Win 7 seems to be having issues! What should we do?
Win 7 seems to be having issues! What should we do?
Hi there! Today I’m facing a few strange issues with my Windows 7 Ultimate setup. First, the screen saver appears automatically when I try to log in—even though I have the password set. When I type it in, the screen turns black for a moment before showing me the login screen again. This happened recently, but after resetting the PC it disappeared completely.
Another problem is that pressing any key during hibernation wakes up the computer, sometimes even without my input. It also happens when it’s asleep. I need to close or end certain programs like Skype or Razer Synapse, but then the system won’t wake itself on its own.
Additionally, my desktop icons seem to move unexpectedly—sometimes they jump from the bottom to the top of the screen without any reason. It’s happening often.
I’m also concerned about the sleep function; it’s been active for a while now, but recently the login screen appeared. I don’t know if these are just random glitches or something more serious like malware.
I have Avast Premium and Malwarebytes free, but they don’t detect anything. I’m worried about my PC and want to avoid making further mistakes. Please help me—I’m a bit scared and unsure what to do! :wacko: Thanks for all the support!
Restarting Windows may resolve all issues if possible. Consider using Windows Home Premium or Pro instead of Ultimate.
I’m taking the worst-case scenario. I’ll install an authentic Windows version. Go for Professional or Home Premium, just like Enderman recommended. Later notes: reinstalling fixes most problems.
Setting up Windows 7 typically requires about 7 minutes using a fast USB flash drive or an SSD. The Windows Update speed depends on how many updates are available and your internet connection. It’s wise to install the initial set of updates first, then apply SP1 only if needed. This approach reduces the number of updates you must handle. Upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 7 is more time-consuming but ensures a complete transfer of your programs and files. I recommend using multiple partitions: C:\ for Windows and D:\ for your data (Documents, Music, Videos, OneDrive, etc.). Right-click each folder, select Properties, then go to the Location tab to specify the correct path for D:\ and your applications. This setup protects your data during reinstallation since you can format just C: while keeping everything else intact. If you plan a dual-boot with Windows 10 or another OS, link your personal folders to the D:\ drive as you did previously, then reinstall your programs there to register them and restore file associations. Once both operating systems are synced, creating or updating files becomes seamless—no matter which OS you choose, you’ll access everything from the same location and save storage space by avoiding duplicate installations. In my setup, the C, D, and F drives are all SSDs (256GB), while the E drive serves as a backup HDD (1TB).
I’m confused about everything! Should I reinstall Windows or just wait until my new PC arrives next month? How should I set it up on a fresh machine? (Also, C stays separate from other stuff). Thanks for your help—I’ll need this later. My new system will have an SSD (120GB) for the main system and an HDD (2TB) for everything else. Also, what’s with Windows 10? Do I have to pay for it and is it still being developed?