Tubby Beaver 209 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I think so Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I didn't get my free copy of Windows 7 though. Link to post Share on other sites
mina2 6 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I was under the impression that it helped, ..... bu it might have been coming from JA. Link to post Share on other sites
SantaCruz 0 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Yep I do work at Microsoft. I'm not surprised that more icons (dirs, files and shortcuts) would cause it to slow down. What I am surprised by is that having a large file on the desktop causes it to slow down. For instance, having 50 small jpegs (< 1KB) compared to having 50 large ones (>= 100MB). The only reason I could see this being different are for file types whose icons reflect their contents. For instance thumbnails for photos. I haven't tried it myself, but I'm not disputing that it works or doesn't. A quick search on the net finds many people with similar a similar experience so it seems to be commonly reported. Although I would be surprised if the files were loaded in their entirety. Then again software has done crazier things. Anyways, if it's true that's a terrible user experience. People shouldn't have to worry too much about that. Oh wells =( Link to post Share on other sites
tokabochi 9 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Can't you just ask Bill for confirmation, SantaCruz? Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 And if it's true, tell Bill to change it. Link to post Share on other sites
SantaCruz 0 Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Nah, Bill doesn't really work here any more. His focus is giving away his money. I am in the same building a Ballmer, although I've never seen the guy in here. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Is he the dude who came on stage shouting and whooping and generally getting laughed at? Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Yep, TB ... let us know how you go. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Originally Posted By: JA Yep, TB ... let us know how you go. Yes, please do. My weekend is on hold until you post pics of your desktop. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 actually hasn't had any noticeable effect TBH.....except now my screen is nice n empty Party on Rob! Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Originally Posted By: bobby12 On which version of windows? Sorry, missed that question ... I was referring to Win XP, but I believe the effect is the same in later versions (not confirmed by experimentation on my Win 7 box because I never do keep files on the desktop). Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Originally Posted By: Tubby Beaver Party on Rob! Party on _ _ _ _ _ _! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Tubby Beaver (of course!!) Link to post Share on other sites
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