Windows 7

Jonathan · October 29, 2009, 08:21:06 AM

[removed post, but didn't delete so other posters don't look stupid by repsonding to a question that seemingly isn't here]

WC_EEND · October 29, 2009, 08:27:17 AM

About windows 7: why on earth do you need a version in the same language as the one your OS comes with?? I mean seriously, how annoying is that.
on a side note Jonathan: didn't you have a mac?

Jonathan · October 29, 2009, 08:56:21 AM

Do you mean that you need Windows 7 to be same the language as the previous OS? Probably because it is a feature of Windows Ultimate to be able to switch languages,I think it's one of 2 differences between 7 Ultimate and Professional. So they just trying to get you to buy Ultimate and spend even more money. And probably a rubbish attempt at an anti piracy feature.
I'd imagine though that you can get translations for widnows somewhere on the net.

I did/do have a mac that i bought of ebay but now realising that it is not what I need, so sometime I'm going to put it back on ebay. And Windows 7 is better

dragonshardz · October 29, 2009, 09:58:37 AM

Quote from: Jonathan on October 29, 2009, 08:56:21 AM
And Windows 7 is better

True, that.

EDIT: Corrected on legality of copying copyrighted software by Andreas; thank you for (gently) setting me straight.

Andreas · October 29, 2009, 10:24:57 AM

Well, making copies of copyrighted software is not legal, regardless if it was a copy that is sent by mail or via the internet. I don't doubt that you purchased the game legally (even twice), but not finding your disk isn't really a valid reason to break the law, I'd say. I tend to be somewhat messy as well, but I always know where my SC4 disks are - in their original case, on my CD shelf. So try to care better for your stuff, if you don't want to end up buying yet another CD set...

WC_EEND · October 29, 2009, 10:47:26 AM

[post edited by request]
EDIT: forgot to mention in the other post that only upgrading requires the same language. A clean install is possible, but in my case rather useless as I already have Vista and don't want to reinstall everything

Jonathan · October 29, 2009, 11:43:33 AM

Jeronij just replying saying I shouldn't ask until he's discussed it. So I'm going to remove my posts, and please can you edit your posts WC_EEND(as one of yours posts had about windows 7 as well)?

Jonathan · October 29, 2009, 01:22:53 PM

I did a clean install, (I had to because of the way my hard drive was partitioned but I would have anyway) because it gives me a chance to clean up all my files I don't use (I backed up my PC but haven't copied most of the files over because I realised I don't actaully need them) and if you do a clean install you get this clean sleek "new" computer, and it runs better. Upgrade will mean some of Vista is bound to stay behind. I'd personally make a list of all the programs I use (being a hypocrite now because I didn't thoughly check I had all the discs *cough* sc4 *cough*) and make sure you have the discs (I realised that most of my programs were downloaded anyway), and backup your files.

Jonathan

WC_EEND · October 29, 2009, 01:28:34 PM

the problem is, when doing a clean install, is that I won't be able to use some of the software that came with my PC anymore (eg office came preloaded, also alot of Acer stuff) also I have an OEM version of Vista, and I read somewhere that installing 7 (OEM version) over vista OEM can wipe your HDD

SC4BOY · October 29, 2009, 06:08:39 PM

Actually there is an "upgrade utility" that is used instead of "install over".. Install over's never really worked very well.. all the way back to Win 3.1.. it just causes problems. Win7 is the first release that has a tool you put on Vista, run it and it creates an "update package". You then do a "clean install" of Win7 and then run the update package... It then overlays the items preserved on the "sort of backup" ..

I forgot the name of it, but it's included on the install DVD as I recall.

Jmouse · October 29, 2009, 06:42:43 PM

SC4BOY, is the update package you speak of saved and placed in a backup location, or it it possible to manually archive it before continuing to install the Win7 update?

Thanks...
Joan

WC_EEND · November 10, 2009, 08:06:18 AM

well I ordered my windows 7 upgrade on sunday, so I'll be running 7 really soon (how soon depends on delivery speed)

Jonathan · November 18, 2009, 12:26:11 PM

2 questions:
1) Not really windows 7 but I'm looking for a mouse to replace my current one (http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=084) I really liked it but now I'd like one extra button on each side of the mouse. So along with back and forward buttons I can have another two that I want to use for Aero Snap.

2) All my dialog boxes' borders have shrunk:

You can see in comparison to the paint window on the right. Any ideas on how to fix it?

WC_EEND · November 18, 2009, 01:05:18 PM

rebooting maybe? resetting your resolution (turn it down and then put it where it used to be), disabling and re-enabling aero. these are my guesses

Jonathan · November 18, 2009, 01:12:51 PM

Tried that, I forgot to say that it only happens when Aero is enabled, so maybe a repair form the disc would work?

And btw Office 2010 beta from today is available with Office Web Apps (just google office 2010 beta)

WC_EEND · November 19, 2009, 08:39:45 AM

might give it a try, howe does it compare to office 2007 (which I think is awful due to the simple fact that they put everything in a different place than it was)

Jonathan · November 19, 2009, 09:03:42 AM

It uses the same ribbon UI as 2007, but things have probably shifted around a little. But really the best part is the online apps.

WC_EEND · November 19, 2009, 09:34:52 AM

I'm downloading it . I hope it's as good as 7

SC4BOY · November 19, 2009, 10:49:08 AM

Quote from: Jmouse on October 29, 2009, 06:42:43 PM
SC4BOY, is the update package you speak of saved and placed in a backup location, or it it possible to manually archive it before continuing to install the Win7 update?

Thanks...
Joan

I don't understand what you're asking... they both seem the same to me.. you make a "resource file" while under your "old" OS .. call it a backup if you wish.. I forget the "proper" name for it.. and then install Win 7. The tool then is run in Win 7 to access the "resource files".. Yes they are placed in a spot which you may designate.. forget all possibilities but for example I'm pretty sure USB drives, etc are acceptable targets.

Boerentoren · January 18, 2010, 01:09:04 PM

I just got windows 7 on my new pc and I've been having major problems playing SC4

I have win 7 professional (32bits) and when I play SC4 my windows explorer crashes all the time, i've already switched to win xp service pack 2 mode but no change.

Can I delete explorer? will it make a difference (I use firefox)

I have a Geforce 8600GTS (191.07 driver)

Can anybody help me please?

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