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From: Jon Danniken on 13 Nov 2009 07:46 Sleepy wrote: > > Windows 7 does have some nice features but it also dumps some older > features (like the Classic start menu and the Shared folder icon). No classic menu? How freaking hard would it have been for MS to keep the interface the same for those people who are accustomed to using it that way. It wasn't broke, why fix it? Jon
From: Fishface on 13 Nov 2009 12:13 Sleepy wrote: > Windows 7 does have some nice features but it also dumps some > older features (like the Classic start menu and the Shared folder icon). > I tried Windows 7 and went back to Vista because I'm on a home > network and share folder with my sisters XP machine and also a printer. Is the Classic start menu still available in Vista?
From: Bob M on 13 Nov 2009 13:21 Sleepy wrote: > > > "Daniel Prince" <neutrino1(a)ca.rr.com> wrote in message > news:rjlif59q6dp7a1g38k7poej0kui30979li(a)4ax.com... >> Which would be faster on a 64 bit processor with 4 gigs of ram, >> Windows XP that can only use about 3 gigs of ram or Windows 7 that >> can use the full 4 gigs but would use more ram for the OS? Thank >> you in advance for all replies. >> -- >> Whenever I hear or think of the song "Great green gobs of greasy >> grimey gopher guts" I imagine my cat saying; "That sounds REALLY, >> REALLY good. I'll have some of that!" > > People saying Windows 7 is faster are generally comparing it with Vista > which was much slower on release > but is fine now. Windows 7 does have better multicore support so if your > CPU is dual or quad core then its a consideration > but if its only single then stick with XP. > > Windows 7 does have some nice features but it also dumps some older > features (like the Classic start menu and the Shared folder icon). > I tried Windows 7 and went back to Vista because I'm on a home network > and share folder with my sisters XP machine and also a printer. > I had problems sharing the printer - I like to see at a glance what > folders I have shared - I record TV programs and share them but XP > cannot handle WTV files which are hugely bloated compared to DVR-MS. > > If you're happy with XP - stick with it and ignore the hype surrounding > Windows 7. > > I tried Win 7 also and like you I went back to Vista Ultimate. The lack of the quick start menu was a big deciding factor for me. And I honestly don't think Win 7 once booted up is any faster than Vista. Bob
From: Bob M on 13 Nov 2009 13:21 Fishface wrote: > Sleepy wrote: > >> Windows 7 does have some nice features but it also dumps some >> older features (like the Classic start menu and the Shared folder icon). >> I tried Windows 7 and went back to Vista because I'm on a home >> network and share folder with my sisters XP machine and also a printer. > > Is the Classic start menu still available in Vista? > > Yes
From: Michael Cecil on 13 Nov 2009 13:43
On Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:21:29 -0600, Bob M <nospam(a)nospam.net> wrote: > I tried Win 7 also and like you I went back to Vista Ultimate. The >lack of the quick start menu was a big deciding factor for me. And I >honestly don't think Win 7 once booted up is any faster than Vista. > >Bob It's simple to add the quick launch back to the taskbar, if that's what you meant. Restore the Quick Launch Toolbar -------------------------------- Right click on the Taskbar and select Toolbars then select New Toolbar. Copy the following text into the folder field, then click Select Folder: %AppData%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch Next make sure to right click on the Taskbar and unlock it. Remove the text by right clicking on the Taskbar and unchecking Show Text and Show Title. Right click on the Taskbar and select View then Large Icons to enable large icons if you like. Finally, adjust the Quick Launch toolbar location and size. |