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P.S. I'm running Windows 7 PROFESSIONAL......

This is a good report and I am glad that the windows 7 is what is advertised.

Great News!

Tim:There are always people who will complain about not being able to run certain software with xp, vista and I'm sure with Windows 7.  Secret is to take any store bought pc and immediately do a wipe and reload taking off all the proprietary junk that interferes with other software.

Or...like us...build your own.

Thanks Robert.

I've been using a PC for over 25 years.

Believe it or not, I may end up switching over to a Mac.

Ralph: My husband has a MAC laptop running a dual boot with Snow Leopard 10.6 on one side and Windows 7 on the other.  You can always have both :) :)

I'm glad I passed on Vista and still use XP Pro. I will need a new Office Pro soon as I'm still using the '03 version. Nice to hear someone likes the newest version as I'm due for a new Toshiba machine. This one is nearly 5 years old and my primary is 2. Still the best machines on the market today! I have older Toshibas that still function like new, all reloaded with XP Pro and Office Pro 2003.

Sally:  It sounds like Windows 7 is a pretty cool thing for you.  Wow... I admire your computer expertise.  You go, girl.

I have two computers with XP... and also fell into the trap of buying one with Vista... which I do NOT like at all.  Can this new Windows 7 be loaded onto my Vista machine ?  How do I do it ?  Will I have to wipe it clean... like you mentioned ?  And... does that wipe out all my files, too ?  Sheesh... I wish I knew how to do this stuff.

Woo Hoo, I knew you would writing this before anyone else. I have heard good things about it and I will upgrade my XP on the back end of the Mac when available here. I hope it makes IE work better. Mine still runs slow. Yet my MLS which uses IE, it runs fine. ??  But we were told not to download IE 8 yet, as it does not work with the MLS.

Have a great Saturday.

John: I used to have a Toshiba laptop and my husband immediately wiped and reloaded :) I ended up selling it to a fellow agent as in one year I used it only when the power went out lol

Karen: I've had all operating systems and no problems at all. I guess the trick is to keep up with the technology too. That can get expensive but my work and my husbands work both require ..... good stuff. :)  I had Vista on mine and just reloaded it..... I'd get someone professional to do it. It requires backing up everything...including Outlook files. You should be backing up your files to another drive (external) anyway. Believe me....the only reason I know is because that's my husbands job.  :) :)

Hey William: Of course :)  I tell you what William.....I never had a problem with IE .... or anything else. I wish you were by us...you'd definitely have a fast machine :)   Just read your last sentence. Yeah....we had that problem before but I've upgraded and no problems.   I think we'll go to the movies....like G Force lol

Thanks for sharing your experiences, and getting us HAPPY too!

;-)

Thanks for your insights, Sally! I usually wait a few months after a new operating system comes out before upgrading. That gives them time to work out some of the unexpected bugs and leaves me with less stress in the meantime. Will probably take a look at 7 after the first of the year.

Sounds good Sally.  I can't wait to get rid of Vista.   It works fine, but some of the quirks drive my nuts... and it's a short enough trip as it is. :)

I really have enjoyed Vista.  Mine came with the snipp tool - I love it - so much easier than "grab it". I have a Windows 7 on order since it was an option with my laptop I bought a few weeks ago. Sounds exciting!

Carla: Happy Happy!

John: I haven't seen any yet ...hmmm.

Jesse: Yup....everyone has their quirks about Vista...funny...i didn't have problems except with newer printers.

Jo: Yeah, I love Vista...XP and every operating system I got to learn and the snippet tool is a very useful tool for bloggers :)  When hubbie loaded Vista (Business edition) he didn't enable it?  Don't understand that but got it now :)

Celeste, My laptop is a mess because I am running Vista on it.  Can't wait to get started with 7.  I am also using Firefox a lot and LOVE it 

Glad to see there is hope that Vista can be just a bad memory soon.

"proprietary junk" is why I always have my computers custom made.  Have done so since about 1995.  Oh, I have a back-up Sony sitting on the floor in the corner for emergency when my PC needs repair, but so far, I'm quite satisfied with simple minded custom machines and no "proprietary junk".

Very helpful post Sally. 

I have not seen the commercial but I have been waiting for a new windows program. I too am not a Vista fan. Right now I am shopping for a new lap top, so this is great news.

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The adorable little girl in the ad is smarter with her computer than I am with mine.

Sally,

I love the Snipping Tool in Windows 7 too!

I have Snag It, which offers a lot more, but most of the time, I do not need "a lot more."

Sally, I've heard good things about 7 and am glad to hear that you agree.  I think MS's commercials with little Kylie (the Happy Words girl) are the cutest & best they've ever done!

sally, i see why the God of Active Rain called me here this morning as I haven't been here in a while (ive been extremely busy. charge it to my clients and not my lack of rain addiction). I absolutely needed this post this morning. Ive been laptop shopping and was bummed that I HAD to buy a laptop with Vista. Can't stand the thing, I'm an XP love and I've heard so many dreadful things about Vista. Well when I was shopping, I was told by several sales people that my laptop would come with a free upgrade to  7. Well had been 'having an attitude' with Mr. Bill Gates about this whole vista thing and decided to buy the laptop but wait until i heard the reviews on 7 before i upgraded so i wouldn't get stuck with yet another blunder. sooooo enough rambling from me. thanks for your post. you made me look forward to the brighter days and i will be upgrading as soon as it becomes available.

Thanks Sally for giving us a sneak peek!

Hi Celeste,

I think Vista was a bad memory when they launched it - and I think Microsoft knew it. I had the opportunity to try the beta of Windows 7, but being primarily a Mac person I never did. I've heard very positive things about it though, and your post just confirms that. Thank you for sharing.

Thank goodness Vista will be gone...Hope Firefox works better on on Windows 7...

HI Sally - thanks for the input about Win7.  I have a new laptop with Vista 64 which runs surprisingly well.  I also have a desktop with Vista32 that seems to have all kinds of issues, craches, etc.  Quite a difference between the two computers.  I will exercise the option to get Windows 7 soon and make the conversion.

Thanks for mentioning the Snipping tool.  I didn't know it was a part of Vista!

Sally, I must admit I've hated Vista for a long, long time ... (but I hate PCs in general) ... but I'm happy to see that you're loving 7 (so far).

I miss my MAC and I have been wondering whether to go back to it, since this bugs/viruses/worms kind of stuff, never happens on a MAC, and I'm sick and tired of all the reboots and virus clean ups ...

... BUT after reading this, I may give 7 a try. :)

Sally, you are an inspiration to us by reason of having a husband that knows how to do all this stuff!  And get it before everyone else!  I have XP Pro and love it but it does seem a little slow running even with upgraded memory.  It may be time to buy a new laptop...

After 7 years, my laptop is beginning to show signs of slow death, and I know I will need a new one soon.  In looking over the Microsoft website, it appears version 7 is still 19 days away.  A new operating system, a new Internet Exporer, a new Office version... how much time will I need to devote to 'relearn' how to work all of this!

I passes on Vista and was an XP Pro user until I went to Mac last January.  I do have XP Pro installed on my virtual machine on the Macbook though ;-)

Oh, and when I did use PCs before my Mac conversion, I always reformatted the hard drive and did a fresh install of all programs (even when the machine was brand new) in order to remove all the bloatware that comes standard with PCs. 

Sally:

I'm glad we have an IT manager in the family - I always look to him for the advice, knowledge and assistance when needed. Will do the same with 7. I have been hearing good things, but like John I never jump on the bandwagon right away.

Jeff

Hey Sally..Can I get your hubby to clean my wife's laptop VISA and reload Windows 7...maybe I'll need to come to you for a break and bring her and her lap top, personally I love my XP PRo on my PC desk tops.

Cheers, looking forward to your finding with Windows 7.

Sally,

Thanks for that review of "7." Haven't heard that much about it yet but XP seems to be getting real tired - more and more issues with it. :)

Steve

Hi Sally -- I use SnagIt for screen capture so if it's built right into the OS, then that should suffice for the majority of things or at least to make things more efficient.  I need a new PC, my current one is six years old and I'm starting to do video editing which is so slow, so I'm waiting for w7 to be released before I purchase a new one later this month.

well I guess I will wait and see I have been disappointed lately with microsoft stuff ,, vista was a pain in my opinion I removed it and reinstalled xp and then IE8 half the websites load incorrectly where mozilla works awesome so time will tell.

Sally  We bought two new Dells a little over two years ago and they offered XP Pro as an option - so no Vista for me.  Frankly, I'll wait until at least Service Pack 2 before I invest in Windows 7   Karen

Thanks for the good review of Microsoft 7 so far.  I'm leery, just like so many other people, of the new Microsoft products, but I'm happy to see you're thrilled with it so far.  Hopefully they worked all the bugs out before being released this time.

Hey Everybody:

I've also noticed that it boots up quicker, shuts down smoother and in general reacts a lot faster with whatever I'm doing.

Now....for coffee :)

Thanks for sharing I have been curious about windows 7. The snipping tool sounds like a great feature.

Sally - thanks for this informative update. I've been debating on mac or pc for some time now. I knew to many people with Vista problems that I just stayed away. 7 looks interesting for sure. I was going to download the beta version and try it out but I am running out of space on my many computers. Will probably wait for my new desktop before venturing into 7 land. Thanks for this review. Very informative. :-)

Marcia: It's hard for me to understand all the problems everyone seems to have with Vista as the only problem I ever had was my few years old Canon color printer didn't work well with it. Since then, I upgraded to a laser color and also an all in one laser monochrome. 

Jim: Again, only problem I had was the old printer.

Lenn: Yeah....we know what we're talking about. We have mine, my husband's gaming machine, a server and his apple laptop (with both operating systems) and funny...we rarely have any problems. It's that proprietary crap. "brand name wants you to use their brand name software". Again, it's not the machine...it's the MANY operators putting their junk on it lol.

Good to know -- we have XP Pro and are happy -- but good to know that Windows 7 might be a choice in the future.

CTS: Two days in a row featured on your lovely dashboard...I'm humbled :)

Laurie: Yeah, I HAD to put it on so she wouldn't show me up lol

Mike: I'm going to have fun and be happy happy happy :) :)

Brian: I agree....and I have to admit...she is the one who convinced me lol

Dee: I really have to write a post about "propriety junk". ALL OPERATING SYSTEMS have bugs...don't care if it's MAC, PC or whatever. That's why there are patches, and fixes.

Nyssa: YOu're welcome :)

Gary: I actually use IE8 and have no problems. I can use Firefox too. Doesn't matter...

John: 64 works a heck of a lot better...he was running 64 XP pro then 64 Vista Biz, now Windows 7 64 bit....with no problems whatsoever.....AND SO AM I!!!

I just don't have any faith in Microsoft. Have a laptop with Vista - what a joke. I'll stick with my new 24" iMac and run XP on my virtual machine when I must. Thanks for the review though!!

Sylvie: I love everything I know about....and getting behind the problems was the first step. PROPRIETY JUNK. Trick is to have a good antivirus .....

We use Kaspersky Anti Virus 2010 and we have a TZ-180 wireless firewall - router 

Evelyn: No kidding....We do work well together...he's my personal tech guy (haha) You can wipe/reload or buy a new one....life of a laptop is about 3-4 years.

Randy: I'm sure it is....buy a new one...they're cheap anymore. I'm having fun...only thing constant is change...and we change with new info for real estate, loans and so forth ...so why not change with the biggest component of our business???????  Technology.

Justin:You got it right Justin....I totally am with you on this one...and glad to see that a couple of the comments know what is meant...  My husband always says...all new computers should be reformatted and loaded....CORRECTLY...to remove all OEM manufacturers bloatware....the proprietary crap.

Jeff: It sure helps when someone in the house knows what they're doing. It also helps when we listen and I'm one to sit back and let my husband try everything ....first lol.   He's had Windows 7 since Microsoft release to partners.

Fred: Bring it when you come visit us here. He said he'd be happy to :)

Steve: Time to move on buddy :)

Chris: Snag it is by TechSmith and must've been installed into your machine.  I upgrade or get a new one every couple years. Have to...to keep up.

Greater Mortgage Solutions.....now that i have Windows 7 I have IE8...beautifully running as far as I can tell and IE8 has InPrivate Browsing which is good if you go on banking sites :)

  http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/features/safer.aspx

Karen: I'm not one to wait .... when we have it already.

Jim/Maria: Change is scarey sometimes...but just like with anything....how do you know unless you try?

Bryan: Yup ...it sounds good. Since writing this last night I found out my husband didn not enable the feature when installing Vista Pro on my pc. It was something you had to install the tablet pc stuff so he didn't. With Windows 7 you don't have to install any tablet pc stuff and it's right there on the start menu.

Robert: I know...sometimes we get wrong info....too many people who don't know the why's and blame it all on Microsoft but like with any OS you have fixes, plug ins, patches and so forth. No system is "perfect". We just happen to MAKE it work  :)

Carolin: Whatever works for you do it.... :)

Sally, It's nice to hear that you love this, I hadn't even heard about it until today.  There's a one day special on HSN with this system loaded in already on a laptop and I stopped to see what it does.  It looks great!  I might just get one :)

The snipping tools sound cool.  The libraries feature sounds great.  I will look forward to Windows 7. 

Thanks for the info.

Carole: New info is always a good thing :)

Dan: I'll let you all know more when I play around with it more :)

Looks and sounds like a great upgrade to the Windows operating system. I feel left out though, I have moved and am fully committed to my MAC now. I'll be sure to send WIN 7 users your way to see some of the new exciting features.  Thanks Sally  :-)  Aloha.

So little happy girl is having fun :)  Windows 7 sounds good as I never did like Vista :)

Sally...

I used to be a Microsoft beta tester and got all of the cool stuff early. But now I have to wait until October 22 like everyone else. I'm pretty excited about this new system, it might be just what I'm looking for!

I can hardly wait. Vista is a joke and a failure. I can't wait to upgrade. Thanks for the input.

that sounds exciting. 

I really have not had much trouble with Vista and I have really thought snipping was easy.   I don't save it to paint...

I fuss with the border with Picnik sometimes... remove it.

I get confused using the PC at home with Vista, my netbook with XP and occasionally a computer at the office with ??? old something or other which makes most sites  on the web tell me that I need to updgrade.

Have more fun and entice us with the future.  The commercial is cute.  

I am a PC.

I remember the same great things being said about Vista when it was coming out. Hopefully Windows 7 will at least come close to living up to hype.

Brad: It may work for some but for me I need to have my pc. If I need a Mac for something I can use our laptop :) Whatever works for each individual is the best bet.  thanks.

Kathy: It's the operator lol!

Richard: Sure is cool when we can try stuff out. I just let Gary do it first lol

Terry: Vista wasn't a failure....mine worked just fine...and xp worked fine before that too. It's all in the manner of how we handle it lol

Maureen: I can work on anything but prefer my own at home. The office one I use my husband reloaded...and shhhh I am a pc too :)

Terry...no matter what OS is in front of this household...we make it happen :)

Sally - am shopping for a couple of new computers and wondering about W-7 - keep us posted, I am scared of anything new.  :(

Sally, I avoided the whole Vista platform by buying a MacBook and now I am with Brad, fully committed to my Mac. I bought one for my husband a few months ago and he's now converted. Windows had to do something to compete! Competition in the marketplace is healthy - sounds like Windows 7 is fun and performs well. That will spur Apple on to make more changes as well! Glad you like your new OS! So which ones does your husband like best? :)

Sally I have not seen Windows 7 yet, but from what you have written I really like that snipping tool.

Sally - Congrats on the gold and your post has caught my interest, do they have this software for the new Mac computers?

VB ;o)

So glad to hear a good review of it!!  I'm getting ready to dump my Vista infested laptop, which has many other issues.  After reading all your comments, I bet Bloatware is number 1.  The first thing I get when it boots up, if it boots, is an error message with the HP Advisor.  Errors downloading updates, conflicts with graphic driver it came with.  I can't afford to go Mac (and half our real estate programs aren't mac-patible.  So I've been torn between the safety of XP and the unknown but promising 7. 

Whichever I go, at least now I know - step 1, wipe and reload! Ha!

I have used Vista Ultimate and have had no problems. However, my tech guru tells me I will be even happier with 7. You cannot have too much bliss.

Sally,

I have just bought a new laptop and so glad that I do not have to use Vista for too much longer!!!

Sharon

I thought the cute little girl said it was out Octiber 22nd?

Sally, I am hoping for a lot of good reviews on 7!  I have XP on two of my 'puters and Vista on the other... I hate Vista..

But I'm a little reluctant to wipe it out and reload with 7, it's my tablet and has the software that lets me use the pen for signatures etc...  dont' know if I can get the same software back on it..

Thanks for the report.

Thanks for the review and "clean bill of health" for Windows 7. I can't wait to ditch my 2 yr old Vista system and get an upgrade!

I'm so old school... running a Tablet with XP Tablet.  I hope that Windows 7 has tablet support... 

This sounds like a great program Sally. I had not heard about Windows 7. I wonder what this is going to cost to purchase. Any idea ?

Sally,

I'm ready to say good bye to Vista. It's been a big disappointment and I hope Windows 7 is everything they say it is.

Sally, I've not been thrilled with Vista so I'm excited to see a new choice.  Have you heard when it is supposed to be available.  Our son's computer is about to die and I would sure like to have this as the operating system.

I've never really had any problems with vista but hey I'm always happy to jump in and try something better :) I'd also like to wipe and reload but man that just sound scary (I'm not that techie!). ~Rita

I fought Vista tooth and nail....and now that I'm finally used to it.......here we go with Windows 7.....but definitely looking to try it out.....I'm with Rita on the wipe and re-load!

Thanks for the peak...  I am slowly being lured to the 'mac-side'.  We bought one for my son 2 years ago and he has never had a problem with it.  I usually have to wait at least 6 months to upgrade anything with microsoft because they are always sooo buggy when they first come out and no third party providers know how to 'play nice' with them when they are first released...it takes awhile for them to get intergrated.  The buzz about this product is exiting though, we shall see...

Wish we could stop the endless upgrades and just have one system that works for all appliances (computers).  Looking forward to the future.

Thanks for the heads up on W-7

Sally... I have a friend who works for Microsoft. Basically his job is to break it. He's worked on all versions since Windows 3.1... I crack up when I think about our conversations over the years. He's complained about every version... Talking to him a few months ago (he still had complaints) but he said v7 was the best yet and had to admit he actually liked it.

Good review but I think I will wait a bit before I go and buy it. I like my XP and usually wait for the bugs to get worked out of any op system.

Hi Sally. I like your review but I so do not like V7. Vista is such a RAM hog as well. I am glad that all of my computers have Windows XP. ~ Lana

Darn. I just bought a new computer and it still has Vista!

IF IT MAKES YOU HAPPY....

Sometimes change is pretty scarey....but if you didn't take a risk trying something new then how did you survive this market?????

Who knows....that trying something new may be  'MY FAVORITE MISTAKE'

Are you .....Strong Enough to see...that maybe "A change may do you good"?

Won't know unless you try.....

Sally, if I could flush my Vista down the toidy I would be much happier! This is great news and I will be awaiting more as you learn more. Thank you so much!

Deb

I need some new hardware but have been delaying to deliberately avoid VISTA !!!!

Sally, that sounds great. I have not graduated to Vista yet.  My laptop is 4 years old but I did just get a mini HP.  Thank you for sharing this info.

I have also heard great things about the new Windows 7 and I am anxious to get to play with it!  Yay!

Sally,

I am looking forward to the release and thank you for the full wipe advice.

Thanks,

Paul Guenther

Chicago Title Insurance Company

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