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    Windows 7 app compatibilities

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Flav_cool, Jul 21, 2009.

  1. Flav_cool

    Flav_cool Notebook Consultant

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    Hey,

    I was thinking of maybe trying out Windows 7 (seems cooler/faster than xp sp3).

    The problem is I'm afraid some of my apps won't work in windows 7. For example, a quick google search tells you notebook hardware control (NHC) does not work. So what would I use to control cpu voltages?

    What about I9kfangui? ATi Tools? Rainlendar? Powerstrip?

    Thoughts?
     
    Flav_cool, Jul 21, 2009
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  2. Fragilexx

    Fragilexx Get'cha head in the game

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    There is a thread already with bugs and programs that are already known not to work: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=340864

    Might also help if you posted this in the correct Windows 7 forum rather than in the main Windows forum.

    Anyway, I believe that RMClock works just fine.

    You might want to check if any of your other apps have known problems by running the upgrade advisor here: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/upgrade-advisor.aspx

    Finally, might be worth visiting the windows 7 forums, specifically this thread: http://windows7forums.com/windows-7-software/1791-beware-do-not-install.html which details programs that do not run properly and cause issues.

    Regards
     
    Fragilexx, Jul 21, 2009
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  3. Flav_cool

    Flav_cool Notebook Consultant

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    Great man, thanks.
     
    Flav_cool, Jul 21, 2009
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  4. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    Generally (though not in all cases), if an app is built for Vista, it should work in Windows 7. Again, not in ALL cases however.

    I have yet to find an app that hasn't worked. Though many won't support Aero Peek and Jumplists and the sort as of yet, obviously.
     
    Matt is Pro, Jul 21, 2009
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    Flav_cool Notebook Consultant

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    Any idea if NHC works?
     
    Flav_cool, Jul 21, 2009
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