What think you of Windows7 ?

[vivandorron]

I have two computers ( Laptop and Desktop ) both of which are loaded with Windows Vista. However, I have now 'set-up' for my sister-in-law a Compaq Presario Laptop which operates on Windiows7.

It is my opinion that, it is disappointing the programs no longer allows one to place into 'Classic Mode' the Start-up Menu, Taskbar and Control Panel.............Ron

[society]

I much prefer Windows XP Pro.

[VHG]

You cant really blame Microsoft.

Providing Classic Mode and old versions of things just means more development work and more testing for Microsoft.

It also means more code, and I guess has an impact on performance.

I guess there comes a time when Microsoft have to say the way it works in the new version is best (even if it is not) so we are dropping the old features.

[rojash]

I missed the classic mode at first, but I have to say, I honestly believe that, given suitable hardware, Win7 is the best OS that Microsoft have ever produced by an order of Magnitude. But... I still use XP on my main machine :-)

[vivandorron]

Thanks all for your replies.

I was happy enough with Windows98 and XP until lightening struck my house and two computers (laptop and desktop) were written-off.

Best wishes.....Ron

[darcydark]

Once you get used to Win 7 it is great .

[bigbrain_biggerego99]

Windows Vista was a big mistake. So they cheaply brought out Windows 7 with just a few improvement (Which explains why it's pretty much the same but works faster).
They both work bad on my computer.
I think XP Proffesional is the best Windows.

[vivandorron]

Hi bigbrain......I'm noting everthing posted as answers to my question and thank you for having responded.

Hope you read what I have just put into your question in the Editors Blog and that it is of some assistance to you.......Ron