Windows 7 - experiences

[uhcafigdc]

I learned on my gaming forum that 7 has an "xp" option.

Is this any better than the almost worthless "compatibility mode" in Windows XP?

[ronjonp]

The XP mode is Windows XP in a virtual PC. It was a breeze to setup and seems to work fine.

[Strix]

I've made this thread sticky for the time being as Windows 7 seems to be generating a number of threads

there's also:

• AutoCad 2010 & Windows 7 Ultimate cannot install
• 'Unable to load PLTImport2009.arx' error with windows 7
• Autodesk Announces Support for Windows 7
• Windows 7 and AutoCAD, new update resulting in crash?

[RFCAD2319]

I recently installed Windows 7 32 and am running AutoCAD 09. A couple of programs that I run in AutoCAD 09 needed to be updated to run on Win 7 and it cost me $35 to update the software to be compatible with Win 7.

[mndwgz]

Who's using AutoCAD 2010 with Windows 7 64bit and how's it going? The reason I ask is mgmt is getting me a new PC to replace the XP Pro unit in use now. I've installed 2010 at home on a Vista 64bit, but the intel mobo graphics didn't like it. It was better after I rolled the Vista back to 32bit.

Doh, just found the sticky. Mod; move or delete.

[endlaw]

I am running Windows 7 with Cad 2010. I have encountered a number of lockups, laggy situations (mostly regarding properties of certain objects including hatches) and outright crashes when publishing or opening multiple drawnings.

Aside from that, windows 7 runs like a champ with 2008, and has 0 crashes, issues as stated above or otherwise. Far superior to Vista, and stability wise I would put all previous OS's on the downgrade list.

its a patience game atm, for stability with cad 2010 but we all know that. =D

[spikes2020]

I have had good experience with windows 7, i have not tried Auto cad but it is a lot better about finding drivers and just "working" right off than vista and even XP.

I am still using the free windows 7 trial, i am going to have to buy it soon. *sigh*

[CadDan]

So far, working good. I have yet to have a single hiccup while working in ACAD 2010
and Windows 7.

[einstainas]

what i got to say xp is best. dont use this kind of windows maded not for professionals but for mass who just need glamory... not performance !!! i mean it cool first week! but its comersial its for multimedia users not for profesional if you know what i mean ...

[kevinp]

Ive been using Windows 7 x64 Ultimate and autocad 2010 at home and Ive had 0 problems. Runs just as good as my computer at work (XP SP3 and Autocad 200.