Windows 7 RC Countdown - A few more hours to go!

[curse154]

It is released. Click any one of the links to download.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-download.aspx

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/dd353205.aspx

[FatalethaL]

>.< i alrdy have le !

tonight then install =X

[ragnarok95]

people already start using win 7 RC liao. The link was posted yesterday. I had it like.... last wk?? :o

[FatalethaL]

u MSDN/Technet Subscriber?

[noinimod]

people already start using win 7 RC liao. The link was posted yesterday. I had it like.... last wk?? :o
Hmmm good not? Never keep track of windows 7 developments, don't know whether to move to this. Later got all the vista-launch issues again how sia :s22:

[curse154]

Maybe warez, but the legit release date for the general public is May 5th PST time. I know there are leaks all around the internet already but if you're using that then you don't deserve it.

[lemonn]

Win7 is generally much stabler and faster than vista. Compability wise its better as well, as it is built on vista(NT6).

Hardware requirements are also more relaxed compared to vista, as shown by its performance on netbooks..

[ragnarok95]

Maybe warez, but the legit release date for the general public is May 5th PST time. I know there are leaks all around the internet already but if you're using that then you don't deserve it.

Actually, those are not leaks. ;)

[ragnarok95]

I would love to use retail win 7 once they are out.

Bye bye vista.

[Gforce8]

interesting.. Win7 here i come! :love:

[hello8985]

windows7 can use for 1 year :o

[Mythmaker]

i still prefer XP more =)

but I guess I still have to change someday... so lemme give win7 another try ba. Here I come =)

[nightkids86]

some article abt Win7
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/05/01/windows_7_xp_mode_review/

[samuelgohcw]

u MSDN/Technet Subscriber?

only for MSDN/Technet Subscriber,right?
can any kind soul host it for us?

[hwsinn]

it seems very good. like quite tempted...however going test it later once it release....
see can play current games anot

[inxlee]

nevermind just found out can work:D

[demonicvic]

people already start using win 7 RC liao. The link was posted yesterday. I had it like.... last wk?? :o

Sama Sama :s13:

[Liang32]

downloaded the ISO for Windows 7 Ultimate liao..
going to install tonight..

[ayuluv]

pai seh ah.. now i using win vista ultimate 64 bit.. if i wan to install win 7 how shd i go abt doing it?

install on same partition and such? Will it affect my other applications? Is that a full version or do we need to purchase later? Thanks in adv =)

[ionicle88]

sarpork!!!!

waiting for official release... how long willl this service key be valid?

[raylite]

alamak... those using win7 beta have to do a clean install??? :eek:

[NYC]

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspx

downloaded both version le.. 32bit and 64bit

Remember to use IE to download

The RC will expire on June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will notify you two weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid interruption, you'll need to install a non-expired version of Windows before March 1, 2010. You'll also need to install the programs and data that you want to use. (Learn more about installing Windows.)

[ionicle88]

release liao arh???

[ayuluv]

release liao arh???


if dld will it affect my programs in vista?

[zhehao]

Just released at around 1pm if i remember correctly.
Downloading using FF.
130kb/sce nia sia...
I dont like their download manager

[ionicle88]

me too. 202KB/s @ my shop :P

[NYC]

if dld will it affect my programs in vista?
try dual boot?

[twtan14]

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspx

downloaded both version le.. 32bit and 64bit

Remember to use IE to download

The RC will expire on June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will notify you two weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid interruption, you'll need to install a non-expired version of Windows before March 1, 2010. You'll also need to install the programs and data that you want to use. (Learn more about installing Windows.)

How do you get the CD key, the instruction page didn't mention anything on it.

[ionicle88]

How do you get the CD key, the instruction page didn't mention anything on it.

the pop out before u download it gt the key le mah....

[twtan14]

the pop out before u download it gt the key le mah....

Thanks, cause I haven't try to download it yet.

[lordlad0]

and for those still holding the beta key...it will still work./

[Gforce8]

hmmm.. so basically this one is free to download? a bit blur here.. this is

considered a "trial version" which will expire on June 2010?

[ayuluv]

just saw that when wan to change full retail ver need to reinstall.. maybe i skip it liao =P

[ov2rey]

The Windows Virtual PC

not out yet...

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/

http://www.microsoft.com/library/media/1033/windows/images/virtual-pc/VPC_may5_bug.gif

[saysuzu]

how come when i want to download 64 bit it will give me internal error? i using 32bits win xp on my laptop, but i want to try 64 biut

[Epish`]

just to ask hor, lets say i install this windoes 7 now on my laptop, but my laptop is loaded with windows vista, means reformat liao is vista, so if i install this windows 7 on my laptop and i happen to reformat 6 months later, will it become windows 7 or back to vista??

also, will my files and data inside the com get erase if i switch to windows 7 from vista now?

[saysuzu]

btw, that windows 7 RC, can do a clean installation? or die die must upgrade only?

[Gforce8]

btw, that windows 7 RC, can do a clean installation? or die die must upgrade only?
if i am not wrong.. should be fresh install instead of upgrade.. :o

[ChewAhSoon]

just saw that when wan to change full retail ver need to reinstall.. maybe i skip it liao =P
i read that no need.. cos they say install from beta to RC also no need..
http://windows7news.com/2009/04/27/upgrading-from-windows-7-rc-to-final/

[ionicle88]

to avoid all the crappy problems, just do a clean install... since i dun have much stuff to install in windows 7 anyway... me dual booting 7 64 bit and windows xp sp3 32 bit

[ayuluv]

for vista can upgrade.. for xp and below must reinstall iirc...

[ayuluv]

but the thing is if wan to remove win 7 i not sure can keep the old vista or not...

[Dr.Vijay]

XP Also can upgrade la.

for vista can upgrade.. for xp and below must reinstall iirc...

[Dr.Vijay]

Let me summarize.

Options to play with Win 7:-

1) Clean Install (with option of keeping previous Windows version intact but named as Windows.old folder)
2) Upgrade over Win XP and Vista


Btw, we posted a quick list of new updates to the RC edition here:-
http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles/control.php?cid=11&id=2890&src=forums

btw, that windows 7 RC, can do a clean installation? or die die must upgrade only?

[ionicle88]

woots upzzz for dr beejay....

[stormbol]

Install it over Microsoft Virtual PC it works like charm.Another great option to try out window 7 if u wan to save time.

[ayuluv]

This is wat i saw on ms site.. but i duno the actual stuff yet

Can I upgrade directly from Windows Vista to the RC?

Yes. If you're running Windows Vista, you can install Window 7 RC without having to back up and reinstall your programs and data. But to be on the safe side, please do back up your data before you start.

Can I upgrade directly from Windows XP to the RC?

If you are running Windows XP, you'll need to back up your data (preferably on an external device) and then do a clean installation of the Windows 7 Release Candidate. After installing Windows 7, you will need to reinstall applications and restore your files. If you need help with the installation process, please see the Installation Instructions.

[ayuluv]

i read that no need.. cos they say install from beta to RC also no need..
http://windows7news.com/2009/04/27/upgrading-from-windows-7-rc-to-final/


hmmm.. below is wat i saw


Can I upgrade from the RC to the final version of Windows 7?


When you install the final version of Windows 7, you'll need to do a clean installation. So plan on backing up your data then reinstalling your applications and restoring your data.

[ayuluv]

editted... double post...

[TheDarkKnight]

juz install in an empty partition on ur HDD.. once expired, juz format it..

keep ur impt data files in another partition, different from the Win7 partition

[curse154]

Or you can just dual boot Windows 7 with your current OS. Create a new partition and install Windows 7 on it, that's what I do.

[saysuzu]

wah..2.3gb..dunno how long will it take with my 512kb/s plan

[zhehao]

3GB.

Er i think microsoft capped the download speed so even if you are 100mb/sec also download around 200kb/sec


I download finish liao.
Now going install.

Can i use ATI 4800 9.2 Vista Driver instead of the 9.4 Windows 7 driver?

[ionicle88]

finished lo...go home and instantly install.. hahaha.

[curse154]

I feel like using this as my primary OS but it is pain in the butt to reinstall everything I had.

[saysuzu]

when is the official release of the windows 7 btw?

[curse154]

when is the official release of the windows 7 btw?

Somewhere near the end of 2009. Microsoft stated that they will release Windows 7 before the Christmas buying season so new PCs that ship from that period will all have Windows 7 pre-installed.

[saysuzu]

hmm..don't know want to hoot or not...cause my windows 7 right now is for laptop..need to download all the drivers..for the laptop

[LMaestro]

Can dual boot with XP or not?Read from ms website that needs to do back up and clean installation

[saysuzu]

btw, windows update will update drivers for laptop or not ah? like those function + F key those drivers that kind

[danxiaogui86]

wah! i downloading at a speed of 1400kbps woohooo..

[BlackCube]

Install it over Microsoft Virtual PC it works like charm.Another great option to try out window 7 if u wan to save time.

But Aero won't be able to run because of VPC. Won't be able to fully try Windows 7 feature.

[ayuluv]

Or you can just dual boot Windows 7 with your current OS. Create a new partition and install Windows 7 on it, that's what I do.


how to do it ah? can teach me? cos i duno how the dual boot actually works..

[Dr.Vijay]

Been using the RC since weekend, hehe ;)

finished lo...go home and instantly install.. hahaha.

[FakePicture]

I wonder if the key provided from MS can be used to activate win 7 home premium...

wanted to purchase home premium once it is released!

[Nistelrooy]

those already using windows 7 RC, any comments and feedback?
any issues in terms of compatibility and stability?

[danxiaogui86]

guys, can i check. if i install 64bit win7 rc1. will the xp mode be in 32bit or 64bit? can i say tat if i install 64bit win7, xp mode = 64bit and 32bit win7, xp mode = 32bit?

[cHrls2o2o]

so far so good


those already using windows 7 RC, any comments and feedback?
any issues in terms of compatibility and stability?

[saysuzu]

ok download finish liao..later then install!!!

[apriliasiao]

guys, can i check. if i install 64bit win7 rc1. will the xp mode be in 32bit or 64bit? can i say tat if i install 64bit win7, xp mode = 64bit and 32bit win7, xp mode = 32bit?

U doing upgrade or clean install on another drive? it does not change existing OS bits unless u upgrade the current one.

[lordlad0]

The so called XP mode is just an XP Virtual machine running natively.......

I am currently running the x64 version of win 7 and the XP VC is in 32bit.....

[danxiaogui86]

The so called XP mode is just an XP Virtual machine running natively.......

I am currently running the x64 version of win 7 and the XP VC is in 32bit.....

thanks bro... that the answer i finding. so does the xp mode required u to install drivers etc again? let say i create a account in win7, how abt xp? can i create a account to log in to xp?

[saysuzu]

bvump for more

[protoss_knight]

very nice ... so far so good

[lordlad0]

the XP is configured........other than a default user name, the rest are already setup...

[lordlad0]

http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/4420/xp7.jpg

[zero7090]

erm can i run straight the install in XP by using program like daemon tool ? got no more blank DVD to burn

[danxiaogui86]

hi lordlad0, u been of a great help. just to check. can i log out the xp? and if wanna log in again, sign with password.

[lordlad0]

To zero7090:
U dun need a XP CD/ISO. You download the Virtual PC and the XP Virtual Hard Disk file from MS site

To danxiaogui86:
Yes, as per normal Virtualisation. However, the main feature of this XP mode is that u can publish and 'run' an application running from 7 without login to the the Virtual XP. As per my above screenshot, the IE6 above was 'published' as an icon on the 7 desktop. I can just run it as an XP app without login to the virtual xp to run it.

[saysuzu]

sian my LG laptop dvd rom got problem..cannot read disc..sian sian sian..like that how to install?

[zhehao]

Use USB to install.
Must format USB to bootable.I forgetr how liao..need get some HP program.
But i used MSI's program.

Anyone feel like the start up speed now slows down?
My start up speed like slow down sia

[saysuzu]

omg...format usb as in format the whole computer?

[uRiZEn]

So far have windows7 crash or not?
I scared type report halfway crash i can /wrist.

[saysuzu]

bump for more

[dreamer_toons]

Installed the 64bit and it works fine with all my softwares, less resource hogging and faster startup compared to vista 64bit.

[danxiaogui86]

can anyone confirm with me whether if i install 64bit win7, can i install the xp mode 32bit? or i have to install 64bit also?

[lordlad0]

XP in XP mode is 32bit ......irregardless of the win 7 version u installed

[danxiaogui86]

XP in XP mode is 32bit ......irregardless of the win 7 version u installed

okay. i saw 2 version to download. one is 64bitxpmode and 32bitxpmode. am i right to say tat i should download the 64bit xpmode if i use win7 64bit? but the xp mode will ONLY work in 32bit.

[lordlad0]

yes........download the 64bit version if u r using x64 win 7.........

however, the XP in the virtual PC is x86 (32bit)

[danxiaogui86]

yes........download the 64bit version if u r using x64 win 7.........

however, the XP in the virtual PC is x86 (32bit)

roger. bro. can u show me a screenshot of windows xp log out?

[saysuzu]

zzz..my laptop cd drive spoil..have to boot by usb device..gonna wait till this weekend until my friend lend me his thumbdrive

[lordlad0]

roger. bro. can u show me a screenshot of windows xp log out?
?? what u mean by that??

IMO, XP Mode is most probably targeting corporate and govt sites, as most of these sectors are still relying on IE6. Normal consumer most probably will not try this as most consumer app already updated with Vista support..

[Uno_Hu]

How is it that I cannot get the download, must I register as subscriber at TechNet first? Going round and round.:s22:

[alanchia67]

but xp mode requires cpu supporting amd or intel's virtualizing technology. not all pc has this.

[TiOnGSquare]

zzz..my laptop cd drive spoil..have to boot by usb device..gonna wait till this weekend until my friend lend me his thumbdrive

use deamon tools can already

How is it that I cannot get the download, must I register as subscriber at TechNet first? Going round and round.:s22:

juz need a msn account, try using ie to download

[watzup_ken]

Great OS. Been using it for a week and its fast and stable. Sadly, I just ran into a prob where Valve's Steam application cannot launch in Windows 7. So I cannot install the game that I just bought. May have to roll back to Vista Ultimate... :(

[zhehao]

Yea..X trap cant work for Windows 7 too.
So those into gaming....i think now still not the time to go win7.

[lancelot77]

Hi guys, got a question here.

If i upgrade my Vista to Win7 RC, wat will happen after it expired? Will it roll back to my old Vista or i have to reinstall everything?

[TiOnGSquare]

Yea..X trap cant work for Windows 7 too.
So those into gaming....i think now still not the time to go win7.

tik i seen at some forum yest build 7127 solve gaming issues, not sure how reliable is tat though, i downloading 7127 damn slow :s22:

[TiOnGSquare]

Hi guys, got a question here.

If i upgrade my Vista to Win7 RC, wat will happen after it expired? Will it roll back to my old Vista or i have to reinstall everything?

most likely have to reinstall everything ;) tik u install as seperate partition or u backup yr stuff b4 it expired

[lancelot77]

Thanks for the reply... Test on a spare laptop first then :D

[seowbin]

the xp mode feature like not bad, need to read up more :D

i worry cannot support my company application if i install that..

[chuachongchee]

Hmm... anyone tried it on vmware??

I installed it on vmware using "windows vista", seems like got problems now and then on bootup.. sometimes IE crashes etc.. lol

[seowbin]

ish it :(

i wanted to try that leh, now still downloading...

[lordlad0]

for the uninitiated (and misinformed),

this is a RELEASE CANDIDATE. Which means, this is only Public feedback TEST version that will expired itself sometimes around mid 2010. This is not a full fledge version of Windows 7 (though it is feature complete). Think of it as a public demo. Please do not install this on production machines and use it as ur main OS and then one year later and then come here an kpkb and curse M$. I repeat, this is only a public TEST version to gain public feedback. The full Retail version will be released at the end of this year and yes, you do have to $BUY$ them. Please remember that.

[hammerhammer]

Wah solid stuff. Took me less then 30mins to install. No need to install driver. The installation auto install all my driver except my Dell printer. By the way mine is all onboard video, sound, LAN no add on card. Using Asus P5Q-EM MOBO with a Intel C2D E7400 and 4GB ram.

Compare to last time install my XP so many driver to install if not LAN no work, display big big in low res...LOL:D

[saysuzu]

ya, seems like windows 7 installation already package with lots of generic drivers

[Pikachiu]

downloading now ^_^! Hopefully by tomorrow can install =X =X

[hammerhammer]

downloading now ^_^! Hopefully by tomorrow can install =X =X

So long? My download 30min only:)

[saysuzu]

people 512 ma, just like me

[boba_fett]

hey guys.. if i already got the 7100 build, will win 7 auto update the version when i install it?

or do i have to red/l the latest version and overwrite it

[Pikachiu]

people 512 ma, just like me

hannor hannor me also 512 =X =X

What u use de.. huai 30 mins.. sic sic...

[seowbin]

for the uninitiated (and misinformed),

this is a RELEASE CANDIDATE. Which means, this is only Public feedback TEST version that will expired itself sometimes around mid 2010. This is not a full fledge version of Windows 7 (though it is feature complete). Think of it as a public demo. Please do not install this on production machines and use it as ur main OS and then one year later and then come here an kpkb and curse M$. I repeat, this is only a public TEST version to gain public feedback. The full Retail version will be released at the end of this year and yes, you do have to $BUY$ them. Please remember that.
maybe those provided feedback or report some bug can get it free :s13:

[lancelot77]

Any idea if we can use the same key for repeated installations on different PCs?

[lordlad0]

maybe those provided feedback or report some bug can get it free :s13:
"I have a dream!" - Martin Luthor King :P

[Novalogy]

Any idea if we can use the same key for repeated installations on different PCs?

Yes you can, i believe most of us are using the same keys anyway. For the RC version the keys worked on both x86 and x64 versions too.

[kivine]

download 7127, newest release, or u can wait for the anticipated 7138

[kivine]

hey guys.. if i already got the 7100 build, will win 7 auto update the version when i install it?

or do i have to red/l the latest version and overwrite it

no, it will not autoupdate other than security patches and misc

[hammerhammer]

hannor hannor me also 512 =X =X

What u use de.. huai 30 mins.. sic sic...

MOL 10MBPS:D

[saysuzu]

MOL 10MBPS:D

i curse chiur green pipe kana choked dip dip

[wweixian]

erm....I have XP installed. But I wish to try this win 7. It's possible to install 2 OS in 1 machine? Will the files in XP be accessible in Win 7 OS?

Paiseh ar, I very noob in this kind of things.

[chun888]

erm....I have XP installed. But I wish to try this win 7. It's possible to install 2 OS in 1 machine? Will the files in XP be accessible in Win 7 OS?

Paiseh ar, I very noob in this kind of things.

what files u mean? everything can be accessed with the right permission set. as long as u'r administrator and u add in correct permission, ur xp's desktop n stuff all can be access to your profile. those in other drive all ok one, dont worry :D

[seowbin]

is me or what? how come i feel windows 7 is faster den win xp sp3 arh?

partly cause it's most optimize for newer processor is it?

[just2ofus]

is me or what? how come i feel windows 7 is faster den win xp sp3 arh?

partly cause it's most optimize for newer processor is it?

Most probably. I kind of feel it too.

[just2ofus]

So far the problems i'm facing is that the sounds don't work all the time. Like play warcraft3.. But youtube got sound.

[saysuzu]

Most probably. I kind of feel it too.

actually, i feel it's faster too, at boot up and loading of applications

[kakaBoBo]

it dun have driver for 915gm video.
hence i cannot enable graphic accerlation on my old laptop.

[just2ofus]

So far the problems i'm facing is that the sounds don't work all the time. Like play warcraft3.. But youtube got sound.

Anyone knows the solution to this?

[chun888]

anybody dual boot vista n win 7.. my loading bar load finish then blank screen liao.. u all got kena anot?

[foosoomin]

Can anyone of you give me the link to download Win 7 x64 build 7127 os ?


I have been trying very hard to find it.... I DID found some link but has already been expired


Will be waiting for anyone replies

[studmufn]

i'm running windows 7 7100 build now. it is very very much laggier than my previous xp installation. i did a fresh install btw..
apps take much longer to open and my games frame rates are much lower.
anything i'm missing out on? if i can't get this fixed i'm gonna go back to XP..

[just2ofus]

i'm running windows 7 7100 build now. it is very very much laggier than my previous xp installation. i did a fresh install btw..
apps take much longer to open and my games frame rates are much lower.
anything i'm missing out on? if i can't get this fixed i'm gonna go back to XP..

I think currently its totally unstable. However it feels much faster for me though. The only problem i am facing is the sounds.

[studmufn]

stability seems alright, no crashes so far. but the lagginess is quite a problem. feels like i'm running a PIII sometimes..

quick question, if i want to upgrade to a newer build must i reinstall everything again?

I think currently its totally unstable. However it feels much faster for me though. The only problem i am facing is the sounds.

[chun888]

solved the problem.. stupid ATI keep installing their HD drivers on my vista n windows 7, resulting crashes in booting up.

[saysuzu]

i don't have problems so far with this windows 7..

but once the computer crash ah...tyhat's it, you gonna restart all over, lol

[alfseeto]

Guys, do you find Windows 7 much superior to Vista? I'm going to buy a laptop, but was thinking if I should wait till Win7 is officially released. Most likely applications for laptop would be microsoft office - powerpoint, word processing.

[redline15]

I've been running it for more than a week and have installed Adobe Web Premium on it. So far so good. No problem and it seems to boot up faster and apps run faster as well. There was some initial problem with Google Chrome but do a google search and solutions are online.

[TiOnGSquare]

Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7137 Leaked ...

[Y_Shun]

Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7137 Leaked ...

No new visual changes.
ISO size reduced ---> Speed improvement? :s11:

[foosoomin]

Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7137 Leaked ...


By saying Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7137 leaked is nothing, at least you can share the links that is available for download :s22:



Everyone, click my thread below to download this 7137 build

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=2384642

[quekky]

I tried installing W7 on my home pc, took me 30 mins to install just to relize no drivers for my ATI9000 :s27:

[BlackCube]

You can try to use Vista drivers. It should work fine. I'm using 7137 build currently and going to install Office 2010 to try out soon.

[lordlad0]

i am happy as it is with 7100. Prior to RC, i've been installing/reinstalling all the different builds until sian liao...

[quekky]

You can try to use Vista drivers. It should work fine. I'm using 7137 build currently and going to install Office 2010 to try out soon.
no vista driver for ATI9000, only up to winxp
AMD decided not to support it

anyway now i relized no sound, sblive not supported also. my scsi card also no drivers (for my film scanner)



haiz... but to the old xp

[lordlad0]

in this case, i think has to blame the manufacturers for refusing to update drivers leh...........

MS cannot keep cling on legacy architecture............like that, there will be never any significant improvement.

[stephen8]

Hi brothers here, itches to try the windows 7 RC, don know how big is the file, can i download to a 8 gbs usb thumb drive. thanks!:s22:

[quekky]

Hi brothers here, itches to try the windows 7 RC, don know how big is the file, can i download to a 8 gbs usb thumb drive. thanks!:s22:
it's 3.2GB

look for WinSetupFromUSB

[Oakenfoldsg]

I'm having a problem with my disc image for this window 7 RC

Just to check whats sperr32.exe?

Must i reboot my com to install window 7 in a fresh copy?

7100.0.090421-1700_x64 <-- thats my version

[BlackCube]

in this case, i think has to blame the manufacturers for refusing to update drivers leh...........

MS cannot keep cling on legacy architecture............like that, there will be never any significant improvement.

Yeah. You can't really blame MS for this. Nvidia has Win7 driver already.

[Y_Shun]

Btw 7201 leaked.

[lancelot77]

Btw 7201 leaked.

Any marked improvements from 7100?

[Y_Shun]

Any marked improvements from 7100?

ermss no leh

LOL

smaller file size IIRC.