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john.stover
11/16/09

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good article, but would have been nice if it spoke to periphials. (like my HP scanner that worked under vista but no more. (and no help from HP)
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SuperSonik
11/16/09

@john.stover: My 37" HDTV was detected in Vista, but not in windows 7. Tried uninstall and reinstallation of official drivers from ATI but still nothing. You would think it would be hard to break something so simple! #windows7howto
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SewerShark: LOOK BEHIND YOU, A THREE HEADED MONKEY!!!
11/15/09

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TVersity is nice, but I still could not stream subtitles (embedded or external). #windows7howto
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DrDJ
11/16/09

@SewerShark: LOOK BEHIND YOU, A THREE HEADED MONKEY!!!: Check out PS3MediaServer - Java-based applet streams anything and seems to be more stable than TVersity, I reckon... #windows7howto
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paqman
11/14/09

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Man, Windows 7 is driving me nuts. My brother built a computer for my parents, and it freezes up constantly. And when I say constantly, I mean that it is completely unusable. We haven't figured out what triggers it yet. It won't happen for a few hours, but then all of the sudden, when opening a certain program or certain combination of programs, it just starts freezing. It will freeze and be no good for 10 to 15 seconds, then you get 2 to 3 seconds of movement, then it freezes again. The only real way out of it is to hold the power button and reboot. Trying to figure out the cause is driving me nuts. #windows7howto
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GoodBytes
11/14/09

@paqman: It' snot Windows, it's a hardware fault. You can find free software, and forums on the internet which can help you better.

Most of the time it's a lack of power, bad RAM, overheating, or a hardware that is miss installed. #windows7howto
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paqman
11/14/09

@GoodBytes: I suspected hardware at first, but of course, my brother, who built it, insists it's not. I hate having to troubelshoot a pc someone else built. I've been browsing forums, and the problem has so many different solutions, I don't know where to start. #windows7howto
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thatsmrpotatohead2U
11/14/09

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I know we've been told that the hardware requirements for W7 are the same as for Vista - but I'd prefer to learn from people with real world experience. Particularly as I have a 1.33GHZ Centrino (*gasp*) processor...

Seriously - Vista is the bane of my life but the last thing I want to do is turn to stone while I wait for 7 to load. Any views on what the real hardware requirements are? #windows7howto
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Nathan Obbards
11/14/09

@thatsmrpotatohead2U: It runs on my 1.67GHz Athlon XP+ with 512MB RAM, 80GB HDDD, and an old 5000 or 6000 series nVidia card in it. It runs, a little sluggish, but fine. I'm planning on optimizing it and seeing if I can make it run better by following some of these steps [www.reddit.com]

It runs on netbooks, so you never know. #windows7howto
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computermix
11/14/09

@Nathan Obbards: Netbooks are getting pretty strong these days... #windows7howto
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Nathan Obbards
11/14/09

@computermix: They are, but the RAM speed, FSB, and fact that they are (mostly) single core are severe limiting factors. I love my netbook, but sometimes I feel like it's just barely chugging along. #windows7howto
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thebigcheese
11/14/09

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I wish you'd tell us how to share FROM OS X to Windows 7, not just the other way around. It's pretty easy to get Windows to go to Mac, but nearly impossible to figure out how to get it working the other way. This article is useless to me without that. #windows7howto
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CraigJ
11/14/09

@thebigcheese:
Windows 7 will not work with Mac OS X Windows file sharing support by default. If you attempt to access a folder shared from Mac OS X, Vista will display a logon error repeatedly. The problem is that Vista, by default, will only use NTLMv2 for authentication, which is not supported by Mac OS X’s Windows Sharing service. The other problem is the Minimum Session Security for NTVLM SSP based Clients.
To get around this:

1. Open the Control Panel
2. Switch to "Classic" view
3. Double-click Administration Tools
4. Double-click Local Security Policy
5. Or Secpol.msc
6. Expand "Local Policies" and select "Security Options"
7. Alternate : Type secpol.msc to get editor up then
8. Locate "Network Security: LAN Manager Authentication Level" in the list and double-click it.
9. Change the setting from "Send NTMLv2 response only" to "Send LM & NTLM – use NTLMv2 session if negotiated"
10. Network Security: Minimum session security for NTLM SSP Based (including secure RPC) Clients
11. Change the setting from "require 128 bit" to unchecked (No Minimum)
12. Click OK

the real difference between vista and windows 7 procedure is 10 and 11

from [blog.kowalczyk.info]

I tested this on my systems and it worked fine #windows7howto
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thebigcheese
11/14/09

@CraigJ: I keep reading about that, but I cannot for the life of me find anything labeled "Local Security Policy." I've just discovered that such an option does not exist on Home Premium versions, so is there somewhere else I can go? You can lower the encryption requirement in the advanced sharing options, but I don't know where else to find the other stuff.
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PaddyDugan
11/14/09

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My concern is not with devices, but with applications. Specialized programs for, say Accounting or Dentist offices have been running on XP for years and attempts to introduce Vista frightened many office mgrs. Which explains, partly, why so many businesses are still using XP. Any solid experience/advice along these lines would be appreciated. #windows7howto
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LaraPandion I
11/14/09

@PaddyDugan: Well there are pretty good odds it will work in 7, and most people that try it find it intuitive and are not nearly as wary as with Vista. Worst case, you make sure to ge tthem Win7 Pro or above (which if they are in a business is the right way to go anyway) and you can run "XP mode". This is really a virtual machine that runs XP in the background and only presents the application window to the user. It looks and acts like an app in XP, because it is running on XP.
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Nathan Obbards
11/14/09

@PaddyDugan: My entire office is switching from XP to W7 as is my university. Legacy software is a common sight in both places. There really is no reason to not switch.
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PaddyDugan
11/14/09

@Nathan Obbards: Thanks to you and Lara. I will approach them about the change with more confidence now. I had heard that "XP Mode" was a whole new ball game but was wondering how all inclusive it turns out to be with specialized aps. #windows7howto
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aThingOrTwo
11/14/09

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"In some ways, Windows 7 is actually better on Windows 7 than it is on OS X"

No it's not, because iTunes on OS X has had jump lists for years and years, for play/pause skip/previous and setting ratings.

The fact Quicktime is built into the OS stack means the performance will always be better. #windows7howto
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Sir Gibler
11/14/09

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not to complain but i spy two typos and im not done yet. "In some ways, Windows 7 is actually better on Windows 7 than it is on OS X." "but it's you only choice."
make that 3 "And if you third-party PMP does have a syncing app,"
ugh 4 "won't have been update for Windows 7."
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CraigJ
11/14/09

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Been using 7 for 2 months, both on a dell, and multiple VPS on my Mac via Fusion. Fusion 3 is a must upgrade BTW - I've been running Win 7 with Aero on my unibody MacBook with no problems. All the networking seems to work fine, the exception is my wife's Vista laptop what has issues with my Win 7 box for some reason.

7 sees my Macs, my Linux boxes and my other PCs (all running 7 except that Vista laptop) 7 also had no problem with the printer hooked up to my Airport Extreme.

One work of caution. I decided to go full 64-bit. Some of my older devices work fine on 7/32, but no 64 bit drivers are available, so take that into consideration when upgrading.

Well played, Microsoft. #windows7howto
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OblivionVII
11/14/09

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So you mean to say it just works? #windows7howto
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BeautifulAgony
02/10/09

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The Device Stage is a brilliant update to the Device Manager, which wasn't user friendly. This is a much nicer way for those easing themselves into hardware territory to see what's conected and what it can do.

On my little Toshiba U305, Win7 correctly identified the built in webcam (which even XP had issues with detecting/identifying) without specific drivers, as well as the biometric fingerprint reader. Drivers are still wonky; people Anti-MS love to use that as "proof" Win7 is a failure, but seriously, in beta? Hell, half my hardware has gotten beta drivers from developers who are eager to get on the Win7 train, and, Win7 integrates driver updates very nicely.

I think it is important to note, that although the added functionality of the Splash Page requires manufacturers to be onboard, with that support it would have the same, or better, operation as XP ever gave.
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Nekrik
01/28/09

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It's been reported to work great with pushing songs to Denon 4308 and 3808 AVRs. User wasn't even expecting it but they showed up in the drop down list and worked great. Hopefully it's the same case for many network aware appliances.
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Wilson Rothman
01/28/09

@Nekrik: Yep, there are a lot of unofficial Play To sightings out there—a few people have mentioned different products in these comments. I have asked the DLNA to publish the official list, and when they do, we'll run it. It's just tricky because there's no guarantee a DLNA 1.0 product will work by default, and Microsoft itself is keeping pretty mum about compatibility until they iron out their kinks.
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Mike Zuniga: That was Unexpected
01/28/09

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The problem is that other companies (IE: Sony) always want to make their devices run their own proprietary format against what is standard so it would probably be no different with "Play to". They'll make it so Sony phones can only play to Sony TV's and Sony laptops. Way to be a team player Sony...

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Wilson Rothman
01/28/09

@MikeZuniga: This is true, though Sony is on the DLNA board, so... *fingers crossed*
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Xeno
01/28/09

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Just curious Wilson what exactly about the XBox media center extender is worse than the dashboard interface? I find that the extender software has better image zoom fast forward/rewind etc controls.
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Wilson Rothman
01/28/09

@Xeno: Mainly file format conversion, and the ability (or lack thereof) to reach out to random networked folders of content. I'm not talking about the transport controls, though I don't like the fact that the Extender in general is soooo dependent on the Media Center PC for even simple UI. I'd rather a hoss like the Xbox 360 do its own computering, if you get me.
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Christopher Cox
01/28/09

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Who are we kidding? This is Microsoft we are talking about here. It won't be open for every device under the sun. It will at best work with Microsoft products well and not so well with anyone else. At worst work with Microsoft products and their partners only. I am willing to bet that Microsoft will use this feature as a leverage for devices that are at least partnered with them so we are likely not going to see support for Apple iPhones and iPods. Any takers?My vote is ... "not open to every device".
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Ethan Shaffer
01/28/09

@Christopher Cox: What about silverlight internet explorer windows media player seadragon photosynth microsoft hardware (mouse keyboards etc.) xbox and their entire OS. Just a list of some things that play nicely with others. Sure I can't use my zune on my mac and would like to. But saying everything is closed is ridiculous.

"likely not going to see support for Apple iPhones and iPods." - see seadragon iphone app.

"It will at best work with Microsoft products well and not so well with anyone else." - see Microsoft Office.

And if you are going to bash anything make sure you back it up with facts not just anecdotes sayings and whatever else you mixed in with it.

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smartboydan is banned from Deadspin :(
01/28/09

@Ethan Shaffer: Microsoft Office works pretty well on Macs and there's not much of a market for Linux so your point is rather moot.
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ripfire
01/28/09

@smartboydan should really be studying right now.: Not gonna happen. Licensing problems.
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