What's missing from Windows Setup?

[ccoltmanm]

The overall question I would like to see answered is: What would you like to see changed during the setup process of Windows. Hypothetically, this would be applied towards Windows 8.

For instance, I like the feature they removed from Vista to Windows 7 that asked what default wallpaper you want. I thought it was a novel idea that XP has a default wallpaper, and now 7 does as well, while still allowing highly customized themes.

I like the integration of the Network more in 7, mostly because of built in wifi drivers and the ability to connect to both a network and a homegroup.

Now, I will get the ball rolling. One thing I would like to see is the option to run Windows Update DURING setup, allowing everything to be installed when the setup is done. Obviously, you would still be able to choose which updates you want, or have an option to install all IMPORTANT or all IMPORTANT and OPTIONAL.

[Madoshi]

i would like to see an "Advanced" mode that lets you choose from a list of components to be installed. like the list that appears after you select the "Custom" radio button in the setup program of Windows 98.

i would also like to see a full function Disk Management app during the install, instead of that feature limited partitioner they have had in there since Vista.

as for Windows Updates, i wouldn't want to be bothered. lack of network drivers on many machines would break this anyway.

[Robbie Ride]

I noticed that they removed the Welcome screen that was in Windows Vista, that showed your system specs, proved options to configure the os, i.e wallpaper, ultimate extras etc. i would liketo have seen this return in Windows 7 but more inhanced for the benefit of the user, but not geared toward Windows Live.

I think if Windows Update ran during the setup process, it could lengthen the install process, Windows Update isn't exactly fast at the best of times and what if the update process failed would the os installation fail as well?

Once thing i would like to see in the Windows 8 setup process is a more informative installation like Windows XP were it ran you through features available in the new os, the Windows Vista / 7 setup process is a bit bland to say the least.

[ccoltmanm]

Once thing i would like to see in the Windows 8 setup process is a more informative installation like Windows XP were it ran you through features available in the new os, the Windows Vista / 7 setup process is a bit bland to say the least.

I remember reading an article on this, and how it was a huge advertisiting ploy by Microsoft. I didn't care, but I noticed how much it really is.

I think they should have a little solitare game or something for you to do.

[Lord Ba'al]

i would like to see an "Advanced" mode that lets you choose from a list of components to be installed. like the list that appears after you select the "Custom" radio button in the setup program of Windows 98.

Yes, that's what I eould want most as well.

It was quite an ugly move to take away your choice what you want to install, forcing you to install everything and the kitchen sink :x

Also, a more informative installation would be a good thing as well.

[Inklin]

A fun quiz on basic windows knowledge! j/k

I like the idea of a small game though to keep you from being bored waiting!

[Fraud OS 11]

Once thing i would like to see in the Windows 8 setup process is a more informative installation like Windows XP were it ran you through features available in the new os, the Windows Vista / 7 setup process is a bit bland to say the least.

+10. They could certainly do that after the WIM is extracted and during hardware PnP detection.

[Rigby]

Porn.

[ccoltmanm]

Maybe if a service pack was available, that would be included to download and install during setup.

[Nashy]

Any user options to be at the start, not the end.