Vista to Windows 7

Gavin "shels"

Unsure whether to upgrade to Windows 7, got my free upgrade today from Acer. What are the advantages and disadvantages? If I do upgrade do I have to re-install all my programs, etc...

Cheers in advance.

Naikon

Gavin shels wrote: »

Unsure whether to upgrade to Windows 7, got my free upgrade today from Acer. What are the advantages and disadvantages? If I do upgrade do I have to re-install all my programs, etc...

Cheers in advance.

If you are reasonably happy with Vista, why the desire to upgrade so soon?
Personally, I would wait a little while before adopting any new OS.

Wait for service pack one for Windows 7. If you don't care about stability you
can just shoot ahead and install. New problems will probably arise though.

There is a good reson loads of people still use Windows XP.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it:pac:

Biggins

Naikon wrote: »

If you are reasonably happy with Vista, why the desire to upgrade so soon?
Personally, I would wait a little while before adopting any new OS.

Wait for service pack one for Windows 7. If you don't care about stability you
can just shoot ahead and install. New problems will probably arise though.

There is a good reason loads of people still use Windows XP.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it:pac:

Good advice about "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"
However, that said the vast majority of folk installing Win 7 have had little or no problems.
I, myself have installed it over 20+ times now and have yet to meet problems - but that's just me.
A read of the following thread might be useful for you to decide one way or another: http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055718722

smellslikeshoes

Naikon wrote: »

If you are reasonably happy with Vista, why the desire to upgrade so soon?
Personally, I would wait a little while before adopting any new OS.

Wait for service pack one for Windows 7. If you don't care about stability you
can just shoot ahead and install. New problems will probably arise though.

There is a good reson loads of people still use Windows XP.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it:pac:

I think peoples hesitation to leave XP says more about the poorness of its replacement than anything else.

Gavin "shels"

Cheers. Just onto the fact, if I install windows 7 will I need to re-install Mirosoft Office, etc...?

Naikon

Biggins wrote: »

Good advice about "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"
However, that said the vast majority of folk installing Win 7 have had little or no problems.
O myself have installed it ober 20+ times now and have yet to meet problems - but that's just me.
A read of the following thread might be useful for you to decide one way or another: http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055718722

I agree, the beta releases have been pretty good so far.
Certainly alot better than XP's release back in 2001.

Would still be a little wary for business users, or people who depend
on particular applications that may encounter problems.

No bleeding edge release( including *below* ) is very stable upon it's release.
Debian stable is, but they lag behind new apps by quite a large margin.

Time is a good friend when it comes to OS upgrades:cool:

Naikon

Gavin shels wrote: »

Cheers. Just onto the fact, if I install windows 7 will I need to re-install Mirosoft Office, etc...?

I read the Documentation after doing a install for somebody recently.

Basically, the standard upgrade leaves all your applications and settings
in the exact same state before the upgrade.

It does mention that all Microsoft applications may require a re-installation
and patching following the upgrade.

None of the other apps need re-installation though.

Gavin "shels"

Naikon wrote: »

I read the Documentation after doing a install for somebody recently.

Basically, the standard upgrade leaves all your applications and settings
in the exact same state before the upgrade.

It does mention that all Microsoft applications may require a re-installation
and patching following the upgrade.

None of the other apps need re-installation though.

That's brilliant, that was the main thing I was worrying about, spending 2 weeks installing all the programs I need and then have to go and do it all again. Going to find someone who has Windows 7 first and try it out and then make my decision. I'm right in saying that Office 2003 workson Windows 7?

Cheers again for the replies and advice.

Naikon

Gavin shels wrote: »

That's brilliant, that was the main thing I was worrying about, spending 2 weeks installing all the programs I need and then have to go and do it all again. Going to find someone who has Windows 7 first and try it out and then make my decision. I'm right in saying that Office 2003 workson Windows 7?

Cheers again for the replies and advice.

It should work fine. Just make sure you put the 32-bit disc in the drive.
Some problems have been reported across the interwebz, but nothing to
worry over. I take it your Vista install is not 64-bit?

OpenOffice or Office 2007 will work if 2003 does not. Don't think you need
them though, as 2003 should work out of the box if you stick with 32-bit.

Good luck with the decision anyway:)

Gavin "shels"

Naikon wrote: »

It should work fine. Just make sure you put the 32-bit disc in the drive.
Some problems have been reported across the interwebz, but nothing to
worry over. I take it your Vista install is not 64-bit?

OpenOffice or Office 2007 will work if 2003 does not. Don't think you need
them though, as 2003 should work out of the box if you stick with 32-bit.

Good luck with the decision anyway:)

Ye it's a 32-bit. Hate Office 2007, use it sometimes in college and it's crap imo, much prefer 2003.

Naikon

Gavin shels wrote: »

Ye it's a 32-bit. Hate Office 2007, use it sometimes in college and it's crap imo, much prefer 2003.

Haha, nice. My college also uses 2007:rolleyes:

2007 is too much hassle to work with for writing simple letters
or presentations. Office 2003 is a lot less bloated than 2K7.

I just stick to OpenOffice myself, but it's not the exact same
experience for hardcore Excel/Word junkies.

Stick with what works best for yourself.

Biggins

Gavin shels wrote: »

Ye it's a 32-bit. Hate Office 2007, use it sometimes in college and it's crap imo, much prefer 2003.

Frustrated by endless searches for features in the Ribbon? Download and install "Menu Classic Office" and use this software to find the menus and toolbars in familiar Microsoft ® Office 2007. This software allows you to work with Office 2007 as if it were Office 2003.

See here: http://www.addintools.com/english/menuoffice/default.htm

Paulw

I went from Vista to Windows 7, and I'm very happy. Windows 7 just seems much nicer.

Well worth the hassle of having to re-install all my apps again.

Gavin "shels"

Paulw wrote: »

I went from Vista to Windows 7, and I'm very happy. Windows 7 just seems much nicer.

Well worth the hassle of having to re-install all my apps again.

Your opinion doesn't matter, you're a Fingal fan.:P

All your apps again!? You're not serious are you?:eek:

kaizersoze

I've done a few Vista to Win7 upgrades and there are very few apps that needed to be reinstalled. All MS apps worked fine after upgrade along with a load of Adobe stuff, Nero etc.

The only apps it asked me to remove before it would continue were iTunes, Skype & Google toolbar.

Put in the DVD and start the upgrade process. It will do an app/hardware compatability first and give you a list of any potential problems before it continues.

As with all major PC changes it's best to have your personal stuff backed up first.

Gavin "shels"

kaizersoze wrote: »

The only apps it asked me to remove before it would continue were iTunes, Skype & Google toolbar.

39GB of music on iTunes; now that could be a bitch.

Biggins

Gavin shels wrote: »

39GB of music on iTunes...

Holy crap! :eek:

Gavin "shels"

Biggins wrote: »

Holy crap! :eek:

Tell me about it, not one duplicate album, or anything, everything from Girls Aloud to Slipknot.:D

Bubba

Gavin shels wrote: »

39GB of music on iTunes; now that could be a bitch.

Personally I think thats more of an annoyance than anything. Like I guarantee you dont listen to have of the sh1te u must have on ur HD ha!

Paulw

Gavin shels wrote: »

Your opinion doesn't matter, you're a Fingal fan.:P

Actually, I'm a press photographer who covers their games, but that's a different issue. :P

Gavin shels wrote: »

All your apps again!? You're not serious are you?:eek:

I didn't upgrade, I had to do the fresh install, so yeah, had to re-install all my apps again. It wasn't that much of a hassle.

Gavin "shels"

Upgradedthere a few hours ago, took about 3 hours and then about 30 mins to update everything aswell. Can see already that it's a good bit faster.

Any idea hw I can add icons to the taskbar over on the right hand side next to the clock?

Smau5

Gavin shels wrote: »

39GB of music on iTunes; now that could be a bitch.

Correct me if I'm wrong here.

iTunes only plays your music, just back up the actual music files on the HD.
Then when you re-install iTunes, just drag the files into iTunes.

Gavin "shels"

Smau5 wrote: »

Correct me if I'm wrong here.

iTunes only plays your music, just back up the actual music files on the HD.
Then when you re-install iTunes, just drag the files into iTunes.

Did't have to even do anythingwith iTunes, all my music is still here and working.

Smau5

Gavin shels wrote: »

Did't have to even do anythingwith iTunes, all my music is still here and working.

Exactly, un-installing iTunes won't get rid of your music.