Sucsessful Forum Post From Windows 7
I am not sure if this is the first, but Instuctables has been viewed using Windows 7!
For anyone not aware, the Windows 7 beta is free to download for the first 2.5 million visitors, and last I checked it was still available.
This is a link to the download site.
UPDATE: Microsoft has lifted the 2.5 million download limit and it will be available until January 24th Cnet Article
For anyone not aware, the Windows 7 beta is free to download for the first 2.5 million visitors, and last I checked it was still available.
This is a link to the download site.
UPDATE: Microsoft has lifted the 2.5 million download limit and it will be available until January 24th Cnet Article
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Jan 12, 2009. 6:50 PMum0123
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can u switch back to vista, if you have vista already installed? if so how?
Create a partition, that way you can install both at once. Look it up on Google:
How to install windows 7 on a separate partition
How to install windows 7 on a separate partition
Jan 16, 2009. 4:04 PMFerrite (author)
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Yes, you can if you make a back up disk of your OS before you install windows 7. However, you still need to back up all of your files before you install 7, because it may delete all of them when it installs.
Like i'm gonna get another windows version after this vista thing. I'm considering making a full switch to Ubuntu.
Well,They say It is following XP's Footprints,It Is considerably lighter than Vista,And Overall I like this Over vista.
Jan 10, 2009. 6:43 PM11010010110
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Well,I tried It With 400MB of RAM,It runs Pretty good,I do not recommend anything lower than 400. Compared To XP SP3 Its Pretty Good,The Speed Would be about 2/3 of XP's speed or so.
Jan 11, 2009. 5:25 PMalex-sharetskiy
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Even if they do take this Beta down, i'm sure i can find a other ways of getting it
Jan 11, 2009. 6:27 PMFerrite (author)
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You have until the 24th, but I wouldn't download it form anywhere other than the Microsoft site, it would most likely have a virus.
Jan 10, 2009. 4:44 PMFerrite (author)
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I'm not sure about the PC, its an old Toshiba Satellite A65 laptop, 55.8 gig hard drive, 512mb RAM,the Processor is an Intel Celeron CPU 2.80GHz, 2800 Mhz, 1 Core.
Jan 11, 2009. 5:23 PMalex-sharetskiy
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i have that computer! its much slower then my 2ghz (single core) desktop!
Jan 10, 2009. 4:51 PMLabot2001
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Hrrm, I tired W7 on a P4 2.6ghz with 512mb ram and a 250gb hdd... It was slow as molasses. I've had W7 work quite nicely on newer PCs though.
Jan 11, 2009. 9:41 AMFerrite (author)
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The Toshiba is now running faster than it was with xp, but I think there was something wrong with it that the new OS fixed.
LOOK AT WHATISFACE COMMENT IN THIS THREAD _ DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINKS WORKING FOR ME>>
Really? Mine works first time every time. Keep trying it, it'll be faster than the MS website.
It works perfectly in IE! Just not in chrome.
I knew it, I knew it...
I knew it, I knew it...
Well, it wouldn't even load the page. So I'm slightly suspicious.
I'm watching you, Gates.
Or more likely you are watching me. =O
I'm watching you, Gates.
Or more likely you are watching me. =O
. You have to have cookies turned on for at least live.com. Maybe more, I didn't go past that point. "Cookies must be allowed Your browser is currently set to block cookies. Your browser must allow cookies before you can use Windows Live ID. Cookies are small text files stored on your computer that tell Windows Live ID sites and services when you're signed in. To learn how to allow cookies, see online help in your web browser."
I haz it set to allow ALL cookies, for that reason. :'(
Microsoft's site just starts twitching and spasming when I try to download it...probably because FF is set up not to allow malicious attacks on the computer.
I reset IE to its standard gullible self, and it worked....I'm not sure what I'm going to do with the OS, but I thought I should have a copy before they take it down.
Jan 11, 2009. 6:38 AMFerrite (author)
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Make sure yu get a key too, you need that if you want to use it for more than 30 days.
For those of you having difficulties, try this direct link to the ISO file (x86)
or this one (x64)
Then you can get a key via this method. Make sure you follow these instructions precisely, or it probably won't work.
or this one (x64)
Then you can get a key via this method. Make sure you follow these instructions precisely, or it probably won't work.
wow, works straight away, windows problem must be the srver processing sign on etc..
It finished downloading for me today, burnt and installed on my laptop (1.7Ghz DC, 1Gb RAM, ATi X200) It's a bit slower than XP, but it's nice, nicer than Vista. For me the Vista graphics drivers work fine.
Jan 11, 2009. 6:36 AMFerrite (author)
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I had to download silver light to get the download to work.
Jan 10, 2009. 5:01 PMChicken2209
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does anyone know of a possible release date? the only thing I can find is the beta was posted on the 7th
Jan 10, 2009. 5:10 PMChicken2209
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thats where I was I guess Im more of asking for an estimate
Jan 10, 2009. 5:15 PMFerrite (author)
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Sorry, I though you meant for the beta, but the beta expires on August 1, when you are supposed to upgrade to a new beta or the actual version, so maybe it will be released soon, but that is pure speculation.
Jan 10, 2009. 5:22 PMFerrite (author)
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I really have no idea, but I don't think so because that is pretty soon if they just released the beta.
Jan 10, 2009. 5:24 PMChicken2209
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mmkay, I just have no perspective to compare this to my parents promised me a laptop for christmas and there would be no point of getting vista if windows 7 is coming out in a month after I get it
. You may be able to get a reasonable estimate by reading some of the articles on W7. All I see is "not yet determined."
Jan 10, 2009. 4:46 PMFerrite (author)
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That's not spell check, my computer always changes from to form every time I type it : - )
Jan 10, 2009. 4:31 PMLabot2001
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LOL! Language, Adrian! xD Windows 7 is awwrrrsum, you should get it fusho.
Jan 10, 2009. 4:15 PMFerrite (author)
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Actually, it is still available. I had the wrong link, sorry. If you click now it should take you to the right site and you should still be able to download it.
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