Windows 7

Jonathan

Windows 7 Professional is now available on my MSDNAA account.

Downloading 64bit and 32bit versions as we speak

Unregistered.

Jonathan wrote: »

Windows 7 Professional is now available on my MSDNAA account.

Downloading 64bit and 32bit versions as we speak

Ditto:D

qwertz

Is the Ultimate edition on Technet already? Thanks!

kaizersoze

qwertz wrote: »

Is the Ultimate edition on Technet already? Thanks!

Yep, since last week. Subscribers only though.

qwertz

kaizersoze wrote: »

Yep, since last week. Subscribers only though.

Of course And thanks for the answer.

I cancelled my subscription years ago but now consider getting one again.

Zion21

Just pre-ordered a copy of ultimate from amazon. I was very impressed with the beta version I am currently using.

ScumLord

Zion21 wrote: »

Just pre-ordered a copy of ultimate from amazon. I was very impressed with the beta version I am currently using.

I'm assuming that us beta users will get some sort of discount when we're finally forced to buy, I'm not giving them any money until they get desperate.

AlmightyCushion

ScumLord wrote: »

I'm assuming that us beta users will get some sort of discount when we're finally forced to buy, I'm not giving them any money until they get desperate.

No we get no discount as far as I know. I doubt microsoft will get desperate. The pre order prices are cheaper than their equivalent vista counterparts are now.

wannabepr

Hi there I Want to run windows 7 test drive beta thing. I have a few questions//

Is this the full version of windows 7 features but obviously only a trial??

Also I have a dell studio 15 laptop and running vista. Im wondering would I have any problems installing drivers and all that??? Thanks

Dardania

Rattlehead_ie wrote: »

MSDN for the win

Ladies & Gentlemen; the only time the words "for the win" can be said!

Pyro Boy

wannabepr wrote: »

Hi there I Want to run windows 7 test drive beta thing. I have a few questions//

Is this the full version of windows 7 features but obviously only a trial??

Also I have a dell studio 15 laptop and running vista. Im wondering would I have any problems installing drivers and all that??? Thanks

Yes it's the full version as far as I know it works till March then it shutsdown every 2 hours

you can run this to see if it runs on your PC http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=1B544E90-7659-4BD9-9E51-2497C146AF15&displaylang=en

wannabepr

Pyro Boy wrote: »

Yes it's the full version as far as I know it works till March then it shutsdown every 2 hours

you can run this to see if it runs on your PC http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=1B544E90-7659-4BD9-9E51-2497C146AF15&displaylang=en

Cool thanks for that . it says my system is good to go but one thing i was wondering about this article. Last thing i want is it shutting down every 2 hours http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2351073,00.asp

Pyro Boy

wannabepr wrote: »

Cool thanks for that . it says my system is good to go but one thing i was wondering about this article. Last thing i want is it shutting down every 2 hours http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2351073,00.asp

Thats windows 7 Beta the Windows 7 RC continues till next year http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/get/download.aspx

cpu-dude

Windows 7 RTM installed and running sweetly and with no expiry date - a happy bunny I am!

MrSparkle

I've Windows 7 Ultimate RTM running on an Asus N10, it's running really well. picked up all the drivers straight away even a fingerprint reader that had to be manually installed with Windows 7 RC. Haven't really had any issues with it.

I'll still hang onto my XP partition for gaming. Atom processor is ok under XP for gaming, tried it on the RC and it was awful.

kaizersoze

cpu-dude wrote: »

Windows 7 RTM installed and running sweetly and with no expiry date - a happy bunny I am!

How do you mean no expiry date? RTM doesn't have one except for the 30 days before activation is required.

cpu-dude

kaizersoze wrote: »

How do you mean no expiry date? RTM doesn't have one except for the 30 days before activation is required.

I mean that unlike the RC version, this won't automatically reboot every 2 hours from March of next year, it's basically the first official version. Activation tool was included where I got my version.

kaizersoze

cpu-dude wrote: »

I mean that unlike the RC version, this won't automatically reboot every 2 hours from March of next year, it's basically the first official version. Activation tool was included where I got my version.

Ah right...a dodgy copy so.:p

cpu-dude

kaizersoze wrote: »

Ah right...a dodgy copy so.:p

Well unless your registered with MSDN, it's the only way to aquire it.

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/securedownloads/default.aspx

kaizersoze

cpu-dude wrote: »

Well unless your registered with MSDN, it's the only way to aquire it.

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/securedownloads/default.aspx

Or TechNet....cheaper.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-ie/default.aspx

Unknown Soldier

due to this thread I got both 32 and 64 bit versions at the weekend. The 64 bit is the only one installed to date and it was easily the simplist MS OS install i have ever done.

Tried downloading a copy at work but due to the fire wall it would not let me but when I refreshed the page I kept getting new serials 8 serials for each once i copped it

ynotdu

ynotdu wrote: »

Hi,
I use various websites to watch streaming/p2p.
one i know i can mention is justin.tv but its happening on other sites i use as well.

The problem is i am getting no audio.The speaker symbol is red.
I have added them to compatible mode on IE8,made no diffrience.
I have tried them on Firefox and have the same problem.
I am using RC build 7100 on a Dell inspiron 1720.

i have a desktop running windows XP and have tested the sites on it and have no sound problems on that.

Anybody know what the problem might be using windows 7?
cheers.

P.S this problem does not affect youtube etc,so i dont think its a hardware problem.

Hello again,posted this a while ago now without a reply.
I wonder would somebody who is running RC 7100 be kind enough to test justin.tv to see if they can receive sound?
it is a LEGAL site and you do not HAVE to become a member to watch the streaming video.
the red color on its speaker symbol is on their player,not on my computers speaker symbol.

it would only take a minute and would help me identify the problem.
thanks in advance.

5uspect

PLayed this video in Firefox 3.5 Win7 RC with no problems.
http://www.justin.tv/sajirou

ynotdu

5uspect wrote: »

PLayed this video in Firefox 3.5 Win7 RC with no problems.
http://www.justin.tv/sajirou

Thanks a million 5uspect,that played for me in FF&IE8,although i am still having buffering issues:))

All justin.tv streams now have sound for me.
some others hav,nt so it must that be justin and others have to make adjustments for windows 7.

cheers!

5uspect

Must be a hardware/driver issue rather than a windows issue.

ynotdu

5uspect wrote: »

Must be a hardware/driver issue rather than a windows issue.

what was making me paranoid was were Microsoft using my *anon* feedback to tip off broadcasters :eek:

Microsoft tipped off Sky tv when their DRM had been hacked,and sky withdrew the service for over two months!

ynotdu

If you were planning to download the release candidate of Windows 7, you're too late. But there are still ways to try the system for four times longer than the standard 30-day trial period.
Microsoft has, as scheduled, removed the release candidate of Windows 7 from its download sites. That edition, which had been available since May, marked the penultimate stage in the new operating system's development process. Those people who downloaded it will be able to continue to use the prenatal OS until March 2010, when it automatically and officially expires. (Source: pcworld.com)
If you want to get an official copy direct from Microsoft or through a retailer, you'll now have to wait until the system's release in October -- though in some markets you can order now and pay a discounted price.
Final Edition Already Available

It is possible however to get your hands on the final edition now, either by subscribing to Microsoft's Developer Network, TechNet or Subscriber services, or by copying the installation disc directly from a subscriber. (Source: zdnet.com)

Getting and installing the software in this way is not likely to get you into legal trouble. Why? Because Microsoft allows users to install Windows 7 without paying for it. The system will work for 30 days after which users are required to activate it, at which point they'll need to prove they have paid for it.

<snip>

Capt'n Midnight

Please no links to sites that have crackz

Note: just because microsoft don't enforce licensing properly don't make it legal to bypass it

Santiago Garcia

Quick question..... If an old laptop I have was "Vista Ready" would it be OK for Windows7?

It is a sony Vaio SZ2 varient ala
http://vaio.sony.co.uk/view/ShowProduct.action?product=VGN-SZ2XP%2FC&productFilters=retired&site=voe_en_GB_cons&pageType=Overview&category=VN+SZ+Series

5uspect

Should be fine. Win7 appears to scale really well.
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9136192/Windows_7_How_low_can_you_go_
I've run it on an old Dell with a 2.66 GhZ P4, 1GB RAM and 256MB 7600GT.

You may need to turn aero off on older GPUs but the 7400 in that should be fine.