Windows 7 has anyone tried it?

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#1 zaku101
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So has anyone tried Windows 7? I am running it right now and it seems like it's a mix of Vista and Apple. The major difference I've noticed is that I didn't need to install my motherboard drivers and it ran better than Vista. The Apple like menu on the bottom is also really cool.
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#2 stolmie1
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Can i ask where u got windows 7 from ?

been waiting ages for the release apperently alot more gamer friendly than preivious versions.

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#4 StevenHawking
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So has anyone tried Windows 7? I am running it right now and it seems like it's a mix of Vista and Apple. The major difference I've noticed is that I didn't need to install my motherboard drivers and it ran better than Vista. The Apple like menu on the bottom is also really cool.zaku101
did you notice it was also much faster, and had a few more interesting features. They also squeezed some touch screen stuff in there too. It really is basically Vista2: this time we didn't screw things up!
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#5 Captain__Tripps
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Public beta releases friday.
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#6 Daytona_178
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Can i ask where u got windows 7 from ?

been waiting ages for the release apperently alot more gamer friendly than preivious versions.

stolmie1
LOL, dont ask!
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#7 Captain__Tripps
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[QUOTE="stolmie1"]

Can i ask where u got windows 7 from ?

been waiting ages for the release apperently alot more gamer friendly than preivious versions.

Daytona_178
LOL, dont ask!

Free public beta releases tomorrow for anyone that wants it, at least the first 2.5 million who want it.
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#8 zaku101
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[QUOTE="zaku101"]So has anyone tried Windows 7? I am running it right now and it seems like it's a mix of Vista and Apple. The major difference I've noticed is that I didn't need to install my motherboard drivers and it ran better than Vista. The Apple like menu on the bottom is also really cool.StevenHawking
did you notice it was also much faster, and had a few more interesting features. They also squeezed some touch screen stuff in there too. It really is basically Vista2: this time we didn't screw things up!

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It's basically what Vista should have been, it also uses less Ram but has better performance.

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#9 bedram793
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If I can get it (meaning if the downloads don't finish) I will get it. My question is, should I get the 64 bit? I have 4GB ram so I think I should.
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#10 zaku101
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If I can get it (meaning if the downloads don't finish) I will get it. My question is, should I get the 64 bit? I have 4GB ram so I think I should. bedram793

Ya get the 64bit version.

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/scienceandtechnology/technology/microsoft/4163510/Microsoft-Windows-7-in-depth-review-CES-2009.html

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#12 bedram793
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I read you can only download it if you have Service Pack 1. I have the Service Pack 2 beta. Would I have to get one again in order to download it?
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I read you can only download it if you have Service Pack 1. I have the Service Pack 2 beta. Would I have to get one again in order to download it? bedram793
You don't need Vista at all to download it, only to upgrade. Since sp2 is beta, im guessing you won't be able to upgrade from sp2 only sp1.
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#14 jmnderson69
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No havent tried it, where can i find it?Mkavanaugh77
Microsofts windows 7 site im guessing
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#15 skyskeek
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yes I downloaded it, when I played a game it stalled so I deleted it
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#16 bedram793
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Does anyone know if this releases at midnight or some other time tomorrow?
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#17 zaku101
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Does anyone one know if it's the 7.0 version or a newer one?
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#18 bedram793
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I tried installing Service Pack 1 back and it says it's already downloaded, so I guess it should work with my Service Pack 2 beta.
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I tried installing Service Pack 1 back and it says it's already downloaded, so I guess it should work with my Service Pack 2 beta. bedram793
I wouldn't make such assumptions unless its specifically stated in the notes that it'll work... You might try going to programs and features and see if you can uninstall sp2.
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#20 bedram793
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Wait a minute, by upgrade does it mean no fresh install? So even if I have service pack 2, I can just install the iso file or whatever?
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#21 Captain__Tripps
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Wait a minute, by upgrade does it mean no fresh install? So even if I have service pack 2, I can just install the iso file or whatever? bedram793
Upgrade means installing it over an existing Vista installation, or you can boot the dvd and do a clean install.
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I want to try it, I just have a question, can I use it if I still have XP? Or do I need Vista to try Windows 7?
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I want to try it, I just have a question, can I use it if I still have XP? Or do I need Vista to try Windows 7?remmbermytitans
You don't need any os to try it.
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#24 Tyson8earzz
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Are you guys installing this windows 7 over top of your current OS as an upgrade? No way in hell would I try that unless you have a separate testing system to try it out on. I bet this new release is far from stable. Good luck in being the local testing guinea pig.
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#25 Daytona_178
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Are you guys installing this windows 7 over top of your current OS as an upgrade? No way in hell would I try that unless you have a separate testing system to try it out on. I bet this new release is far from stable. Good luck in being the local testing guinea pig.Tyson8earzz
Luckily i have an old system to test it on :D
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#26 skyskeek
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yes I Googled Microsoft Downloads,as far as Vista goes I read they are trying to work out some bugs they had bugs in XP when it came out
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#27 skyskeek
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yes download service pack 3 there is more virus protection you need service pack 2 to download the 3 just follow the instructions one steep at a time
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I want to try it, I just have a question, can I use it if I still have XP? Or do I need Vista to try Windows 7?remmbermytitans
Dual boot
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#29 skyskeek
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yes download service pack 3 there is more virus protection you need service pack 2 to download the 3 just follow the instructions one steep at a timeskyskeek
yes it will work on WindowsXp I had Explorer 7 an upgreaded to Explorer 8 and then upgreaded to Google Crome which has more security protection I also have Ceyber Defender which you can down load it is real cheap they got rid of a Trojan an got my computer running faster