7 will be the OS that carries into the 64-bit realm for every day use.
January 18th, 2009 at 6:42 am
yea it rockzz man
but (for non-developers) don’t install plz..
this can harm ur informations and ur stuff.
it has many bugs
January 18th, 2009 at 7:13 am
Need drivers for HP photosmart 7550
Pat
January 18th, 2009 at 7:14 am
win 7 low on deivers
January 18th, 2009 at 7:32 am
My experience in a virtual machine is that it’s overall pretty good, reasonably fast, and pretty nice to use.
Of course, it follows in Microsoft’s tradition and copies more things from Linux and OS X (dock-taskbar hybrid, ahem?).
One thing I don’t like is the level of DirectX support required to use Aero. Things like transparency and moving elements isn’t DirectX-10 graphic-intensive.
It also freezes on me occasionally, especially when I try to do something like run a (simple) game.
January 18th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I was really pleased with the pre-Beta, but the actual Beta is excelllent!!! I started in the days of Basic, Cobol and Algol and graduated from Windows 3.1 to XP Pro.
To days m”my” Windows 7 Beta is streets ahead.I could do with a better graphics card to take full advantage, but the visual effects on games etc are still pretty cool.
I have a lot of games, little used these days, but was surprised to find only 2 with any problems on windows seven. Strangely enough Miscosoft games, where the start-up video requires something called a Video ’1v41 decompressor’
Having been reported, I guess it will materialise…anyway the actual games play,so it is not a big deal.
I proose to use the Beta till it closes down and have a terrible feeling that I will just HAVR to get the final version of “Seven”
Will done The Production Team
Allan Robertson
January 18th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Hi.
I am amazed with Windows 7. Efetue faster, handles memory efficiently, is lighter and softer than Vista …. but where is my dear “Quick Start button”?. I miss it
jejejje.
Windows 7 totally recommended.
Greetings.
January 18th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
I installed Windows 7 Beta x64 on my HP Laptop and it is running flawlessly, I was using Windows Vista Ultimate x64. I find that my laptop boots up much faster and also shuts down much faster, also i was able to reinstall all software I use on my laptop without a hitch. I’m very happy with the performance now it is greatly improved. I did a clean install which took only 30 minutes.
January 18th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
Sorry, but could not load Win7. My Dell machine’s processor is: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40 Ghz. 64 Bit System. My info says Win7 will not work with this config?
January 19th, 2009 at 9:23 am
My dell machine will not load windows 7 32 bit. I have 2 SATA drives and there is some incompatability issues. The load stops and says I need drivers. What they are who knows??? I also heard that Win 7 beta can only be loaded on PATA or Ultra ATA drives. I just bought a new Seagate Barracuda SATA 1 TB drive and have 2 SATA drives installed nowl My Dell is older and only supports Raid 0 amd 1. And it’s impossible for me to add an Ulta ATA dive as it doesn’t recognize is at all. What do I do to load this on my new 1 TB SATA drive??????
January 19th, 2009 at 10:39 am
I installed Windows 7 x32 on Virtual PC 2007 and so far, its just working perfect. I am really surprised by its speed and performance. Great Job MS.
January 20th, 2009 at 1:52 am
So far Windows 7 has been great for me I have had one small problem I can’t find the drivers for an Intel ProSet Wireless card. Other than that I’m thanking god this came out because vista was about as glitchy as Windows Me and I was thinking of going Apple just to get something that works and I really do dislike apple
January 21st, 2009 at 5:08 pm
I have Windows 7 installed as a dual boot on my Dell Inspiron 1525 Laptop, Dual processor, 1.67ghz, 3 ghz ram. Windoews is running smoothly, the only glitch is it will noy recognise my bluetooth mouse. I really like the speed with which Windows opens and closes. I am having fun with the new OS right now.
Ian
January 22nd, 2009 at 5:34 am
Almost as responsive as Ubuntu 8.10.
Surprisingly does NOT recognize the IntelPro2200 Wireless adapter built into a vast number of laptops.
Other than that – beats the hell out of Vista!
January 23rd, 2009 at 3:30 am
I am a Linux user, OpenSuse for a very long time, frustrated with the new 11.1 version, converted to Fedora 10, which I find an excellent replacement for Opensuse.
I have beta version of Windows 7, and it is extremely fast to install, boots up as fast as Fedora 10, visually stunning, applications open as quick as Fedora, web pages load up fast. I installed Windows 7 for 64-bit, dual boot with Fedora 10, onto a Dell Inspiron 1420, with Intel Centrino Duo 2, 1.6 ghz, 4 GB RAM.
One drawback, the sound does not work. Device manager says high definition audio, 12/12/2008 MS driver for version 6.1.7000.0. There are no available updates at Dell or Intel. Vista drivers do not install onto Windows 7. It worked with Vista.
January 24th, 2009 at 1:34 am
Hi all I try to install W7 on vmware workstation and run very fast. After few days I upgrade my home PC from Vista ult. Great work MS. Have trouble only with IE8. I hope that will be fixed.
January 25th, 2009 at 8:01 am
My primary OS is Windows XP.. and because of my job, I’ve seen many unhappy customers running Windows Vista, but I don’t know.. trying Windows 7 is great. It has better responsiveness even from Windows XP(If in both OS’s you disable all the visual enchancements). I’m using it everyday now(but I have my system as a dual boot with Windows XP ..just in case).
Except some crushes with the famous BSOD they run great, I’m using the 64bit version but I’m having some trouble with some devices(very few thankfully) because I just can’t find drivers, most of my devices was installed automatically and actually working quite good.
My current testing system is a laptop Acer Aspire 5920G with 4GB of ram(3GB actually because 1GB goes to the graphic card), a core 2 duo running at 2GHz for a cpu and Geforce 8600M GS for graphics, the audio is based to a typical nowdays realtek chip)
January 25th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Hello
I have been a Windows user since win95 and it’s been fun ever since for me.
I have already tried Win7 64bit and it works real well! I’m not into 64bit computing
and don’t even have any programs that work on it so now on to the 32bit version.
Both installed without a single hitch and both are a whole lot better than Vista,
My only gripe IS BACKWARD LEGACY COMPATIBILITY! Ok! I like my games
and programs that work on Win Xp32bit, Some didn’t work on the 64bit ver.
If I’m going to buy any it will be win7 32bit and set it up for dual boot with Xp.
I know that it’s not Microsoft’s fault that the manufacturers don’t update there software for older components that I use and so for that I’ll use Xp or 2000.
I will get Win 7 for all the newer stuff that is yet to come! Maybe they will offer some kind of service pack later to address some of our issues. Since this a Beta it is kind of fun to see what will and won’t work on it, Other than that I believe they have a real winner here. Many Vista drivers do work on this too,
It all depends on your hardware.
January 26th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Have been a Beta tester for Microsoft for a few versions – Me, XP and Vista – but I have to say that this version is far and above the best beta version I have tested for them. it is quick to install, no glitches and found my hardware with skipping a beat. I have not found anything yet it does not work with that I have. I only ask is where can I get the product key to stay with the product upgrades and remain with it through the process.
January 26th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Yes,windows 7 is comfortable so far.As per media plyer is concerned,skipping the Enhancements has really put sound very bad.more over it over heats the processor as I am using Core2Duo 1.5Ghz.
January 28th, 2009 at 7:11 am
I installed the beta on my acer aspire one and I’m really happy, it works perfectly even with Office 2007, desktop gadgets and live messenger connected, and a very good definition. I only had a small problem with the connection handsets that do not recognize the times and I have to reboot but it is certainly an issue that the beta will be fixed soon
January 28th, 2009 at 7:38 am
I have been using windows 7 beta version for the last 2 weeks already. So far I really like it. I am running it on my old machine. Reducing it to bare bone functionality makes it really fast. With all the graphics slower – as expected from an old machine. I really like it though, the interface, ease of use, easy familiarization, intuitiveness. In fact all my programs loaded in XP are working perfectly with Windows 7 beta. I understand though that Microsoft is still working on native support for virtual dirves. Understandably so. I have tried to a couple of virtual device software – all of which did not function (Alcohol 120, Ultra ISO, Magic ISO, Rocket Division Starburn, Virtual clone). There is one that works very well though – Gizmo. Considering that Windows 7 is still at beta stage, it is remarkably very very stable – I am also very impressed with the “Test Compatibility” function – very helpful. Just keep sending feedback everytime you encounter an error. You can us the PSR (problem step recorder). I will definitely have a high-end computer hardware ready for the Windows Seven when it will be RTMed.
January 29th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
I have been using windows vista for a while now and i installed windows 7 two weeks ago, so far i am very satisfied. It’s boots up faster, work faster and in many way’s windows 7 are smarter OS then vista
January 30th, 2009 at 8:40 am
I have been using Windows 7 for the last couple of weeks. The performance is simply awesome. It has been a great experience to test the beta version. Actually i upgraded it from Vista Home Premium to Windows 7. All the programs are working fine except a few which includes Sony Ericcson PC Suite for Vista, Reliance NetConnect USB Internet Modem( It says serial port cannot be opened) etc. It seems microsoft needs to concentrate on the Driver and application compatibility for most of the applications. Thanks a lot MS.
January 31st, 2009 at 6:09 pm
hello and again ms has again approve a good job.i just try recently and its really2 good and better than vista.hope the price will cut not as much as vista.I just try to install high graphics software and its works.for games like nfs undercover,it run smooth and faster….good job ms. ~no women no cry~
February 2nd, 2009 at 5:49 am
Yes,I think Windows & is more smart than Vista , I was clear install a lot of program run in vista can run in windows 7 , But my system only the spdif diggital output can work, the lineout can”t work. anyone can help?
February 4th, 2009 at 5:51 am
I did clean install windows 7 32 bit in my compaq 3725au. I use vista ultimate 64 bit before. after, i don’t want to switch back to vista. windows 7 look, feels just great. not to mention it just simply more faster than vista. all my vista driver runs smoothly with windows 7.
February 6th, 2009 at 1:11 am
@tanis, #13
I have an Intel Wireless 2200BG and I’ve used the Vista drivers from here.
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&Inst=Yes%E2%80%8B&ProductID=1637&DwnldID=15802&strOSs=154&OSFullName=Wi%E2%80%8Bndows%20Vista*%20Business,%2032-bit%20version&lang=eng
Download, extract and update with drivers from Vista\drivers\v32 folder.
February 19th, 2009 at 1:50 am
As a past Beta tester of XP and Win2000 I must say this is the best Beta release Ive ever worked with. Its more like a RC version then a Beta. Cant wait till the RC comes out to see what changes are made. Assuming Microsoft lets people have it publicly as with this Beta. In the past you had to pay a fee to participate in the CPP. As for Win7 I have some beefs. My Soundblaster card will not work regardless of drivers I try. Nothing from creative works. My NVidia network card wont work so I cant even get online with that machine. Again Ive tried drivers from NVidia with no luck. My ATI All In Wonder TV card wont work and ATI has no solution either. Some of these issues are to be expected and since its a test box I will just wait and see how it pans out. Iam a power user so most of my tasks are done using WIndows Explorer with which I have other issues. What hapened to the right click Search ? I like being able to search a directory alone in explorer. I also heard it was removed from Vista SP1 and I have not upgraded to it for just that reason. I think the whole search concept needs reworked. You guys are looking into it way too much. The average user doesnt need a complex, indexed based search of whats on their machine. Most or some usres are well aware of whats on their machine sometimes just forgetting where they put something..I run machines with multiple drives, logical and physical and the whole indexing idea just slows things down more than its worth. Enough of that. I do like the new Op alot better than Vista. It is much faster with fewer services running and way more responsive than Vista. Keep up the good work.
August 20th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Hi
I’ve been testing Windows 7 Ultimate since its beta release and I was pretty astonished to see it running smoothly and responsively. Then I installed the RC and it worked fine as well. Finally when the RTM appeared I was pleased to see and feel that Microsoft hadn’t ruined the first Beta-RC impressions and the stability was still ON. I definitely recommend to anyone who’s still wondering if they should switch from Vista or XP to 7 – DO IT! There’s no need to compare 7 to Vista, because despite the common UI elements, there’s nothing else in common – 7 is far more responsive, 100 times faster and dependable – it just works. As for XP – it is almost as fast as 7, but I’ve noticed that some programs still run better on XP. In spite of that, XP reports more problems more often and therefore (even with SP3) I don’t agree that it’s more responsive. However, XP is already 8-year-old OS and even though it’s been a great OS for a very long time (and still is), its time has passed and soon (well, not until 2014) it will be left by Microsoft as the updates of the Extended Supprort end. More and more applications will be created for newer OS versions and that’s part of every OS’s life-cycle. So… it’s actually time for a change, and for those who don’t like changes and swithes… well, you have time to adapt till 2014
March 7th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
nice window-7 but some have a problem my reliance net connect software is not install in your window 07 any reason why not install in my reliance net connect software