*Official * Windows 7 Thread
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Well I got the 64-bit downlaoded and burned to a disk (Just lightscribing the name on the disk) but I still can't get all of the 32-bit. It's still cutting off, so I'm trying the direct download from the site.
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The direct download worked perfectly for me. And you don't need to burn a disk, you can use CloneDrive or any other mounting software to create a virtual disk.
I'm aware of that. I use DaemonTools for my games. The reason I'm burning it to a disk is because I'm going to try it on more than just this computer, so a DVD works better for me.
And I'm using the download from the website. I was having problems with the links provided on page 17.
Earlier today, I had startup issues. 7 failed to automatically fix the problem, so I decided to boot into Vista. Vista ran chkdsk, deleted a bunch of files, and now 7 is working properly again. If you have Vista or XP installed, you may want to open a command window and run chkdsk on the Windows 7 partition.
Well I just finished installing 7 on my laptop (Dell Latitude D600 - 1.6 Ghz Pentium M, 2GB RAM, ATI Mobility Radeon 9000) and I must say I'm quite impressed. I had a spare laptop HDD in a caddy already so I just popped them out. The setup took a little longer than expected, but hey, it is a beta after all.
First off, I'm impressed that it automatically loaded a driver for my internal wireless card. I was able to connect to the internet right away and install some updates. I also like the new way the connection manager is set up when your not connected - it opens upwards instead of opening a whole new window. Haven't done too much more, so I'm gonna poke around some more.
First off, I'm impressed that it automatically loaded a driver for my internal wireless card. I was able to connect to the internet right away and install some updates. I also like the new way the connection manager is set up when your not connected - it opens upwards instead of opening a whole new window. Haven't done too much more, so I'm gonna poke around some more.
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FatalityTech
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I want to duel boot the beta and xp. Do you think that would be ok?
Don't worry about it.
I just installed the XP driver for my touchpad and it worked!
I think I'll be using this beta for some time while I can!
Briguy
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I just installed it. I like what I'm seeing! It works great on a intel 3.0ghz 800mhz fsb single core 2gb memory.
I haven't noticed any problems yet. I noticed that they did clean up a lot of the garbage that would be in on the desktop in vista.
It looks a lot like vista but seems more streamlined and doesn't have so many distracting icons to figure out that vista had.
What do you guys fel about it?
Hey how do you make a virtual cd of windows 7?
I haven't noticed any problems yet. I noticed that they did clean up a lot of the garbage that would be in on the desktop in vista.
It looks a lot like vista but seems more streamlined and doesn't have so many distracting icons to figure out that vista had.
What do you guys fel about it?
Hey how do you make a virtual cd of windows 7?
Irishwhistle
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w00t! I've got it running natively... it's awesome! SOOOOOOOO much better than Vista... and since I upgraded from Vista all my hardware worked the first time I booted it up.
I started it on a virtual machine and it's been fine.
I left it sitting for a little while when I got a snack. I had just installed my printer through the network and I came back to find my screen black and the HDD activity light flashing. I had to do a hard reboot.
I agree about it being more streamlined. I don't really like the appearance of the task bar, so I auto-hide it.
Irishwhistle
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