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12/05/2009 06:31:10 PM · #1
New PC with Windows 7 already installed and it's taking forever for it to shutdown for a software install. Thought I ask if anybody knew of a quick fix while I wait.
12/05/2009 06:50:13 PM · #2
Well, I'll jump in with the first "Get a Mac" comment, but of course I'm a PC guy. In fact, I have my Win7 disk now, just waiting for the courage to install it.

R.
12/05/2009 06:51:42 PM · #3
I get that sometimes but usually just leave the room and let it do its thing when that happens.

ETA: I'm still running the RC. I'll be getting the real version soon.

Message edited by author 2009-12-05 18:52:35.
12/05/2009 06:55:49 PM · #4
Originally posted by cpanaioti:

I get that sometimes but usually just leave the room and let it do its thing when that happens.


Yeah, sometimes Windows 7 like to be alone.
12/05/2009 07:15:14 PM · #5
From what I've heard, think of 7 as Vista with most of the problems fixed. It seems like it takes forever for all the auto update software to do so. It is best to just leave it alone and let it finish - probably not best to interrupt it. It might get irritated.
12/05/2009 07:15:50 PM · #6
er...more irritated than usual...
12/05/2009 07:16:58 PM · #7
Indeed. Windows likes to let you know who's boss...
12/05/2009 07:18:51 PM · #8
You and me both. I have had it sitting here for about a week now. I have 3 machines to install it on. Going through some major anxiety thinking about it.


Originally posted by Bear_Music:

I have my Win7 disk now, just waiting for the courage to install it.

R.
12/05/2009 07:24:13 PM · #9
Originally posted by Bugzeye:

You and me both. I have had it sitting here for about a week now. I have 3 machines to install it on. Going through some major anxiety thinking about it.


Originally posted by Bear_Music:

I have my Win7 disk now, just waiting for the courage to install it.

R.

Wait a few more weeks. You don't want Windows spoiling your Christmas, do you?
12/05/2009 09:14:21 PM · #10
Well it seems to run pretty smoothly and I couldn't believe how quickely it connected to my network and the internet without having to configure anything. I suppose I can tolerate the slow shutdown. I usually leave the PC running all the time anyway.
12/05/2009 09:24:12 PM · #11
Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Well, I'll jump in with the first "Get a Mac" comment, but of course I'm a PC guy. In fact, I have my Win7 disk now, just waiting for the courage to install it.

R.


Well I would if their prices drop. It doesn't help that I'm about ready to take a hammer to Apple's other product, the iPhone.
12/07/2009 09:36:14 PM · #12
yeah wait to install windows 7
I had to reformat the upgraded didn't work.

ended up backing up and reinstalling everything.

Was worth it though!
W7 is awesome.
12/07/2009 09:45:40 PM · #13
Well it seems to shutdown faster now. It's only been a few days but I have to say this windows version is a million times better than anything before it. It also helps that I have 8 gigs of ram now. Running Photoshop on 1 gig was just tragic.
12/08/2009 02:29:49 AM · #14
Well, I have the disk in the tray of this laptop now. Going to take the dive. Just wanted to say. If you dont see me around here for awhile it is because I am crumped up in a corning biting my fingers and nervously chanting Gotta Kill Bill, Gotta Kill Bill. Hopefully it will be a smooth install and I can move on to the next two installs. Total I have 2 over Vista and 1 over XP. Not looking forward to the XP job because I definately have to back up that machine. Any how See ya all on the other side.
12/08/2009 07:49:11 AM · #15
Got one machine up and running on 7 and it is installing on another right now. takes awhile but went pretty smooth. And so far I am really liking it. Major upgrade from Vista.
12/08/2009 08:48:56 AM · #16
I've been running it for a month now, no issue. That used to be the case on my Vista pc though, shit would take like 3 days to log off.
12/08/2009 09:12:02 AM · #17
Well I got this computer with windows 7 on it so I didn't have to install it but it works very well for me. Not having any issues with it shutting down slowly.
12/09/2009 12:27:33 AM · #18
Just thought I would follow up on this. So far installed on two computers both upgraded over the top of Vista and have not had any issues with slow log off or shut down. Both machines booted up fast this morning etc... Tonight I am going to do the third machine which is currently running xp sp2 hopefully it will go just as smooth.
12/10/2009 08:42:35 AM · #19
Anyone try the Monitor Calibration in Windows 7 yet? I was going to do it but didn't want to muck things up until I know for sure it works good.
12/10/2009 09:00:48 AM · #20
Originally posted by yanko:

Running Photoshop on 1 gig was just tragic.


I'm having the same problem here.

But i'm not having problems with shut down (and i have 1gig here). Though it's taking too long to re-start when the computer hibernates after some time whithout activity.

Message edited by author 2009-12-10 09:04:13.
12/10/2009 09:44:27 AM · #21
During the reboot process of a comp after installing new software, all kinds of crap is happening. It has to change the registry and update certain files. Sometimes this is a time consuming process. Just leave it alone...go make a sandwich or something. This is a perfectly normal time-delay..
12/10/2009 10:12:16 AM · #22
Originally posted by cowboy221977:

This is a perfectly normal time-delay..

...for microsoft operating systems.

;)
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