Things to Know About Windows 7

Updated: May 4, 2009

Applies To: Windows 7

This document addresses late-breaking issues and information about the Windows® 7 operating system that are less critical than those reported in Release Notes: Important Issues in Windows 7 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=150297). It serves as an overflow from that document if the number of issues discovered becomes excessive for one document. At this time, all known issues are reported in the release notes.

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Anil Kumar Sharma
Linker error in Windows 7.
Linker is always crashing in Windows 7. The details are as follows (project name and actual path are hide using *)<br />1&gt;Compiling resources...<br />1&gt;Microsoft (R) Windows (R) Resource Compiler Version 6.1.6723.1<br />1&gt;Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.<br />1&gt;Compiling manifest to resources...<br />1&gt;Microsoft (R) Windows (R) Resource Compiler Version 6.1.6723.1<br />1&gt;Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.<br />1&gt;Linking...<br />1&gt;LINK : ..\..\..\*\*.dll not found or not built by the last incremental link; performing full link<br />1&gt; Creating library .\./*.lib and object .\./*.exp<br />1&gt;Embedding manifest...<br />1&gt;Microsoft (R) Windows (R) Resource Compiler Version 6.1.6723.1<br />1&gt;Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.<br />1&gt;LINK : fatal error LNK1000: Internal error during LinkerMain<br />1&gt; Version 9.00.30729.01<br />1&gt; ExceptionCode = C0000005<br />1&gt; ExceptionFlags = 00000000<br />1&gt; ExceptionAddress = 000F8310 (00000000) "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\VC\bin\link.exe"<br />1&gt; NumberParameters = 00000002<br />1&gt; ExceptionInformation[ 0] = 00000008<br />1&gt; ExceptionInformation[ 1] = 000F8310<br />1&gt;CONTEXT:<br />1&gt; Eax = 000F8310 Esp = 0025E994<br />1&gt; Ebx = 01D25A24 Ebp = 0025E9AC<br />1&gt; Ecx = 3FFF03E8 Esi = 3FFF0410<br />1&gt; Edx = 3FFF3B84 Edi = 3FFF3B7C<br />1&gt; Eip = 000F8310 EFlags = 00010202<br />1&gt; SegCs = 0000001B SegDs = 00000023<br />1&gt; SegSs = 00000023 SegEs = 00000023<br />1&gt; SegFs = 0000003B SegGs = 00000000<br />1&gt; Dr0 = 00000000 Dr3 = 00000000<br />1&gt; Dr1 = 00000000 Dr6 = 00000000<br />1&gt; Dr2 = 00000000 Dr7 = 00000000<br />1&gt;Build log was saved at "file://d:\trunk\*\*\res\Debug Unicode\BuildLog.htm"<br />1&gt;*- 1 error(s), 0 warning(s)<br /><br /><br />When build again it normally succeded.

Anil Kumar Sharma
Annyoying Bugs in CFileDialog in Windows 7.
The list control that resides inside the CFileDialog is behaving erractically and all functionality are broken that works previously in XP and Vista.<br />The DeletItem is specific case that either deletes all the items from CFileDialog or none.
태그 : windows build 7 7100

vojislav milenovic
2 minor issues: Blue Screen on Ext. Audio Disconnect + Unexpected Folder Navigation Functionality
1.) Restart of external firewire audio device leads to blue screen and crash<br /> - Device is a Korg Zero 8 Live Control Console<br /> - Crash reports have been shared<br /> - Drivers may not be optimized for Windows 7 but do support x64 and installed without issue<br /> - I have not physically disconnected the device when these crashes have occured, but rather turned the unit off and then on to reset the device and/or connection<br /> ...<br /> Reason(s) for restarting the device: For the most part, this has been necessary when I have allowed the computer to go into standby mode - applications assigned to the Korg Zero 8 no longer produce audio output<br /> note: crash does not always occur, sometimes a restart will cure the issue but may be a combination of or uncorrelated result of two different issues<br /><br />2.) Unexpected functionality: If you are manually creating folder structures and delete a folder you have previously navigated to, upon using the back arrow to navigate through previous folders (provided the folder you have since deleted is one of these folders) --&gt; I would expect the deleted folder would be skipped over and the next folder item would be accessed ...again this is not necessarily an issue, and may be beneficial to some, but I thought I would point it out<br /><br />...I will soon be doing some heavy GPU testing via fortran, C/C++/CUDA and python --&gt; expect to have much more feedback then :)<br />________________________________<br />EVGA X58 3X SLI Classified<br />Core i7 920<br />6 GB, DDR3 1600<br />1 TB 3.0 GB/sec 7200 RPM SATA 32 MB Cache<br />64 GB SSD SATAII MLC 64 MB Cache<br />SLI 2X via {nVidia GeForce GTX 260, nVidia Tesla C1060}<br />Audio via firewire: Korg Zero 8<br />Windows 7 RC x64 Ultimate<br /><br />"Simple Solutions, Sound Logic"
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vojislav milenovic
Runs Fine, Boot's very slow.
The only problems are, Windows 7 takes 16 - 18 minutes to boot, and sometimes if the computer is not used for a while, the mouse is not usable (restart fixes mouse issue). Installation went well. Installation took about 2 hrs with a fresh install duel boot with Windows XP. One driver was found after update. <br /><br />My PC: Asus P4P800SE Mother board, 2 Gig OCZ + 1 Gig Geil (total 3 Gig) Duel channel memory, 3.0 Ghz CPU, 2 Samsung HDD 120 GB (partitioned 80 GB / 60 GB) and 40 GB. Blueray / HD DVD Player and a DVD player. Duel boot Windows 7 &amp; Windows XP. <br /><pre>[tfl - 13 06 09] Hi - and thanks for your post.You should post questions like this to the Technet Forums at <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://forums.microsoft.com/technet" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://forums.microsoft.com/technet</mtps:InstrumentedLink> or the MS Newsgroups at <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/</mtps:InstrumentedLink>. You are much more likely get a quick response using the forums than through the Community Content. For specific help about:<br />Exchange : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.exchange%2C" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.exchange%2C</mtps:InstrumentedLink>&amp;<br />SQL Server : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.sqlserver%2C" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.sqlserver%2C</mtps:InstrumentedLink>&amp;<br />Windows : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.windows%2C" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.windows%2C</mtps:InstrumentedLink>&amp;<br />Windows Server : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.windows.server%2C" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.windows.server%2C</mtps:InstrumentedLink>&amp;<br />Virtual Server : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.virtualserver/topics?lnk" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.virtualserver/topics?lnk</mtps:InstrumentedLink><br />Full Public : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public%2C" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public%2C</mtps:InstrumentedLink>&amp;</pre>

Windows 7 RC locking up shortly after boot to OS
Windows 7 RC locking up shortly after booting to OS
<p>Running Windows 7 RC. Had no problem with the previous version (Win 7 Beta), how ever shortly after boot Win 7 RC freezes, no mouse or keyboard movements. Only hard reboot option available by pressing the reset button. Disabled add-ons such as Shockwave. Did not solve the problem but I noticed IE 8.0 or Chrome locks up immediately after shockwave initiates.</p>
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NewtoRC
The RC still being shut down like the beta.
I originally had the beta and did a full format of the hard drive and installed the RC version. But my comp is still being shut down every two ours or so and I get the pop up, "please activate your windows client. the beta will end in 0 hours" I used the RC activation so I have no clue why its still happening.<br />
태그 : rc

Thomas Lee
Works great on low end notebook with 2G RAM
Installed and configured pretty quick and easy. <div><br /></div><div>Performance is better than expected on a low end Dell Inspiron with 2GB RAM. </div><div><br /></div><div>Recognized all hardware. Not a single driver was required to be installed manually.<br /><div><br /></div><div>No Outlook Express. Have to use Windows Live Mail app. Could not find an implementation of message rules so I had scrap Windows Live Mail and revert back to using Thunderbird. Thunderbird works fine. Firefox extensions do not work. Firefox is classed non-compatible for now but simple browsing and tasks are fine, not the extensions.</div><div><br /></div><div>I like it. Plan to upgrade all workstations on the final realease. No crashes to date.</div><div><br /></div><div>Dave McCann</div><div>Support Tech</div><div>Progressive Partnering Inc.</div></div>

Thomas Lee
Please, solve the problem soon....!!!
<p>As many persons in the english and spanish forums, I have the same problem whit the msi k9vgm-v board and the nvidia graphics cards above 7 series. I realy want to try the RC of windows 7 because the beta version was very good but the stop error 0X00000124 don't allow me to install the sofware. We hope that the problem is solved as soon as possible to install this great OS.<br /><br /></p> <pre>[tfl - 13 06 09] Hi - and thanks for your post.You should post questions like this to the Technet Forums at <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://forums.microsoft.com/technet" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://forums.microsoft.com/technet</mtps:InstrumentedLink> or the MS Newsgroups at <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/</mtps:InstrumentedLink>. You are much more likely get a quick response using the forums than through the Community Content. For specific help about:<br />Exchange : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.exchange%2C" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.exchange%2C</mtps:InstrumentedLink>&amp;<br />SQL Server : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.sqlserver%2C" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.sqlserver%2C</mtps:InstrumentedLink>&amp;<br />Windows : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.windows%2C" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.windows%2C</mtps:InstrumentedLink>&amp;<br />Windows Server : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.windows.server%2C" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.windows.server%2C</mtps:InstrumentedLink>&amp;<br />Virtual Server : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.virtualserver/topics?lnk" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.virtualserver/topics?lnk</mtps:InstrumentedLink><br />Full Public : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public%2C" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public%2C</mtps:InstrumentedLink>&amp;</pre>

Thomas Lee
Product Key Fails
I am doing a fresh install of RC-1 on a VirtualBoc 2.24 environment, and when I go to register product, the product key given to me and printed out at download time fails to validate. It would be lovely if I could get a product key that actually works.<br />Anyone have a similar ecperience? Any clues?? Any resolutions/solutions<br /><br /><pre>[tfl - 13 06 09] Hi - and thanks for your post.You should post questions like this to the Technet Forums at <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://forums.microsoft.com/technet" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://forums.microsoft.com/technet</mtps:InstrumentedLink> or the MS Newsgroups at <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/</mtps:InstrumentedLink>. You are much more likely get a quick response using the forums than through the Community Content. For specific help about:<br />Exchange : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.exchange%2C" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.exchange%2C</mtps:InstrumentedLink>&amp;<br />SQL Server : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.sqlserver%2C" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.sqlserver%2C</mtps:InstrumentedLink>&amp;<br />Windows : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.windows%2C" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.windows%2C</mtps:InstrumentedLink>&amp;<br />Windows Server : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.windows.server%2C" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.windows.server%2C</mtps:InstrumentedLink>&amp;<br />Virtual Server : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.virtualserver/topics?lnk" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.virtualserver/topics?lnk</mtps:InstrumentedLink><br />Full Public : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public%2C" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public%2C</mtps:InstrumentedLink>&amp;</pre>

Thomas Lee
k9-vgm v nvidia gs7300 256m not found windows 7rc why???
<p>i have the first windows 7, and no problem, perfect , establish , and grand perfomance! but a i try installed WINDOWS 7 RC !! and bingo ! error 0x000000124 problem the hardware??? why???? <br /><br />I really hope Microsoft correct this problem soon. <br /><br />my pc:<br /><br />k9-vgm<br />2g ram<br />250 sata <br />nvidia gs73007 256 mg<br />amd 64 x2 +4000.<br />windows vista ultimate.<br /><br /></p> <pre>[tfl - 13 06 09] Hi - and thanks for your post.You should post questions like this to the Technet Forums at <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://forums.microsoft.com/technet" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://forums.microsoft.com/technet</mtps:InstrumentedLink> or the MS Newsgroups at <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/</mtps:InstrumentedLink>. You are much more likely get a quick response using the forums than through the Community Content. For specific help about:<br />Exchange : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.exchange%2C" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.exchange%2C</mtps:InstrumentedLink>&amp;<br />SQL Server : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.sqlserver%2C" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.sqlserver%2C</mtps:InstrumentedLink>&amp;<br />Windows : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.windows%2C" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.windows%2C</mtps:InstrumentedLink>&amp;<br />Windows Server : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.windows.server%2C" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public.windows.server%2C</mtps:InstrumentedLink>&amp;<br />Virtual Server : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.virtualserver/topics?lnk" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.virtualserver/topics?lnk</mtps:InstrumentedLink><br />Full Public : <mtps:InstrumentedLink NavigateUrl="http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public%2C" runat="server" xmlns:mtps="http://msdn2.microsoft.com/mtps">http://groups.google.com/groups/dir?sel=usenet%3Dmicrosoft.public%2C</mtps:InstrumentedLink>&amp;</pre>

Thomas Lee
For me - Its working great !
I installed the RC version when it realeased and it works perfect for me, smooth as ever.<br />Most of the drivers were installed automatic the others from the original drivers disks, no compatabilty issues/<br /><br />I asume that this version will be a winner !!!<br /><br />Thanx <br /><br />Simon
태그 : contentbug win7rc

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