Will Windows 7 solve the EP/Vista issues?

[Babette]

http://www.thenewstribune.com/updates/story/727740.html

Anyone got Windows 7 yet? Tell all!

Cheers,
B.

[DreamStalker]

Jim has played with it ...

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=41226&p=361819&hili ... +7#p361819

[Babette]

You know I can't translate Jim... Thanks for telling me what that post meant. I can decipher it better now.

Okay, another discussion to be had with Seattle Laptop when I go see them tomorrow toting the Boat Anchor.

Look, if I knew how to fix this thing, I would have by now!!!!

Thanks buddy!
B.

[LinkC]

The beta's been out a while, but I don't think Win7 is officially released yet. Not that copies haven't been leaked, of course...

[JeffH]

Windows fix anything? Now that's funny.

[Babette]

Windows fix anything? Now that's funny.

Shaddup ya' unwashed Okie....

It's my only hope... whimper....

Love, Yer Unwashed Okie Cousin,
B.

[tattooyu]

We have the release candidate here in our offices (for testing), and it appears very stable and fast. From what I understand, they are basing the kernel (Windows core) on XP, but the interface more on Vista. It appears to be a best-of-both-worlds operating system, but it won't be without its issues I'm sure--just like Macs are not without issues, despite what the zealous Macheads claim.

I have been supporting both for almost 20 years, and I like both. Every computer will most likely have some issues at some point, regardless of platform.

I just got the parts for my computer upgrade (Windows) in the mail. I can't wait to put it together! We were thinking of going with Vista, but we'll stick with XP until Windows 7 is released, and then I'll probably upgrade then.

[billbolton]

From what I understand, they are basing the kernel (Windows core) on XP, but the interface more on Vista.

Windows 7 is entirely based on Vista platform technologies.

but it won't be without its issues

From my point of view, based on what I have seen in the Windows 7 during the closed beta program, it appears to have thrown out some of the very good (under-the-covers) things that were implemented in Vista.....

Cheers,

Bill

[Ender519]

What are the EP/Vista issues you speak of? If it's to do with installation, I've seen EP work on Vista 32/64 and Windows 7 Beta 32/64. I played with an illegit copy of it when I first learned I was getting a Respironics machine, to see if it would install/work before I even considered plunking down the coin for it. So I spun up four virtual machines with each flavor of that OS. I think ver was 1.8.0.49

So, the two biggest things that you have make sure of is the following:

1. You replace the SQL 2000 MSDE (which is not compatible with Vista) with SQL 2005 Express (free download). There are better instructions in a thread about this, but basically you rename the SQL 2005 Express executible to the same name as the SQL 2000 executable and the EP installation knows no different.

2. You run the installation program as Administrator by right clicking and going to compatibility tab and clicking that option. The install takes a LONG time, and I have a quad-core machine. Don't fret if it looks frozen for a few minutes.

3. After installation is complete, you launch the program as Administrator by using the same method as above.

And that's it. I didn't have the card reader, but EP loaded up perfectly. I ordered the card reader and software today and I'm confident it will run on my machine (Vista x64 Ultimate).

[jules]

Windows fix anything? Now that's funny.

about the same as "microsoft works" - oxymoron big time

[rocketdork]

I am currently running EP on a 64 bit Windows 7 (beta) machine. Card reader and software work fine. I followed the steps offered in other threads for making it run on Vista and it works just fine. I did have to get a different driver for the card reader...but its all in this thead. Look for the 6th post down from the top on the first page, its by Gregor and is a step by step instruction...it worked for me!

Unfortunately, Encore Pro ANALYZER doesn't work on 64 bit Windows 7. Dang it.

[ww]

I also have the release candidate for Windows 7. If you like Vista, you will like Windows 7. Maybe and Maybe Not it will have a Windows XP mode, but right now only on the expensive versions as they figure only the corporate guys need a release that is compatible with your existing software!

Has any new Windows version solved the problems of the last Version? I still have the original version of Windows and cannot think of a single instance where it has since!

With Mac OSX, you get a license to install an operating system that works on 5 computers and no Activation required.

[6PtStar]

I am currently running EP on a 64 bit Windows 7 (beta) machine. Card reader and software work fine. I followed the steps offered in other threads for making it run on Vista and it works just fine. I did have to get a different driver for the card reader...but its all in this thead. Look for the 6th post down from the top on the first page, its by Gregor and is a step by step instruction...it worked for me!

Unfortunately, Encore Pro ANALYZER doesn't work on 64 bit Windows 7. Dang it.

If Pro Analyzer won't work why would you even want to run Encore Pro and the problems with the SQL data base. Would not Encore Viewer be a better choice. I sure would hate to give up Pro Analyzer also. Just when I think I can survive Vista or Windows 7 I find out more bad things about it!!

Jerry

[Bookbear]

We have the release candidate here in our offices (for testing), and it appears very stable and fast. From what I understand, they are basing the kernel (Windows core) on XP, but the interface more on Vista.

Heeheehee.. I find it a hoot that Microsquash has gone back to the XP kernal. I resisted Vista tooth and claw at work, and in the end I was thanked for that, when others had massive problems with Vista. I dodged bullets twice now on my home 'puters, first with Millenium, then with Vista.

Do you happen to know from your experience with the beta if XP drivers will run with W7?

[billbolton]

I find it a hoot that Microsquash has gone back to the XP kernal.

They haven't.

beta if XP drivers will run with W7?

They won't.

Win 7 is Vista in new clothes. I you need XP support, look at the Virtual PC 2007 offering... http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Window ... 51033.mspx

Cheers,

Bill