WIN 7 opinions

[Confused]

I need to build a new PC as my wifes PC is starting to cause problems. She has XP Pro. Is it worth going to WIN 7?

I know that when I went from XP Pro to Vista I was not a happy camper. I have finally got used to it but all things considered I wish I had stayed with XP.

Thanks for any and all opinions.
Chas

[EzyStvy]

There are many threads on this same subject...

You'd need to define "worth it" inorder from anyone to answer...

I would NOT upgrade a sick/acting up pc to Win7 in an attemp to cure the problems...Technically, we'd need to know what the problems are.

Win7 is a nice/working OS....Most people that have used Vista and Win7 - like Win7 better.

[Iamjosh]

Chas, I have several pc's in the house all running Win 7. After having numerous issues with Vista, I decided to forgo any further irritations and switched to XP. Now that Win 7 is here, I can honestly say that MS has learned (hope it continues) off its mistake and made Win 7 far more stable and a "friendlier" os. With the new hardware, I would not even consider installing XP and go for the Window 7 experience. I am almost sure you will not be disappointed.

@ EzyStvy: something tells me that Chas is just itching to find a good reason to build a new pc..

[Confused]

Originally Posted by Iamjosh @ EzyStvy: something tells me that Chas is just itching to find a good reason to build a new pc..

Not really. I'm at that age where it's a hassel (but less than constantly working on hers). Plus the fact that I haven't kept up with the explosion in technology in recent years. Just looking around on Newegg last couple of days have left me in a daze trying to match up a mobo, RAM, and CPU. Neither of us are gamers so at times I think it would be easier to go over to Wal-Mart and buy one. But as I'm not pleased with the speed and bloat that is on friends PC's that I have used so I will struggle thru.

I had the same problem with this one when I built it couple of years ago, but was pleased when it was finished (with the exception of Vista), so I will bite the bullet. And after reading what EzyStvy replied I may just get a copy of WIN 7 for myself.

Thanks
Chas

[EzyStvy]

600 bucks will get the Mrs a really nice DELL with nice new monitor.....And you can still get XP

[CarlS]

I rebuilt my computer about six months ago. I was running XP Pro. I installed Windows 7 Ultimate (which was gifted to me) and I haven't looked back. I am pleased with several things :

1. Its self diagnostics seem to work - and I put them to the test until I got all of my hardware right.

2. Very stable

3. The folks at M$ have done a remarkable job with the services. I never ran Vista so I don't know what Vista's services were like. But Win 7's services are a dream compared to XP's. Most service are set to manual and only start if needed and the OS does a good job of stoppin them after they are no longer needed.

I still have an XP machine; but I recommend Windows 7 if your computer is relatively up to date.

I should add the OS is locked down pretty tight and Administrators do not have the free reign I enjoy in XP.