DELL Dimension 2400 ( Your computer can not find dixdiag, Make sure you typed name correctly, then try again.)
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DELL Dimension 4500 ( same message as above )
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Is Windows 7 RC - the same as releasing a full retail version of Win 7
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DELL Dimension 2400 ( Your computer can not find dixdiag, Make sure you typed name correctly, then try again.)
OR
DELL Dimension 4500 ( same message as above )
It's dxdiag. Sorry for the typo.
Neither of those machines meet the minimum video requirements for Aero. You should be able to run basic mode.
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PC 2400 Intel(R)82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller - 64MB total memory
PC 4500 32MB ATI Rage 128 Ultra - 32 MB Total Memory
You know, I don't think either of those support DirectX 9, so I don't think you'll be able to run 7. You can try. What version of DirectX are you running at the moment?
From the dxdiag screen - It looks like both PC's are using Direct X 9.0c
A Cheese Danish
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Not really. I have the RC now, and The only thing that has changed from 7077, is the transparent taskbar and windows. Mine are more of a whiter blue, and not very transparent.
It seems to boot up a little bit faster as well. IMO, it's worth a shot to try out.
tlarkin
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I think the DX9 requirement is only for Aero, you can turn off Aero and have a lower end video card.
Go ahead and attempt the install. If your hardware isn't supported, you'll probably get an error message before installation completes.
Bodaggit23
Active Member
Aero is not turned on then...
Price of Windows 7
Hey guys, here's a few pretty dumb questions:
1. I am using Vista Home Premium. Will I have to pay to get Windows 7, or is it free? Somewhere I got the impression RCs are free but RTM will cost.
2. Can I install Win7 on top of Vista HP? Or do I need to uninstall Vista first. That would worry me, not having an OS on the computer for however brief a time.
3. If Win7 is free and downloadable, what is the best website to use?
Thanks for your patience,
Larry
Hey guys, here's a few pretty dumb questions:
1. I am using Vista Home Premium. Will I have to pay to get Windows 7, or is it free? Somewhere I got the impression RCs are free but RTM will cost.
2. Can I install Win7 on top of Vista HP? Or do I need to uninstall Vista first. That would worry me, not having an OS on the computer for however brief a time.
3. If Win7 is free and downloadable, what is the best website to use?
Thanks for your patience,
Larry
Bodaggit23
Active Member
Answers in Red.
bcoffee20
New Member
vista hp= vista home premium i presume. im guessing you can since you can with the beta windows 7 but then you wont be able to go back without alot annoying pains. if you plan on buying windows seven when the full version comes out in 2010 then it shouldnt matter if you install over your vista.
jashsayani
New Member
I have a few questions:
1. How do I upgrade from Windows 7 beta to RC ?
I guess there is a work-around for this.....
2. Is this RC, build 7100 ? Or another build ?
3. Digg Windows 7 Release !! : http://digg.com/microsoft/Windows_7_RC_is_out
1. How do I upgrade from Windows 7 beta to RC ?
I guess there is a work-around for this.....
2. Is this RC, build 7100 ? Or another build ?
3. Digg Windows 7 Release !! : http://digg.com/microsoft/Windows_7_RC_is_out
Intel_man
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Irishwhistle
New Member
OK, apparently starting on March 1st there will be bi-hourly shutdowns and then it'll stop working completely on June 1st 2010.
Bodaggit23
Active Member
Correct. Seems a bit much to me. I think a month notice would have been fine.
The download takes FOREVER!!!!! with their D/L manager
I'm a couple hours into the download - and it's only 63 % downloaded. Hopefully tomorrow am - it'll be done.
Bodaggit23
Active Member
What's your internet speed? The 32 bit version took me 2 hours.
I have a 3Mb connection.
I downloaded at max speed with the download manager.