Windows 7

ScumLord

I don't have an oem version of XP, which isn't on my pc any more anyway but I have access to the disk I also have a home made PC.

Win7 on amazon.co.uk

That says the upgrade is the full version. Are you saying the upgrade version shown there is the OEM version and will be locked to the motherboard I install on? I'm still very lost here.

Dartz

1000 replies.

And I'm just posting to say I won't be upgrading until sometime next year, when the RC finally runs out, and any little niggles that appear have been ironed out.... like that SMB2.0 flaw.

Fysh

ScumLord wrote: »

I don't have an oem version of XP, which isn't on my pc any more anyway but I have access to the disk I also have a home made PC.

Win7 on amazon.co.uk

That says the upgrade is the full version. Are you saying the upgrade version shown there is the OEM version and will be locked to the motherboard I install on? I'm still very lost here.

As I understand it, the upgrade media is not available in europe. So any concerns about how the upgrade process will restrict your future actions are irrelevant.

However, if it were possible to get upgrade media in the eu for win7, it would carry over any restrictions that applied to the licence of the in-place OS that you apply the upgrade to, such as hardware locks or periodic activation via contact to a kms server.

Capt'n Midnight

Mr.S wrote: »

How come none of the online stores are selling Windows 7 OEM disks?

I want to install it on my laptop, so i only need a single license and as i remember Vista OEM was something like €60/70.

OEM is not for end users

it's only for system assemblers so they can pre-install it

Jonathan

Mr.S wrote: »

Yeah i know that,

But Komplett/Amazon sell OEM copies of Windows Vista. Why not the same for 7?

Probably because it hasn't been launched yet?

dreamers75

Windows 7 can connect and use 2 internet connections at the same time as i found out tonight in waterfords RSC

My 3 Usb stick was going between 4kb and 10kb upload, logged onto WUFCs wifi and windows used both together.

handy that.

Jonathan

dreamers75 wrote: »

Windows 7 can connect and use 2 internet connections at the same time as i found out tonight in waterfords RSC

My 3 Usb stick was going between 4kb and 10kb upload, logged onto WUFCs wifi and windows used both together.

handy that.

I assume it just used the faster connection rather than load balance them?

dreamers75

Jonathan wrote: »

I assume it just used the faster connection rather than load balance them?

Connected via both "multiple networks" 3g was still varying but my net monitor said i had a 28kb upload.

3g was counting upload via it but the commentary improved dramatically when we used both.

Will test it out again during the week but 99% sure it used both.

Ronan|Raven

Just installed it and have to say I am really liking it, still have my XP on dualboot but hopefully wont be going back to it. That said XP has been fantastic the last few years never hadany problems with it.

AntiRip

Ronan|Raven wrote: »

Just installed it and have to say I am really liking it, still have my XP on dualboot but hopefully wont be going back to it. That said XP has been fantastic the last few years never hadany problems with it.

Did the same months ago Ronan and found I was using Windows 7 alot more than XP. I never thought I'd abandon XP even after installing it on my new laptop over Vista but I have. I uninstalled XP fully and never looked back. Windows 7 is the new XP now

AntiRip

Just a quick question. I was able to see the rest of my laptops under "Network" (any shared folders etc.) but after a fresh install I can't anymore. Doesn't anyone know how I can see these again? Appreciate any help thanks

Jonathan

AntiRip wrote: »

Just a quick question. I was able to see the rest of my laptops under "Network" (any shared folders etc.) but after a fresh install I can't anymore. Doesn't anyone know how I can see these again? Appreciate any help thanks

Do you have network discovery enabled?

AntiRip

Jonathan wrote: »

Do you have network discovery enabled?

I have yeah. I know it should pick up the other laptop (It has XP on it with folders shared on that)

ynotdu

Industry experts are praising a new quad-core processor from Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), priced at just $99. The new chip could help reverse AMD's fortunes of late by giving consumers a cheaper alternative when looking to build a Windows 7-capable machine.


AMD is targeting do-it-yourself "system builders" with the new chip, dubbed the Athlon II X4 quad-core processor. Priced at less than a hundred bucks, the chip, AMD says, blends cost efficiency with performance. (Source: informationweek.com)
Microsoft Impressed

Microsoft is also understandably impressed with AMD's attempt to bring Windows 7-capable chips to the masses. "The introduction of the new AMD mainstream desktop platform coupled with Windows 7, allows... a faster, higher performing experience at an attractive price point," said Microsoft's General Manager of Windows Product Management Mike Ybarra. (Source: cnet.com)
Given the low price point of the Athlon II X4, one would expect most industry experts to dismiss the chip. However, tech blog Hot Hardware had only good things to say about it. "It's often hard to get excited about low-end and mainstream hardware," remarked Michael Lin of Hot Hardware. "However, AMD's new quad-core Athlon II X4 processors are something we can definitely get excited about." (Source: http://hothardware.com)
AMD Sets Sights on Intel

Those reviewing the Athlon II X4's performance find that it's just about level with competitor Intel's Core 2 Quad Q8200 -- a chip that usually retails for $150, or 50 per cent higher than the Athlon.
Still, AMD boasts that there's more to like about the Athlon II X4 than just its price and performance. The company also says it's more energy efficient than other chips on the market, and that its 45-nanometer manufacturing process makes it use less power than a 75-watt light bulb

ScumLord

Has anyone else noticed weird behaviour in windows 7?

One night I was watching a film and it went off wide screen, the start menu popped up and it started searching for random letters like "assdsaa" opened up the search window same kind of stuff. I checked the keyboard but it seemed fine no keys stuck and I wasn't using it at the time. WMP does often come out of full screen for no apparent reason.

5uspect

ScumLord wrote: »

Has anyone else noticed weird behaviour in windows 7?

One night I was watching a film and it went off wide screen, the start menu popped up and it started searching for random letters like "assdsaa" opened up the search window same kind of stuff. I checked the keyboard but it seemed fine no keys stuck and I wasn't using it at the time. WMP does often come out of full screen for no apparent reason.

That's weird. I've never noticed any ghost key presses.
Too much WASD gaming?:)

ScumLord

5uspect wrote: »

That's weird. I've never noticed any ghost key presses.
Too much WASD gaming?:)

Haven't played a game in about a month I'd say. It never happens while I'm on boards either so it's not a common problem, it only seems to happen at night while I'm watching stuff in WMP. Don't have wireless keyboard either.

ynotdu

ScumLord wrote: »

Has anyone else noticed weird behaviour in windows 7?

One night I was watching a film and it went off wide screen, the start menu popped up and it started searching for random letters like "assdsaa" opened up the search window same kind of stuff. I checked the keyboard but it seemed fine no keys stuck and I wasn't using it at the time. WMP does often come out of full screen for no apparent reason.

Strange Scumlord!Overheal mentioned the same problem 3 pages back(post 983)

I always had this problem with XP.

with Vista i could lock WMP on full screen.

with W7 RC1(build 7100)on a very ordinary Laptop i do not even have to lock it to fullscreen,it just stays fullscreen

C,mon tech guys tell us what,s happening?

They are happy now because they have the RTM version!

too snobby to post here now.............:P

Unregistered.

http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/studentoffer/default.aspx

We are offering students the opportunity to buy Windows 7 for an amazing discounted price, £30 for either Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional.

SirLemonhead

ScumLord wrote: »

Haven't played a game in about a month I'd say. It never happens while I'm on boards either so it's not a common problem, it only seems to happen at night while I'm watching stuff in WMP. Don't have wireless keyboard either.

I think that happened me once..just the once though.

ScumLord

SirLemonhead wrote: »

I think that happened me once..just the once though.

Maybe Win7 can communicate with the dead.

miralize

Unregistered. wrote: »

http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/studentoffer/default.aspx

And this is for Irish Student too?

ynotdu

ScumLord wrote: »

Maybe Win7 can communicate with the dead.

moved to conspiracy theories:pac::pac::pac::D

Unregistered.

miralize wrote: »

And this is for Irish Student too?

It's doesn't say. I'm about 80/20 for it not being available for Irish students, though I definately wouldn't rule out that it will be in the future.

pphheerroonn

Unregistered. wrote: »

It's doesn't say. I'm about 80/20 for it not being available for Irish students, though I definately wouldn't rule out that it will be in the future.

I really hope it will be available here. I have the RC on my laptop and it is great but it expires in March... I dont want to have to resort to either paying a bomb for it or getting it through othaaar means.

ScumLord

The £70 price tag I've seen is fairly reasonable considering all the features and how well it works (as a a gateway to the other side:eek:).

Effluo

Yeah this actually seems to me to be something which i know i don't need,(as i have a vista hm prm 64bit) but would be willing to pay money for!

And that is a big deal for me!

ScumLord

That thing happened to me again! This time it muted the volume then went messing with search.

It seems to be confined to the windows, a and s keys. Maybe it's a faulty keyboard but I don't see why it doesn't affect what I'm typing in forums.

When I went trying to fix the speaker problem I noticed it was typing "aassss" into the little textbox for naming the speakers.

5uspect

Is it only with Windows media player running? I don't use it myself, perhaps if there is a problem that is why many haven't noticed it.

ScumLord

No I was watching the news on a website (flashplayer). It can't be something coming in on the wireless network either because it happened today while it wasn't connected.

But it happens allot while watching divx.