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  1. Posts : 31
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit SP1
       #120

    I feel many users will remain with Windows 7 unless they are using Tablets or the MS phone.
    Many don't like using win 7 with tablets and the like due to a GUI not really configured for touch screen use (small icons). Windows 8 hopes to address this issue.

    Is it an improvement over 7? I guess it depends on the hardware you use plus we really need to see the final product before making a final decision.
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  2. Posts : 640
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit Build 7600
       #121

    Wow... I guess it's too earky for doing this MS... but maybe it's just me.

    This windows is supposed to retain the Aero interface for non tablets, doesn't it?

    See ya!!
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  3. Posts : 396
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #122

    I keep getting errors when I load it up in Virtual Box.
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  4. Posts : 4,049
    W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, W10 Pro 1703 VM, #All 64 bit
       #123

    Restoring Boot Loader (W8 vhd Install Method)


    Win7User512 said:
    I used a similar method. This is the simplest I've seen to not use a virtual machine app or installing directly to your machine (as primary OS).

    Mister Goodcat | Installing Windows 8 Developer Preview as bootable VHD

    I think it should be able to be outside of your smaller partition. Besides, among the last steps is to set the boot data. At first, I thought this was too simple to work as easy as it does.
    lehnerus2000 said:
    Additional
    Regarding the vhd install method (post 98 & 100), is there an easy way to restore the original boot entries, or will I have to re-image my PC?
    I found this in the comments section of the Mister Goodcat article:
    Mister Goodcat | Installing Windows 8 Developer Preview as bootable VHD

    Please Note:
    I haven't confirmed that this command works.
    Use at your own discretion.


    To restore the original Windows 7 boot loader (from W7 OS):

    • Open a the Command Prompt with Admin privileges.
    • Type bcdboot.exe c:\windows

    Windows 8 Dev release-command-prompt-bcdboot-.png
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  5. Posts : 342
    Windows 7
       #124

    It does work in VB - instead of using any Windows option - use Win7 64 bit during setup

    anyways you're really missing nothing - it's Win7 with a stupid start menu.

    oddly my IE doesn't launch from Metro - have to pin to taskbar to launch

    If Metro is going to become something - make it secondary, an option - or just throw it away

    so what's the extent of the dev in VM/B?

    Has anyone tried installed classic shell or an application launcher like Rocket Dock/Nexus?

    Does the desktop environment still respond the same way with making personal changes?

    I don't know if I want to test the waters...
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    Windows 7 x64 / Same
       #125

    The VHD is a better boot option than using Virtual Box. The metro apps don't work in VB. Also, the experience is a lot better than in a third party VM.

    Win8 relies a lot on hardware acceleration, so installing it as close to the hardware is preferable and gives the best experience. That is why the VHD works better. Not quite as good as directly on the hardware, but better than VB.

    Also, VB uses generic drivers for just about everything, so your experience is very limited.
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  7. Posts : 95
    Windows 7 Ultimate x32
       #126

    Brrr..I'm quite annoy with myself now.I just told someone that i haven't heard windows 8 through this forum and now I just found it through you.
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    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
       #127

    Apple92 said:
    Brrr..I'm quite annoy with myself now.I just told someone that i haven't heard windows 8 through this forum and now I just found it through you.
    Also have a look here ...

    Windows 8 Forums

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  9. Posts : 95
    Windows 7 Ultimate x32
       #128

    Thanks.Is Windows 8 released at Asia?Because I haven't see anyone using it at my place.So far I think users will remain on Windows 7.I read news and I haven't read any post mention on Windows 8.Poor me isn't it?Like me,I myself isn't good enough in using Windows 7.Thank you anyway:)
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  10. Posts : 31,242
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
       #129

    The only "release" officially at the present is the Development Preview as linked in the first post of this thread, this is a pre-BETA build of the OS for developers.

    I am not sure if there are any geographic restrictions on downloads, but I have not heard of any, so it should be downloadable worldwide
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