View Full Version : What Version of Windows 7 do you use?
KA5ROW
06-07-2010, 03:43 PM
Now that Windows 7 has been out for a while. What version do you use? 32 or 64 bit ?
I skipped Vista all together, and got the full version Win 7 and use the 64 bit version. :D
AB1FV
06-07-2010, 03:47 PM
A home: Windows 7 64 bit Home Premium (On a Dell inspirion 1545)
At work: Windows 7 32 bit Enterprise Edition (On a Dell Latitude E6400)
KB3LAZ
06-07-2010, 06:42 PM
The answer to the question is yes. I have 64 and 32 bit. I also have various older versions of windows and even PC's with linux.
G0JKZ
06-09-2010, 03:13 PM
The answer to the question is yes. I have 64 and 32 bit. I also have various older versions of windows and even PC's with linux.
same here....
needs an option for all the variants...
the laptop here runs 7 ultimate 32, the rest of the machines apart from the wifes all run 7 pro 32. The boss has 7 64bit pro.
KC7DRI
06-09-2010, 07:50 PM
WinXP still does all I need from a Windows OS. When it fails to do so I will probably leave Microsoft completely behind me.
KB3LAZ
06-09-2010, 08:39 PM
same here....
needs an option for all the variants...
the laptop here runs 7 ultimate 32, the rest of the machines apart from the wifes all run 7 pro 32. The boss has 7 64bit pro.
I also run Windows server 2003. I would use a newer version if it would do what I wanted it to but lets just say that I run outdated applications. ;)
My gaming PC's run XP pro 64. Why? Simple, many of the games that I play were designed before even vista came out let alone 7. Use the game updater on my laptop with 7 and all hell breaks lose.
As you said variants are nice to have.
..Im pretty sure I still have my first PC from the early 90s. I have a pc graveyard.:p
KB3LAZ
06-09-2010, 08:41 PM
WinXP still does all I need from a Windows OS. When it fails to do so I will probably leave Microsoft completely behind me.
XP is still my favorite too. But to tell you the truth 7 is not a bad OS. If you like XP you should like 7.
K9ASE
06-09-2010, 08:58 PM
after hearing all the bad stuff about Vista. I was a little leary when my new computer came with Windows 7 premium but now I love Windows 7
KB3LAZ
06-09-2010, 10:27 PM
after hearing all the bad stuff about Vista. I was a little leary when my new computer came with Windows 7 premium but now I love Windows 7
While not a big fan of vista if manipulated right it can work decent. It is actually easier to setup an SQL server on vista than 7.
N3ATS
06-10-2010, 03:35 AM
Windows 7 Professional 64 bit on a Dell Precision M4400.
K8ERV
06-11-2010, 01:01 AM
I just ordered a Gateway lap with win 7 home premium 64. I don't quite understand the 64 bit bit. Will there be any problem running all of my older (XP) programs or peripherals?
This is a refurb and comes that way.
TOM K8ERV Montrose Colo
W6TMI
06-18-2010, 06:11 AM
I decides screw 'em all.
I'm running Doors ver 0
W6TMI
06-18-2010, 06:13 AM
I just ordered a Gateway lap with win 7 home premium 64. I don't quite understand the 64 bit bit. Will there be any problem running all of my older (XP) programs or peripherals?
This is a refurb and comes that way.
TOM K8ERV Montrose Colo
Run Doors, and running (anything) will not be a problem!
But to answer, it will run 32 bit mode programs. Usually. Not guaranteed. 32/64 bit is the word/address etc length.
KT7DAD
06-18-2010, 07:40 AM
My rig control computer run XP pro
My work horse run win7/64
I use XP at work and at home, Actually I was quite happy with W95!
I just ordered a Gateway lap with win 7 home premium 64. I don't quite understand the 64 bit bit. Will there be any problem running all of my older (XP) programs or peripherals?
This is a refurb and comes that way.
TOM K8ERV Montrose Colo
I found out tat everytime you upgrade (?) to a newer version of O/S , all your older programs are obsolete, my car wouldn't even start anymore.
All the old books in my library have blank pages now.
:confused::eek:
64 bit Windows home premium on all four of our current PCs in use.
We have 4GB of RAM on three PCs and 8GB on another.
I do not need BitLocker or any of the features of professional.
KB9HGI
06-22-2010, 07:30 PM
I use windows 7 32 bit on main computer
Windows vista on echo link link machine
Windows xp on the live scanner feed machine
windows 2000 pro on the APRS Igate machine
KD0KKV
07-29-2010, 03:31 AM
The pirated version.
AB8MA
07-29-2010, 03:38 AM
Question.
If I upgrade to 64 bit, does that mean I can re-compile all my Fortran code in single precision now to get the same results?
:D:D:D
KD8JFO
07-29-2010, 06:06 AM
i use windows 7 32 bit, in safe mode, one a hp pavillion dv9000t
KD8JFO
07-29-2010, 06:06 AM
The pirated version.
mine is too :D
Win 7 64 bit home premium on the desktop.
Win 7 Starter on the netbook.
K3ROJ
09-28-2010, 03:20 PM
Most hams have several computers such as older 32 bit XP and even Vista but Windows 7 64 bit and enough RAM is the ideal PC to run ham software. I run 2 monitors using a good graphics card and can run multiple programs such as logging with QRZ/XML lookup, Flex Radio, Ham Radio Deluxe and even online television if I like. These computers have came down in price lately for about $550. An additiona video card and bigger power supply makes for a good system.