Windows 7 Complaints ?
Windows 7 Complaints ?
Hi Member's, I was going to upgrade from Vista 2 Window's 7,
but I just read the following article. Since we need our `puter's 2 get 2 the MCF ? I thought
(yes, I do think zometimes: ) that it was worth posting...Please post your feedback `if you are using window's program & what version your have ? If you havve Window's 7 now, please post your experience/reviews.
Thanks 4 read'in...Wish U a `Happy
~>4-Sure....the `Kid 
Windows 7 Complaints Begin
by David Goldman
Wednesday, December 9, 2009provided by
Users of the new operating system say the upgrading process is buggy. But once the kinks are worked out, customers are liking Windows 7 a lot more than Vista
Microsoft launched Windows 7 in late October to much fanfare. But, just like with previous Windows upgrades, complaints about bugs have already started rolling in.
A whopping 31% of clients have reported problems with upgrading to Windows 7, according to a recent survey of more than 100,000 customers conducted by consumer helpdesk firm iYogi.
"Most of the problems that customers have with Windows 7 have to do with installation, or application and data migration," said Vishal Dhar, co-founder of iYogi. "These are all fixable problems, but they're annoyances and they're time consuming."
One common gripe, experienced by 9% of installers, is that the half-hour to an hour-long upgrade process gets to the "62% completed" point and then freezes. It's a problem that Microsoft is aware of, and can be fixed by rebooting the computer, going into advanced settings, and typing in a code that instructs the computer to ignore plug-ins.
However, issues didn't stop with the upgrade process. Many users still experienced glitches even after successfully installing Windows 7 on their machines.
Most common among those complaints was that basic "applet" programs, like Mail, Movie Maker and Photo Gallery, were missing. That's because Windows 7 deletes those programs and makes users download them from the Windows Live Essential Web site. IYogi said 26% of their customers were confused about that extra step.
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Others had problems getting their computers to work properly: Eight percent said their DVD drives couldn't be found and 2% couldn't sync their iPhones with Windows 7.
One in seven users also complained that the sleek new "Aero" theme doesn't work. The Aero theme enables users to see through a window to view the desktop or other programs that are open behind it. According to iYogi, most of the 14% of users that have problems with Aero don't have the graphics capabilities on their PCs to handle the program.
Other common complaints included an inability to view file extensions, too many "mini-dumps" (memory images saved on the computer when it crashes), problems with the "Aero snap" feature, changes to custom icons and problems with the new taskbar.
Microsoft (MSFT), which debuted Windows 7 on Oct. 22, did not return requests for comment.
Smoother sailing once it's debugged. Once the bugs from upgrading have been worked out, users have had a relatively hassle-free experience. And those who bought a new computer with Windows 7 preloaded have seen the fewest issues.
"Customers who finally get it up and running love Windows 7," said Dhar. "We haven't had a lot of people calling for usability issues, because it's a much more intuitive interface than Windows XP."
That's not to say that Windows 7 is perfect.
According to Zeus Kerravala, an analyst at Yankee Group, one of the biggest annoyances with the new operating system is that the "ribbon menus" at the top of programs have been redesigned and must be relearned. In previous Windows versions, the menus remained very consistent (File, Edit, View, Insert, etc.), but in Windows 7, they can be wildly different from application to application.
"It took me a long while to figure out how to print," said Kerravala. "Microsoft tried to improve the user interface, but there's a learning curve because it's inconsistent."
Microsoft also did away with many favorite applications like Windows Movie Maker, which is particularly surprising given the propensity of cell phone videos and Flip video camera movies.
But all of the gripes about Windows 7 pale in comparison to the angry complaints about Microsoft's previous Windows iteration, Windows Vista. That version was an outright disaster after it was released in 2007. Vista was plagued by bugs, software incompatibilities, sluggishness and annoying security alerts. The episode nearly destroyed the tech giant's reputation with consumers.
"While there are a few bugs, I haven't seen or heard of any show-stoppers," said Laura DiDio, principal analyst at ITIC. "In fact, just the opposite. Some Vista users can't wait to upgrade. So far, this has been a home run for Microsoft."
but I just read the following article. Since we need our `puter's 2 get 2 the MCF ? I thought
(yes, I do think zometimes: ) that it was worth posting...Please post your feedback `if you are using window's program & what version your have ? If you havve Window's 7 now, please post your experience/reviews.Thanks 4 read'in...Wish U a `Happy
~>4-Sure....the `Kid Windows 7 Complaints Begin
by David Goldman
Wednesday, December 9, 2009provided by
Users of the new operating system say the upgrading process is buggy. But once the kinks are worked out, customers are liking Windows 7 a lot more than Vista
Microsoft launched Windows 7 in late October to much fanfare. But, just like with previous Windows upgrades, complaints about bugs have already started rolling in.
A whopping 31% of clients have reported problems with upgrading to Windows 7, according to a recent survey of more than 100,000 customers conducted by consumer helpdesk firm iYogi.
"Most of the problems that customers have with Windows 7 have to do with installation, or application and data migration," said Vishal Dhar, co-founder of iYogi. "These are all fixable problems, but they're annoyances and they're time consuming."
One common gripe, experienced by 9% of installers, is that the half-hour to an hour-long upgrade process gets to the "62% completed" point and then freezes. It's a problem that Microsoft is aware of, and can be fixed by rebooting the computer, going into advanced settings, and typing in a code that instructs the computer to ignore plug-ins.
However, issues didn't stop with the upgrade process. Many users still experienced glitches even after successfully installing Windows 7 on their machines.
Most common among those complaints was that basic "applet" programs, like Mail, Movie Maker and Photo Gallery, were missing. That's because Windows 7 deletes those programs and makes users download them from the Windows Live Essential Web site. IYogi said 26% of their customers were confused about that extra step.
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• What the Car You Drive Reveals About You <~
Bonus link, My bike says I'm poor : )• Save Up to $1,500 per Year on Your Energy Bill <~
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Shut it `off : )Visit the Family & Home Center
Others had problems getting their computers to work properly: Eight percent said their DVD drives couldn't be found and 2% couldn't sync their iPhones with Windows 7.
One in seven users also complained that the sleek new "Aero" theme doesn't work. The Aero theme enables users to see through a window to view the desktop or other programs that are open behind it. According to iYogi, most of the 14% of users that have problems with Aero don't have the graphics capabilities on their PCs to handle the program.
Other common complaints included an inability to view file extensions, too many "mini-dumps" (memory images saved on the computer when it crashes), problems with the "Aero snap" feature, changes to custom icons and problems with the new taskbar.
Microsoft (MSFT), which debuted Windows 7 on Oct. 22, did not return requests for comment.
Smoother sailing once it's debugged. Once the bugs from upgrading have been worked out, users have had a relatively hassle-free experience. And those who bought a new computer with Windows 7 preloaded have seen the fewest issues.
"Customers who finally get it up and running love Windows 7," said Dhar. "We haven't had a lot of people calling for usability issues, because it's a much more intuitive interface than Windows XP."
That's not to say that Windows 7 is perfect.
According to Zeus Kerravala, an analyst at Yankee Group, one of the biggest annoyances with the new operating system is that the "ribbon menus" at the top of programs have been redesigned and must be relearned. In previous Windows versions, the menus remained very consistent (File, Edit, View, Insert, etc.), but in Windows 7, they can be wildly different from application to application.
"It took me a long while to figure out how to print," said Kerravala. "Microsoft tried to improve the user interface, but there's a learning curve because it's inconsistent."
Microsoft also did away with many favorite applications like Windows Movie Maker, which is particularly surprising given the propensity of cell phone videos and Flip video camera movies.
But all of the gripes about Windows 7 pale in comparison to the angry complaints about Microsoft's previous Windows iteration, Windows Vista. That version was an outright disaster after it was released in 2007. Vista was plagued by bugs, software incompatibilities, sluggishness and annoying security alerts. The episode nearly destroyed the tech giant's reputation with consumers.
"While there are a few bugs, I haven't seen or heard of any show-stoppers," said Laura DiDio, principal analyst at ITIC. "In fact, just the opposite. Some Vista users can't wait to upgrade. So far, this has been a home run for Microsoft."
Last edited by Space; Dec 10, 2009 at 03:00 PM.
KidSpace, considering that Win7 is nothing more than Vista bug-less, it makes you wonder why people are still getting them. I use Vista64 and I'm very happy with it. I wouldn't change it even if MS gave me Win7 for free. (If MS gave a new lappy with it like the one I've running Vista I would change my mind, lol) Besides, the data migration and driver compatibility is still buggy as far as the grapevine.
Now, I'm ConFuzed again
LOL 
Thanks `Mike 4 your post/input...Keep us updated `if U encounter any other problems...Hope you are not push'in 2 hard by go'in back 2 work 2day ? BeSafe/Smart & don't over~>do
...Should I change ? Or should I wait ? 
Maybe I'll post a poll ? LOL
Monte Of The Month -- August 2014
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 25,145
From: Southeast PA
Honestly I would change. (well... I did) The layout is great, and it works well. The boot-up times are a lot faster.
It's Vista without the bells and whistles. Plus Pin to the Taskbar is just like Mac's dock. It's just less cluttered to me.
It's Vista without the bells and whistles. Plus Pin to the Taskbar is just like Mac's dock. It's just less cluttered to me.
Monte Of The Month -- January 2010
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 8,464
From: San Jose, CA
I am no computer expert at all, but my dad is pretty sharp with computers. We are still running XP on our hom computer, and my work is still on XP too.
My dad says that he's been putting off upgrading our computer at home because he was waiting to put windows 7 on it. Now that wondows 7 is out, he says he will be upgrading soon. His opinon of Vista was that it sucked at first, but he thinks its actually pretty decent now (but would still rather have windows 7), my sister actually bought a lap top with Vista 64 bit, and is happy with it, so far no problems.
Didnt you just recently buy your laptop Space? I would hold off on upgrading till you really need to. Is Vista not working for you currently?
Save your money for a MONTE CARLO!
My dad says that he's been putting off upgrading our computer at home because he was waiting to put windows 7 on it. Now that wondows 7 is out, he says he will be upgrading soon. His opinon of Vista was that it sucked at first, but he thinks its actually pretty decent now (but would still rather have windows 7), my sister actually bought a lap top with Vista 64 bit, and is happy with it, so far no problems.
Didnt you just recently buy your laptop Space? I would hold off on upgrading till you really need to. Is Vista not working for you currently?
Save your money for a MONTE CARLO!
Last edited by MAMONTE; Dec 10, 2009 at 03:57 PM.
STILL SLOW
Monte Of The Month -- May 2010
Monte Of The Month -- May 2010
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 7,082
From: Nubraska
I like vista myself, does everything i need it to. And space, I say sit back and wait till 7 comes out with a service pack that removes all the bugs. Vista will still be good till then haha.