Before the Install - What Software To Have On Hand?

[RadioJoe]

Thanks for all the input.

Also, thanks for giving a newbie a break. I just noticed there is a “Software” section on the board and I should have posted there. Duh!!

Already downloaded all the needed drivers. Making sure to get one that works with Win7, or at least the latest version. It's a great thing to do while at work. Makes me look busy. :devil:

Again, thanks for all the advice.

Joe

 

[RadioJoe]

I ordered Win7 today. I'll start a sudo-diary of the install process. Once I'm up and online, I'll post my progress. Keep your fingers crossed!

 

[mushroomboy]

Most of the new process is all automated. What people won't tell you is that it's just a pre-image that's loaded to your hdd and booted. There isn't any real install process, it's more like loading a boot-loader and unzipping a large image to your hdd. Infact ever since Vista you don't really have multiple files, all the files are hard links to a single location. Much like linux now.

 

[myzr7]

Amateur Joe Radio, Got my fingers crossed. Good luck to you with your install!