Windows 7 RC Review

After the install of Windows 7 RC I began to install random programs that I use. I've been using since release and actually been remoting in to my other boxes and servers from it. I must say I haven't had any BSOD's or any errors really besides the few I posted in my blog. So far I've loaded Symantec Endpoint and its managed to a SEPM Server. I put on office 2007 Pro, Acrobat Reader, Quick time, Flash, Shockwave, SCCM 2007 Management Console, and java. I also put some software used here called Waterford. No problems as of yet. No IE lock ups or crashes. So I must say that as of right now I'm pretty impressed. My CPU usage is very low as well. I've been running the weather gadget as well and still no hangs.

Well I'll keep everyone posted on when I get my first crash!. I've read a few where people have had BSOD and other issues but so far Im lucky. They way it is looking now as soon as this is release I'll be tossing Vista out and never looking back. I'm going to check on how it manages from AD next. I'm still running 2003 Enviroment so should be fun.

Windows 7 RC with SCCM console, Endpoint

Well I'm trying to load most of the stuff I have on my xp box. So far I have loaded the SCCM 2007 console without any problems and also symantec Endpoint. Now Endpoint windows 7 didn't like very much. I bypassed or accepted all the errors and are you sure windows by choosing yes or ok. It has installed fine and I've actually managed it to my SEPM Server. It grabbed the updates from it as well. It doesn't report to Windows 7 very well as it states my definitions are wrong yet they are one day old. More Screenshots yay!!!

Seems Endpoint reports to Windows Security is no longer supported. They recommend Some of the other brands. Norton's is listed so this is probably too early as Endpoint is newer then Nortons as far as I know. I would think they'd use the same technology but who knows.

windows 7 IE tabs while minimized

Now this was a pretty cool feature. When you have multiple tabs open and you minimize IE, when you click your mouse on the IE icon the tabs pop up in a mini bar just above the task bar. Then when your mouse is moved over the tabs it opens that tab up above and if you move your mouse across them it changes. Also apps do the same thing. Pretty neat

Windows 7 RC states no internet access

Is it a trick question? As you can see from the pic that I do have internet and I'm actually added to the domain. I've loaded it on a laptop and used the onboard nic. If I add the wireless network the error goes away. I'm not sure if its a bug or what but its kind of funny if you ask me..

Windows 7 RC Screenshots

Here are some of the basic apps that you'll probably be using. They are themes, paint, start bar, and control panel, gadgets, advanced tools, and color options. I didn't play much but didn't see a classic view for control panel. Might be a way to change it but I only just loaded it and took some pics.

First Windows 7 RC Theme Pictures

These are the 7 built in themes that you can choose. ohh so pretty!!

Assigning Advanced Clients from the Command Prompt

I've found this and it may useful to some people.

Assigning Advanced Clients from the Command Prompt
You can assign Advanced Clients to SMS sites by running a script at the command prompt. The Advanced Client has a scripting object (Microsoft.SMS.Client) that you can use to do this. This object is installed with the Advanced Client software. For more information, see the Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Software Development Kit.

The following example demonstrates several of the Advanced Client scripting methods.

Set smsclient = CreateObject("Microsoft.SMS.Client")
oldsite = smsclient.GetAssignedSite
wscript.echo oldsite
smsclient.EnableAutoAssignment(True)
'or:
smsclient.SetAssignedSite("NES")
Adjust the script as necessary for your specific requirements.

Thoughts on Windows 7

Well right from the start you can tell that its pretty much vista with a face lift. The taskbar seems to be bigger with larger icons. Start bar was pretty much the same as far as I could see. Some of the desktop features were pretty neat. I like the option to change desktop background after a certain interval. The backgrounds included are High Res and looked really good. Seems they changed the sticky notes or maybe I just never used them in vista. Besides the look I didn't find too many changes as of yet. Only tested for about a hour or so.