Windows 7 Beta leaked

**Shamrock** · 12-29-08, 09:50 PM

http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=13802

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One major point of criticism that is echoed by virtually all reviewers is the new OS X-like taskbar. Reviewers fault not concept, but the implementation of it, which sees Microsoft allow program shortcuts to lump together with running tasks to create a hard to decipher mess. Paul Thurrott, a strong Microsoft supporter describes, "For all the niceties of the new taskbar, this comingling of different functions is a whopper of a mistake, and one that will actively harm most Windows users."

**crainger** · 12-30-08, 12:43 AM

This new 7000 build is meant to be pretty stable and usable.
I might try it out.

DRen72 · 12-30-08, 10:23 AM

The crazy OS X-like taskbar may get revamped by Beta 2, at least I hope so. I can already tell that I will be setting mine up to behave like Vista's since that is fortunately an option. I don't like the idea of icons on the taskbar like Windows 7 default.

Given the relatively good state of Windows 7 at this stage, they have plenty of time to work out kinks before RTM. Overall I'm impressed enough to upgrade when its released.

**TheOneAndOnly** · 12-30-08, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DRen72

The crazy OS X-like taskbar may get revamped by Beta 2, at least I hope so. I can already tell that I will be setting mine up to behave like Vista's since that is fortunately an option. I don't like the idea of icons on the taskbar like Windows 7 default.

Given the relatively good state of Windows 7 at this stage, they have plenty of time to work out kinks before RTM. Overall I'm impressed enough to upgrade when its released.

I like the icon concept (Ive already modded my vista install for the same thing), but I don't like that they lumped the taskbar icons in with the open app icons.

Toss3 · 12-30-08, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by crainger

This new 7000 build is meant to be pretty stable and usable.
I might try it out.

I'd give it a shot too if it weren't for the fact that the 64-bit version is still unavailable.

npras42 · 01-03-09, 03:09 PM

I'm testing this out now. Mainly because of the updated Media Center, but even without that I have to say I'm really impressed. I've always been kinda pro-Vista - always thought despite its various faults it was an improvement on XP - but this is excellent. I haven't done any gaming and to be honest thats the least of my worries.

A stable, clean and responsive OS with well thought out features is very important to me however and up till now I've had very little to moan about. NVIDIA drivers work fine, Audigy2 drivers work fine. My network is up and running.

The new taskbar in my opinion is an improvement. I can understand why it sounds a bit weird to mix taskbar items and icons (I read Paul Thurrot's take on it and he makes sense when he bashes it), but it works pretty seamlessly if you ask me. I'm still using ObjectDock, but now I only have 5 icons on it. Everything else goes on the taskbar. I have no problems differentiating between open windows and those just sitting idly on the bar. The open ones have big boxes around them!!!

Zelda_fan · 01-03-09, 03:19 PM

got a question. What nVidia driver are you useing with Windows 7?

I just installed the 7000 build myself, and I like it a lot, but I'm wondering if I should stick with the default microsoft driver, or if nVidia has a beta out for Windows 7 yet?

npras42 · 01-03-09, 03:34 PM

I've not exactly got a great graphics card in this HTPC system (GeForce 6800GT) but I'm just using the Vista 32-bit drivers available at the NVIDIA website - 178.24. Works fine for me...

Zelda_fan · 01-03-09, 03:52 PM

yeah, the nvidia vista x32 drivers are way better than the default microsoft drivers. Aero runs a lot smoother. I'm really liking Windows 7. Think I'm gonna stick with it as my main OS.

**mailman2** · 01-03-09, 05:26 PM

Im using 185.20 in Windows 7 7000. This build just rocks, blows away Vista by a mile and XP too

Playing COD WAW, L4D, GTA IV, FC2 all run great!

This is going to be the OS to have.

BTW I disabled all the pinned crap and just setup my own Quick Launch. I'm not a fan of the new large icon'd taskbar with the pinned feature. I prefer my Quick Launch still.

**mullet** · 01-03-09, 06:18 PM

I don't like the taskbar at alaah.

Toss3 · 01-03-09, 06:36 PM

Just "upgraded" to Windows 7 32-bit and it's definitely an improvement over vista! Everything is much faster; installing applications and changing settings is a breeze.

A must try for everyone!

12-30-08, 12:43 AM	#2
crainger Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia Posts: 29,535	Re: Windows 7 Beta leaked This new 7000 build is meant to be pretty stable and usable. I might try it out.

12-30-08, 10:23 AM	#3
DRen72 Eastern Pipistrelle Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Cave Posts: 2,058	Re: Windows 7 Beta leaked The crazy OS X-like taskbar may get revamped by Beta 2, at least I hope so. I can already tell that I will be setting mine up to behave like Vista's since that is fortunately an option. I don't like the idea of icons on the taskbar like Windows 7 default. Given the relatively good state of Windows 7 at this stage, they have plenty of time to work out kinks before RTM. Overall I'm impressed enough to upgrade when its released. __________________ CPU: Intel i7 2600k Video: EVGA GTX 590 / 24" BenQ FP241WZ LCD Motherboard & RAM: ASRock P67 Extreme6 / 16GB DDR3 RAM Storage: Corsair Force Series GT 128GB SSD / Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB / Two Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB drives Optical Storage: Pioneer BDR-206DBKS Sound: Sound Blaster X-Fi / Logitech Z-5500 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit) Other: Antec P183 Case / Corsair AX-1200 Power Supply / Logitech G5 (v2.0) / Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 Console: XBox 360 Elite

01-03-09, 03:09 PM	#6
npras42 Hi Everybody! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,698	Re: Windows 7 Beta leaked I'm testing this out now. Mainly because of the updated Media Center, but even without that I have to say I'm really impressed. I've always been kinda pro-Vista - always thought despite its various faults it was an improvement on XP - but this is excellent. I haven't done any gaming and to be honest thats the least of my worries. A stable, clean and responsive OS with well thought out features is very important to me however and up till now I've had very little to moan about. NVIDIA drivers work fine, Audigy2 drivers work fine. My network is up and running. The new taskbar in my opinion is an improvement. I can understand why it sounds a bit weird to mix taskbar items and icons (I read Paul Thurrot's take on it and he makes sense when he bashes it), but it works pretty seamlessly if you ask me. I'm still using ObjectDock, but now I only have 5 icons on it. Everything else goes on the taskbar. I have no problems differentiating between open windows and those just sitting idly on the bar. The open ones have big boxes around them!!!

01-03-09, 03:19 PM	#7
Zelda_fan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10,299	Re: Windows 7 Beta leaked got a question. What nVidia driver are you useing with Windows 7? I just installed the 7000 build myself, and I like it a lot, but I'm wondering if I should stick with the default microsoft driver, or if nVidia has a beta out for Windows 7 yet?

01-03-09, 03:34 PM	#8
npras42 Hi Everybody! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,698	Re: Windows 7 Beta leaked I've not exactly got a great graphics card in this HTPC system (GeForce 6800GT) but I'm just using the Vista 32-bit drivers available at the NVIDIA website - 178.24. Works fine for me...

01-03-09, 03:52 PM	#9
Zelda_fan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10,299	Re: Windows 7 Beta leaked yeah, the nvidia vista x32 drivers are way better than the default microsoft drivers. Aero runs a lot smoother. I'm really liking Windows 7. Think I'm gonna stick with it as my main OS.

01-03-09, 06:18 PM	#11
mullet Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,998	Re: Windows 7 Beta leaked I don't like the taskbar at alaah. __________________ • LIAN-LI PC-A70B • ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA (0701) • i7-3770k + NOCTUA\|NH-D14 • Intel 520 240GB SSD • G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB DDR3 1600 • • EVGA GeForce GTX 680 • PCP&C 750 Quad • ASUS 12x BD-ROM • DELL U2412M E-IPS • Windows 7 Pro x64 SP1 • Logitech Z5500 5.1 •

01-03-09, 06:36 PM	#12
Toss3 .<<o>>. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Finland Posts: 4,763	Re: Windows 7 Beta leaked Just "upgraded" to Windows 7 32-bit and it's definitely an improvement over vista! Everything is much faster; installing applications and changing settings is a breeze. A must try for everyone! __________________ : :Asus Rampage II Gene : : Core i7 920 4011Mhz : : 6Gb 1600Mhz A-Data DDR3 : : Club3D Theatron Agrippa : : Intel 80GB SSD : : 2xSamsung F1 750Gb : : Sapphire 5850 @ 850/1225Mhz : : : :Benq FP241W : : Optoma HD80 Projector + 92" Screen : : Genelec 8020B speakers : : Sony MDR-XB700 Headphones : : Razer Lycosa : : Razer Lachesis : :

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