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    Thinking of Upgrading to Windows 7...

    Bit of a noob question and I'm sure the answer is "yes it'll all be fine", but I just wanted to be sure...


    Currently, I install all of my applications and games etc onto a separate drive (E:\) and keep 1 hard disk purely for my OS (C:\).

    If I wipe my current OS (XP Pro) and install Windows 7, will my applications and games on the other drive still function?

    I'm assuming all of the desktop/Start Menu shortcuts etc for those programs will be gone. Is it just a case of creating new shortcuts or will I find I'll need to reinstall my apps too?

    Any advice would be appreciated!

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    Re: Thinking of Upgrading to Windows 7...

    My advice.

    Wait 6-12 months and see where the problems are.

    No point paying for someone to use you as a tester.

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    Re: Thinking of Upgrading to Windows 7...

    to be fair Win7 has been pretty well tested this time around after the whole vista muck up. Its just basically THE service pack for vista done right.

    The original pre-order prices were VERY attractive until sold out very quickly. It depends if u can afford it. not just £ but the time to format back up etc.

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    Re: Thinking of Upgrading to Windows 7...

    Quote Originally Posted by abaxas View Post
    My advice.

    Wait 6-12 months and see where the problems are.

    No point paying for someone to use you as a tester.
    There aren't any problems. Period. Microsoft got it right for once. There Beta testing was ACTUALLY Beta testing, not a barely functional Alpha.
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    Re: Thinking of Upgrading to Windows 7...

    Considering that the registry will be wiped, I can't see how it's going to work properly at all.

    It's only my opinion, not based on fact, but I think it's a nonstarter. I've never quite understood the benefit of installing apps on a second drive given this problem.

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    Re: Thinking of Upgrading to Windows 7...

    [QUOTE=nightkhaos;1799311]There aren't any problems. Period./QUOTE]

    LOL!

    The concept of highly complex software containing no 'problems' made my day. There will be many 10,000 of issues/errors/etc there always is. You just dont know of them yet.

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    Re: Thinking of Upgrading to Windows 7...

    Quote Originally Posted by guitarbloke View Post
    Bit of a noob question and I'm sure the answer is "yes it'll all be fine", but I just wanted to be sure...


    Currently, I install all of my applications and games etc onto a separate drive (E:\) and keep 1 hard disk purely for my OS (C:\).

    If I wipe my current OS (XP Pro) and install Windows 7, will my applications and games on the other drive still function?
    In general, no. As mentioned, there are important changes to the registry that need to be made, as well as correct setting up of save data locations (often my documents rather than the game install path), not to mention any hidden data such as DRM or online cache locations etc.

    Reinstalling apps and games is the way to go I'm afraid. But you can at least transfer data and save games to E and then move them back after you've reinstalled things.

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    Re: Thinking of Upgrading to Windows 7...

    To be fair, we've all been USING windows 7 for quite a while,
    the fact that its been released, won't magically change how it runs (well!).

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    Re: Thinking of Upgrading to Windows 7...

    Quote Originally Posted by abaxas View Post

    LOL!

    The concept of highly complex software containing no 'problems' made my day. There will be many 10,000 of issues/errors/etc there always is. You just dont know of them yet.
    You forgot the preceeding [ on the trailing end quote.

    And there is a difference between a "bug" and a "problem"... a problem is a serious issue like lack of drivers for the OS, a bug is a small UI inconsistancy, or a security hole no one noticed. Vista had problems on release. 7 has bugs. But almost every single piece of software ever made has bugs.
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    Re: Thinking of Upgrading to Windows 7...

    Quote Originally Posted by abaxas View Post
    LOL!

    The concept of highly complex software containing no 'problems' made my day. There will be many 10,000 of issues/errors/etc there always is. You just dont know of them yet.

    So what exactly is the point? I think all he's implying is 7 is certainly no worse than it's predecessors - and one could argue architecturally and functionally better to boot. All software has bugs, even software that's been patched - but you'll struggle to find a list of "10,000 of issues/errors/etc" even at MS HQ for 7!

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    Re: Thinking of Upgrading to Windows 7...

    Quote Originally Posted by abaxas View Post
    My advice.

    Wait 6-12 months and see where the problems are.

    No point paying for someone to use you as a tester.
    Lots of us have been running it for months, from my testing its more stable and more secure than patched XP.

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    Re: Thinking of Upgrading to Windows 7...

    Quote Originally Posted by dangel View Post
    So what exactly is the point? I think all he's implying is 7 is certainly no worse than it's predecessors - and one could argue architecturally and functionally better to boot. All software has bugs, even software that's been patched - but you'll struggle to find a list of "10,000 of issues/errors/etc" even at MS HQ for 7!

    Good luck persuading me to go back to XP or Vista
    Thank you. I should have been a little less absolute and not relied on inferance however. It causes confusion.
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    Re: Thinking of Upgrading to Windows 7...

    Thanks for the replies guys - just wondering though - will I need to reinstall all my apps on that other drive due to the registry being wiped out?

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    Re: Thinking of Upgrading to Windows 7...

    I guess this is what differentiates between professional and casual use.

    In terms of support and 'security' the known is always better then the unknown as you can deal and plan for it.

    Windows 7 will remain an unknown for many months if not years to come. The 'my mate runs it and it's fine' argument does not wash.

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    Re: Thinking of Upgrading to Windows 7...

    Quote Originally Posted by abaxas View Post
    Windows 7 will remain an unknown for many months if not years to come. The 'my mate runs it and it's fine' argument does not wash.
    We are not using the "my mate runs it and it's fine" agruement. We are using the "I run it, 3 of my mates run it, my dad's small business runs it, and basicly everyone on this forum runs it... and it's fine" agruement.
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    Re: Thinking of Upgrading to Windows 7...

    Quote Originally Posted by guitarbloke View Post
    Thanks for the replies guys - just wondering though - will I need to reinstall all my apps on that other drive due to the registry being wiped out?
    Well perhaps not all, as it depends on the app as to how it integrates with Windows. You'll probably need to install anything that was installed with a Windows Installer.

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