Published on January 12, 2009 By Island Dog In Personal Computing

Well I finally got Windows 7 installed on my laptop.  The only issue I had was getting the partitioning right, but that was my problem. 

Installation took about 10 minutes, and in about 20 minutes overall I was on the desktop ready to work.  Very impressive!

So far, Windows 7 seems very fast and haven’t run into any problems as of yet.  No problems with application compatibility yet, and I’m really liking some of the design changes.

Still have a lot to go through, but my initial quick impression is great!

1-12-2009 4-03-55 PM


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on Jan 12, 2009

I'm almost ready to install myself.  Got a new HD so I could dedicate the older one to W7.  Just gotta load the .ISO and away I go.

on Jan 12, 2009

I've installed it on a virtual machine on my computer. No hardware accelerated stuff, so I can't test any games and I don't get the fancy desktop stuff, but so far the OS itself seems to work fine.

on Jan 12, 2009

Note to Stardock: Check for Flash before installing applications that require Flash!

Remember: Flash, although extrememly popular, is not installed by default on a clean Windows install.

on Jan 12, 2009

I've had an install of Win7 since last Friday, and it's pretty nice so far.  Some of it's default UI options bug me, but that's just a matter of taste.  I'm very impressed with what I've seen so far though.  Vista betas at this stage usually had me tearing my hair out in frustration.  This build is actually usable for regular surfing, email etc.

on Jan 12, 2009

I was surprized at how little time it took to install myself.

Don't forget to go to Microsoft and download the mp3 patch / media player fix.

Also, If you need flash, here's where you can download Flash 9 instead of 10, so you can still upload to WinCustomize.

on Jan 12, 2009

i imagine it takes time to save your system specs, like folders and programs right? thats why im waiting till win7 gets out of beta.

on Jan 12, 2009

I've had it installed on my laptop for several days now. Tried some Stardock stuff on it, posted what works, what don't. Prelims. Got sidetracked with some wallpapers and never got back to it.

on Jan 12, 2009

CobraA1
Note to Stardock: Check for Flash before installing applications that require Flash!

Remember: Flash, although extrememly popular, is not installed by default on a clean Windows install.
What app?  Where?

on Jan 12, 2009

so...can you download windows 7 or do you have to buy it?...im interested!!  .. and does it just install over vista?

on Jan 12, 2009

so...can you download windows 7 or do you have to buy it?...im interested!! .. and does it just install over vista?

 

You download it.  You can upgrade from vista a fresh install

on Jan 12, 2009

so...can you download windows 7 or do you have to buy it?...im interested!! .. and does it just install over vista?

Kitty...you can get it here. I would dual boot instead of installing over your existing copy of Vista

on Jan 12, 2009

Well I just tried to run the gadgets that come with the Beta and it seems that after a few reboots they don't run. At least for me.

on Jan 12, 2009

Yes, Kitty, it's a BETA, so I wouldn't recommend upgrading an existing Vista PC with important stuff you use every day on it. 

on Jan 12, 2009

2 gig isn't it? if I start downloading now, I should have it by 2040

Broadband, adsl, what a crock!!!!

on Jan 12, 2009

Windowblinds not working on 64 bit.....Iconpackager doing good.......Cursor FX doing ok. Don't know about anything else so far.

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