Windows 7

[maluze]

I tried it out and liked it but some of my factory installed programs (like my built-in webcam software) went missing and it wouldn't let me reinstall them. I'm just going to do a factory restore and stick with Vista for a little while.

that's odd..if its an issue with drivers, you could probably download them off your manufacturer's website. There also might be updated versions that are compatible with windows 7..often for programs that won't install the solution is simply editing the windows version number in the config file.

(Windows 2000 is NT Version 5.0, Windows XP NT 5.1, Vista NT 6.0, Windows 7 NT 6.1)

[stealthpanda]

i recently made the switch to macs os x, but i am very curious about windows 7

it looks promising, so i guess ill have to tinker around with it.

[crazydude726]

I've heard mostly good things about Windows 7. Hope it's good. I want to try it out so bad but my HDD is almost outta space 

[hhs_kelvin]

your need to do a clean install anyway unless ur running vista

[crazydude726]

your need to do a clean install anyway unless ur running vista

Yep.

[crazydude726]

So I got Windows 7 (build 7100) and I must say I'm liking it. None of my programs crash unlike in Vista lol.

[staituk]

i've not had a problem with vista, well some time ie does not respond, but no doubt now that windows 7 is released, vista will "start" to have problems.

[maluze]

So I got Windows 7 (build 7100) and I must say I'm liking it. None of my programs crash unlike in Vista lol.

oh yeah I love Windows 7 RC so far. It runs great on my netbook. MS offered Win7 upgrades starting at $49 for home premium that ran until July 12th, (it is $99 from now on), but I am so gonna downoad Windows 7 RTM when it is released later this month.

[broken]

I started using it when the beta first was available to download, back then I found it hardly usable now it is alright it seems definitely more polished and integrated.

[hhs_kelvin]

i,ve used every build of windows 7 since the first leak by the beta it seemed to be a very stable os now we have reached rtm windows 7 is the best OS  microsoft have ever made

if u want windows 7 news and info go to to www.windows7newsinfo.com/smf and register on the forum and ur get all the tech help u need

[maluze]

i,ve used every build of windows 7 since the first leak by the beta it seemed to be a very stable os now we have reached rtm windows 7 is the best OS  microsoft have ever made

if u want windows 7 news and info go to to www.windows7newsinfo.com/smf and register on the forum and ur get all the tech help u need

no, Windows 7 has not reached RTM yet..and probably won't until at least the end of the month: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9135491/Microsoft_denies_Windows_7_RTM_imminent?taxonomyId=1

[hhs_kelvin]

seems i,ve been running rtm since middle of july i,ll think ur mistaken

[maluze]

seems i,ve been running rtm since middle of july i,ll think ur mistaken

No, I am not mistaken. RTM hadn't been officially signed off on until July 26th, to the best of my recollection. We now know that the RTM build is 6.1.7600.1635, which was compiled on July 13th, and released to MSDN/Technet subscribers/Beta testers on August 6th, and released to OEMs last week. 

[hhs_kelvin]

m8 explain how i,ve been using the trm for just under a month ur find it was leaked on 16th july

[butrick]

Math Input Panel...I have no idea what this is.

used with wacom tablets?? I remember vista had the same thing when i used my wacom.


Question. If you need clean install for 7, does that mean you can't select partition? So if I'm running Vista+Fedora+Ubuntu I need to start from sratch? or can i just select my vista partition/upgrade vista???

cheers,

[Dreams]

If you are installing Windows 7 on the same hard drive that other operating systems are using then you need to add another partition. Also, if you are using the Windows boot loader, the rule of thumb is to install the older operating systems first so that they will show up in the boot list.

edit: I don't know if you can upgrade Vista with the RC version of Windows 7. And I don't know if the full version of the RTM release will upgrade Windows Vista either. Maybe Microsoft has a specific upgrade version for those who want to upgrade Vista without paying the full price of the latest OS.

[dkst0426]

Well, this oughta be fun..........

Deciphering Windows 7 Upgrades: The Official Chart

[Dreams]

I guess that explains it. Thanks dude.  

I prefer a clean install over an upgrade though. Over time the registry collects a lot of baggage, wanted and unwanted.

[maluze]

m8 explain how i,ve been using the trm for just under a month ur find it was leaked on 16th july

and I'm telling you that at that time and moment, the build was not offically signed off as RTM.  It takes a couple of days for a build to pass through all the checkpoints and be voted as RTM.

[butrick]

thanks dkst0426for that chart... looks like you can select a specific partition for windows 7 when doing a clean install.. sounds good..

[<<kruidnoot>>]

a quick question about ram...in vista it's like that if ur running a 32-bit OS the pc uses a max of 3.2 ram and if ur running a 64-bit OS max 6.4 ram
is it the same in windows 7 or not??

[dkst0426]

Grrrr..........   

Found out today that only PCs purchased after June 26th this year get the free upgrade to Win7. I bought this new laptop at the end of May.

[maluze]

a quick question about ram...in vista it's like that if ur running a 32-bit OS the pc uses a max of 3.2 ram and if ur running a 64-bit OS max 6.4 ram
is it the same in windows 7 or not??

In Windows 7 32-Bit, the maximum RAM recognized is 3.2GB.  In Windows 7 64-Bit, the limit is (theoretically)192GB. This is true for all 32 and 64 bit OSes, whether they be Unix, Linux, Windows, or Mac.

[<<kruidnoot>>]

a quick question about ram...in vista it's like that if ur running a 32-bit OS the pc uses a max of 3.2 ram and if ur running a 64-bit OS max 6.4 ram
is it the same in windows 7 or not??

In Windows 7 32-Bit, the maximum RAM recognized is 3.2GB.  In Windows 7 64-Bit, the limit is (theoretically)192GB. This is true for all 32 and 64 bit OSes, whether they be Unix, Linux, Windows, or Mac.

that's nice

[dj91]

a quick question about ram...in vista it's like that if ur running a 32-bit OS the pc uses a max of 3.2 ram and if ur running a 64-bit OS max 6.4 ram
is it the same in windows 7 or not??

In Windows 7 32-Bit, the maximum RAM recognized is 3.2GB.  In Windows 7 64-Bit, the limit is (theoretically)192GB. This is true for all 32 and 64 bit OSes, whether they be Unix, Linux, Windows, or Mac.

You can hack Vista 32 bit to recognize 4gb RAM through the command prompt. I did it myself a while ago, but I can't remember. I assume you might be able to do the same with Windows 7.