Hi so I will be installing Windows 7 oem over my pc that has Windows 7 RC. Do I just go into the RC OS and format the hard drive to delete everything thing(I have my stuff backed up) and then just boot and install the Windows 7 CD?
I havent bothered with the gadgets with vista because most of em were .."lame" but with windows 7, they continue to be lame. Havent really seen anything exciting to bother with. Anyone have anything interesting?
Hi so I will be installing Windows 7 oem over my pc that has Windows 7 RC. Do I just go into the RC OS and format the hard drive to delete everything thing(I have my stuff backed up) and then just boot and install the Windows 7 CD?Recontrooper
Yes. But you don't have to go into your RC and format. Just boot the computer with the Win 7 disk and when it asks you where to install click Advanced option(or something like that) and format the drive.
I havent bothered with the gadgets with vista because most of em were .."lame" but with windows 7, they continue to be lame. Havent really seen anything exciting to bother with. Anyone have anything interesting? Tjeremiah1988
Nothing really that groundbreaking or anything...we'll just have to wait and see.
[QUOTE="Ghost_loy"] As far as I know it is an MSDNAA policy. However I do not know if this means the Windows Update will not work, or that all updates simply will not install. Because you can d/l updates individually from MS. :( I'd be sad if that's true.. I've been waitin for my ECE department to acknowledge MSDNAA since they're currently working on it.. if i've been waiting on something that won't last.. then Q__Q.
Taken from another forum: ______________________________________________________________________________ Alienware recently published a workaround for this problem. It worked for me: It has been determined that the blue screen of death code 0x00000124 is caused by audio devices in Windows Vista. This particular issue is industry-wide and can happen on any computer with a sound card or integrated audio and Windows Vista. We have found a workaround to this issue which should help stabilize the system without sacrifing something as important as your computer's audio devices. Please perform the following steps to resolve the issue: 1. Go to the BIOS by pressing [DEL] during POST. 2. Go to Advanced Chipset Features. 3. Go to CPU Configuration 4. Select C1E Enhanced Halt State and set it to Disabled 5. Press [F10] to save the changes and exit.
Ok so I recently installed windows 7. I entered the key for it and had it registered. Now my Hard drive is having some physical problems so I need to reinstall windows 7, since I registered it and all I'm just wondering if my key for it is now no longer valid? Or can I reinstall it no problem using the same key that I already used and registered?
Ok so I recently installed windows 7. I entered the key for it and had it registered. Now my Hard drive is having some physical problems so I need to reinstall windows 7, since I registered it and all I'm just wondering if my key for it is now no longer valid? Or can I reinstall it no problem using the same key that I already used and registered?l0ve
You should be fine. No matter what you WILL be able to install it. IF after the installation it asks you to activate windows just do what it says, and everything will work out fine.
Sorry if this has been asked, but does anyone know where I can download daemon tools lite for Windows 7? Every time I run my current version it informs me there are compatibility issues.
So when i bought Win7 they made me get this folder that contains setup.exe, boot etc... I'm trying to burn it into a DVD.. do i burn that folder as an .iso or what? help pl0x !
Sorry if this has been asked, but does anyone know where I can download daemon tools lite for Windows 7? Every time I run my current version it informs me there are compatibility issues.flowdee79
http://www.disc-tools.com/download/daemon
So when i bought Win7 they made me get this folder that contains setup.exe, boot etc... I'm trying to burn it into a DVD.. do i burn that folder as an .iso or what? help pl0x !expanded
Assuming you bought it off the student discount then I answered your question already.
It should be here:http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=27072155&page=2
Just look for my post, otherwise it's on page 3 for me.
[QUOTE="l0ve"]Ok so I recently installed windows 7. I entered the key for it and had it registered. Now my Hard drive is having some physical problems so I need to reinstall windows 7, since I registered it and all I'm just wondering if my key for it is now no longer valid? Or can I reinstall it no problem using the same key that I already used and registered?Ghost_loy
You should be fine. No matter what you WILL be able to install it. IF after the installation it asks you to activate windows just do what it says, and everything will work out fine.
Yep I reinstalled, everything worked out fine just like you said, thanks.
I kind of want to buy a game from Steam but I don't see anywhere that it states it supports Windows 7. I'm sure it does, but has anyone tried it? Also, can I play games that I download offline with Steam?
I kind of want to buy a game from Steam but I don't see anywhere that it states it supports Windows 7. I'm sure it does, but has anyone tried it? Also, can I play games that I download offline with Steam?
JJS29
I can guarantee you most steam games will work with win7..
When I'm trying to download something(happened from time to time and only with images),I get an error saying "You don't have the permission to modify files in this network location. Contact the administrator per permission to make these changes" But I'm the administrator and the only account is mine,what an I do?
I bought the student version when I finished downloading it I get an error when opening the setup in the folder and the one on the desktop. The setup in the folder is saying it is not a valid windows image and the one for unloading the box is saying the folder properties needs read only to be turned off. When I try to change it though it keeps going back to read only.
I kind of want to buy a game from Steam but I don't see anywhere that it states it supports Windows 7. I'm sure it does, but has anyone tried it? Also, can I play games that I download offline with Steam?
JJS29
So far all my games work on steam on windows 7., orange box, far cry, stalker, etc..
[QUOTE="MonsieurX"]When I'm trying to download something(happened from time to time and only with images),I get an error saying "You don't have the permission to modify files in this network location. Contact the administrator per permission to make these changes" But I'm the administrator and the only account is mine,what an I do? I've found some possible culprits, do you have Nod32? If so then disable it when saving the files. If you do then you need a newer version, update it. Alternatively are you an admin account? Be sure to give your profile full access to the C:\ drive.
I bought the student version when I finished downloading it I get an error when opening the setup in the folder and the one on the desktop. The setup in the folder is saying it is not a valid windows image and the one for unloading the box is saying the folder properties needs read only to be turned off. When I try to change it though it keeps going back to read only.
Rougehunter
If you bought the student version then you cannot run it without burning the iso to disc, please see my post on page 3 explaining how to convert the folders to iso.
[QUOTE="MonsieurX"]When I'm trying to download something(happened from time to time and only with images),I get an error saying "You don't have the permission to modify files in this network location. Contact the administrator per permission to make these changes" But I'm the administrator and the only account is mine,what an I do?Ghost_loy
I've found some possible culprits, do you have Nod32? If so then disable it when saving the files. If you do then you need a newer version, update it. Alternatively are you an admin account? Be sure to give your profile full access to the C:\ drive.I already have full access to the C:\. I guess I'll go back with Kaspersky if I have to disable it quite often...
[QUOTE="Ghost_loy"][QUOTE="MonsieurX"]When I'm trying to download something(happened from time to time and only with images),I get an error saying "You don't have the permission to modify files in this network location. Contact the administrator per permission to make these changes" But I'm the administrator and the only account is mine,what an I do? I've found some possible culprits, do you have Nod32? If so then disable it when saving the files. If you do then you need a newer version, update it. Alternatively are you an admin account? Be sure to give your profile full access to the C:\ drive.
I bought the student version when I finished downloading it I get an error when opening the setup in the folder and the one on the desktop. The setup in the folder is saying it is not a valid windows image and the one for unloading the box is saying the folder properties needs read only to be turned off. When I try to change it though it keeps going back to read only.
Rougehunter
If you bought the student version then you cannot run it without burning the iso to disc, please see my post on page 3 explaining how to convert the folders to iso. MS should fire that company who was in charge of the download student deals. Not only did they not inform us about a non iso image or inform us that if you bought the 64bit and want to custom installing in a 32bit OS, You CAN'T. And get this. the day of the download release, it was already all over the internet (setup, box 1 and 2) that is apparently easily hackable. http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windows-7-RTM-Leaked-Direct-Download-Links-125141.shtml
On a good note, Firefox 3.6 Beta comes out today which takes advantage of the new Windows 7 Taskbar :D. Cant find link right now, dont think its up, yet. Testers will notice that Firefox 3.6 will make use of Aero Peek, Thumbnail Previews via the Taskbar (Superbar) and Jumplists in Windows 7 just as Internet Explorer 8 does.
[QUOTE="Tjeremiah1988"][QUOTE="Ghost_loy"][QUOTE="MonsieurX"] If you bought the student version then you cannot run it without burning the iso to disc, please see my post on page 3 explaining how to convert the folders to iso. MS should fire that company who was in charge of the download student deals. Not only did they not inform us about a non iso image or inform us that if you bought the 64bit and want to custom installing in a 32bit OS, You CAN'T. And get this. the day of the download release, it was already all over the internet (setup, box 1 and 2) that is apparently easily hackable. http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windows-7-RTM-Leaked-Direct-Download-Links-125141.shtml Well, the installing 64 bit from 32 bit isnt really a problem as you can just format the drive and install the 64 bit with the disk. But ya overall it was a bad release.
On a good note, Firefox 3.6 Beta comes out today which takes advantage of the new Windows 7 Taskbar :D. Cant find link right now, dont think its up, yet. Testers will notice that Firefox 3.6 will make use of Aero Peek, Thumbnail Previews via the Taskbar (Superbar) and Jumplists in Windows 7 just as Internet Explorer 8 does.
An update for those who have an MSDN copy, first it does NOT stop providing you with updates once you graduate, nothing actually happens. However the terms of service for the MSDN versions state that you must use the copmuter for educational purposes. So if you continue to use it after you graduate you will be in violation of the Microsoft TOS. Also, if you log into the MSDN website you can actually order the Win 7 Pro twice! Simply order the free Win 7 64bit and then the Win 7 32 bit, you will be able to d/l both and be provided with separate Activation Keys.
An update for those who have an MSDN copy, first it does NOT stop providing you with updates once you graduate, nothing actually happens. However the terms of service for the MSDN versions state that you must use the copmuter for educational purposes. So if you continue to use it after you graduate you will be in violation of the Microsoft TOS. Also, if you log into the MSDN website you can actually order the Win 7 Pro twice! Simply order the free Win 7 64bit and then the Win 7 32 bit, you will be able to d/l both and be provided with separate Activation Keys.Ghost_loy
I thought I'd share my experience on what happend when I installed Windows 7.. First burning it took me awhile to figure out but wasn't that bad.. then.. Figuring out that 64-bit Vista Home Premium cannot go to 64-bit Win7 Prof. I was sad I had to backup my files for about 3 hours.. Finally popping in the Win7 cd to install it said it would move all my files to Windows.old .. then I cried in pain with a big NOOOOOOO reading those words considering I spent hours backing up -_- I said okay that's fine.. So as it finished installing I noticed whenever i see windows.. it would just stay black.. I thought it was because i corrupted the HDD as because I was trying to partition it while Vista was already installed.. so I said oh well atleast I backed up and reformated the HDD Next thing I know.. after I reinstalled Win7 with the reformatted HDD it was still showing a black screen -__-;... googling on my phone I find out it was because I had two outputs from my video card.. I remove the output to my TV and wala.. windows 7 shows up.. In summary. I fail at life. But in TIP: if you see a blank screen. just unplug your second video card output.. -sigh-beans.
[QUOTE="expanded"]I thought I'd share my experience on what happend when I installed Windows 7.. First burning it took me awhile to figure out but wasn't that bad.. then.. Figuring out that 64-bit Vista Home Premium cannot go to 64-bit Win7 Prof. I was sad I had to backup my files for about 3 hours.. Finally popping in the Win7 cd to install it said it would move all my files to Windows.old .. then I cried in pain with a big NOOOOOOO reading those words considering I spent hours backing up -_- I said okay that's fine.. So as it finished installing I noticed whenever i see windows.. it would just stay black.. I thought it was because i corrupted the HDD as because I was trying to partition it while Vista was already installed.. so I said oh well atleast I backed up and reformated the HDD Next thing I know.. after I reinstalled Win7 with the reformatted HDD it was still showing a black screen -__-;... googling on my phone I find out it was because I had two outputs from my video card.. I remove the output to my TV and wala.. windows 7 shows up.. In summary. I fail at life. But in TIP: if you see a blank screen. just unplug your second video card output.. -sigh-beans. Cool story bro, thanks for the tip. :)
THIS IS WEAK MATES!! I had a brain fart and never bothered to see if my dads laptop was 64-bit compatible not that it really matters, but it's not so he's stuck with XP :lol: Then i decide to install it on the family PC which is chained up with 2 IDE Drives on 1 slot, the CD drive is master and hasn't given me any problems until now. IT WON'T DETECT THE DISC! :x As long as it works for my PC i'll be fine but right now this is irritating, i might buy a new SATA DVD drive for this PC when the RC expires and i have to install 7.
[QUOTE="tjoeb123"]I have a question, if I may ask: For those who got the student deal and have ordered the backup disk, have you gotten it yet? (Cause I haven't...yet) why have a backup disk when you can burnz it yo self!
[QUOTE="tjoeb123"]I have a question, if I may ask: For those who got the student deal and have ordered the backup disk, have you gotten it yet? (Cause I haven't...yet) Expanded is correct, and as I have posted multiple times now page 3 of this topic has the instructions to burning the MSDN version. If you have a different student discount then the burn process should be self explanatory.
[QUOTE="expanded"][QUOTE="tjoeb123"]I have a question, if I may ask: For those who got the student deal and have ordered the backup disk, have you gotten it yet? (Cause I haven't...yet) why have a backup disk when you can burnz it yo self! Because I like shiny discs, and I already paid for the disc before even knowing that you could burn it to a blank DVD, of which I don't have atm.
Is it possible to a Windows Vista x64 to run Win7 x32?
tjoeb123
Only if you clean install. but will it work correctly, 'cause i have heard that computers that comes originally with Vista x64 installed just runs x64 OS 'cause of some codecs, it is true?
Do you need an internet connection to install Windows 7 Upgrade on a XP PC?Marvi_I
No.
but will it work correctly, 'cause i have heard that computers that comes originally with Vista x64 installed just runs x64 OS 'cause of some codecs, it is true?FiFa_kirikiki
It should work fine, just do a clean install or a dual boot.
Is it possible to a Windows Vista x64 to run Win7 x32?
FiFa_kirikiki
Only if you clean install. but will it work correctly, 'cause i have heard that computers that comes originally with Vista x64 installed just runs x64 OS 'cause of some codecs, it is true? im sure it will run 32 just fine. BUT, if your drivers are already 64, they might have trouble running in a 32bit windows. If you can, just get windows7 64bit.
here are some more theme options for those who care. One bit of a let down is that I thought you can literally change windows default icons easily with a theme install, but that doesnt seem to be the case. Though in a couple of images, the start orb is changed but its a lot to go through to change it. Anyway , here : http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/download-windows-7-themes/
Fresh off the servers, FireFox Beta 3.6 is out. It takes advantage of Windows 7 areo and new taskbar. LINK : https://developer.mozilla.org/devnews/index.php/2009/10/30/firefox-3-6-beta-1-is-now-available-for-download/
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