Windows 7 Minor Failage (Security and Bootskin)

[EdiblePlastique]

Today, I upgraded from Windows Vista Ultimate x64 to Windows 7 Ultimate x64.
The upgrade itself was a flawless procedure, but in the end, a couple of things screwed up.
For some reason, AVG 8.5 still isn't 'turned on' even after rebooting and 'turning it on' multiple times. I click the Action Centre button on the bottom right, click 'Turn on AVG Anti-Virus (Important)', click Yes on the UAC popup, and it STILL thinks that AVG is off! I even went into the AVG user interface, and it says that everything is active. This never happened in Vista - actually, it did, but it happened with Avast!.

The second, and probably most minor thing, is that the bootskin is all screwed up.
When Vista was on the computer, I installed Tuneup Utilities 2009 and changed the bootskin from the default Vista one to a much nicer, custom bootskin I created myself. Tuneup Utilities's licence eventually expired, but the bootskin remained custom.

After installing Windows 7, the bootskin is now about 6 small, static bright dots in the top left corner of the screen. This bothers me, as the new bootskin is actually pretty nice, and worth bragging about to your friends.

And another thing, I ended up installing the display driver that Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor 'advised' and it screwed up my computer. I ended up installing the one from HP's site for Windows 7 x64 bit for my model WHICH ALSO TURNED OUT TO BE THE WRONG ONE! I eventually went back to the ORIGINAL driver that I was using with Vista, and am currently using it right now.

If anyone knows how to fix the two problems above, I would be eternally grateful.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you've encountered a few issues after upgrading from Windows Vista Ultimate x64 to Windows 7 Ultimate x64. Let's address each problem you've mentioned:

Issue 1: AVG 8.5 not turning on:​

• Even though you've tried to turn on AVG Anti-Virus through the Action Center and within the AVG user interface, the system still believes it's off.
• This issue might be due to compatibility problems with AVG 8.5 and Windows 7. Old versions of antivirus software can have issues on newer operating systems.
• Here's what you can try:

1. Update AVG: Ensure you have the latest version of AVG compatible with Windows 7. It's preferable to use a newer version to avoid compatibility issues.
2. Reinstall AVG: Uninstall AVG completely and reinstall it. Make sure you download the latest version of AVG compatible with Windows 7 from their official website.
3. Check Compatibility: Confirm that the version of AVG you are using is certified for Windows 7 x64.
4. Run Compatibility Mode: You can try running AVG in compatibility mode for Windows Vista if all else fails.

   Issue 2: Bootsplash issue:​

   • The custom bootskin you created in Vista is now distorted in Windows 7, showing as small static dots.
   • This is likely due to a compatibility issue between the custom bootskin and Windows 7.
   • Here's a solution:
   1. Bootskin Compatibility: The bootskin you created might not be fully compatible with Windows 7. Consider creating a new custom bootskin that is compatible with Windows 7.
   2. Reset Boot Options: Try resetting the boot options to default in Windows 7, as the custom bootskin might be causing the issue.

      Issue 3: Display driver problems:​

      • You faced issues with both the display driver suggested by Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor and the driver from HP's site.
      • Your best course of action:
      []Original Driver: Since you reverted to the original driver used in Vista, stick with it if it works well for your system. []Driver Updates: Regularly check for driver updates on HP's official site that are specifically designed for Windows 7. By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issues with AVG, the bootskin, and the display driver. If you encounter any further difficulties or need additional assistance, feel free to reach out.