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Windows 7 in Software · Sep 2, 2009

goldenviper12 said:Question for the Windows 7 crowd... I had 7 on my rig about 6-8 months ago...installed everything normally, stripped out the watermark and all that junk, and everything worked fine for a few months... then suddenly it started counting down days toward some deadline...it gave me some message saying I should switch to a different version of Windows 7 because this one was going to expire—which made zero sense since I'd cracked it and removed that evaluation crap... so I just waited until the whole thing finally expired... then the next day (after it hit the limit), I fired up the PC, everything booted up without warning, but I couldn't open a single folder. It was dead... Anyone else deal with something similar???
Then I just went back to good old Windows XP, but now I want 7 again because it's way better... is there an official version out yet that I can go back to???

That was a beta version of Windows 7, and those have expiration dates. 😉

The official Windows 7 release hits stores on October 22nd (if I recall correctly), but you can already grab the RTM version from the net right now. That’s the build sent to OEM partners for testing and pre-installing on machines for end users. Just Google "Windows 7 RTM" and you'll find it.

Performance... Killer. 👍👍

Windows 7 in Software · Sep 2, 2009

cosmicangler57 said:Yeah, yeah, I get all that. Look, I tried using gBurner to rebuild the ISO after the fact, but it’s not working. I want to know *why*... not some runaround.

http://www.gburner.com/
Since that’s shareware priced at $30, did you actually bother checking the site for trial version limitations before you started burning? Just asking.🤔

Windows 7 in Software · Sep 2, 2009

Douglas Phillips4 said:You could have actually explained how to do it. Just look for a "burn image to disc" option or something similar in whatever software you prefer. Basically, it’s an image or a clone.

I grabbed Windows 7 RTM and burned it just so I could run it in a virtual machine on my Mac to see how it holds up. All I had to do was drag & drop the ISO image onto the inserted DVD icon on the desktop, then hit the Burn button in the window showing the DVD contents. 👍

Windows 7 in Software · Sep 2, 2009

cosmicangler57 said:I wasn't being clear. This is the error message:
"Reboot and select proper boot device or insert boot media in selected boot device and press any key" ,and regarding burning a standard DVD, I just meant basic burning. I unpacked the ISO image I downloaded and then burned those files onto the DVD

What do you mean, "unpacking an ISO image"? 😕

First, you grabbed a tiny torrent file, opened it in some torrent client, and started downloading the actual ISO image to your desktop. Right?

Once that download finished, you were supposed to burn that ISO image from your desktop directly to a DVD (using something like Nero), without opening it or unpacking any individual files.

Windows 7 in Software · Sep 2, 2009

wiredotter14 said:My Windows are activated, or at least that's what I saw before.

It’s just weird because I grabbed the ISO from a torrent, yet everything shows as properly activated.
So, basically, I didn't pay for a license, but my Windows is still activated?

Great!

👏 👏 👏 for our buddy wiredotter14

Windows 7 in Software · Sep 2, 2009

cosmicangler57 said:Hey.
I've got an issue where Windows won't boot from a DVD. I burned the ISO file and tweaked all my BIOS settings, but nothing. Just to be safe, I disabled everything except booting from the DVD-ROM, but then I get that message saying no hardware was found... I have no idea what's wrong. First I burned a regular DVD, then an ISO but still nothing (tried both ways). The media itself is being read by the system, though.

Do you remember exactly what that error message says?

I don't quite follow your "first" and "then" logic. You just need to burn the ISO image you downloaded from the web onto a DVD.

Windows 7 in Software · Sep 2, 2009

wiredotter14 said:Just asking—if I don't see an evaluation watermark, does that mean my version isn't an evaluation one?

It won't just stop working in 6 months or something, right?

Mine says it's registered. It's like Microsoft basically let Windows 7 be freeware during this trial period since my versions activated perfectly fine.

Or is there some kind of trick going on?

wiredotter14😉
Once you activate Windows 7, that "Evaluation copy" label in the bottom right corner of the taskbar disappears.

You can check if Windows is actually activated/registered in the Control panel. Go to the main headline "system" and you'll find "Windows activation" or similar text at the bottom of the window. If they aren't active, it'll say something like "you have __ Days to activate"

Windows 7 in Software · Sep 2, 2009

boldfox45 said:First off, thanks, Noah Sanchez39, for the info on getting Windows 7 sorted out.

I installed it yesterday—Windows 7, version 7290 RTM. I activated it, grabbed all the updates, and everything is running flawlessly! :-)

But, I have one more question for the guy in the title:

There’s this text in the bottom right corner of my desktop that says:
Windows 7
Evaluation copy 7290.

How do I get rid of that?

You didn't activate Windows 7, you just installed it.

The way to clear that is to actually activate Windows 7; just search Google for "7 Loader". 😉

Cheers, Noah Sanchez39 👋

Windows 7 in Software · Sep 2, 2009

wiredotter14 said:btw, are there actually any games out there that support or take advantage of a 64-bit OS?

Everything I've played runs fine so far (like CoD4, CoD5, etc.).

To be honest, I haven't a clue. 🤷

But I did stumble upon a page that might have the answer you're looking for. http://www.start64.com/index.php?opt...190&Itemid=116

Windows 7 in Software · Sep 2, 2009

Thomas Hernandez21 said:Noah Sanchez39, I'd actually like to ask you something... What exactly is so magical about 64-bit Windows? 🙂 Here are a few thoughts of mine:

1. The x64 version of the OS has significantly fewer drivers available compared to the x86 version.
2. 64-bit software is almost non-existent, so the potential of the OS can't really be utilized.
3. An x64 OS doesn't support 16-bit programs.
4. For an x64 OS, drivers must be digitally signed.
5. If you install a 64-bit OS, then 32-bit programs (which is basically everything a standard user uses) run in an emulator!

I don't know where you heard that it's "faster," but there is absolutely no sense in putting it on a machine with
Don't get me wrong, but I truly don't understand why a home user would switch to x64 right now. 🙂

Fair enough, Zeleni. 🙂
I have no intention of disputing or proving anything you wrote wrong.

For the last two years, I've been working on a Mac with an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU 2.4 and 4 GB of RAM; Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard is both a 32-bit and a 64-bit OS, whereas 10.6, which came out right after, is mostly a 64-bit OS (if you're interested, check http://www.apple.com/macosx/technology/).

Maybe you're wondering what Mac OS X has to do with this discussion about Windows 7? Probably nothing. But I want to say that my "work" experience on one such newer configuration/machine has been more than positive. My main system is Mac OS X, and I installed Windows 7 (64-bit) purely out of curiosity. And I admit, I am pleasantly surprised—in other words, my overall impression of them (Windows 😉) is very positive.

A home user doesn't need to go to x86-64 (64-bit); x86 (32-bit) is plenty. This is just my suggestion for those who own newer computers.

Windows 7 in Software · Sep 2, 2009

cosmicangler57;22334117 said:
Noah Sanchez39 said:cosmicangler57,
Does your rig actually have enough juice to jump from Windows XP SP3 to Windows 7? How old is it? What's the CPU? Memory?

My "rig" isn't exactly in its prime. It's a Pentium 4 3.0 Nvidia Geforce 7600 GS DDR2 2 GB.... I'm planning on installing the 32-bit version, obviously, and it's entering its third year of service.

If you want, just grab http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...e-advisor.aspx to see if your PC is actually ready for the week ahead—basically checking if all your components are compatible with the new OS.

Windows 7 in Software · Sep 2, 2009

wiredotter14 said:I've got 3GB of Corsair 1333 MHz RAM, which should be plenty.

Games run fine; my FPS stays solid.

But Internet Explorer 8 (the one bundled with Windows 7) tends to freeze up, and Windows Explorer does the same thing.

And when I'm loading an installer, it occasionally hangs and shows "not responding" for a bit.
It’s not a disaster, but I expected these basic operations to be much faster.
Everything ran smoother on XP.

Maybe some programs just struggle with 64-bit architecture?

That memory is more than fast enough.👍 You can never have too much RAM; if you have an open slot, just use it.

I don't even use IE8; I've been sticking to Firefox for years. Honestly, I haven't had a single app "stutter" on me yet. Every time I launch something, it feels like Windows finally actually works the way it was supposed to from the start.

It might just be a compatibility issue.🤔 Have you checked if that specific program even supports Windows 7?

Windows 7 in Software · Sep 1, 2009

wiredotter14 said:So, I grabbed Windows 7 Ultimate from a torrent. Yeah... what else?Is it 64-bit?.

What's this supposed to be? 👍

wiredotter14 said:It's giving me a bit of trouble; it keeps stuttering on me.

Give me an explanation, please. 😕 Could it be a memory issue? Are you actually running low on RAM?

wiredotter14 said:I've got an i7 920, so it's a decent rig. Am I going to be held back by this 32-bit nonsense? Messing around.????

The question is: are you messing with us? 😂 64-bit is (always) better than 32-bit.
So you've got the "weakest" CPU out of Intel's top three heavy hitters (minus the i7 Extreme edition). Honestly? I’m over here running a Mac with an Intel Core 2 duo—running Leopard along with Ubuntu & Windows 7 in a virtual machine—and the machine still runs perfectly smooth. 👍

wiredotter14 said:Honestly, Windows 7 is solid. It’s miles ahead of Vista.

To be honest, my take on Vista was mostly based on what I read in the media, which didn't exactly paint a glowing picture. I didn't hear much from actual users unless they were complaining. But I have to admit, this past week has actually been a pretty pleasant surprise.

Windows 7 in Software · Sep 1, 2009

ruggedotter10 said:Give me a break, seriously? 🙂What kind of "hacker" are you even 😁acting like? 😁 😁

Why don't you just tell us where you live and if you own a business or something...

🙂 Don't be vulgar 😳

I grabbed Windows 7 Ultimate RTM from a torrent, burned the ISO to a DVD, and installed it without a single hiccup. As for activation, I just 😁 ... come on, just Google it. You'll definitely find something 😉

BTW, I live in beautiful our America and I don't have a company.

☕

Windows 7 in Software · Sep 1, 2009

cosmicangler57 said:Hey!
I'm looking into installing Windows 7, but honestly, I really don't feel like reformatting my partitions—especially the C: drive where my current XP is sitting. Will there be any issues if I just run an upgrade? Right now I'm running XP SP3, though it isn't an original copy. Will that cause problems?
Will the currently installed programs still work? And am I going to run into driver issues since the system spends the whole week downloading everything automatically?

Thanks.

cosmicangler57 said:Hey!
I'm planning on installing Windows 7. Currently running Windows XP SP3. Would there be any issues if I just do an upgrade? Like, will everything actually run normally?

Thanks.

cosmicangler57 said:I know that... but that's not what I asked. I don't want to format if I don't have to.

cosmicangler57,
Does your Picek actually have enough juice to make the jump from Windows XP SP3 to Windows 7? How old are we talking here? What's the CPU looking like? And the RAM?

Check out this Microsoft link if you want to get a better handle on their upgrade advisor: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...e-advisor.aspx (just checking for software compatibility, hardware resources, drivers, and all that good stuff.)

I’d suggest going with the 64-bit version of Windows 7 RTM. Even though the 32-bit version caps out at 4 GB of RAM, I don't think you're actually going to need more than that.

You can't just jump straight from XP to 7—it’s a non-starter. You really need to go with a clean install for Windows 7. Honestly, don't even bother sweating the partitioning process; just wipe the main hard drive and install it there. If your rig has enough muscle, you won't regret it.

By the way, before you dive headfirst into the week, make sure you back up your most important files from XP. Highly recommended. 👍

Windows 7 in Software · Sep 1, 2009

ruggedotter10 said:It wasn't an issue with the "beta"...it was the RTM version, but it was a Lite build and the guy probably messed something up...anyway, I installed the full, latest RTM version and now everything runs perfectly.....and for Windows 7, a huge thumbs up

So, basically total garbage, huh? 🤔

Jokes aside, I give them 👍👍, and I even managed to get the activation working. 😉

Windows 7 in Software · Sep 1, 2009

rustydriver23 said:And if I install Windows 7 right now, will it just update itself to the final version? Like, will it automatically pull in all the fixes later on?

Thanks!

Grab the Windows 7 RTM (either the 32-bit or 64-bit version), burn that ISO to a DVD, run the installer, activate Windows, and you're done.

Later, once you're inside Windows, just turn on Windows Update—if it isn't already enabled by default—and sit back. 👍

Note:
The Windows RTM version is what gets handed off to OEM partners (Dell, HP, Gateway)—basically the folks selling pre-built rigs with Windows already installed—and the differences compared to the absolute final release are negligible. After RTM comes GA (General Availability), which is when the product is prepped for mass market; at that point, the software development side is essentially finished.

Windows 7 in Software · Sep 1, 2009

boldfox45 said:Thanks for the info, Noah Sanchez39!

The specs are:

AMD Athlon
X2 dual Core Processor 5000+
2.60 GHz, 2.00 GB of RAM

Bottom line: go ahead and install the 64-bit version of Windows 7 RTM. 👍

Might want to think about adding more RAM. You're sitting at 2 GB now, but you can likely squeeze in another 2 GB. Look for PC2-6400 (DDR2-800 MHz). It shouldn't cost you more than about $20.

Windows 7 in Software · Aug 31, 2009

boldfox45 said:A few more things:

1. Is the Windows 7 RTM version basically the final version? I’m planning on downloading it tonight, but I want to know if it's worth it or if I should just wait for the official release.
2. What does the x86 label actually mean?
3. How can I tell if I need Windows 7 32-bit? Which one would work on my machine?

Sorry for asking these questions—I'm no expert and I really don't want to download the wrong version.

Thanks!

1. RTM stands for "Release to Manufacturing." It means the software is ready for mass distribution, whether that's via digital download or physical copies.
IMHO, it's definitely worth it if you have a newer machine. Don't bother waiting; just grab it, install it, and activate it. 😉

2. x86 (or x86-32) refers to 32-bit processors, whereas x86-64 denotes 64-bit processors.
The main difference comes down to how they handle RAM: 32-bit OS versions are capped at 4 GB of memory, while 64-bit versions can handle up to 32 GB.

3. What are your PC specs? You'll need to mention your processor and how much RAM you have installed to figure out which version of Windows 7 you should download.
For example, I'm running an Intel Core 2 duo (64-bit) with 4 GB of RAM, so I went with the 64-bit version of Windows 7.

If anything is unclear, just ask. We're all here to help each other out. 🙂

Windows 7 in Software · Aug 31, 2009

Bryan Wood49 said:One more thing I haven't figured out yet—or rather, I haven't bothered to figure out.
How do I put the Show desktop icon right here:
http://img15.imageshack.us/i/54358846.jpg/

🤔

Bryan Wood49 said:Yeah, but can I actually move it next to those so it's positioned there?

I'm slowly getting the hang of this Windows 7 RTM version (it's basically final now). 😉
Still, I don't think it's that easy to pull off in the pure Windows GUI. You'd probably have to mess around with system files, which—given my past experiences—is something I'm definitely not touching.

Wouldn't it just be easier to memorize a keyboard shortcut for something like that? It's: "Win + D"