Eager to Install Windows 7

[CheatingSoi]

Hey guys, new to the forums. I have been looking around the internet on ways to Install Windows 7 and I am just overall unsure how to do this. When the retail version comes out, I will either buy it or torrent it. What I want to know is, if it is possible to Install windows 7 now, and simply install the retail version when it comes out. I have had no luck attempting to install it however. I downloaded Microsoft Windows 7 x86+x64 AIO Final RTM 7600.16385 and I tried installing both x64 and x86 and they both told me that I cannot install a x32 on a 64 bit system and also I would need to uninstall my a WiFi program which I think is the main wifi and it wont even let me delete it. I don't even know what to do at this point. I spent a good day or 2 downloading Windows and I dont want to have to do it again. Can anyone fill me in on how I should go about doing this? Should I wait for it to be released to the public? I really dont want to but idk.

 

[Orbital Shark]

Hi CheatingSoi, welcome to the forums.

Unfortunately the best thing I can suggest is to download Windows 7 direct from Microsoft (although it's 7100) and try that. If you have downloaded an AIO version from the net then it's (putting it bluntly) fake & been concocted by someone.

If you don't want to waste time downloading from MS then I would advise buying it online or in-store when it hits the shelves on October 22nd, unless you have a Technet/MSDN ubscription (August 8th )

 

[CheatingSoi]

Thanks, I did what I always do and ask a question and then just end up doing something before a reply. I found the one on Microsoft and installed it litterally just booted up and am figuring it all out. Its different but the same. Kinda trying to figure out where all my windows ans stuff are going lol. At least it made my PC fun again.

 

[mxosder16]

At least it made my PC fun again.

Make sure to ask any questions you want and have fun with it!!

 

[myzr7]

Welcome Glad that you have got 7 installed and liking it. Take a look at some of the tutorials that are on this site. You may find something you need to know or just want to try out. Hope that you enjoy your time on seven forums.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/257-windows-7-tutorial-index.html

 

[pparks1]

When the retail version comes out, I will either buy it or torrent it.

I guess your only other option would be to buy a new computer that already comes with it.

I love it though.....I'm either going to buy it or steal it...i just don't know which. <--- in regards to CheatingSoi's quote above.

 

[Zidane24]

I guess your only other option would be to buy a new computer that already comes with it.

I love it thought.....I'm either going to buy it or steal it...i just don't know which.

:roflmao:I applaud your honesty (not being "smart" here)

 

[Jverse]

I guess your only other option would be to buy a new computer that already comes with it.

I love it though.....I'm either going to buy it or steal it...i just don't know which.

We don't condone any type of "Stealing" here, we are a learning/teaching community.

 

[pparks1]

:roflmao:I applaud your honesty (not being "smart" here)

We don't condone any type of "Stealing" here, we are a learning/teaching community.

Ummmm, guys. You do realize that I was talking about the original poster who said he was either going to buy it or torrent it? My comment was that I loved HIS thought process....not my own.

I just built up a computer and purchased a copy of Windows Vista 64-bit OEM for it with a free upgrade to Windows 7. I'm totally software legit at my house...of course almost all of it is open source....but I'm legal. I even stuck with just the official 7100 RC1 build....I didn't even consider downloading any leaked releases. I play by the rules

 

[Zidane24]

Ummmm, guys. You do realize that I was talking about the original poster who said he was either going to buy it or torrent it? My comment was that I loved HIS thought process....not my own.

I just built up a computer and purchased a copy of Windows Vista 64-bit OEM for it with a free upgrade to Windows 7. I'm totally software legit at my house...of course almost all of it is open source....but I'm legal. I even stuck with just the official 7100 RC1 build....I didn't even consider downloading any leaked releases. I play by the rules

:roflmao::roflmao:I misread completely....Please accept my apologies

 

[pparks1]

:roflmao::roflmao:I misread completely....Please accept my apologies

No problem at all. I didn't really even catch what you said to me until the 2nd person came along and gave me grief about piracy speak and I was like, WTF did I say????? No worries.

 

[CheatingSoi]

lol, interesting things going on while I was gone. Any-who, I haven't made a ny progress on my PC, I just went to watch a movie and now I'm back to exploring. One thing that is bugging me is how big the task bar is. Its kinda annoying because my laptop screen is already small enough idk, Ill get used to it.

 

[pparks1]

Yeah, I bought a new 23" monitor for my Win7 desktop...so I have 1920x1080 resolution....so it's not too annoying there. My work laptop is 1440x900...but that runs a dual boot of Vista (corporate required) and Ubuntu (personal choice).

 

[CheatingSoi]

I see that I can make the icons in the tast bar smaller but that just ruins the point. I wonder if its possible to go back to the old program taskbar display mode but then again, that ruins the point. I just need to friggin get used to this