*Official * Windows 7 Thread

Irishwhistle said:
I'd say so! The issues I was having turned out to be my problem. :P

Just take note that it'll stop working in August. ;)
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I understand that it will stop working in August, but what exactly will happen to my pc if it is the only OS that was installed? Will i be locked out of my computer because i dont have a valid OS?
 
DarkTears said:
I understand that it will stop working in August, but what exactly will happen to my pc if it is the only OS that was installed? Will i be locked out of my computer because i dont have a valid OS?
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I'm pretty sure you'll still be able to access your files, you just won't be able to use the OS.
 
well i gave windows 7 a go, i though id take advantige of MS giving a beta away from free. less than 24 after i installed it i put vista back on. reason being it has no software in it along with other reasons. i dont understand why its taking MS so long to change a few things in it, it just vista with a couple of okish thing added and alot taken out. IMO if the final it like the beta, then ill be sticking with vista untill MS bring out there new OS after 7.
 
Im downloading the beta right now...

Are there any features that really stand out at this point as being way better than vista?
 
ukulele_ninja said:
Im downloading the beta right now...

Are there any features that really stand out at this point as being way better than vista?
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only a couple, cross fading wallpapers, new taskbar, and by the looks of things the hardware index thing now goes to 10 (MS saw logic for once :D)
other than that its vista with aero overkill
 
ukulele_ninja said:
Im downloading the beta right now...

Are there any features that really stand out at this point as being way better than vista?
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Libraries, Jump Lists, Peek, Monitor Calibration, Cleaner task tray, Window docking, Shake, faster, better memory management, HomeGroup, easy to use Remote Access. It's basically Vista but with a lot of improvements to window handling, makes having multiple things open much easier to manage.


I haven't booted into Vista all week, I like the beta.
 
So I've been playing around with this for a while, and I gotta say I'm very very impressed.

I installed the 64 bit version of my system in my sig. Install time was just 26 minutes on a 100GB partition. When it booted up, it detected all my hardware and had every necessary driver ready to go. And once it connected to the net, it had the latest updates for those drivers. I didn't have to do a thing. I can honestly say I've never had a smoother first install of a new OS before.

The OS is quick. Quicker than XP and much quicker than Vista. I've had zero crashes so far, so stability is nice.

I did not like the new taskbar at first. But after playing around with it, I've completely changed my mind, it is awesome. A large improvement over the standard quick lauch(which can be used too if you want). The system tray has also gotten a much needed upgrade and is very clean.

Libraries are the only thing I'm still kinda getting used too. I'm not sure I like how things are organized yet. We'll see.

And of course it looks fantastic. The "slideshow" desktop was a nice touch.

Compatibility is also impressive for a beta. The following is a list of programs that are confirmed to work:

Firefox 3
Thunderbird
UTorrent
Photoshop CS2
Nero 8
Microsoft Office 2003
AVG 8
Power ISO
VLC Player
WinRAR
BitPim
PC Wizard 2008
Pidgin
DVD Shrink
RivaTuner
FLV to MP3 Converter
Old game system emulators
Adobe Reader 9
Winamp Pro 5.54

Programs that do not work:
Zone Alarm Pro
Peer Guardian 2
Daemon Tools
Alcohol 120%
DVD2one
Asus Suite

Kinda sucks that Zone Alarm doesn't work, so I'm out looking for a decent 64 bit firewall.

I haven't tried any games on it yet, maybe later today.

Overall if this were the final product I don't think I'd have much problem making the switch. The fact that this is just a beta says alot about how good this OS could be.
 
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mac550 said:
only a couple, cross fading wallpapers, new taskbar, and by the looks of things the hardware index thing now goes to 10 (MS saw logic for once :D)
other than that its vista with aero overkill
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not really up to 7.9 mentioned in the Performance Information and Tools
 
I,ve heard that if you buy Vista after a certain time period, like June or July you can upgrade to 7 for free:P.(not confirmed by microsoft) The funny thing is, we will have to pay for this OS and its nothing more than a Vista Service Pack. To me calling it Windows 7 just to sell it is almost a slap in the face. When it should be called (Sorry we screwed up, here is your semi Fix)
 
StrangleHold said:
I,ve heard that if you buy Vista after a certain time period, like June or July you can upgrade to 7 for free:P.(not confirmed by microsoft) The funny thing is, we will have to pay for this OS and its nothing more than a Vista Service Pack. To me calling it Windows 7 just to sell it is almost a slap in the face. When it should be called (Sorry we screwed up, here is your semi Fix)
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lol Have you tried the beta? It's really actually pretty awesome, but I do agree that it's what Vista should of been.
 
Forget the preinstalled driver. Just download Nvidia latest Vista/64 driver. When its installing it changes from saying its a Vista to a Windows 7 install. Updates the driver and installs PhysX. Havent had any problems since.
 
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I've installed it and during the first boot I lose picture when it tries to go passed the loading screen. I've tried safe mode, but it won't work since it can't finish installing in safe mode. Is my 9800GX2 not supported yet?
 
Is Windows 7 free? Or do you have to pay for the beta?
If you have the beta and it's free will it be upgraded to free version?..

Please explain, thank you.
 
EGS said:
Is Windows 7 free? Or do you have to pay for the beta?
If you have the beta and it's free will it be upgraded to free version?..

Please explain, thank you.
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You register for the beta for free and are basically on your own as far as installing and troubleshooting. If you need help then you have to come to a forum like this.

The beta ends August of this year. After that you will no longer be able to use it. Hopefully the retail version will release shortly after and then you will have to purchase it.
 
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