Is it worth the effort?

[bambi]

Im backkk

Right im still using the 7000 build and have seen different builds pop up all over the place. So my question is should i clean-install from the 7000 build to this new RC im seeing everywhere?

And also whats the easiest way of replacing my files on this new OS?

-baMBi-

 

[swarfega]

Since we're now so close to the RC build, Id recommend waiting for that.

Im not sure what you meant by your last statement.

 

[12eason]

From 7000, yes definitely, as it was pretty buggy imo. But from 68 or 77, probably not.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello bambi, welcome back.


Maybe this video will give you an idea, at the link below, it's the same for Se7en.


Windows 7 Forums - How to dual-boot Windows 7 BETA on a Vista computer













Later :shock: Ted

 

[Shuko]

Im still using 7000 as well (no need to fix it as it isn't broken), and not planning on updating until the final.

 

[DocBrown]

Im backkk

Right im still using the 7000 build and have seen different builds pop up all over the place. So my question is should i clean-install from the 7000 build to this new RC im seeing everywhere?

And also whats the easiest way of replacing my files on this new OS?

-baMBi-

I used the Windows Easy Transfer to an 80 gb external HD for my settings & files on Beta 7000. Then did a new intall of RC 7100 x64 on the current C; drive. It saved the Beta 7000 to Windows.old on the C; drive. Loaded in the Easy Transfer files & settings. But had to re-intall a few programs. But most everything was still intact. It seems like the new x64 7100 is faster to me. Remember this is all still Trial & Error Testing

 

[penguin17]

It hasn't been worth it for me, gone from a nicely working 7077 64bit to the new 7100 64bit and now none of the options in control panel do anything, can't open up customise for the taskbar, i click but nothing happens

Wish i'd stuck with 7077 now.

 

[jfar]

It hasn't been worth it for me, gone from a nicely working 7077 64bit to the new 7100 64bit and now none of the options in control panel do anything, can't open up customise for the taskbar, i click but nothing happens

Wish i'd stuck with 7077 now.

Hi penguin17,did you do a fresh install ,or an upgrade.?

 

[penguin17]

It was a fresh install, upgraded the last few times but wanted a clean drive for his one.

 

[jfar]

How about trying another install to see if it fixes it,?

 

[penguin17]

How about trying another install to see if it fixes it,?

That was my next move, though will have to wait till i get back from work tomorrow morning.

Will give me something to rush home from work for

 

[DocBrown]

Penguin17, your situition coul be worse

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

It was a fresh install, upgraded the last few times but wanted a clean drive for his one.

At what speed did you burn the ISO, maybe burn it again to be sure it's a good burn.














Later :shock: Ted

 

[penguin17]

At what speed did you burn the ISO, maybe burn it again to be sure it's a good burn.

Always burn at 4x, but used imgburn for this one and just noticed it set to max speed.

Will do another one, cheers

 

[penguin17]

It hasn't been worth it for me, gone from a nicely working 7077 64bit to the new 7100 64bit and now none of the options in control panel do anything, can't open up customise for the taskbar, i click but nothing happens

Wish i'd stuck with 7077 now.

Happened again after re installing, but i kept checking after every program i installed or ran and it turned out it was caused by Wise registry cleaner 4.

I ran it and fixed the supposed errors and the problem returned, i restored the backup and everything works perfectly again.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello penguin.


I'm pleased you have it sorted, thanks for posting back.

















Later Ted

 

[jfar]

Happened again after re installing, but i kept checking after every program i installed or ran and it turned out it was caused by Wise registry cleaner 4.

I ran it and fixed the supposed errors and the problem returned, i restored the backup and everything works perfectly again.

I'd get rid of those stupid registry cleaners if I was you, they cause more problems for people than anything else IMO.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

I'd get rid of those stupid registry cleaners if I was you, they cause more problems for people than anything else IMO.

What he said.













Later :shock: Ted

 

[swarfega]

Yup, Ive not found a reg cleaner that doesnt mess up windows 7 yet. They must have made some hefty changes to either the OS or registry itself.

 

[Orbital Shark]

I found that even in vista, a registry cleaner would soon cause unexpected issues that are not recoverable. 1 day they'll get it right, and have software that checks directories vs registry entries and remove only what's no longer neeed (and not what it deems incorrect