Windows 7 I despise Windows 7

MikeHawthorne

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If you hate Windows 7 try Windows 8, that will really give you fits.

 

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Maybe computing with your 10 fingers will be better.

 

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I have had know problems and really like Windows 7. Windows 8 I am beginning to get the hang of and have no problems with except Skype doesn't seem to work and that maybe because I don't know how to fix the sound problem. My printer also cannot be connected but sure once the final version comes out that all will be okay. In fact I am using Windows 8 much more than 7.

 

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Hi

I'm using Skype with Windows 8 and I'm not having any problems with it.
What's the problem with your sound.

Not having problems with my printer or any other hardware.
Everything is working for me.

Mike

 

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If you give details, more info, maybe can offer some help. Certainly, for myself, Skype & printer, both work just fine....as does everything else.

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MikeHawthorne said:

Hi

I'm using Skype with Windows 8 and I'm not having any problems with it.
What's the problem with your sound.

Not having problems with my printer or any other hardware.
Everything is working for me.

Mike

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Hi Mike, With Skype it is my sound keeps cutting in and out. As for the printer, I called Kodak and they said that it could not be used with Windows 8 until the final version was out. Skype works on Windows 7 just fine. Have both windows 7&8 on this computer but on different HDD's. All my drivers have been updated for the sound and mic.

 

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I'm surprised that the default drivers don't work with your printer, the only driver issue I had was with my video card.
The Microsoft drivers don't support OpenGL, which several of my software programs need to run correctly.

But ATI came out with drivers for Windows 8 and now everything works great.

I'm almost exclusively using Windows 8, but tomorrow I'll have to go back to Windows 7, because I have a job coming in that will use Indesign CS4 and I can't install it in Windows 8 without removing it from Windows 7.

I'm not ready to do that yet, but Windows 7 does feel slower to me when I log into it.

 

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I agree Mike, Windows 7 does seem slower. I have been using Windows 8 about 95% of the time. If I need to print something I will go to my laptop and use it. I am very impressed with what I have seen with Windows 8. I had my doubts for awhile but not anymore.

 

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As for my graphics card, I use Nvida GT 220 and had no problems with it in Windows 8.

 

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Sonny,

What version of Skype are you using? Is it V5.8.0.158?

Drew

 

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Hi Drew, yes it is V5.8.0.158. That is also the same version I use on Windows 7 with know problem.

 

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Sonny,

Trying to imagine why it, Skype's sound, is not perfect for you. The sound is fine w/ other things on Win8?

Drew

 

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I can't imagine either Drew. As for Windows Media Player and the rest there is no problem. I am not going to get to excited about it yet. When it hits the market next year and then if I have a problem that will be a different ball game.

 

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Sonny,

The RC, Beta #2 will be released quite soon. Maybe your Skype will be better then in that. In a way my perspective & ability to answer may be skewed since I've not had a problem w/ anything in or on Windows8.

Drew

 

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The thread seems to have drifted into Windows 8? Maybe you should repost, and see if you can solve some of the problems in the WIndows 8 forums?

 

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Seems the thread did take a wee bit of a 'turn'.

If, you mean me help ppl in the Windows8 Forum... I, already write there & in a few other tech forums, as well.

But, repost what? Sorry, not sure I follow what you're meaning/saying. Darn!

Cheers,
Drew

 

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