July 19th, 2009 
So I’ve been having a huge problem with Windows Vista on one of my computers. In fact, it was with the laptop that I use primarily. For some reason, and I’ve actually heard a ton of people say this, but Windows Vista was causing my laptop to overheat! So bad, that if I used my laptop for more than 2 hours and shut it down, it wouldn’t even boot back up again until I had given it a good 15 minutes to cool down!
It’s been like this since the day I bought it, and I searched all over the internet for a fix and couldn’t find one. I should of taken the laptop back when I first realized the problem, but to be honest, I was too lazy to go through the hassle, and instead like an idiot, just dealt with the problem when it arose… or, I just used other computers (I have too many anyways!)
However, this laptop is suppose to be the fastest one I had, with the best processor and memory compared to my other computers, so I’ve always been kinda annoyed that it’s had this problem. I also figured since this was a windows vista problem, getting another computer would be kinda senseless…
I heard about others saying that they just reverted their computers to Windows XP, however, to be completely honest, besides this problem, I actually really liked Windows Vista even though it’s had a ton of complaints!!!
Anyways, so I finally decided to download and install Windows 7 Release Candidate as I plan to buy Windows 7 as soon as it comes out anyways, in fact I’ll probably preorder it here in the next day or two!
So what do I have to say about Windows 7? Well, first let me say that I believe all the hype about it being faster than Vista, I’ve definitely noticed an increase in speed in how fast it loads, shuts down, and opens programs and runs them. Before anyone says anything, I didn’t do a complete wipe on my system, I just upgraded so it’s not because there isn’t crap on my computer, there is tons of crap on it!
Also, I love the new taskbar and how it groups things and instead of long bars, just has images of the application and groups all of those applications under the image icon. I think it’s brilliant and can’t believe they didn’t think of it for Vista, it may annoy some people and you can change it back to the way your use to, but I don’t know why anyone would if they actually gave it a shot!
Now, do I recommend upgrading now to Windows 7? Well, probably not if you aren’t having any problems with your current setup as I have heard a lot of people say they’ve had software issues and compatibility issues, however, I haven’t had any kind of issue at all with Windows 7 yet…(granted I’ve only been running it for about a week now)…
If you are having problems with Vista, and you’re willing to take a chance on some compatibility issues, then I say to go for it and upgrade to the release candidate and then buy Windows 7 when it comes out as I think it’s worth every penny personally. It seems like a great solid piece of software unlike Vista. I think Microsoft truly learned from their mistake with Vista and came back with a bang on this one!
Microsoft Windows 7 Release Candidate Download
I’m sure some of you are running Windows 7 as most of us are not only affiliate marketers, but also tech enthusiasts! If you are, I’d love to hear what you think about Microsoft’s new operating system! Leave me a comment!
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I am gonna make it simple: Switch to MAC OS X.
Best,
Leadicious
Hey Lead… Actually I have a laptop with MAC OS X on it and I do like Apple’s OS, but I also like Window’s PCs….. told ya I have too many computers
I have hated Vista since the day I bought my laptop. I have been putting off upgrading to Windows 7 for a week now but I’m going to do it today. It that doesn’t work out it’s back to XP which I wouldn’t mind at all either at this point.
I’d definitely recommend trying it out if you really hate Vista that much. I think it’s 100x better! The more I use it, the more I like it.
Hey Derek, where’d you download Windows 7 at? I’m dying to get my hands on this.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspx
Forget windows, get Linux
Mac may be a better choice, then again, not everyone prefers that OS. It’s all in the preference of the person. Personally, I do like Windows better, just because I haven’t tried Mac anyway.
Just a question, Is 7 better than XP?
Hmm that’s a tough one, if your just going by performance, I’d say that xp beats 7…
However, 7 does have all the pretty eye candy that vista had, but without all the flaws…so it’s a bit of a trade off.
Plus, most newer computers have faster cpu’s and more memory than most xp systems did, so I think it’s worth running 7.
I tried to like Vista but it had way too many issues. It forced me to go to Mac and I never looked back. If you have some Windows only apps, just use VMware Fusion. Plus, I know you have an iPhone, Derek. OmniFocus on the laptop/desktop and the iPhone just can’t be beat for productivity. I am not an Apple fan boy, but their stuff just works…really well.
Agreed, as I said above, I have a macbook pro, however, I also like my windows machines. I think apple is great, but I also think there are great features that windows has as well…so I use both, however, it was just vista that really sucked…
I’m telling you, Windows 7 is off the chain, at least check it out!
Did your laptop run cooler with Windows 7?
Yes, it most definitely is, I’ve not had a problem with it overheating yet, been running it just over a week now. Stays cool the entire time!
Thanks for the insight Derek. I’d love to upgrade to Windows 7, but based on what you’re saying I think my laptop would not support it very well. I guess I’ll have to wait until I can afford a whole new system. My girlfriend’s laptop has Vista and it always seems like her laptop is too warm. Perhaps she should upgrade to fix that issue.
Well I don’t use a laptop so I haven’t experienced the overheating, but I can bet! I have used vista on my desktop and I know that it can have its problems. Great news about windows 7. I guess its inevitable that people are going to have problems with windows 7 as well… nothing can work perfectly for everyone.
Till then,
Jean
The problem with Microsoft operating system is that they are half-baked when released (that problem occurr’s regularly since the premiere of Windows 98). The applications and the whole OS should be tested for a year or more to see where are the holes, bugs and many other problems. Te other biggest problem of Microsoft OS is that they eat too much resources. Just like they were projected for computers that will be sold after 10 years from now.
I’m using a mac now but I also use XP. I’ve only ever had a few problems with XP, not enough to make me want to upgrade.