Windows 7RC
Why?
After a major power supply failure last week, and having to wait to get new one to power my main machine. I had mad fit and decided to try the new Windows 7RC.
Installation.
The install was quite easy and not much user interaction only for inputting the Serial key and username. But as this is only the release candidate the the custom part as notbenn implemented at this time. Also it will create a folder called windows.old, this stores all your old stuff from Windows XP into this folder.
This is usefull if you want to use the migration tool from Microsoft to migrate into your new Windows (Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK)) installation.This is beyond the scope of this blog, so goood guide can be found here.
I did not use this tool as was not to sure if it would be exceptable, as I was using XP 32 bit version and had installed Windows 7RC 64 bit version.
Initial Impression.
Once installed, found it bit of different feel and look from XP, but i am sure Vista user will be very comfortable with this. Once got over tis and started nosing around it became pretty clear and was easly getting to th pace I need to go and configure the look and feel of my PC. But yes I must admit I do like this very much compared to Vista which i stayed well clear off.
After Thoughts.
There is certian points that I do not like, Some is very deep inside and have to open windows to actually get into the configuration, for example to get to my network card and update internal IP and other bits, it seemed I had to click serveral links to get to this dialogue box. Also When coming out of Stand by it seem's to take while to wake up.
But basically not having much trouble installing software and others that I mainly use. My Security software was only major problem and had to log on to the Beta stuff from McAfee to get it work with Windows 7.
I am still very disappointed that Some of the software is still only using 32 bit, which i will discuss in the next post.
But overall a thumbs up for it at this present time.
