Windows 7 Compatible Tablet/Touch Applications
hi W7 tablet folks
i would like to know if MS has the equivalent, ofiicial packages for Windows 7 against the following packs for XP Tablet, as it seems my favourite tablet applications, such as Ink Desktop, Snipping Tool and Ink Art, are missing in Windows 7 Ultimate.
Microsoft Experience Pack for Tablet PC
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/tabletpc/experiencepack/default.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=13797
Education Pack for Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/tabletpc/educationpack/default.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=1153
i DO know Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7, though in my understanding the included applications are mainly for fun and demonstration rather than daily usage. i have installed them, but they are rarely used.
additionally, i am more than happy to know if there are well-recognised third-party alternatives for free. :) of course, Windows 7 compatible is a must.
thanks heaps,
bbao
i would like to know if MS has the equivalent, ofiicial packages for Windows 7 against the following packs for XP Tablet, as it seems my favourite tablet applications, such as Ink Desktop, Snipping Tool and Ink Art, are missing in Windows 7 Ultimate.
Microsoft Experience Pack for Tablet PC
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/tabletpc/experiencepack/default.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=13797
Education Pack for Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/tabletpc/educationpack/default.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=1153
i DO know Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7, though in my understanding the included applications are mainly for fun and demonstration rather than daily usage. i have installed them, but they are rarely used.
additionally, i am more than happy to know if there are well-recognised third-party alternatives for free. :) of course, Windows 7 compatible is a must.
thanks heaps,
bbao
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thanks for your feedback Ed.
unfortunately, MS Ink Desktop is not comptiable with my version of W7 (see the link below), and the Experience Pack does not include the applications that i need. :(
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/Search.aspx?l=en-us&type=Software&s=ink
unfortunately, MS Ink Desktop is not comptiable with my version of W7 (see the link below), and the Experience Pack does not include the applications that i need. :(
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/Search.aspx?l=en-us&type=Software&s=ink
I was hoping you could run in compatibility mode. For a replacement you could use Microsoft OneNote or EverNote. Both allow input from a stylus and do handwriting recognition.
Also, there is Windows Journal which is built in to Windows 7, and allows for the handwritten notes to be indexed and search-able from the Windows 7 search bar. It is a very basic tool, but may fit your needs.
For Ink Art, I believe that MS Paint was upgraded to allow for touch input an became the official replacement.
Also, there is Windows Journal which is built in to Windows 7, and allows for the handwritten notes to be indexed and search-able from the Windows 7 search bar. It is a very basic tool, but may fit your needs.
For Ink Art, I believe that MS Paint was upgraded to allow for touch input an became the official replacement.
Did the options I gave work for you?
Are there other apps you need as well?
Are there other apps you need as well?
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i do have OneNote installed as a component of Office 2010 x64, and it can be a replacement of Windows Journal.
i don't think MS Paint can be an upgrade to replace Ink Art as they are totally different in final effect. i am still looking for something allowing me to scratch like *real*.
as per my experience, Ink Desktop and Snipping Tool can be *half* replaced by the built-in Sticky Notes and Snipping Tool of Windows 7, thought, to be honest, not that perfectly.
another tablet application is still outstanding: Pool for Tablet PC, a part of PowerToys for XP Tablet. any thoughts on that?
Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/tabletpc.mspx
i don't think MS Paint can be an upgrade to replace Ink Art as they are totally different in final effect. i am still looking for something allowing me to scratch like *real*.
as per my experience, Ink Desktop and Snipping Tool can be *half* replaced by the built-in Sticky Notes and Snipping Tool of Windows 7, thought, to be honest, not that perfectly.
another tablet application is still outstanding: Pool for Tablet PC, a part of PowerToys for XP Tablet. any thoughts on that?
Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/tabletpc.mspx
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How did these apps work for you? Any update?
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I recomend that I be awarded the points with a grade of "A" since I was able to find alternatives for all applications listed, show websites where workarounds were available to make the older applications work, and I even gave links to Surface apps that have been known to work under Windows 7 on a tablet.
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found another alternative myself.
I would start by downloading this:
Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=17368
Most of the other apps have been updated for Vista and should have no problems running on your tablet:
Microsoft Experience Pack for Windows Vista
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=7529
Microsoft Ink Desktop for Windows Vista
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=6023
Let me know if there any ither apps you are looking for.
~Ed