I just got done reading a blog post about how you could with an easy to make script disable UAC all together. According to Long Zheng, he states that how a malicious software could circumvent the UAC by turning it off. I simply love the new look and feel of the UAC and hope they can come up with a way to fix the problem. [ad#ad2-right]According to him there is a way to fix this and keep all the new features set. He has provided the proof of concept for turning of UAC without having it ask. You can download it yourself and try it out, but be careful it will disable UAC.
I hope Microsoft fixes this little flaw and makes it more secure than Vista. According to Microsoft though, they claim UAC functionality is “by Design“. I don’t know if it is or isn’t but I do know that it could easily let more Malware into Windows 7 before it got enough people on board. That is one of the reasons I don’t want Windows 7 Released now. I don’t want this to become a failure in the minds of people. I want to look back and see this being successful. Hopefully Microsoft fixes this and makes it even more secure in the future.
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Windows 7 Beta — Unexpected results
Now know people’s thoughts on the EULA of Windows 7 Beta. Now let’s talk about this according to a blog post From Windows Vista Places :
No benchmarks allowed. As in previous beta releases of Microsoft operating systems, the license agreement includes a prohibition on speed tests:
You may not disclose the results of any benchmark tests of the software to any third party without Microsoft’s prior written approval.
[ad#ad2-right]Now We know people have put this through there test and I am sure any technology magazine has done the same. If I know people they will be doing this no matter what the EULA (End User License Agreement) has to say. Although if Microsoft was worried about Third Party’s from finding out this software it wouldn’t be to hard for them to get there hands on a key and the ISO after all it was released to the public and that means anyone could get a copy.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Apple or even some Linux Enthusiast did there own test on this OS. I serious doubt that Microsoft will come after people over this because they have made it public but let’s go in and talk some things.
I have done my own test and come to the conclusion that it is 5% to 8% faster from Vista. Although I have a Vista OEM with some bloatware software it still in an even faster boot time and shutdown time on Windows 7. I also checked out the Memory Usage of each and I find that Windows 7 Beta using almost Half of what Vista Premium is using.
Microsoft Windows 7 Beta blog says this [Windows 7 is faster, more reliable, and makes it easier to do what you want. Both the everyday things and the killer “is that really possible?”]. Now saying that they have thinned it down because the memory usage. I also find the User Interface is really well build for being a beta system. I also like the User Access Control choices, they’ve made the UAC a lot friendlier and let’s you choice how to use it better. There is of course going to be issues with Windows 7 Beta and if you have a problem you can always visit the Forums to get help solving those problems.
[ad#ad2-left]If your curious and want to test it out for yourself go find the software and do your own test, I am sure people are doing it regardless of the EULA. I did this test to make sure Microsoft wasn’t trying to hide the truth of the Windows 7. I wanted to find out for myself, because of how it can “seem” to be faster doesn’t always mean it is. After my test, I am thinking Microsoft is on the right track with Windows 7 beta, and I hope they keep on track.
My Recommendations for all who read this is “Go and grab your copy and try it out yourselves“. You only have until January 24, 2009 to get your copy of Windows 7 Beta with a Key. Now people can do what they want but I am hoping people keep the pressure on Microsoft to make this Operating System get even better in the future, because ultimately we are the ones who will have to use the system.
First Impression of Windows 7 Beta!!
As of getting this beta from Windows Download server, and yet having to activate it. I’d thought I share some of my impressions of this Operating System. Although I must make sure you all know this isn’t the final version of Windows 7, and it will undoubtedly go through some major changes before it is over.
As you can see I’ve installed this onto an Intel System 2 core system 1.6ghz and 2 gigs of ram. I must say that this was a really smooth transition from Vista to Windows 7. I don’t think it has ever been this good with Vista. Something that I noticed right off is that now I can have User Account Control Customized. Yes you’ve heard it right some things you can do with Windows 7 is turn it all the way off(Do not Notify Me) to Always on (Always Notify Me).
With this one I can now not have it Dim all the time when It wants to warn me. This is the best part of this UAC no longer will I get annoyed every time it warns me. I’m liking the feature more and more.
[ad#ad2-right]So I’ve just installed this and wanted to see what would work and what wouldn’t, so far here’s what I’ve found to work without a hitch:
and what doesn’t seem to work right now is:
Later on I’ll do a more complete list of items that will or will not work with this beta. Although this is something that really surprises with most of the programs right now. I’ve not had any major issue installing the software for the ones that work. Only small hitch was for the Cricket Broad band software I had to tell it to install the driver anyway. I am really liking this and hope they keep it the same all the way through. I like the speed of access and the preview panes for finding what I need to find. I also like the backgrounds they have installed as default but that is one thing that will most definitely change as they progress they will find even better ones. Now all I have to do is get the Beta Key and I’ll be set until August.
Is Vista just Windows 7?
[ad#ad2-left]According to Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols from Computer World, He talks about how Microsoft is scared on Linux and that people are flocking to remove Vista off there Machines. I say otherwise, you see according to some experts like Mark Hall from Computer World, he states Vista is better than Mac OS X. So why do people say one thing and do another?
Now I know Vista isn’t what people expected and that it had high expectations when they first released it. I think that is due to the fact Microsoft tried so hard to make Vista seem more than it actually was. Now According to Ina Fried from CNET her post was about Windows 7: A better Vista?. In her post she talked about the features of Windows 7, and how Windows 7 is almost like Vista. I tend to agree because of the look from screenshots I’ve seen to make me think it will be Version 2 of Vista. I don’t think it is anything that will change from Vista to Windows 7. It will however be more ready to boot up and shutdown that is according to what Microsoft said to Ina.
What is Windows 7 going to have? Some reports are saying:
- Windows will have only one “Ready Sticker”!
- Better Battery Life and Boot Faster
- Lean, Faster, and even Embedded
- Dialed Down on the UAC
- Will be released in Mid to late 2009
[ad#ad2-right]I did some research and everything so far is either confirmed to be in this next release of Window 7 or is speculation. I don’t know if these are true. I do know however everything they talked about is looking to me to be like Vista Version 2. Nothing they’ve said so far couldn’t of been an update like a service to pack to fix all these things people are wanting right now. Vista to be faster, have better battery life, be lean, be embedded, better Uac, and boot faster.
Now I could be wrong but that is everything Vista could of done and still is possible to do!! If only Microsoft would do what is needed people wouldn’t be wanting Windows 7. Although I suspect people will have there hopes broken, or complain about it when it comes out. I suspect the ones who want Windows 7 will be saying Vista is great!! I will just have to watch what happens in the future!!
Vista pleas for Acceptance!!
I’ve heard people talking about Windows Vista and how bad it is. I’ve decided to write a post about my experiences with Vista to better show you that Vista is not as bad as people say.
“I hate the User Account Control(UAC for Short)” — I’ve hear people talking about how the UAC is so annoying, always popping up when you least expect it. It can be fixed in several ways:
- Disabling UAC — You can do this by clicking Start and typing in MSCONFIG and going to the tools tab. Hitting the Disable UAC click Launch button!!
- Tweak-UAC — This little program is supposed to change UAC to be less annoying, or if you like to disable UAC for good. This program is good for Turning on AUC, Making UAC less annoying or Disabling it!!
- Live with it — This one is self understanding.
- Buy XP before it’s too late! — Yes that is right just go out and buy as many copies of XP before it’s too late!!
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“The Aero Glass effect takes up to much of the system resources!” — I have a thought on this one. I’ve been using Aero Glass effects since I’ve had it but I’ve had to change some of the settings to better help my system handle it.
- Setting Aero Glass for best performance — Right click desktop, click Personalize
- Click on “Open classic Appearance properties for more color options”
- Select one of the other propers like classic or If you want to use some of the other features of Vista put it on the Vista basic!!!
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Now with these steps you too can have a pleasurable experience with Vista. You can always go back and change them with little effort. I am hoping with this little blog to help people understand that “Vista is your Friend”. Also in the news,
Vista’s big problem: 92 percent of developers ignoring it
So that means not a lot of programs are going to even work with Vista. Does that seem fair, I say not!! Shouldn’t they start worrying about Vista since XP is going off the market? You know they seem to think XP is going to live forever!! I think we need to start telling these people to develop for Vista so we can get more programs working with Vista. Vista wouldn’t be so misunderstood if they’d have compatible programs for Vista. Just some thoughts!!
