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O'riginal
Jul 6, 2004
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Fun Shoe

MY FANTASYS.zip posted:

I got a question, I'm planning on upgrading to Windows 7 soon, but I have two hard-drives on the computer that are nearly filled. Since it will be a clean install, the files will be moved to "OLD" folder. Does it move the files on the second hard-drive to that folder, or in general leaves them alone.

I did this; it only moved files on the drive I installed 7 on. It left the other drive completely alone.

Be sure you pick the right one when you're installing.

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WALLGOD
May 3, 2006
WALLS FOR THE WALLGOD
I read the OP and skimmed the thread, but just want to be absolutely sure on this. I have an Windows 7 Pro 64bit upgrade disc with me, but have a full version of 7 Pro being shipped to my house (I'm currently at University). Can I go ahead and use the upgrade disc and install it, skipped putting in a activation code (I want the use the full versions code, going to give the upgrade to someone) and then put in the full versions code in later to activate before the 30 or whatever days are up?

Vintersorg
Mar 3, 2004

President of
the Brendan Fraser
Fan Club



SpelledBackwards posted:

Is there anything like the XP Scanner and Camera Wizard in Vista or 7?

I can't loving stand the fact that if you plug in a digital camera in Vista/7, it decides you need to import EVERY picture on the camera in one folder instead of being reasonable and letting you, you know, CHOOSE which pictures you'd like to download for a particular import.

Edit: For now I'm browsing to the camera and copying them off manually.

Was this ever figured out? Win7 will not allow me to take pictures off my Canon Powershot G6.

KaiserSchnitzel
Feb 23, 2003

Hey baby I think we Havel lot in common
Right click, run as administrator. Awesome.

Moogs
Jan 25, 2004

Proceeds the Weedian... Nazareth
Has anyone else noticed that 7 sucks more than the RC? I'm having a bunch of problems I never had before, like my computer hangs at post EVERY time until I restart it.

EVGA Longoria
Dec 25, 2005

Let's go exploring!

Moogs posted:

Has anyone else noticed that 7 sucks more than the RC? I'm having a bunch of problems I never had before, like my computer hangs at post EVERY time until I restart it.

Are you kidding me? Post has absolutely nothing to do with Windows 7, that's your BIOS.

Johnny B. Goode
Apr 5, 2004

by Ozma

Casao posted:

Are you kidding me? Post has absolutely nothing to do with Windows 7, that's your BIOS.

Arrrg! WINDOWS! My drivers aren't working with Vista what the gently caress Microsoft you fail me again. Goddamnit. Now i'm going to go spread the word that your OS sucks!

TwystNeko
Dec 25, 2004

*ya~~wn*
So I installed Win 7 64-bit on my system, and I've been really happy with it so far for the most part. I've got something odd going on, though.

I have 3 SATA drives on my system - C, D, and E. D was empty since I cleaned up all my drives for the first time in 3 years, but now I'm getting some random files added to it automatically - several "locked" directories with random names like "330ff3e3293...", each with a couple of .vdm files, and a ton of eula.*.txt and install.*.dll files in the root of the drive. I assume these are from Windows Update.

Is there an easy way to make it not use my D drive as a "hey let's throw random poo poo here" location? Like.. a proper system temp dir that gets cleaned via the Disk Cleanup tool?

madprocess
Sep 23, 2004

by Ozmaugh

Moogs posted:

Has anyone else noticed that 7 sucks more than the RC? I'm having a bunch of problems I never had before, like my computer hangs at post EVERY time until I restart it.

Moogs posted:

Has anyone else noticed that sedans suck more than coupes? I'm having a bunch of problems I never had before, like my sedan crashes into the garage wall EVERY time I start it.

:iiaca:

Fart.Bleed.Repeat.
Sep 29, 2001

TwystNeko posted:

So I installed Win 7 64-bit on my system, and I've been really happy with it so far for the most part. I've got something odd going on, though.

I have 3 SATA drives on my system - C, D, and E. D was empty since I cleaned up all my drives for the first time in 3 years, but now I'm getting some random files added to it automatically - several "locked" directories with random names like "330ff3e3293...", each with a couple of .vdm files, and a ton of eula.*.txt and install.*.dll files in the root of the drive. I assume these are from Windows Update.

Is there an easy way to make it not use my D drive as a "hey let's throw random poo poo here" location? Like.. a proper system temp dir that gets cleaned via the Disk Cleanup tool?

Asked about this earlier. I think the 123098123fa12bc12 dir's with .vdm are some remnants from the MSE scanner. Mine seem to be emptying out after a while, but not removing the directory. The eula. and install. files Ive just been trashing. Whats the worst that could happen

revolther
May 27, 2008

Casao posted:

Are you kidding me? Post has absolutely nothing to do with Windows 7, that's your BIOS.
Windows 7 overwrote my CMOS. :v:

Bobulus
Jan 28, 2007

For whoever suggested updating my gigabyte motherboard bios to fix some problem with ati card that was causing graphical corruption:

I did that and it did not fix my weird mouse cursor issue.

(Mouse cursor sometimes graphically corrupts when moving between monitors on a dual-screen setup. SFC says all files are good, no bad sectors, up to date video card drivers, all windows updates applied)

Capnbigboobies
Dec 2, 2004

Cuddly Coach posted:

Asked about this earlier. I think the 123098123fa12bc12 dir's with .vdm are some remnants from the MSE scanner. Mine seem to be emptying out after a while, but not removing the directory. The eula. and install. files Ive just been trashing. Whats the worst that could happen

I just noticed this the other day. I thought at first I had a virus or something. Anybody knows why MSE makes those folders?

The Relentless
Sep 27, 2002

ANTI KITTY-PORN TASK-FORCE - "It's Hell-Bag eatin' time! Rowwwwrrrr!!!"
Getting used to the new taskbar. I think I really like it. I've pinned the Games Explorer to the taskbar. I was wondering if there is a way to pin it in such a way as to let me add my favorite games to the right click menu of the taskbar shortcut. Anyone have any ideas?

Lacc
Jul 12, 2004

Install fist, problem solved.

Capnbigboobies posted:

I just noticed this the other day. I thought at first I had a virus or something. Anybody knows why MSE makes those folders?

Its definition updates probably work like most Windows updates which also liberally create those folders and occasionally forget to clean up.

To the guy asking about the drive they're created in, I'm pretty sure WU just uses the one with the most free space.

Super Dude
Jan 23, 2005
Do the Jew
I just installed 7 a few hours ago. I just found out I can push media out to my 360 from my room! Nice!

What is the best solution for codecs on Windows 7? CCC?

revolther
May 27, 2008
From the previous page. Google for Shark007. That's what goons are suggesting.

Capnbigboobies
Dec 2, 2004

Lacc posted:


To the guy asking about the drive they're created in, I'm pretty sure WU just uses the one with the most free space.

Yeah this seems to be right, I have all those folders on my drive with the most space free.

ndb
Aug 25, 2005

Anyone having any problems relating to iTunes refusing to start whatsoever?

It's weird - sometimes it works, and I click on it and it starts to run. Other times, the taskbar shows that it's active, but then it shows that it's not active. If you look at the processes tab of the Task manager, it shows it's hanging around with about 10 MB of memory left.

Any ideas?

Mensur
Aug 1, 2007

EnGAYge!
.

Mensur fucked around with this message at 21:25 on Jun 14, 2013

UserNotFound
May 7, 2006
???
In the OP:

univbee posted:


Professional: This is the "Pro" version that's generally available worldwide, preinstalled and in retail stores. This version connects to domains and is the cheapest version of Windows 7 that features the XP Mode mentioned earlier. Unlike Vista Business, Windows 7 Professional includes all the features of Home Premium like Media Center and DVD Playback.


Am I missing something? I have Media Center on my work PC (Enterprise 64bit), but my Netbook that I installed 32bit Professional (MSDNAA) does not seem to have Media Center?

Stuntman Mike
Apr 14, 2007
The saucer people are coming!

UserNotFound posted:

In the OP:


Am I missing something? I have Media Center on my work PC (Enterprise 64bit), but my Netbook that I installed 32bit Professional (MSDNAA) does not seem to have Media Center?

I've got Media Center on my Win7 Pro (retail).

Drox
Aug 9, 2007

by Y Kant Ozma Post

revolther posted:

From the previous page. Google for Shark007. That's what goons are suggesting.

Gonna try this myself. Does it include support for .mkv files?

edit: cool, the site says yes.

UserNotFound
May 7, 2006
???

Stuntman Mike posted:

I've got Media Center on my Win7 Pro (retail).

Never mind, myself and the quick search box teamed up for some stupid. I typed in "media" only "Windows Media Player" came up. I tried "center" and found it. How retarded is that?

4 Day Weekend
Jan 16, 2009

Drox posted:

Gonna try this myself. Does it include support for .mkv files?

edit: cool, the site says yes.

It does, but so does the DivX tech preview for Win 7. Tech preview doesn't give sound though.

Xenomorph
Jun 13, 2001

Capnbigboobies posted:

I just noticed this the other day. I thought at first I had a virus or something. Anybody knows why MSE makes those folders?

One of the many issues I had with MSE.

I want to know how frequently Microsoft plans on updating it. Microsoft is SLOW with updates, and having to wait several months for a new EXE file is kinda lame when all the other AV companies will release program updates as soon as they can.

DOMDOM
Apr 28, 2007

Fun Shoe
Everyday I find something new to love about Windows 7.


At first I thought the green sliver was a graphical glitch, but as it continued to grow, I realized it coincided with the progress of my Steam game download. Pretty snappy.

osigas
Mar 4, 2006

Then maybe you shouldn't be living here

Xenomorph posted:

One of the many issues I had with MSE.

I want to know how frequently Microsoft plans on updating it. Microsoft is SLOW with updates, and having to wait several months for a new EXE file is kinda lame when all the other AV companies will release program updates as soon as they can.
It's probably a more realistic hope that CCleaner will start sorting out the left behinds than any program update coming soon.

Drox
Aug 9, 2007

by Y Kant Ozma Post

dMastri posted:

Everyday I find something new to love about Windows 7.


At first I thought the green sliver was a graphical glitch, but as it continued to grow, I realized it coincided with the progress of my Steam game download. Pretty snappy.

I discovered this while transferring files over my network. It is super cool!

Xenomorph
Jun 13, 2001

dMastri posted:

Pretty snappy.

Snappy, and re pon sive.

Kerfuffler
May 16, 2009

WATCHMEDANCE!

dMastri posted:

Everyday I find something new to love about Windows 7.


At first I thought the green sliver was a graphical glitch, but as it continued to grow, I realized it coincided with the progress of my Steam game download. Pretty snappy.

Tis great!

Twiin
Nov 11, 2003

King of Suck!

Vintersorg posted:

Was this ever figured out? Win7 will not allow me to take pictures off my Canon Powershot G6.

My Win7 doesn't behave this way, I would go into Photo Gallery (or whatever it's called) and check your import preferences there.

Phenwah
Feb 3, 2003

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Phenwah fucked around with this message at 22:35 on May 5, 2023

Thermopyle
Jul 1, 2003

...the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt. —Bertrand Russell

Vintersorg posted:

Was this ever figured out? Win7 will not allow me to take pictures off my Canon Powershot G6.

I use my G6 with Win7 all the time.

Douche4Sale
May 8, 2003

...and then God said, "Let there be douche!"

I don't want to crap up this thread with tech support stuff, but have there been reports of graphical corruption issues with nvidia cards? I have a 7900GT and in win7 pro 32-bit as soon as the desktop loads the screen gets corrupted and flickers. Is this a common issue that has a head-slappingly easy solution?

Further details here: http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3224145

Super Dude
Jan 23, 2005
Do the Jew

Douche4Sale posted:

I don't want to crap up this thread with tech support stuff, but have there been reports of graphical corruption issues with nvidia cards? I have a 7900GT and in win7 pro 32-bit as soon as the desktop loads the screen gets corrupted and flickers. Is this a common issue that has a head-slappingly easy solution?

Further details here: http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3224145

My 8600GT (32 bit RC) and 9600GT (64 bit Pro) both run fine with full settings on Windows 7, so I don't think it's an issue with 7 and Nvidia. Have you tried re-seating the graphics card on the motherboard? Windows 7 should find the correct graphics driver on its own for you. I haven't manually installed a single driver yet.

After googling a bit, some people are recommending a BIOS update.

madprocess
Sep 23, 2004

by Ozmaugh

Xenomorph posted:

One of the many issues I had with MSE.

I want to know how frequently Microsoft plans on updating it. Microsoft is SLOW with updates, and having to wait several months for a new EXE file is kinda lame when all the other AV companies will release program updates as soon as they can.

I believe it updates weekly? Not sure though. It updates at least as often as Defender or Malicious Software Tool did though, which would be every 2 weeks or every month.

DarthBlingBling
Apr 19, 2004

These were also dark times for gamers as we were shunned by others for being geeky or nerdy and computer games were seen as Childs play things, during these dark ages the whispers began circulating about a 3D space combat game called Elite

- CMDR Bald Man In A Box

dMastri posted:

Everyday I find something new to love about Windows 7.


At first I thought the green sliver was a graphical glitch, but as it continued to grow, I realized it coincided with the progress of my Steam game download. Pretty snappy.

Try right clicking the icon, you'll poo poo your pants!

Athletic Footjob
Sep 24, 2005
Grimey Drawer

DarthBlingBling posted:

Try right clicking the icon, you'll poo poo your pants!

That actually makes its notification area icon useless, doesn't it? I wish Steam and Spotify would just bugger off out of there.

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madprocess
Sep 23, 2004

by Ozmaugh

Blodskur posted:

That actually makes its notification area icon useless, doesn't it? I wish Steam and Spotify would just bugger off out of there.

Go to Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Notification Area Icons and tell it to hide them then, forever.


Also I just checked my Microsoft Security Essentials to see when it updates:

madprocess fucked around with this message at 22:12 on Nov 4, 2009

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