Open the command prompt (Shut down -> All programs -> Accessories, then right-click "Command prompt" and select "Run as Administrator"). Type "shutdown -s -t 1" and hit enter. We'll see if it actually shuts down or if you run into the same issue again. That might tell us what our next move is.
You’re completely off base here, John Robinson27. This thread is about buying cards. Just open up the case, check which model you actually have, and then go find the drivers.
Thomas Hernandez21 mentioned above that it's the Windows Vienna Transformation pack, and apparently some early version of it... So, basically, it's just a concept for Windows 7 from back in the mid-2000s when it was still going by the codename Vienna. It’s likely just some user-made concept that hasn't anything to do with Microsoft. Probably has zero connection to the hardware 😉
Go ahead and install it. Your PC can handle the 32-bit version just fine. I guess it wouldn't hurt to grab another 2 gigs of RAM if you plan on gaming.
cosmicangler57 said:I used Nero Burning ROM to put some files onto a DVD-RW. I had already unpacked the Windows 7 files onto a DVD first (didn't realize that wasn't how it worked), then used the program to turn that folder into an ISO and burned it. Now it won't boot. The computer sees the disc fine, but nothing happens when I try to boot from it. What am I missing?😕
There's no point in unpacking the ISO first. You should just use the "burn image" option directly—it varies by software, but that's the idea. Just get the original ISO again and burn it straight. What you have there isn't bootable.
Noah Sanchez39, I wanted to ask you something... What exactly is so magical about 64-bit Windows to you? 🙂 Here are a few thoughts of mine:
1. There are way fewer drivers available for the x64 version compared to x86. 2. 64-bit software is practically non-existent, so the OS can't really be utilized. 3. An x64 OS doesn't support 16-bit programs. 4. Drivers for an x64 OS have to be signed. 5. If you install a 64-bit OS, then 32-bit programs—which is basically everything a regular user touches—run in an emulator!
I don't know where you heard that it's "faster," but there's no sense in putting it on a machine with Don't get me wrong, but I honestly don't see why a home user would bother switching to x64 right now. 🙂
It’s alright, I guess. Speed is decent enough, and Superfetch does its thing if you've got plenty of RAM to spare—it might speed up app launches a bit. As for stability, Windows 7 definitely wins there. 😉 What kind of specs are you running?
David White40 said:You really think this is the actual RTM and it's been out there for ten days already? If so, Microsoft has some massive leaks on their hands... 🙂
So half the internet is just wrong now? And hardware manufacturers supposedly got some RC build? I guess I’ve been working on this thing for a week without realizing it. 😉
David White40 said:Where'd you even get an RTM if it hasn't hit Technet yet? You working at Microsoft? I'm guessing there's a ton of fake RTM builds floating around out there. Maybe check those build numbers; they should be in the 76xx range. It's hard to believe they're actually legit. 🙂