No more Windows 7 support

Sean C · 02-07-20, 12:20 AM

I'm sure I've mentioned this before, but ...

I have Windows 10 on my laptop, but I use a free program called Classic Shell and a few other tricks to make it look and work just like Windows 7. If you didn't know, you'd swear I was running 7. Installation and setup is very easy - you don't have to be a computer wiz to get everything just the way you want. When I bought the laptop, I also bought a copy of Windows 7 Pro - intending to install it instead of 10. But after seeing how well Classic Shell works, I decided there was no point.

Classic Shell itself is no longer being supported, but I can confirm the last available build works with the current version of Windows 10. Also, the developer of Classic Shell released the source code and others have forked development into a similar new product called Open Shell.

If you dislike the new "apps" button and other annoying changes Windows 8 and 10 brought as much as I do - and you just want your good old start menu back - I'd highly recommend Classic Shell. I haven't tried Open Shell ... yet. But if/when Classic Shell stops working with Windows 10, I'm sure I will switch.

If anyone here does try Open Shell, please PM me and let me know what you think of it. If it's as good as Classic, maybe I'll go ahead and switch.

Anyway, this is my desktop right now:

Skybird · 02-07-20, 06:12 AM

Using ClassicShell myself, I still just want to remind that this is purely about cosmetics. It does not cure any of the security, privacy and quality issues of W10.

Using W10 since 27 months now, and still dispising it. With passion. And the mess with their update policy and quality just does not get better. I still delay everything in updates as long as they allow me on "my" computer. With business machines, these issues are much, much worse and threatening.

Buddahaid · 03-07-20, 01:52 PM

I just built up another Win 7 PC last Saturday using a Perfectron fanless system I got from work that had an HDD failure. It's perfect for the workshop since it won't suck up dust and my network connecting will be kept to a minimum and disconnected most of the time.

It took forever to update from the Win 7 SP1 install disc to the current level of support.

http://www.perfectron.com/products/c...nput-40-60degc

Kapt. Schmidt · 04-24-20, 10:23 AM

Good Afternoon Captains & Gentlemen

I have been "looking" at my SH-4 WOTP box for a couple of days and earlier this week I installed it on my laptop with Win 7 HE.
At first I was not happy with the size of the laptop screen and thus decided to install it on my desktop.
My DT is also win 7 HE 64-Bit, and after app 7 times I get this error message that I am not able to install SH4 onto my desktop.

I am aware that Win 7 is not supported anymore, so why would the LT with the same OS install it, but the DT will not do so?

Really hope that someone would be able to give some advice please?

Regards

Kapt. Schmidt

Moonlight · 04-24-20, 01:39 PM

I would have a look in
Settings
Update & Security
Windows Security

I've been having problems with Virus & Threat Protection, this last week win10 decided that a program I've been using for 15 years is a Trojan, it took half a day to find that out, in the words of Queen Victoria "we are not amused".

Aktungbby · 04-24-20, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kapt. Schmidt

Good Afternoon Captains & Gentlemen

Kapt Schmidt!

captains we may be; 'gentlemen'....

Kapt. Schmidt · 04-25-20, 03:55 PM

Good Evening

Thanks for all the help/suggestions!
I sat the whole today and it is now 22H49 and eventually got it installed.

In the end I disconnected my ISP and AV.
Then in the setup I also disabled the installation of Direct X 9.0 and Adobe 6.0

I am now able and need to attend some sub school to get airborne, sorry I mean my sea legs back again!

Now the big question what would be the best mod to add just to run the very basic but not just in vanilla mode?

Have a great evening!

Regards

Kapt. Schmidt

Finsem · 11-30-20, 05:26 AM

How many people have upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10? My Windows 10 was upgraded from Windows 7 in March 2020. At that time, I had missed the free method provided by Microsoft, but luckily, my Windows 10 worked It's great.

02-07-20, 12:20 AM	#1
Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 987 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 2	I'm sure I've mentioned this before, but ... I have Windows 10 on my laptop, but I use a free program called Classic Shell and a few other tricks to make it look and work just like Windows 7. If you didn't know, you'd swear I was running 7. Installation and setup is very easy - you don't have to be a computer wiz to get everything just the way you want. When I bought the laptop, I also bought a copy of Windows 7 Pro - intending to install it instead of 10. But after seeing how well Classic Shell works, I decided there was no point. Classic Shell itself is no longer being supported, but I can confirm the last available build works with the current version of Windows 10. Also, the developer of Classic Shell released the source code and others have forked development into a similar new product called Open Shell. If you dislike the new "apps" button and other annoying changes Windows 8 and 10 brought as much as I do - and you just want your good old start menu back - I'd highly recommend Classic Shell. I haven't tried Open Shell ... yet. But if/when Classic Shell stops working with Windows 10, I'm sure I will switch. If anyone here does try Open Shell, please PM me and let me know what you think of it. If it's as good as Classic, maybe I'll go ahead and switch. Anyway, this is my desktop right now: __________________ If you have a question about celestial navigation ... ask me! Celestial Navigation Spreadsheet

02-07-20, 06:12 AM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,698 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Using ClassicShell myself, I still just want to remind that this is purely about cosmetics. It does not cure any of the security, privacy and quality issues of W10. Using W10 since 27 months now, and still dispising it. With passion. And the mess with their update policy and quality just does not get better. I still delay everything in updates as long as they allow me on "my" computer. With business machines, these issues are much, much worse and threatening. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-07-20, 01:52 PM	#3
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,332 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	I just built up another Win 7 PC last Saturday using a Perfectron fanless system I got from work that had an HDD failure. It's perfect for the workshop since it won't suck up dust and my network connecting will be kept to a minimum and disconnected most of the time. It took forever to update from the Win 7 SP1 install disc to the current level of support. http://www.perfectron.com/products/c...nput-40-60degc __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

04-24-20, 10:23 AM	#4
Kapt. Schmidt Nub Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 2 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Windows 7 64-Bit Home Edition Good Afternoon Captains & Gentlemen I have been "looking" at my SH-4 WOTP box for a couple of days and earlier this week I installed it on my laptop with Win 7 HE. At first I was not happy with the size of the laptop screen and thus decided to install it on my desktop. My DT is also win 7 HE 64-Bit, and after app 7 times I get this error message that I am not able to install SH4 onto my desktop. I am aware that Win 7 is not supported anymore, so why would the LT with the same OS install it, but the DT will not do so? Really hope that someone would be able to give some advice please? Regards Kapt. Schmidt

04-24-20, 01:39 PM	#5
Moonlight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fookhall Copse Posts: 2,522 Downloads: 184 Uploads: 0	I would have a look in Settings Update & Security Windows Security I've been having problems with Virus & Threat Protection, this last week win10 decided that a program I've been using for 15 years is a Trojan, it took half a day to find that out, in the words of Queen Victoria "we are not amused". __________________

04-25-20, 03:55 PM	#7
Kapt. Schmidt Nub Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 2 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Good Evening Thanks for all the help/suggestions! I sat the whole today and it is now 22H49 and eventually got it installed. In the end I disconnected my ISP and AV. Then in the setup I also disabled the installation of Direct X 9.0 and Adobe 6.0 I am now able and need to attend some sub school to get airborne, sorry I mean my sea legs back again! Now the big question what would be the best mod to add just to run the very basic but not just in vanilla mode? Have a great evening! Regards Kapt. Schmidt

11-30-20, 05:26 AM	#8
Finsem Nub Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 2 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How many people have upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10? My Windows 10 was upgraded from Windows 7 in March 2020. At that time, I had missed the free method provided by Microsoft, but luckily, my Windows 10 worked It's great.

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