In this text i will write about my very first impressions with Microsoft’s new OS – Windows 7 and simple tutorial how to remove anoying “Send Feedback” links and also Windows Beta Watermark, which is, i must be honest, ugly.
First of all, first Windows 7 impressions
Few weeks ago, i downloaded Windows 7 x64 Beta from official Microsoft download page.
I started install process on my brand new computer (Q6600, 4GB RAM, ATi HD4850) and it went very well.
Next, how about some drivers, codecs and programs that i usually use? OK, no problem!
Hm, problems with my network! Win7 doesnt recognize my network adapter so i ran installation of Vista driver, and it started working, and it still working… 
I downloaded BETA ATi Catalyst driver from ATi’s official support page, installed – everything works great.
What about sound drivers for my GA-EP43-DS3 motherboard (Realtek HD Audio)? Problems! Damn!
Theres no good Win7 support from Realtek/GA so i just installed my old, dusty, SB Audigy! and windows installed drivers in a few seconds, automatically, and i got my sound running.
OK, driver section cleared, now, how about some codecs? I downloaded K-Lite Codec Pack, installed, everything worked just fine.
No problems with programs, too, everything worked cool, like: MSN, ICQ, Skype, GTalk, Firefox, Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5, Photoshop CS3, Dreamweaver CS3 etc.
I must admit, Win7 is using less system resources than Vista! Just look at the picture:
As far as i remember Vista Ultimate SP1 x64 was @3.20GB of RAM and CPU was @10% all time!
That was my first, very first, impression of Win7 x64, and here is a screenshot of my desktop:
I promised that i will post a tutorial for removing anoying “Send Feedback” links and Windows Beta Watermark, so:
How to remove “Send Feedback” link and Windows Beta Watermark in Windows 7
Windows 7 is still beta software and Microsoft want you to know that, so they added a Watermark on Desktop inside this new OS. Also, they want to hear what people, testers of this beta version, think about this OS and thats the reson for “Send Feedback” link in almost every window.
For start, lets remove watermark!
Everything you need to do is to download this small and simple tool and to run it “as administrator” (right click on file > run as administrator)! Don’t forget to choose which version of Windows 7 u use: x86 or x64!
Watermark Removal Tool for Windows 7 [Download]
The part with Watermark Removal is done, don’t forget that you must restart your computer first if you want changes to apply.
“Send Feedback” link removal process.
- Click on the Start button (Start Menu)
- Click on “Run” or just use combination of Win + R buttons (u dont need to follow the first step!)
- Enter “regedit” (without quotes) into Run window and click OK
- Now find “HKEY_Current_User\Control Panel\Desktop” in Regedit
- Double click on “FeedBackToolEnabled”
- Change values from “3″ to “0″
If its hard for you to work in Regedit, or you are scared of screwing up something, you can download Send Feedback Removal Tool.
Send Feedback Removal Tool for Windows 7 [Download]
And that part of the process is done!
Now, you can enjoy your Desktop without “Send Feedback” links and Windows Beta Watermark!
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hmm!! i hope its not like vista! looking forward to it!
It’s not like Vista, its way better!