The WINDOWS 7 Thread

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  1. The Pirate

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    I still don't understand people's infatuation with system optimizer software. They remind me of those gasoline additives that came out in the 80's and promised more horsepower and better mileage. Neither the system optimizer nor the gasoline additives do what they promise. 99% of the threads I have read here in which the OP has problems with his or her system involves some type of system optimizer being used.
     
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  2. Guitarmaniac64

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    Nope i still on 9.12 didn't even know 9.20 was released :) shall check it up
    Hmm i think i liked v 8 better and even v 7 than v 9 some stuff dont work as before or dont work at all anymore.
     
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  3. Guitarmaniac64

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    Yes long time since i used those
    I have win bla bla optimizer however installed but i only use it for task like get rid of the arrow on the shortcuts and custimize right click and block start up entrys and stuff like that instead of doing those in the register.
     
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    https://www.computerbase.de/downloads/systemtools/all-in-one-runtimes/

    The Add-on All in One Runtimes bundles all the important and current Runtimes for Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 10 in one pack and offers a choice of what to install. Included are all .NET Framework versions including hotfixes.


    All in One Runtimes im Download

    Im Download von All in One Runtimes sind enthalten:

     
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  5. G String

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    Fair enough. My advice generally on W7 would be don't update anything if you are not going online, unless there is a specific update that you suspect you need. Maybe SP1, maybe.

    Do you have any suggestion of which W7 updates you believe will *improve performance*? I've never known any. ;)
     
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    only good realtime system optimizer is ourself....
     
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    Same here..sp1
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    thats a really good question...no i only could determine a few bad ones
     
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  8. The Pirate

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    @wasgedn

    I have several suggestions with an explanation.

    KB2510636
    This KB update fixes startup boot times making Windows boot faster. Basically, this hotfix can short the startup time anywhere from 5 to 8 seconds. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2510636

    KB2617858
    This KB update fixes unexpected slow Windows startup or logon process. For example, your PC takes longer than 3 minutes to start. This problem may occur because Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) performs unnecessary validation process. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2617858

    KB2555428
    This KB update fixes System boot time which may may take several minutes when you create many restore points.


    KB2028650

    This KB update provides a set of performance and functionality improvements to graphics, XPS, and Media Foundation components. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...r-windows-7-and-for-windows-server-2008-r2-wh

    KB281464
    This KB update increases the maximun USB transfer size in Windows 7.https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...-the-maximum-usb-transfer-size-in-windows-7-a

    As you can see, there are updates that will certainly improve performance. When I have the time, I will list some more. It is time consuming. Best way is to go through list of updates and select the ones that will improve performance. That is exactly what I do before I install an update.
     
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    i was so free to use a members avatar..couldnt resist...hope he dont mind..:mad:
    its for upper sentence not sp1 history
     
  12. G String

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    A curated list of such updates (and some indication if they really work) would be a real boon.

    You've made a good start. Cheers!
     
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    As I said, that is a time consuming task and Microfuck does not make it any easier.
     
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    yeah like mosquito bites ....microfuck :rofl:
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    since i blv unupdated sp1 win 7 is faster then with auto updates download
    i need just 2 workflow updates...taskbar showing all copy process separate..and when you drag a window left or right into the nowhere it get over the half of screen opened
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    nothing gets over deleting shit to get fast boot time and puter..glary told me once 85% having slower boot time then me 1 year ago..and this was 2,5 ual core 4gb ram machine heh heh....seems glary users suck big time or i am so great in deleting shit..guess bit of both...dont get me wrong just sayin , great to have this info you bring here...
     
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    quick story:

    been running windows 7 for years. love it. tried upgrding to windows 10 . always a fail. driver issues .etc. maybe its my system/ hardware. who cares. im human and always get that itch to upgrade again to windows 10 , software compatibility etc. i hate the way windows 10 looks btw (i know theres software to make it look like xp or 7 but not the same ) . anyway, this past week, tried upgrading again cause i use adobe audition for vocal recording, turns out the newest version of audition is for windows 10 only. .....tried upgrading again, fail. always fail. always have backups of your current working system btw.. anyway , i installed windows 10 with some success on a different drive, had to install windows vista drivers. wtf right? ..... anyway, took a leap and installed it on the main drive......nice clean windows installation, starting fresh/ out with the old. its nice to start fresh and install software / plugins you really use and not bullshit/ trash.

    im basically almost done setting everything up again, all plugins, daw,etc, then i notice certain plugins acting weird (gui overscaling or if u drag a plugin and move it around the image distorts...BS) ......all of a sudden i get a "windows hard disk error" ....not sure wtf happened , but my hard drive started to fail. not sure why.....not blaming windows 10, but myself only. curiosity killed the cat in this case.

    luckily i have like 5 x 5tb externals where i back everything up .

    waiting for a new hard drive next week to install windows 7 ultimate again and pray i never get curious to upgrade again.
    such a shame windows 7 will no longer be alive or supported officially , i only hope software manufactures continue the support or underground developers continue to make work-arounds to make new software compatible with windows 7.

    .long live windows 7.

    - good vibes,
     
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    "if it aint broke dont fix it"
     
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    But it is broken! It's Windows after all.
    Thanks everyone for these tips.
     
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    Love it. Microfuck or Microsucks.
     
  19. The Pirate

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    Why Windows 7 Ultimate? Go for Pro. The Ultimate is loaded with crap you don't need for your DAW. Even better why not go for the Windows 7 Lite?
     
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    thx for input...
    now we kno win10 kills hdd's too...need the newest ssssd:rofl:
     
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