I really like Windows 7, but despite it being the best Windows version to date, it shouldn't come as a surprise that it's still far from perfect.
So, let the rant begin.
- Backups created using the built-in backup utility cannot can't be restored onto hard disks that are smaller than the source disk, even if the data would fit just fine. Bummer!
- Windows Explorer is not able to display folder sizes, need 3rd party tool.
- . Feeling safe already? Like PCWorld's Lincoln Spectre put it:
Microsoft has a history of bundling really bad backup programs with their operating systems. The company has been accused of a lot of monopolistic behavior, but their backup programs often seemed designed to not threaten the market for third-party competitors.
- Windows Explorer sucks in many ways, but not being able to to display folder sizes is probably one of the most sucky features. Apple has had this feature since I started using computers in the early nineties. Go figure.
- Windows 7 does not support RAW images out of the box. You have to install a driver from the manufacturer. If you're a smart-ass 64 bit Windows 7 user with a Canon camera, then you basically can go fuck yourself and spent another $20 on a 3rd party utility. I won't mention the fact that this is also perfectly possible on Macs)Windows 7 64 bit does not support RAW images, need 3rd party tool.