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12-28-2008
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Install?? Alright, so I am thinking about installing Windows 7 now, but just wanted to know is it a fresh install for is it an upgrade? ( I believe it is a fresh install, which is what im kinda hoping for) Has anyone had any problems? I haven't had any problems with Vista. So im guessing ill be alright with 7.
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12-28-2008
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#2 | | Windows 7 Ult x64(x2), HomePrem x32(x4), Server 08 (+VM), 08 R2 (VM) , SuSe 11.2 (VM), XP 32 (VM) |
can you post up your specs???
the only thing that be a problem is if you have hardware from the Windows 2000....lol
most XP computers can actually handle 7 as long as you have more than 512 of memory..
a fresh install is the ideal way although if you have programs you can just live without (and dont have the installation) you can try the upgrade option | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Tx2500z Tablet Pc/Homemade Server OS Windows 7 Ult x64(x2), HomePrem x32(x4), Server 08 (+VM), 08 R2 (VM) , SuSe 11.2 (VM), XP 32 (VM) CPU Turion X2 ultra (oh well came with laptop)/P4 @3.2 (yes P4) Motherboard IDK HP Motherboard / Intel DG965SS Memory OCZ Dual Channel 4GB kit/ 1gb Dual Channel Graphics Card HD 3200 graphics /GMA x3100 (yay for intergrated!!) Sound Card Realtek HD Audio(mic working, well sort of)/Siig IC-70012 Monitor(s) Displays built-in Hp 12" laptop screen/ Acer 19" Screen Resolution 1280x800 /1440x900 Mouse Logi MX Rev. /MS Wheel Optical 1.1A /Logitech Optical Mouse Cooling All Air Cooled Internet Speed College baby but its still routed through vpn to 1536k... Other Info love my wacom pen and pressure sensitivity...
wished it worked in 7, SUSE for that matter though |
12-28-2008
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#3 | | Windows 7 Enterprise x64 SP1 | Windows 8 build 7989 |
Honestly? You have to evaluate what you are going to be doing with the machine. Many here have moved over to Windows 7 completely, others have kept a backup OS around for 'just in case' reasons - still others have multiple versions of Windows 7 for the same reason.
Bottom line- can you afford to lost your data and / or deal with a buggered install and have to install from scratch and then install all your apps? If so, try the upgrade. If not, Shrink something and then install Windows 7 onto that partition. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number The Beast Model V OS Windows 7 Enterprise x64 SP1 | Windows 8 build 7989 CPU Core i7 965 EE @3.6 GHz Motherboard eVGA x58 Classified3 Memory 3 * 4GB Mushkin Enh Redline CL7 DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3-12800) Graphics Card eVGA 560 Ti 448 Core Calssified + eVGA GTX260 SSC (PhysX) Sound Card Realtek HD Audio (onboard) Monitor(s) Displays 2 * Acer X213Wbd Screen Resolution 2 * 1680 x 1050 Keyboard Logitech G15 Keyboard Mouse Logitech MX Revolution '06 PSU ThermalTake BlackWidow TX TR2 850 W Case ThermalTake Level 10 GT (Black) Cooling Corsair H100 CPU | 2 * TT 140mm TriLED | 2 * Antec TriCool Hard Drives 1 * Intel X-25M G2 80 GB SSD Sata II |
2 * Seagate 1 TB 32MB Cache 7200.12 SATA II Internet Speed Cable - 15Mbit down / 5 Mbit up advertised (30 / 6 act.) Other Info Wacom Bamboo Touch |
Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1850 |
Optimus STAV-3400 AV Receiver |
Bose 301 Series III Speakers (Main channel) |
Bose 161 Speakers (Surround) |
Optimus 3 way 100-W speaker (Center) |
Logitech Clearchat PC Wireless Headset
Microsoft LifeCam Studio |
12-28-2008
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#4 | | Windows 7 Ult x64(x2), HomePrem x32(x4), Server 08 (+VM), 08 R2 (VM) , SuSe 11.2 (VM), XP 32 (VM) |
yes as john has mentioned you have to know that at any moment if That this OS might not work anymore at any moment
you should only try this on a test machine which you have a backup on... | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Tx2500z Tablet Pc/Homemade Server OS Windows 7 Ult x64(x2), HomePrem x32(x4), Server 08 (+VM), 08 R2 (VM) , SuSe 11.2 (VM), XP 32 (VM) CPU Turion X2 ultra (oh well came with laptop)/P4 @3.2 (yes P4) Motherboard IDK HP Motherboard / Intel DG965SS Memory OCZ Dual Channel 4GB kit/ 1gb Dual Channel Graphics Card HD 3200 graphics /GMA x3100 (yay for intergrated!!) Sound Card Realtek HD Audio(mic working, well sort of)/Siig IC-70012 Monitor(s) Displays built-in Hp 12" laptop screen/ Acer 19" Screen Resolution 1280x800 /1440x900 Mouse Logi MX Rev. /MS Wheel Optical 1.1A /Logitech Optical Mouse Cooling All Air Cooled Internet Speed College baby but its still routed through vpn to 1536k... Other Info love my wacom pen and pressure sensitivity...
wished it worked in 7, SUSE for that matter though |
12-28-2008
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O Ok so there is a upgrade method, is it in the new version that was just leaked? I haven't had a chance to look at it. And my specs are below:
Manufacturer:Hewlet Packard
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU @ 2.40 GHz
Memory: 3071MB RAM
Hard Drive: 600 GB
Video Card:Ati Radeon 4860 (diamond)
Monitor: (2) HP w2207 Wide LCD Monitor
Sound Card:HD Audio
Speakers/Headphones:Razer
Keyboard:Apple keyboard
Mouse:razer
Mouse Surface:My desk
Operating System:Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_rtm.061101-2205) | My System Specs | | |
12-29-2008
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#6 | | Windows 7 Ult x64(x2), HomePrem x32(x4), Server 08 (+VM), 08 R2 (VM) , SuSe 11.2 (VM), XP 32 (VM) |
from a quick look you should have no problem with installing 7
like i explained do you have any software you have that you cant install?? | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Tx2500z Tablet Pc/Homemade Server OS Windows 7 Ult x64(x2), HomePrem x32(x4), Server 08 (+VM), 08 R2 (VM) , SuSe 11.2 (VM), XP 32 (VM) CPU Turion X2 ultra (oh well came with laptop)/P4 @3.2 (yes P4) Motherboard IDK HP Motherboard / Intel DG965SS Memory OCZ Dual Channel 4GB kit/ 1gb Dual Channel Graphics Card HD 3200 graphics /GMA x3100 (yay for intergrated!!) Sound Card Realtek HD Audio(mic working, well sort of)/Siig IC-70012 Monitor(s) Displays built-in Hp 12" laptop screen/ Acer 19" Screen Resolution 1280x800 /1440x900 Mouse Logi MX Rev. /MS Wheel Optical 1.1A /Logitech Optical Mouse Cooling All Air Cooled Internet Speed College baby but its still routed through vpn to 1536k... Other Info love my wacom pen and pressure sensitivity...
wished it worked in 7, SUSE for that matter though |
12-29-2008
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Ahhh i see the upgrade so it looks like I should be good. Unless something goes wrong during install....I'll post up my results tomorrow when i do this. Has anyone found any programs that simply don't work? | My System Specs | | |
12-29-2008
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Nope, everything has always installed perfectly on this machine. | My System Specs | | |
12-29-2008
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Quote: Originally Posted by Enisity Video Card:Ati Radeon 4860 (diamond) What is a 4860? I know not of this model existing... | My System Specs | | |
12-29-2008
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#10 | | Win 7 (Build 7000) / XP64 (For if win 7 crashes for some reason) |
Well I installed win 7 on my 2nd hard drive and I'm using it as my main OS. it was a clean install and so far working perfect. Games, Coding, Music all work fine. I still have xp64 on my other hard drive, not going to delete that incase something bad does happen. Plus that one has everything installed on it and works fine and I don't need to use it's space so I might as well keep it for now. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom OS Win 7 (Build 7000) / XP64 (For if win 7 crashes for some reason) CPU Phenom 9950 Black Memory 6GB Graphics Card ATI 4870 x2 Sound Card onboard :( Monitor(s) Displays 1 x 17", 1 x 24" Screen Resolution [1280x1024] [1680x1050] Keyboard Logitech g15 Mouse Logitech g9 Case Coolmaster Tsunami Dream Cooling Just fans Hard Drives 2 x 500GB Hitachi Internet Speed 8mbit All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:09 PM. |  |