RC is good news and site traffic is even better.
I've visited most Windows 7 forums and they truly pale in comparison to this site.
Windows 7 will be here in time for the busy holiday season
Statement from MS, we're getting Windows 7 before December!
Hey all,
So the time is here.. WINDOWS 7 RC TIME!!!! YAY!!!I just wanted to remind everyone though that even though we've reached the RC point you must keep in mind that Win 7 is still NOT in FINAL FORM.. Therefor there WILL still be some issues that no matter what we try, they just won't be able to be fixed until the RTM or Final Version..
That being said, I don't want to (and I'm not trying to) deter anyone from asking for help..Like I've said before, as far as I'm concerned in the computer world there are no stupid questions.. I just want everyone who is testing Win 7 to keep in mind that not every issue that arises can be fixed by the regular trail and error methods..
Also, the forum has begun to get alot more traffic in the last week or so then it has ever had.. I just wanted to commend each and every member of this forum on the fantastic job their doing answering people's questions and the extremely large amount of useful information that is being passed around.. It's truly a remarkable thing to watch and be a part of...
Cheers!
Another issue that delays resolution of posted question, and it's a chronic problem in all Forums and not to this one alone , is the use of \"my\" or just the \"Manufacturing Company's name alone\" instead of exact Make and Model of a device in which the problem that led to the help question has occurred. Saying my computer or my nvidia Video card may be quite appropriate if its in a one-on-one troubleshoot onsite where the helper can see and touch the device or see the documentation and note all other details but in a Forum it needs to be spelled out earler the better. I agree with the excellent observation in Davehc's post about keeping the contents of the post focussed on the issue and minimize the tendency to 'wander\". I hope people posting questions take a little of their time to read other posts including this topic
Yes, it sure is a good idea.
Here's what I put in my last post:
Just a note to all posters who are having problems.
We need to know more detailed specs of your system hardware.
Three choices
1. Go to Start > Run, and type msinfo32. Look under the Components section.
2. Download http://majorgeeks.com/SIW_System_Info_d4387.html
3. Download http://majorgeeks.com/SIV_System_Information_Viewer_d4779.html
Please fill out your computers specs in the User Control Panel here on the site as well. It will then appear next to your name. look at my posting and you'll see the drop-down arrow.
I've even thought of changing my signature and put a collection of the advice, by adding text to a blank graphic image
Don't ya just love when a thread is over 3 or pages long and someone comes into the post, has no computer specs given and his one line post is "I'm having the same problem" GEEEZ
I think I should have added Look in Device manager also
Got to agree only been a member a short time and it sure has grown
The help is excellent . Great feeling of real community spirit - good stuff