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Title: The top ten things to do with a new Windows 7 system.
Post by: Clive on September 19, 2010, 22:50

Whether you've just bought a new PC, upgraded to Windows 7, or reinstalled your OS, a just-installed system is a great opportunity to make some helpful changes and fixes. Here are the things we recommend anyone tackle on a minty fresh Windows.

LINK (http://lifehacker.com/5634978/top-10-things-to-do-with-a-new-windows-7-system)

Title: Re: The top ten things to do with a new Windows 7 system.
Post by: Simon on September 19, 2010, 23:19

I must get round to installing it one day. 

Title: Re: The top ten things to do with a new Windows 7 system.
Post by: TR on September 20, 2010, 06:17

Thet didn't round to "God" mode  ;)

Title: Re: The top ten things to do with a new Windows 7 system.
Post by: Rik on September 20, 2010, 09:37

It was Sunday, Terry. ;)

Title: Re: The top ten things to do with a new Windows 7 system.
Post by: sam on September 20, 2010, 13:49

No 1: Install Ubuntu.

Title: Re: The top ten things to do with a new Windows 7 system.
Post by: Rik on September 20, 2010, 16:00

 :laugh:

Title: Re: The top ten things to do with a new Windows 7 system.
Post by: Simon on September 20, 2010, 16:23

Sam's nothing if not dependable.  ;D

Title: Re: The top ten things to do with a new Windows 7 system.
Post by: Rik on September 20, 2010, 17:23

So Lizzie said...  :devil:

Title: Re: The top ten things to do with a new Windows 7 system.
Post by: sam on September 21, 2010, 02:53

especially when carrying large boxes moving her house whilst on holiday...

Title: Re: The top ten things to do with a new Windows 7 system.
Post by: Rik on September 21, 2010, 11:19

 :laugh:

Title: Re: The top ten things to do with a new Windows 7 system.
Post by: chorleydave on September 21, 2010, 21:38

I was lucky enough to come into possession of a laptop that had previously been loaned out to a student and was no longer in use.  Unfortunately, I couldn't find XP drivers for Sound or Display Adapter anywhere (not even on the manufacturers support site) so I had to install Windows 7.  What a pleasant surprise.  It starts up in hardly any time at all and closes down in about 3 seconds, unlike some Vista machines which seem to take forever.  I have also noticed that it runs far fewer background processes - 38 on mine, instead of the close to 100 on my sister's Vista desktop.

I will stick with XP where possible, but I wouldn't have any worries about installing Windows 7 if necessary.

Title: Re: The top ten things to do with a new Windows 7 system.
Post by: Simon on September 21, 2010, 21:52

Thanks Dave, that's reassuring.  :)