strider5236 wrote:I just downloaded the trial beta version of Windows 7 and it is still a resource hog. I downloaded the x64 version and I have 4 gigs of ram and it still uses a full gig in idle. WTF Why the hell does it need a full gig to run the desktop? That is just ridiculous. There is no need for the added bloat. When will they learn?
Start disabling services and processes and see what you can get it down to before it is crippled or unsecure. my question also, does it still keeps polling the hard drive? ( also know as the " why the hell did my hard drive down shift when I ain't even doing anything")