the opportunity to do an actual advanced install where i can select what components i want from the very beginning. and this http://getpivot.com/ to replace the current search.

OK, better no error messages, but failing that, after decades of Windows development, I'd like them to be able to produce an OS that says things like;

"Module suchand such.dll could not run, it conflicted with module this and that.exe because it expected a different version". Or whatever.

Rather than the total waste of space that we do get.

I would want Native media foundation mkv playback XD
Also, the ability to user a guest mode, (removed in windows 7 build 7000)

Originally Posted by Yukino

I would want Native media foundation mkv playback XD
Also, the ability to user a guest mode, (removed in windows 7 build 7000)

I have a Guest account in my Windows 7 7600.

First and foremost they should clean-up the access to the basic settings. They had such a nice approach in Vista where you went via Personalize on the desktop and got the page with all the basic settings. In Win7 they have the same mess as in XP where you have to chase all over the place to find the buttons for the settings.

Then they should keep things logical. Why do I need to go to Computer > Properties to set my restore points. That belongs into the Restore Center.

They also should create a equally easy access (like the Vista desktop properties) to the more advanced system functions like Device manager, Disk Management , Services, etc. Yes, there are some grouped in Computer > Manage, but there is room for improvement.

I have the impression they made Win7 intentionally look as messy as XP because they needed to cater for that crowd. But that is not very logical (from a technical point of view - maybe it is from a business point of view).

Last not least they should put all this eye candy stuff somewhere on the backburner. Who needs it. If I want a nice desktop, I take one of my own pictures. I do not need pictures from Slowenia.

Well, that's my 5 cents worth.

I want to run multiple anti virus at the same time in Windows 8.

If they can make it make me pie, then I'm all over it.

I don't know if anyone has posted this already, but I would like to see better management for multiple monitors. It would be nice to be able to configure power option indepentantly, spread the taskbar between them, etc.

Not sure if this is better placed here or in the What Don't You Like About Windows 7 thread.