Pan1k: There is no difference in drivers between Vista and Windows 7.. The installer program these drivers get installed with (from your printer maker not Microsoft) is probably the thing at issue. If you right click on all the executable install files in the installer package and select properties and select properties and then hit the compatibility tab and select windows XP or Vista (check out which the lowest common denominator that the driver selects) you should be able to get it working... I had this problem with HP myself until I ran the installer in "Vista" mode..
The problem you are no doubt having here is some files expecting certain version numbers. If you still have issues you can send me an email here and I'd be glad to help you get this all installed and working..
swift240: I think I can tell you what the problem is with your TV card driver right now.. You bought the wrong version Windows 7 for your upgrade.
XP Pro for instance was like Vista Business and Windows 7 pro..
XP Media Center/XPHome = Vista Home Premium with Media Center = Windows 7 Home Premium
The reason your TV card is not working is that while Vista Business and Win 7 pro are the "business" versions they don't contain Media Center editions which have the right CODECs installed to support your TV Card (Specifically MPEG-2).. Nor does the "business" editions include media center for obvious reasons either..
There are several ways around this.. 1) Your TV card manufacturer pays the fee to the org that controls MPEG (it's not a public standard) or you buy Vista Ultimate which contains the codec (because that edition they paid the fee for) 2) You downgrade (LOL) to Windows 7 Home Premium or any edition with Media Center that gives you that CODEC..
A driver isn't the same as a codec.. You could also download the free open source Shark007 codecs for windows 7 and see if that works for you..
XP Pro didn't include DVD or MPEG support.. Only XP media center edition did..
So why is there a Windows 7 Pro version anyway? The difference between home and pro is you can connect to a "Microsoft server network" and be part of that network as a client (not just through FTP).. Home users normally don't need this capability. It's mostly people who "telecommute" or VPN..
I would also just comment to the Mac folks here (yes I have a mac mini x86 and love the Mac. I have some exceptions with Snow Leopard though and consider it their "Vista Release"..
Something to know too if you buy retail Windows 7 or with a machine, all major printer makers are supporting the OS on day one unlike the Vista release where it took some manufacturers over a year..
If you are curious about support for all the devices windows seven has drivers for directly in the box (and online via windows update)..
Check out this website.. It will let you search for a driver..
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/Default.aspx?type=HardwareThey now list everything Windows 7 is compatible with both hardware and software (tested) and what drivers attained certification etc.
So you never have to wonder if your 3rd party is providing or going to provide support anymore you just look on the list..