there are so many files required to run windows that it makes it impossible idetify the function of the file.

This alone makes it easier for a hacker to invade the PC.

They can even add items to the registery that corrupt the system.  One objective in developing the operating system

would be to reduce the number of files required while increasing its funcionality.

Adding to the registery should be estricted to the computer operator not some one allowed through the fire wall.

Thanks for listening to my babble.  Frank

Marilyn

I am assuming before you upgraded to Windows 7 you ran the upgrade advisor tool(www.microsoft.com/.../upgrade-advisor.aspx) . Did it tell you that your older pieces of software would run on Windows 7?

What were the results? If the upgrade advisor told you these pieces of software would work, they should work.

I have Windows 7 64bit on my new acer and toshiba laptops. How can I run Win QSB (32 bit install) on it?

Trying to run Taxwise on my computer, but I have Home Basic Edition of Windows 7; What can I do?

I have encountered numerous problems. I wondered if it was the new Norton or the windows 7....so I turned off most features in norton. I am having problems in Foxfire that I don't have when I switch to Explorer. I am also having problems in both.....with....can't get online radio station to play, can't get my address book in blue mountain to open ....can't download my software for my Resonant Field Imaging device ..etc. etc.Hey I need this to work! I skipped vista and stayed with XP...now I have new HP with i7 processor and windows 7 64bit and I wish I was back with XP where everything worked!I have very sophisticated biofeedback software that I am afraid to even attempt to use with this system. These are just a few of the glitches I have encountered. What gives? Seems like every little move is a big deal. I now wish I had made my move to a MAC........

Cosmo,

Haveing 64 bit windows has nothing to do with being able to view this site or any other. Windows 7 64 bit would only effect drivers and software that you install. Your inability to view videos on You Tube would be based on your video settings and browser plug ins. It has nothing to do with your Operating System.

how could microsoft say that 7 is the best if I can not watch a simple video in youtube because i use windows 7 ultimate 64 bits ? that s a joke !!!!!!!!

I use windows 7 and I haven't encountered any of these issue's.

I would however like to see in the next product cycle of Windows the scrapping of the whole start menu and the implementing of a more advanced folder menu that includes most of the actions of the start menu on the new library folder Icon on the task bar. All in all I am liking the new windows 7 very much. Good job guys!

Christopher,

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Stephen

Unfortunately, I still haven't found a answer/solution.  So, Windows 7 will play online videos (e.g. Youtube) for a bit, then stops playing them; in any browser (IE, Firefox, Orca). And if any webpage has a video clip attached, the page stops responding.  My only solution is to restart the computer.  Which only helps for a little bit again.  What is my computer's problem.  just got it in December???