So, should I install official RC or build 7600.16384?

[KaiZ]

I know that build 7600 isn't RTM, but nevertheless, it IS a new build, so it should have something improved. I think someone around here should have it installed and is able to provide feedback about it.

Either one of them will be my main and only OS, I mainly do gaming on this PC, but also listen to music, browse the web, watch movies and some school work sometimes, so keep that in mind.

I really need to replace Vista, either by XP or 7.

 

[Dorfdad]

7600 is the best version yet.. Go for it just remember in a short time you will be reinstalling RTM..

 

[Bassman]

I heard that the RC serial number is not longer working with 7600...is that true?

 

[zigzag3143]

win 7

I know that build 7600 isn't RTM, but nevertheless, it IS a new build, so it should have something improved. I think someone around here should have it installed and is able to provide feedback about it.

Either one of them will be my main and only OS, I mainly do gaming on this PC, but also listen to music, browse the web, watch movies and some school work sometimes, so keep that in mind.

I really need to replace Vista, either by XP or 7.

Ok if your choices are xp or win 7 its a no brainer. Win 7. If I had your computer I would probably install 7264 untill RTM comes out which should be soon or if you can wait a week or to wait. Thats what Im doing

Hope this helps

Ken

 

[derailed]

I am speaking for myself now and it's not really an advice ... I installed 7600 and will do an upgrade when RTM is done and leaked. Not a good ideea ussually but since 7600 and RTM are so closely released, there can't be any significant changes that can screw things over. I repeat, this is what I will do , not what I advice.

 

[gizbug]

I run 7260 64 bit. Until I see REASON to upgrade to 7600 (a pre rtm version) I'd hold off. Haven't seen anything on here that screams "7600 is so much better than 7260!"

 

[sjaak327]

Yeah, but then again the OP is asking about this build and XP, then the answer is easy, this one. In fact, It might even be that there will be only minor changes, and that a legitmate key will activate this one. Otherwise reinstall, but choosing XP now, will also need the same thing.

 

[Bassman]

I heard that the RC serial number is not longer working with 7600...is that true?

Anyone?

 

[BXDfreedom]

Anyone?

Yes & same as the leak 7264 doesnt accept RC keys youll only can use the re-arm solution so you will have 120days instead of 30 days..

 

[Antman]

I had 7264 activated. It was my 5th or 6th install of Win7 builds. I had virtually no issues, certainly no showstoppers.

I just installed 7600 - clean, no WAIK. IE8 issues galore. Mouse issues. Buzzing sound. I will spend about 15 more minutes trying to isolate and solve, but I see 7264 in my future.

Bassman, read the forum. Click Search if necessary. But, no.

 

[Bassman]

Thanks for all the info. Sorry to hear you're getting trouble with the 7600. I heard some other complaints about the 7600. My 7100 is rock'n'solid here. But I will give the 7600 a try.

 

[Antman]

...I will spend about 15 more minutes trying to isolate and solve...

15 minutes was enough. Now, let's see if 7600 remains stable.

 

[Snufffed]

Anyone?

The RC keys did not work on 7264 and do not work on 7600. Either way, you can still get
install = 30 days
rearm x3 = 30 days ea or 90 days.
total usage until next leak or RTM 120 days.

 

[copernicus]

At this point, wait a week or two and get the final version.

 

[Sven]

If you must hurry to something NOW about OS, then go for build 7229. It is fast, stable (better than 7100 IMHO), and it can be activated with RC keys, so you will then have to around March next year to find a more lasting solution.
Hoped I helped you decide what to do

 

[7echno7im]

I had 7264 activated. It was my 5th or 6th install of Win7 builds. I had virtually no issues, certainly no showstoppers.

I just installed 7600 - clean, no WAIK. IE8 issues galore. Mouse issues. Buzzing sound. I will spend about 15 more minutes trying to isolate and solve, but I see 7264 in my future.

Bassman, read the forum. Click Search if necessary. But, no.

yeah because you did the unofficial way of upgrading from build to build within Windows 7. On a clean install you cannot activate the RTM candidates with RC keys, different activation keys and servers.

 

[7echno7im]

If you must hurry to something NOW about OS, then go for build 7229. It is fast, stable (better than 7100 IMHO), and it can be activated with RC keys, so you will then have to around March next year to find a more lasting solution.
Hoped I helped you decide what to do

Agreed, go 7229 RC. Nice build, and you get it till Aug 2010 with the RC keys.

 

[Sven]

Agreed, go 7229 RC. Nice build, and you get it till Aug 2010 with the RC keys.

Are you sure about that? I think it will be around March that Windows 7 starts to reboot every second hour?

 

[paesan]

I say format and install. A clean install takes about 30 minutes. I can never understand why people make such a big deal about installing a new OS. Well let me clarify this. I am assuming that anyone on this site must be an advanced PC user. If you are an advanced PC user then it is a no brainer. Format and install 7600. I got 7600 yesterday and messed around with various programs and screwed up the OS. I ended up installing 3 times. Not a big deal if you know what your are doing. Back up all your info and do it. Btw you have up to 120 days with the re-arm method so there is no need to worry about activation. Get a technet sub like I did and use the key from that to activate. Very simple.

 

[zigzag3143]

time out of 7229

Agreed, go 7229 RC. Nice build, and you get it till Aug 2010 with the RC keys.

Win 7 with rc keys expires 3/1/2010 according to winver on my system (and others) but come on guys. You all must be first adopters or you wouldn't be running beta software on your computers. So go forth and adopt..Pick your version do yourself a favor and clean install and install it. You may hit some bumps so what.

Ken