#3688244 - 11/25/12 08:36 PM
Windows 8 vs. EECH?
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DanZman
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Just wondering if anyone has tried out windows 8 with EECH. I already have it installed on my computer (Windows 7) but am skeptical to upgrade due to potential issues I may run into. If anyone has it or believes of any issues I may run into, just keep me posted.
Thanks
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#3689330 - 11/27/12 07:06 PM
Re: Windows 8 vs. EECH?
[Re: DanZman]
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ColJamesD
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I am still using Windows XP Professional.
I refuse to upgrade to Vista, 7 or 8.
What's in the box? C'mon, what's in the boooox?
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#3689623 - 11/28/12 09:05 AM
Re: Windows 8 vs. EECH?
[Re: ricnunes]
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messyhead
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I wonder why would someone want to upgrade to Windows 8 using a desktop (I'm assuming that you're using a desktop to play EECH, right)?
IMO, Windows 8 is only worth for tablets and some laptop models. Have you actually tried Windows 8? It works quite well on a desktop. It's also faster than previous versions at booting and loading apps. Granted the Metro app is tailored towards touch screen, but it still works fine with a mouse.
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#3689695 - 11/28/12 01:47 PM
Re: Windows 8 vs. EECH?
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Kodiak
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I am still using Windows XP Professional.
I refuse to upgrade to Vista, 7 or 8. Windows 7 is okay, believe me! Vista is better left alone. But Windows 7 has DX10 and is really good. Just make sure you install Classic Shell for Windows 7, then you have the menu system like XP back in Windows 7. And Classic Shell is FREE! Windows 8 is best if you have a touch screen or tablet, would not advise it for PC, but even if you do, you can also use Classic Shell on Windows 8 and have the XP style menu. My best regards, Kodiak.
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#3690028 - 11/28/12 11:29 PM
Re: Windows 8 vs. EECH?
[Re: messyhead]
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ricnunes
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Have you actually tried Windows 8? It works quite well on a desktop. It's also faster than previous versions at booting and loading apps. Granted the Metro app is tailored towards touch screen, but it still works fine with a mouse.
I know enough (regarding Windows 8) that it doesn't have a Start menu and I've seen how you open applications in Windows 8 and I HATE how this is done (in Windows 8)! I also know that while the booting and loading some application times are usually lower than in Windows 7 specially when running with low amounts of RAM memory (a thing that currently is quite rare with desktop PCs), that there's absolutelly NO GAIN in terms of in-game performance and there are even graphical problems with some games running under Windows 8 (specially when the graphical details are incressed/maxed out). I still maintain what I said: Windows 8 is almost useless if you're running it in a desktop PC! If you have a tablet (but you don't run EECH in a tablet) or even a laptop with touchscreen support than yes, you should upgrade to Windows 8 (due to better touchscreen support and less RAM memory usage).
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#3690207 - 11/29/12 09:44 AM
Re: Windows 8 vs. EECH?
[Re: ricnunes]
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messyhead
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Have you actually tried Windows 8? It works quite well on a desktop. It's also faster than previous versions at booting and loading apps. Granted the Metro app is tailored towards touch screen, but it still works fine with a mouse.
I know enough (regarding Windows 8) that it doesn't have a Start menu and I've seen how you open applications in Windows 8 and I HATE how this is done (in Windows 8)! I also know that while the booting and loading some application times are usually lower than in Windows 7 specially when running with low amounts of RAM memory (a thing that currently is quite rare with desktop PCs), that there's absolutelly NO GAIN in terms of in-game performance and there are even graphical problems with some games running under Windows 8 (specially when the graphical details are incressed/maxed out). I still maintain what I said: Windows 8 is almost useless if you're running it in a desktop PC! If you have a tablet (but you don't run EECH in a tablet) or even a laptop with touchscreen support than yes, you should upgrade to Windows 8 (due to better touchscreen support and less RAM memory usage). But have you actually used Windows 8 on a desktop? That was my question. Saying it's almost useless is quite a statement. I don't have Windows 8, and I'm not saying everyone should upgrade, but I have used it on a desktop, and there's not really much wrong with it. It's a different way of working from what you're used to, but once you've tried it you get used to it pretty quickly. All of the programs you use are available straight away on the metro app, so there's no need to go browsing through a start menu. Using the metro app is the same as double clicking an icon on the desktop (except it's a single click). There is still a desktop available if you need it. As far graphical issues go, they'll get ironed out, the same way there were issues when Vista/Windows 7 launched.
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#3904153 - 01/30/14 03:21 AM
Re: Windows 8 vs. EECH?
[Re: DanZman]
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GoalTender
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Hello,
it's been a several of years since I've played EECH. I used to play with this game with my Toshiba laptop using Pentium III and windows xp. I downloaded most of the updates available in the old forum.
I fnally had to replace my laptop and recently purchased a Dell XPS 8700 using Windows 8.1. Windows 8.1 has desktop available. It's actually a pretty good OS. Suck it up cause this is the new OS. and I think that it's a pretty darn good Operating System.
Now, All I've read so far is complaint or criticism about W8 and nothing constructive regarding if anyone actually have installed EECH using Window 8 or 8.1. If so any feedback? Any Heads up?
thanks in advance to your responses. GoalTender
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#3904219 - 01/30/14 09:19 AM
Re: Windows 8 vs. EECH?
[Re: GoalTender]
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messyhead
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Hello,
it's been a several of years since I've played EECH. I used to play with this game with my Toshiba laptop using Pentium III and windows xp. I downloaded most of the updates available in the old forum.
I fnally had to replace my laptop and recently purchased a Dell XPS 8700 using Windows 8.1. Windows 8.1 has desktop available. It's actually a pretty good OS. Suck it up cause this is the new OS. and I think that it's a pretty darn good Operating System.
Now, All I've read so far is complaint or criticism about W8 and nothing constructive regarding if anyone actually have installed EECH using Window 8 or 8.1. If so any feedback? Any Heads up?
thanks in advance to your responses. GoalTender I can run EECH on Windows 8.1 with no issues. I did have to upgrade my graphics drivers when 8.1 came out, but since then I've not had any problems.
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#3904763 - 01/31/14 06:14 AM
Re: Windows 8 vs. EECH?
[Re: messyhead]
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GoalTender
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Like I said, it's been awhile. I tried loading EECH last night and I was able to get as far as the Intro screen. It was stuck @ "campaign loading". Didn't go further than that. I uninstalled and reloaded again.
Then, I realized that I have the original version 1.4.1. I used to have the 1.4.2 and all the updated texture maps and enhanced cockpits.
I also remember that there used to be the EECH Central that had a sticky on all the upgrades to the game. I can't find that anymore. The forum is a fraction of what the old one was. Don't get me wrong, I really appreciate you guy and your additions to continue this community and this awesome sim game.
Which version should I have now? Where do I go to get the newest version?
Thanks, GoalTender
FAMOUS LAST WORDS: "HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS"
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