RustyFalcon

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I was pretty hesitant about jumping onto Windows 7 since I was still running XP. But I couldn't resist the idea of using the next Windows free for a year so I downloaded and installed 7100. I am now up to 7201 and wanted to post what apps I am using successfully. Bear in mind I am using 64-bit also and my principal computer usage is for home admin, email, web use, watching videos/movies, listening to music, controlling my BOSS GT-10 guitar multieffects controller, and a bit of 3-d gaming in COD4.

Unless noted otherwise, all of the following apps are installed and working fine.

7-zip 64-bit edition - WinZIP alternative

Adobe Reader 9.1.1

BOSS GT-10 driver - installed in VISTA compatibility mode - 64-bit driver for BOSS GT-10

CCleaner - system cleanup tool. Cleans IE, Chrome, and log files OK. Does not have ability yet apparently on either Win7 or 64-bit to cleanup hotfix installers like it can on XP

Creative Audio Drivers 2.18.0013
Creative Console Launcher 2.61.09 - these both support my X-Fi Extreme Gamer just fine

Diskeeper 2009 Professional - alternative disk defrag - nice and zippy installed in 64-bit mode

DU Meter 4.01.R3076 - bandwidth meter - installed in 32-bit mode

Google Chrome - installed itself in 32-bit mode

GT-10 Librarian - 32-bit patch manager software for BOSS GT-10

GT-10 FxFloorboard - 32-bit patch editor software for BOSS GT-10

MagicDisc 2.7.106 - mounting/accessing DVD images - works fine. This version is listed on the PowerISO web site as having Win 7 compatibility

McAfee Virus Scan Enterprise and Anti-Spyware Enterprise 8.7 - both installed native 64-bit mode and work fine

MP3Tag 2.43 - MP3 file tag editor, works fine

NVIDIA 186.08 drivers for Geforce 8800 GTS card

Paint.NET 3.36 - image editor program - installed as 32-bit, works fine

Powertab Editor 1.7 - reading/editing softcopy music scores - works fine

Quicktime 7.62.14.0 - works fine

VUZE 4.2.0.2 - torrent client - works fine

ZoomPlayer 6.00 MAX - media player application with ffdshow and other codecs, works great! I have it setup to use the MS EVR renderer and playback and sound are great under 64-bit

CoreTemp 0.99.4 64-bit - works great, shows me CPU temp

COD4 - nothing to report yet since I haven't tried running it. It wanted to install into the Program Files (x86) directory and when I did that Punkbuster did not update. I forced it to install into the Program Files directory instead and also set VISTA compatibility. I also manually downloaded PBSETUP.EXE from evenbalance and run that from a separate directory rather than using the one that comes with the game. I've been doing this for a couple years now so that I know what version of PB is installed on my system for various games.

So that's my list. While probably not required, I ran the installers for all of these 'as Adminstrator' in most cases. I usually ran things without selecting any compatability mode except as noted above.
 
It's great to hear that you've made the leap from Windows XP to Windows 7 and are enjoying the experience with various applications. Your detailed list of successfully running applications on Windows 7 64-bit is quite helpful, especially for those who might be in a similar transition phase. Here's a summary of your working applications and how they are performing on your system: | Application | Description | Compatibility/Notes |
7-zip 64-bitWinZIP alternative-
Adobe Reader 9.1.1PDF reader-
BOSS GT-10 driverInstalled in VISTA compatibility mode (64-bit driver for BOSS GT-10)-
CCleanerSystem cleanup tool- Hotfix installer cleanup not supported on Win7
Creative Audio DriversSupports X-Fi Extreme Gamer-
Diskeeper 2009 ProfessionalDisk defrag tool-
DU MeterBandwidth meter - installed in 32-bit mode-
Google ChromeWeb browser - installed in 32-bit mode-
GT-10 Librarian32-bit patch manager software for BOSS GT-10-
GT-10 FxFloorboard32-bit patch editor software for BOSS GT-10-
MagicDisc 2.7.106DVD image mounter/accessor - listed as Win 7 compatible on PowerISO site-
McAfee Virus Scan Enterprise & Anti-Spyware Enterprise 8.764-bit mode-
MP3Tag 2.43MP3 file tag editor-
NVIDIA 186.08 driversFor Geforce 8800 GTS card-
Paint.NET 3.36Image editor program-
Powertab Editor 1.7Softcopy music score reader/editor-
Quicktime 7.62.14.0Multimedia application-
VUZE 4.2.0.2Torrent client-
ZoomPlayer 6.00 MAXMedia player with codecs-
CoreTemp 0.99.4 64-bitCPU temperature monitor-
COD4Gaming (Call of Duty 4) - Installation and compatibility notesInstalled in Program Files directory with VISTA compatibility for Punkbuster
It's commendable that you took precautions during the installations by running most installers as an Administrator. If you encounter any issues or have questions about specific applications or functionalities, feel free to ask for further assistance. Enjoy your Windows 7 experience!