Some sort of official Windows 7 thread - Page 3

Pixel · 01-20-2009, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SizeableSSonic

I still can't find a key for the 64 bit version...

Login here: https://profile.microsoft.com/

Click this link: https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperi...s/default.aspx

Segundo · 01-21-2009, 07:53 PM

Can i install this without having to wipe my entire hard drive(s)?

i dont know how to make a second install on the same drive. dual boot something?i dont know how to do it. I have two Hard drives.

150gb SATA [c:] <---windows XP
300gb SATA [d:] <---games etc

Anshinritsumai · 01-22-2009, 02:54 AM

You should be able to run an "upgrade" from XP to Win7, which wouldn't erase files, as it would only install the OS and remove XP's boot and use Win7 to boot.

You could also install it on your D drive, but i'm not sure if it would erase your files or not. But since your not formatting anything, it shouldn't erase it at all, only install it...

Segundo · 01-22-2009, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anshinritsumai

You should be able to run an "upgrade" from XP to Win7, which wouldn't erase files, as it would only install the OS and remove XP's boot and use Win7 to boot.

You could also install it on your D drive, but i'm not sure if it would erase your files or not. But since your not formatting anything, it shouldn't erase it at all, only install it...

I could just copy all files over from D drive into C drive, then do that.

Pixel · 01-22-2009, 06:34 AM

I'm dual booting xp and win7.

I shrank my last partition and created a new one and installed 7 on that.

Segundo · 01-22-2009, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pixel

I'm dual booting xp and win7.

I shrank my last partition and created a new one and installed 7 on that.

how do i do that? hmmm

KubeDawg · 01-22-2009, 07:44 AM

I'm having problems installing Win7 Beta.

Here's the image of what the install screen should look like:

Instead, mine gets to a blank screen, same wallpaper as above, and I can move my cursor around, but it never gets to bringing up the window so I can install it.

Edit, in the screenshot, I think they're using a vmware of sorts, i just made a seperate partition on my drive(100GB).

Demasu · 01-22-2009, 08:44 AM

How the hell do you download it? I went to the site and downloaded the thing it wanted me to, and nothing else happened.

Owoc · 01-22-2009, 11:41 AM

https://www.microsoft.com/windows/wi...-download.aspx

Get a beta key via the above site. It should also allow you to download, but if it doesn't work for whatever reason, here are direct links to the disk images:

32 bit
64 bit

Demasu · 01-22-2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Owoc

https://www.microsoft.com/windows/wi...-download.aspx

Get a beta key via the above site. It should also allow you to download, but if it doesn't work for whatever reason, here are direct links to the disk images:

32 bit
64 bit

Thanks.

Circuitous · 01-23-2009, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Segundo

how do i do that? hmmm

You can use a partition editor like what comes with most Live CDs (Linux, etc.) and a lot of PC utility/recovery discs.

I use an Ubuntu Live CD, myself. Put it in, boot up, do whatever you want.

Credge · 01-23-2009, 03:04 AM

My initial impressions of 7 are pretty solid. My old recording program didn't like it so much (it installed, but whenever I played a note the program crashed, I imagine stuff like that will work itself out) but Audacity works like a charm! I've already started recording some stuff.

I REALLY like how I can just plug a thumb drive in with some drivers on it and they automatically start installing themselves. That's a very nice feature.

7 is booting up faster than my XP did on my old PC. It's just about instant. Pretty impressive. I've also noticed no lag, and I've got ALL of the extra gizmos and whirlygigs going on.

As long as 7 keeps this up, and allows my recording program to work on release, it's a buy. Hell, I'm considering getting it for this PC and just using XP for my old PC. Or I may even buy a new recording program! Oh lawdy.

All in all, I'm liking it.

Segundo · 01-23-2009, 05:55 AM

i ended up creating a second partition and installing on it, but every time i start up my pc it goes directly to XP what gives? i dont get an option to choose

nevermind i figured it out, i had to change the boot order of drives

Damascus · 01-23-2009, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Segundo

how do i do that? hmmm

If you have a Mac, you can use Refit. It's a boot manager (I use it to triple boot Ubuntu/Leopard/Win. 7) that also comes with a partition manager.

KubeDawg · 01-23-2009, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KubeDawg

I'm having problems installing Win7 Beta.

Here's the image of what the install screen should look like:

http://www.raymond.cc/images/install...ws-7-step2.png

Instead, mine gets to a blank screen, same wallpaper as above, and I can move my cursor around, but it never gets to bringing up the window so I can install it.

Edit, in the screenshot, I think they're using a vmware of sorts, i just made a seperate partition on my drive(100GB).

Still having this issue. Anyone have any ideas? I've tried reburning the iso, and even downloading another iso burner application, but come up with the same results.

Pixel · 01-24-2009, 04:09 PM

http://qna.live.com/ShowQuestion.asp...9C126AA5DB707E ?

I had a bunch of problems with vista and getting my damn old dvd drive to read it

edit: try burning slower or a different brand of disc

KubeDawg · 01-24-2009, 10:57 PM

w00t, got the 64 bit version and it finally worked. So far, it's pretty neat. I'm digging the new task bar, especially now that I can rearrange my windows.

Circuitous · 01-25-2009, 09:20 AM

Circuitous: Holy SHIT.
Circuitous: Okay, dude
Circuitous: you know how when shit crashes on XP
Circuitous: and it asks if you wanna send an error report?
[AE]™ 0112 Ihmhi *SJB: Yeah?
Circuitous: Well
Circuitous: I did it here on Windows 7
Circuitous: and it sent the report
Circuitous: and dude?
Circuitous: It bounced back a window that explained the problem I was having (MSI installers crashing after an IE update)
Circuitous: and told me how to fucking fix it
Circuitous: and it fucking worked.
Circuitous: My mind?
Circuitous: It is blown.
[AE]™ 0112 Ihmhi *SJB: Holy shit.

GeoKill-----> · 01-25-2009, 10:00 AM

Wow That is amazing

Circuitous · 01-25-2009, 10:07 AM

Here's the page it sent back after the report.

01-22-2009, 07:44 AM	#47
KubeDawg Nade Whore Server Owner Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Class/Position: Scout/Soldier Gametype: CTF/TDM Affiliations: blunt. Moto Posts Rated Helpful 128 Times	I'm having problems installing Win7 Beta. Here's the image of what the install screen should look like: Instead, mine gets to a blank screen, same wallpaper as above, and I can move my cursor around, but it never gets to bringing up the window so I can install it. Edit, in the screenshot, I think they're using a vmware of sorts, i just made a seperate partition on my drive(100GB). __________________ Moto's Funhouse \| Dallas, TX - 74.91.114.247:27015 ff_plunder - Complete

01-22-2009, 08:44 AM	#48
Demasu Official FF Medic Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	How the hell do you download it? I went to the site and downloaded the thing it wanted me to, and nothing else happened. __________________ Some ER Trauma Doctor: Which way did he point the gun? Was it towards the front of your face or the back of your face? ...and you wonder why I love doctors.

01-23-2009, 03:04 AM	#52
Credge FF Loremaster Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 4 Times	My initial impressions of 7 are pretty solid. My old recording program didn't like it so much (it installed, but whenever I played a note the program crashed, I imagine stuff like that will work itself out) but Audacity works like a charm! I've already started recording some stuff. I REALLY like how I can just plug a thumb drive in with some drivers on it and they automatically start installing themselves. That's a very nice feature. 7 is booting up faster than my XP did on my old PC. It's just about instant. Pretty impressive. I've also noticed no lag, and I've got ALL of the extra gizmos and whirlygigs going on. As long as 7 keeps this up, and allows my recording program to work on release, it's a buy. Hell, I'm considering getting it for this PC and just using XP for my old PC. Or I may even buy a new recording program! Oh lawdy. All in all, I'm liking it. __________________ "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'" Ronald Reagan

01-23-2009, 05:55 AM	#53
Segundo Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Williamsburg, VA Class/Position: Both Gametype: Anticitizen Affiliations: None Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	i ended up creating a second partition and installing on it, but every time i start up my pc it goes directly to XP what gives? i dont get an option to choose nevermind i figured it out, i had to change the boot order of drives Last edited by Segundo; 01-23-2009 at 06:03 AM.

01-24-2009, 04:09 PM	#56
Pixel if(0>1){printf("broked");} Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Amerika Class/Position: O Posts Rated Helpful 3 Times	http://qna.live.com/ShowQuestion.asp...9C126AA5DB707E ? I had a bunch of problems with vista and getting my damn old dvd drive to read it edit: try burning slower or a different brand of disc Last edited by Pixel; 01-24-2009 at 09:41 PM.

01-21-2009, 07:53 PM	#42
Segundo Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Williamsburg, VA Class/Position: Both Gametype: Anticitizen Affiliations: None Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Can i install this without having to wipe my entire hard drive(s)? i dont know how to make a second install on the same drive. dual boot something?i dont know how to do it. I have two Hard drives. 150gb SATA [c:] <---windows XP 300gb SATA [d:] <---games etc

01-22-2009, 02:54 AM	#43
Anshinritsumai °_o Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 127.0.0.1 Class/Position: Medic & Engy Gametype: AvD Affiliations: DM, OC, -[CfH]- Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	You should be able to run an "upgrade" from XP to Win7, which wouldn't erase files, as it would only install the OS and remove XP's boot and use Win7 to boot. You could also install it on your D drive, but i'm not sure if it would erase your files or not. But since your not formatting anything, it shouldn't erase it at all, only install it...

01-22-2009, 06:34 AM	#45
Pixel if(0>1){printf("broked");} Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Amerika Class/Position: O Posts Rated Helpful 3 Times	I'm dual booting xp and win7. I shrank my last partition and created a new one and installed 7 on that.

01-22-2009, 11:41 AM	#49
Owoc natural selection player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: subset of R×R×R Class/Position: alien (fade), marine (comm) Gametype: classic ns Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	https://www.microsoft.com/windows/wi...-download.aspx Get a beta key via the above site. It should also allow you to download, but if it doesn't work for whatever reason, here are direct links to the disk images: 32 bit 64 bit

01-24-2009, 10:57 PM	#57
KubeDawg Nade Whore Server Owner Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Class/Position: Scout/Soldier Gametype: CTF/TDM Affiliations: blunt. Moto Posts Rated Helpful 128 Times	w00t, got the 64 bit version and it finally worked. So far, it's pretty neat. I'm digging the new task bar, especially now that I can rearrange my windows. __________________ Moto's Funhouse \| Dallas, TX - 74.91.114.247:27015 ff_plunder - Complete

01-25-2009, 09:20 AM	#58
Circuitous Useless Retired FF Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Class/Position: D Soldier, O Scout Gametype: AvD Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	Circuitous: Holy SHIT. Circuitous: Okay, dude Circuitous: you know how when shit crashes on XP Circuitous: and it asks if you wanna send an error report? [AE]™ 0112 Ihmhi SJB: Yeah? Circuitous: Well Circuitous: I did it here on Windows 7 Circuitous: and it sent the report Circuitous: and dude? Circuitous: It bounced back a window that explained the problem I was having (MSI installers crashing after an IE update) Circuitous: and told me how to fucking fix it Circuitous: and it fucking worked. Circuitous: My mind? Circuitous: It is blown. [AE]™ 0112 Ihmhi SJB: Holy shit. __________________ Look at all those dead links.

01-25-2009, 10:00 AM	#59
GeoKill-----> Community Member Server Owner Beta Tester Forum Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hawthorne, California Class/Position: Soldier/Spy/Scout Gametype: AvD Affiliations: :e0:Eternal Order Leader Posts Rated Helpful 12 Times	Wow That is amazing __________________ Fortress-Forever Guides All Your Mapping Needs :e0: Will live on Forever Support FF:

01-25-2009, 10:07 AM	#60
Circuitous Useless Retired FF Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Class/Position: D Soldier, O Scout Gametype: AvD Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	Here's the page it sent back after the report. __________________ Look at all those dead links.

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