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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 can't Backups cannot be restored onto hard disks that are smaller than the originalsource 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.
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  • 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 telnet client does not have any key to cancel a connection. It used to be Ctrl-], but this does not work. If the connect does not work, you'll have to wait for it to time-out. Same for Windows Server 2012Windows 7 64 bit does not support RAW images, need 3rd party tool.