Windows 7

c-loss · 11-16-2009, 12:17 AM

Just got my copy in the mail today. Anybody on here done anything with it yet? Got mine when I bought the computer and wanted others opinions. Gotta be better than vista, Right??

FrankZ · 11-16-2009, 12:18 AM

Back up everything you want to save. Follow the directions to the letter.

c-loss · 11-16-2009, 12:22 AM

Im just wanting to do a complete re format. Nothing I need to back up other than Itunes and its on the external hard drive so Im good to go there. Any other thoughts, Performance / ease of use wise?

NewXJaddict · 11-16-2009, 12:24 AM

Have not used it or talked to anyone who has messed with it yet. Let me know how it is. I have been curious about it. I would HOPE its better than Vista...thats what I have now on my laptop and I HATE it.

FrankZ · 11-16-2009, 12:27 AM

No real opinion yet, just picked up a new tower with it preloaded today.

rich · 11-16-2009, 12:33 AM

I used the beta version, it was pretty good even for a beta . Pretty quick as far a loading etc ,you should be pretty happy. But remeber it is built around vista and that was not to bad (i think) but all my hard ware was built for vista.Good luck

c-loss · 11-16-2009, 01:26 AM

Im not a huge hater of vista but it did have some pretty big problems. Gonna install it when I get off work at 4 this morning. Will post later and let you all now what my first opinion is of it.

Bluemax · 11-16-2009, 06:41 AM

im using 7 right now it's awsome

FrankZ · 11-16-2009, 06:46 AM

For those of you that want to run MSN Explorer, it won't work with W7. If you can get your hands on a v9.5 you might be able to get it to work by making a change to the Registry. I found the following info but haven't found a copy of v9.5 yet.

http://www.sevenforums.com/software/...ndows-7-a.html

c-loss · 11-16-2009, 08:46 PM

Got it installed and running. Had some problems with a few drivers but over all I like it. Seems to be pretty decent. Less of a memory hog than vista for sure.

GreenClassic · 11-16-2009, 09:27 PM

Vista has made my laptop crash once, but was easily fixed with a quick system restore. Seemed to be caused by one of its security or other updates.

No other problems. I'm getting a new desktop computer sometime soon. Right after I pay the Jeep off.

nick_n_ii · 11-17-2009, 07:31 AM

I used Windows 7 in Beta and used Vista, didn't like either. I stuck with XP Pro and started dual booting with Linux.

drummerwookie · 11-17-2009, 09:41 PM

i havent seen a problem with vista IMHO but im not a big computer guy tho either..

NewXJaddict · 11-17-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenClassic

Vista has made my laptop crash once, but was easily fixed with a quick system restore. Seemed to be caused by one of its security or other updates.

No other problems. I'm getting a new desktop computer sometime soon. Right after I pay the Jeep off.

I started building a new desktop but only got as far as a new tower. Then I got the Jeep and have no mo

next desk top I plan to put a 1 TB hard drive in it....they are only like 89$ these days.

shawnmf · 11-17-2009, 09:53 PM

yeah but do u think 1tb is enough cause they already have a 4 tb for not much more lol

11-16-2009, 12:17 AM	#1
c-loss CF Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,222 My Photos 1988 Cherokee Year: 1988 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: 5 speed manual BA 10/5 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 35 Tires: 31x10.5 bfg at ko Lift Specifications: 3" rough country Misc Accessories: open cooling system., 3.73 gears, cold air intake,MFI sliders	Windows 7 Just got my copy in the mail today. Anybody on here done anything with it yet? Got mine when I bought the computer and wanted others opinions. Gotta be better than vista, Right?? __________________ IT'S NOT LEAKING IT'S JUST MARKING IT'S TERRITORY 1988 heep. 4.0 , 5 speed , 3" RC ,

11-16-2009, 12:18 AM	#2
FrankZ Cherokee Forum Vendor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 2,579 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.6L Stoker Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231J Front Axle: Narrowed HP Dana44 Rear Axle: Dana44 Tires: 35x12.5x15 Lift Specifications: about 5.5" w/ DIY Long ArmZ Misc Accessories: OBA, Bunch of DIY stuff	Back up everything you want to save. Follow the directions to the letter. __________________ 9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<< click)

11-16-2009, 12:22 AM	#3
c-loss CF Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,222 My Photos 1988 Cherokee Year: 1988 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: 5 speed manual BA 10/5 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 35 Tires: 31x10.5 bfg at ko Lift Specifications: 3" rough country Misc Accessories: open cooling system., 3.73 gears, cold air intake,MFI sliders	Im just wanting to do a complete re format. Nothing I need to back up other than Itunes and its on the external hard drive so Im good to go there. Any other thoughts, Performance / ease of use wise? __________________ IT'S NOT LEAKING IT'S JUST MARKING IT'S TERRITORY 1988 heep. 4.0 , 5 speed , 3" RC ,

11-16-2009, 12:24 AM	#4
NewXJaddict The Working Hermit Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 4,152 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Year: 1987 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: The crappy one 10/5 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: D35 Lift Specifications: stock	Have not used it or talked to anyone who has messed with it yet. Let me know how it is. I have been curious about it. I would HOPE its better than Vista...thats what I have now on my laptop and I HATE it. __________________ He who laughs last doesn't get joke. May the Schwartz be with you Foamy Cinemassacre (AVGN) mc chris

11-16-2009, 12:27 AM	#5
FrankZ Cherokee Forum Vendor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 2,579 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.6L Stoker Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231J Front Axle: Narrowed HP Dana44 Rear Axle: Dana44 Tires: 35x12.5x15 Lift Specifications: about 5.5" w/ DIY Long ArmZ Misc Accessories: OBA, Bunch of DIY stuff	No real opinion yet, just picked up a new tower with it preloaded today. __________________ 9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<< click)

11-16-2009, 12:33 AM	#6
rich Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 101 My Photos 2000 Cherokee Year: 2000 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: 4 speed auto Transfer Case: np 231 Front Axle: d 30 Rear Axle: corp.8.25 Tires: stock 225 70 15 soon 30 or 31s Lift Specifications: 0 sofar soon to be 3 inch Misc Accessories: 3 core rad new top end of motor	I used the beta version, it was pretty good even for a beta . Pretty quick as far a loading etc ,you should be pretty happy. But remeber it is built around vista and that was not to bad (i think) but all my hard ware was built for vista.Good luck

11-16-2009, 01:26 AM	#7
c-loss CF Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,222 My Photos 1988 Cherokee Year: 1988 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: 5 speed manual BA 10/5 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 35 Tires: 31x10.5 bfg at ko Lift Specifications: 3" rough country Misc Accessories: open cooling system., 3.73 gears, cold air intake,MFI sliders	Im not a huge hater of vista but it did have some pretty big problems. Gonna install it when I get off work at 4 this morning. Will post later and let you all now what my first opinion is of it. __________________ IT'S NOT LEAKING IT'S JUST MARKING IT'S TERRITORY 1988 heep. 4.0 , 5 speed , 3" RC ,

11-16-2009, 06:41 AM	#8
Bluemax Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 114 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0	im using 7 right now it's awsome

11-16-2009, 06:46 AM	#9
FrankZ Cherokee Forum Vendor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 2,579 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.6L Stoker Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231J Front Axle: Narrowed HP Dana44 Rear Axle: Dana44 Tires: 35x12.5x15 Lift Specifications: about 5.5" w/ DIY Long ArmZ Misc Accessories: OBA, Bunch of DIY stuff	For those of you that want to run MSN Explorer, it won't work with W7. If you can get your hands on a v9.5 you might be able to get it to work by making a change to the Registry. I found the following info but haven't found a copy of v9.5 yet. http://www.sevenforums.com/software/...ndows-7-a.html __________________ 9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<< click)

11-16-2009, 08:46 PM	#10
c-loss CF Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,222 My Photos 1988 Cherokee Year: 1988 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: 5 speed manual BA 10/5 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 35 Tires: 31x10.5 bfg at ko Lift Specifications: 3" rough country Misc Accessories: open cooling system., 3.73 gears, cold air intake,MFI sliders	Got it installed and running. Had some problems with a few drivers but over all I like it. Seems to be pretty decent. Less of a memory hog than vista for sure. __________________ IT'S NOT LEAKING IT'S JUST MARKING IT'S TERRITORY 1988 heep. 4.0 , 5 speed , 3" RC ,

11-16-2009, 09:27 PM	#11
GreenClassic Seasoned Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Placentia, CA (Southern California) Posts: 494 My Photos 1999 Cherokee Year: 1999 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L HO I6 Transmission: AW4 (4 speed automatic) Tires: Goodyear Fortera 235/75/15 Lift Specifications: None	Vista has made my laptop crash once, but was easily fixed with a quick system restore. Seemed to be caused by one of its security or other updates. No other problems. I'm getting a new desktop computer sometime soon. Right after I pay the Jeep off. __________________ Kevin Placentia, California - United States 1999 Jeep Cherokee Classic

11-17-2009, 07:31 AM	#12
nick_n_ii Anti-Obama, Pro-American Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burtchville Twp., MI Posts: 5,242 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: D30 open 3.55's Rear Axle: D44 open 3.55's Tires: 31X10.5-15's Lift Specifications: 4.25" Misc Accessories: CB and custom trimming	I used Windows 7 in Beta and used Vista, didn't like either. I stuck with XP Pro and started dual booting with Linux. __________________ '89 Cherokee Laredo 5" RC lift, 31" GoodYear Authority AT's, NP231 T-case, HD steering, RC double shear track bar, HPD30 and D44 axles... www.adv4x4online.com / www.1stopgamer.com

11-17-2009, 09:41 PM	#13
drummerwookie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 849 My Photos	i havent seen a problem with vista IMHO but im not a big computer guy tho either.. __________________ 1993 XJ 2-door 5-speed 4.0 flowmaster 2004 WJ limited with 4.7 V8 2 inch lift with flowmaster

11-17-2009, 09:53 PM	#15
shawnmf Seasoned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 317 My Photos 2000 Cherokee Year: 2000 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0l 6 cylinder Tires: Good year tracker 2's Lift Specifications: -2 inches in the rear lol Misc Accessories: K&N air intake, Dynomax Exhasut	yeah but do u think 1tb is enough cause they already have a 4 tb for not much more lol

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