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Windows 7 beta discussion thread (pg. 8)
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| infinity HiGH |
Are you guys running 32 bit or 64 bit?
Because 90% of the software I tried installing on the 64bit version didn't work. Daemon Tools doesn't work on either 32 or 64 bit; Dreamweaver wouldn't even begin installation; WAMP wouldn't either nor Komodo or ANY game for that matter.
It did discover my iPod though! Yay! :rolleyes: :toothless |
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| El K Dee |
i have UAC turned off in vista...was too annoyed by the "accept or allow" messages.. u gotta be smart when running/installing software anyways...dont just run something from some unknown company without knowing what ur doing...
and always have restore points |
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| Stilez |
I believe there a reports of bugs/issues when installing 7 from an XP OS as opposed to and upgrade from Vista. This is supposed to be the Vista 'fix'.
| quote: | Transition to Windows 7 Easier?
Though the transition from XP to Windows 7 will be complex, it should be simpler as compared to the early days of Vista, says Michael Cherry, lead analyst with market researcher Directions on Microsoft.
When Windows Vista first shipped, Cherry says, people were not prepared for the application and hardware compatibility problems that came with an OS so different from XP.
"At this point there should be compatible versions of most applications and, when necessary, virtualization can be used to facilitate the upgrade," Cherry says.
"This is not to say that XP apps and drivers will work on Windows 7, but that there are now compatible replacements available, which should make the transition manageable."
If Microsoft wants to move customers forward with Windows 7, it must help XP users bridge the gap as much as possible, Cherry adds.
"Microsoft needs to help XP users determine if their hardware is up to running Windows 7, and which device drivers for their hardware and programs need updating," Cherry says. "It then needs to help people find the updated drivers and software." |
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| VERTiG0 |
Hahah, that guy thinks that the average user is going to know what virtualization is when they get a machine with Win7 and their absolutely hilarious pictures-of-cats screensaver won't install and they want XP back?
I ing love it. |
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| El K Dee |
| anyone having issues with sidebar? mine has never loaded and refuses to load :s |
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| Orko |
| , I want to use Win7. Just bought a new board, and everything but the LAN drivers work. |
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| infinity HiGH |
| quote: | Originally posted by El K Dee
anyone having issues with sidebar? mine has never loaded and refuses to load :s |
You mean the widgets? Turn your UAC back on ;) |
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| El K Dee |
| quote: | Originally posted by infinity HiGH
You mean the widgets? Turn your UAC back on ;) |
wtf...i aint turning that back on...
in vista i have UAC off and my sidebar loads...ugh |
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| Orko |
| So I just signed up for a "Windows 7 Install Fest" being held by MS at their Mississauga headquarters. You go with your comp, and install it under the watch of MS, and with some tech help of course. I am going on behalf of my company. Should be interesting. |
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| El K Dee |
| quote: | Originally posted by Orko
So I just signed up for a "Windows 7 Install Fest" being held by MS at their Mississauga headquarters. You go with your comp, and install it under the watch of MS, and with some tech help of course. I am going on behalf of my company. Should be interesting. |
is it just an installation session or a troubleshooting fest as well? |
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| Orko |
| Well since it is windows, I would say it is both. They are not going to have you come in, install windows, and not provide tech support. Especially since this is meant for business consumers, and they want you to walk away with faith in the product, so that you buy lots of copies. |
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| El K Dee |
| oh btw...anyone try one of these h4XX0r cracks to deactivate the expiration? |
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