How do I get a 64 bit version of Windows 7 6956?

[Californian]

Or will the 6801 build automatically update to Beta 1 when it is released?
I'm switching back to Windows from Fedora 10 because it won't use my processor fully, can't run Google Chrome, has "authentication" problems, and is just generally a pain. I still have my Vista disk, but why go backwards?!?
Can anyone help me? Thanks in advance!

 

[echrada]

Or will the 6801 build automatically update to Beta 1 when it is released?
I'm switching back to Windows from Fedora 10 because it won't use my processor fully, can't run Google Chrome, has "authentication" problems, and is just generally a pain. I still have my Vista disk, but why go backwards?!?
Can anyone help me? Thanks in advance!

You can try build 6936 which is the x64 version, there is no 6956 x64 version that I know of.

 

[Californian]

You can try build 6936 which is the x64 version, there is no 6956 x64 version that I know of.

Are there torrents of that?

 

[Californian]

Nevermind, I'm downloading one now. Hopefully it works!

 

[DiamondNRG]

Are there torrents of that?

Also, that is the last x64 build that will be released prior to beta.

And the 6956 was stolen from a computer, so they did not get an x64 copy of it.

 

[Californian]

Ah, thanks. Will it be easily updated when the beta is released? And I can run regular windows programs in it (Adobe CS4 in particular) if I run them in compatibility mode, right?

 

[Californian]

Oh and what is "Blue Badge rev3" (in your sig)? Is that what unlocks 7?

 

[DiamondNRG]

Yes, you will need blue badge rev3 for build 6936. Within Windows is the author's site.

Sorry I didn't see your other post.

I have not found a single program that would not run NORMAL. I have not even had to use compatibility mode. The only things I know that give problems are programs that did not work on Vista and some AntiVirus/Firewall type programs. Seems that most of us here are using Kaspersky or Avast. Some of the others do not work. And I use Adobe CS4 Master Collection just fine on Win7 build 6936.

As far as updating, you probably will not be able to update to the beta. There is a chance it will work, but plan for the worst.

 

[Californian]

That's alright. I backup my programs often, so as long as this build works, I'm happy. I use NOD32, but I only started using that recently, so I can do with a different one, or none at all, at least for a while. Thanks for all the indepth info! You're awesome! I'll post again when I get it up and running. I have like 30 mins left on the download.

 

[DiamondNRG]

That's alright. I backup my programs often, so as long as this build works, I'm happy. I use NOD32, but I only started using that recently, so I can do with a different one, or none at all, at least for a while. Thanks for all the indepth info! You're awesome! I'll post again when I get it up and running. I have like 30 mins left on the download.

No problem! And yes I do believe NOD32 is one of the ones that does not work right with win7 so far. Still trying to build a reputation here. I enjoy helping people.

 

[Californian]

Oh I just realized that I'm all out of DVD RW's! I have a 2GB USB drive, but I'll have to go out and get a DVD because it's around 3.5 GB's. Oh well. When I install, I'll tell you how it went!
Unless...do you know if I can use Magic ISO to burn the image to my 500GB external hard drive without formatting it? Then I could boot it now!

 

[DiamondNRG]

Hmm, yeah I installed mine from an 8GB USB drive. I just dumped the ISO out onto the flash drive. Never burned a thing. Not sure about using the external hard drive to boot from... I would say try it.

 

[z3r010]

Oh I just realized that I'm all out of DVD RW's! I have a 2GB USB drive, but I'll have to go out and get a DVD because it's around 3.5 GB's. Oh well. When I install, I'll tell you how it went!
Unless...do you know if I can use Magic ISO to burn the image to my 500GB external hard drive without formatting it? Then I could boot it now!

I just mounted the ISO from within Vista with daemon tools to install

 

[Californian]

So you installed it from within Vista? You put the iso on a virtual drive and ran it that way? First of all, I didn't know that was possible, and second of all, I don't think you can do that in Linux, at least I don't know how. I can't figure out how to copy the image to the drive, but I think it might be because the drive is not bootable. I downloaded a utility, but I don't know if it will format the drive or not. I can't use it if it does, and that might be inherent in making anything bootable, so I might have to wait until tomorrow to do this. I'll keep trying, but it might not be possible without a DVD RW. Arrrgh!

 

[Californian]

Alright, I gave up on the external hard drive idea; would it be too much to ask for someone to explain how to do a network install? I'm not afraid of DOS! I'm sorry for being so much trouble, and thanks for all the help! If it's too complicated to write out (I've already Googled it and come up with nothing), I'll just wait until tomorrow and get a DVD RW.

 

[Studulike]

Also, that is the last x64 build that will be released prior to beta.

And the 6956 was stolen from a computer, so they did not get an x64 copy of it.

I know that most of the releases of 6956 was stollen as a non bootable image from a PC then a boot was created later but there is a version foating about that came direct from M$ and has the original boot. That is the version I installed from. Failed right at the end though on an upgrade from Vista. Fresh install fine though.
All seems quite stable for a pre-Beta though but as above shame no 64Bit version.
Only problems I seem to mostly be having is no fingerprint recognition working (all installed and driver seems to work and scanner lit up but fingerprint not recognised when scanned), and also can't seem to get Nero v9 working.

 

[DiamondNRG]

I know that most of the releases of 6956 was stollen as a non bootable image from a PC then a boot was created later but there is a version foating about that came direct from M$ and has the original boot. That is the version I installed from. Failed right at the end though on an upgrade from Vista. Fresh install fine though.
All seems quite stable for a pre-Beta though but as above shame no 64Bit version.
Only problems I seem to mostly be having is no fingerprint recognition working (all installed and driver seems to work and scanner lit up but fingerprint not recognised when scanned), and also can't seem to get Nero v9 working.

Um no, there was 1 machine running 6956 at WinHEC that someone STOLE it from. That is it. Every single torrent and website you see talking about 6956 all came from that. ALL OF THEM.

If you want an x64 release, use build 6936 which really did get "released" (to certain hardware companies for driver compliance testing) by Microsoft. There is a blue badge rev3 tool on Within Windows to unlock the locked features. After unlocking 6936 the only noticable differences between that and the x86 build 6956 is the boot screen ... and we all know that doesn't really mean jack!

 

[DiamondNRG]

Thanks for fixing up my post whomever Guess I was sleeping when I wrote it!

 

[Studulike]

Um no, there was 1 machine running 6956 at WinHEC that someone STOLE it from. That is it. Every single torrent and website you see talking about 6956 all came from that. ALL OF THEM.

If you want an x64 release, use build 6936 which really did get "released" (to certain hardware companies for driver compliance testing) by Microsoft. There is a blue badge rev3 tool on Within Windows to unlock the locked features. After unlocking 6936 the only noticable differences between that and the x86 build 6956 is the boot screen ... and we all know that doesn't really mean jack!

I am just going by the details on the version I have. Also you are probably right about no difference in 6936 to 6956, the builds are to close as to make any difference. I will quote the posts on the version I have below:-

Ok the version you want is:- Microsoft.Windows.7.Build.6956.x86.DVD-MSBP

The post that is on site that goes with it is: (I have removed all other posts as not important)

"iND release was converted to bootable installation dvd from VHD (virtual hard disk). This one is original dvd from microsoft."


Note the files that have been taken from virtual disk has a "iND" on the end of file name, the real DVD from M$ has "MSBP"at the end of file name.

Hope this helps

 

[Californian]

OK so thanks for all the help everyone, but now it won't activate! It's all installed, and I tried a bunch of ways, but nothing works! Should I just reinstall? How did you activate, DiamondNRG? Thanks!