Windows 7 and updating.

Gossamer · September 22nd, 2009

I've considered getting a public build of Windows 7 lately just to try it out... however the facts elude me to believe that as soon as I install it... the actual retail version will release less than a month away, meaning a complete reinstall of the system.

Has Microsoft in any way considered updating previous builds to the retail version via an online updater or online purchase like Windows Update or would it be best if I just stuck with Vista until the actual release?

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gamefreak94 · September 22nd, 2009

umm...you could just buy a retail copy and enter the key that comes with it into your current RTM install...

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KrossX · September 22nd, 2009

Just make sure to install the same version you're gonna get. (Ultimate, Professional,...)

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Squall-Leonhart · September 22nd, 2009

Download 7600 and install it in trial mode

Use any version of Windows 7 free for 120 days

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drwhojan · September 22nd, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamefreak94

umm...you could just buy a retail copy and enter the key that comes with it into your current RTM install...

RTM

try this

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Considering its a free version?

You may need a watermark remover!

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Silenus · September 22nd, 2009

Edit:

Sorry for me jumping.

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drwhojan · September 22nd, 2009

I thought rtm builds were free to use - and if so why are they so-up about the serial?, They gave it to you when you download it?

That serial did came with mine!

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Silenus · September 22nd, 2009

Anyways he wasn't asking for a key.

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gamefreak94 · September 23rd, 2009

The RC build (Build 7100) was free and came with a key. Though even it was only freely usable until June 2010.

The RTM build (Build 7600) leaked on torrent a couple of months ago. This is the final copy which you'll see on store shelves in a few weeks. It's free for 30 days, though using the re-arm trick (Google it), the period is extendable to 120 days. After this time period is over, you'll have to buy a legit Ultimate key to continue using it.

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Mad · September 23rd, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamefreak94

The RC build (Build 7100) was free and came with a key. Though even it was only freely usable until June 2010.

The RTM build (Build 7600) leaked on torrent a couple of months ago. This is the final copy which you'll see on store shelves in a few weeks. It's free for 30 days, though using the re-arm trick (Google it), the period is extendable to 120 days. After this time period is over, you'll have to buy a legit Ultimate key to continue using it.

You can buy any version you want, it'll depend on what version you installed.

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gamefreak94 · September 23rd, 2009

You'll need an ultimte key because AFAIK only the Ultimate version of the RTM has leaked.....or maybe the Professional one's leaked too, not sure.

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Gossamer · September 23rd, 2009

Well this only lead to problems...

So far I'm not impressed, All Windows 7 seems to be able to do is not load half of the programs I click on for whatever god-awful reason. Firefox won't open, Internet Explorer 32-bit won't open, neither will Winamp or even Windows Media Player.

Looks like Windows 7 64-bit only opens 64-bit programs.
...and yes I tried the compatability thing, that doesn't work either.

I don't get this...

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Squall-Leonhart · September 23rd, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad

You can buy any version you want, it'll depend on what version you installed.

not exactly. You have to modify the installation source for this to work, if you buy an ultimate disk, it is ultimate only (configured by EI.CFG in the sources folder)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gossamer

Well this only lead to problems...

So far I'm not impressed, All Windows 7 seems to be able to do is not load half of the programs I click on for whatever god-awful reason. Firefox won't open, Internet Explorer 32-bit won't open, neither will Winamp or even Windows Media Player.

Looks like Windows 7 64-bit only opens 64-bit programs.
...and yes I tried the compatability thing, that doesn't work either.

I don't get this...

uh? fail?
borked install.

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gamefreak94 · September 23rd, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gossamer

Well this only lead to problems...

So far I'm not impressed, All Windows 7 seems to be able to do is not load half of the programs I click on for whatever god-awful reason. Firefox won't open, Internet Explorer 32-bit won't open, neither will Winamp or even Windows Media Player.

Looks like Windows 7 64-bit only opens 64-bit programs.
...and yes I tried the compatability thing, that doesn't work either.

I don't get this...

You fail

Re-install it, nobody's ever faced this problem!

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Gossamer · September 23rd, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamefreak94

You fail

Re-install it, nobody's ever faced this problem!

I figured. ****... now I get to sit here for another two hours installing.
Whoooptie-do.

Edit: I fixed it... silly me installed the wrong sound driver.

Damn me for buying a Turtle Beach sound card, good sound... if you can get it to work that is.

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Excalibur · September 24th, 2009

Is there an option to upgrade from Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 ?

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Gossamer · September 24th, 2009

Eh, I'd skip the errors and random crap that would cause and just do a clean install on a new HDD with the old one attatched,... that way you can just move your files over manually without anything conflicting.

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Mad · September 24th, 2009

Excalibur, yeah you can upgrade from vista to Windows 7: Windows 7 editions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Windows 7 editions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Its also cheaper to do so, if you already have a copy of vista.

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gamefreak94 · September 24th, 2009

Hmm.....IIRC MS was giving free Vista upgrades to Win 7 for Vista Home Premium and Ultimate users.

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Mad · September 24th, 2009

Only to those who bought Vista after august 2009, iirc.

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gamefreak94 Die anime!! Die!! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: پاكستان <--- Urdu Posts: 6,271	umm...you could just buy a retail copy and enter the key that comes with it into your current RTM install... __________________ How to configure uTorrent for maximum upload and download speed?

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Squall-Leonhart Behind ur girlfriend :D Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 18,884	Download 7600 and install it in trial mode Use any version of Windows 7 free for 120 days __________________ VBA-M \| Xtemu \| NGOHQ \| Post Impact Productions \| TNHW \| XBCD 0.2.6 \| Satanic666's Emulator Compiles Don't be a NOOB, READ THE NGEmu/EmuForums Rules of Conduct Need Help with ePSXe? This is your first stop!. If you don't post all the required information, you don't get help. Everytime someone posts a romsite, God kills a beautiful woman.

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Silenus Pilgrim Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hyperion Posts: 3,382	Edit: Sorry for me jumping. __________________ --ASUS G50VT-X1 - P8400 2.5GHZ - Geforce 9800GS 512MB - HDD 320GB - 4GB DDR2 800MHZ - WINDOWS 7 64 BIT - ZALMAN NC2000-- ...Mis sueños son mentiras que algun día dejarán de serlo... Last edited by Silenus; September 22nd, 2009 at 20:58..

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Silenus Pilgrim Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hyperion Posts: 3,382	Anyways he wasn't asking for a key. __________________ --ASUS G50VT-X1 - P8400 2.5GHZ - Geforce 9800GS 512MB - HDD 320GB - 4GB DDR2 800MHZ - WINDOWS 7 64 BIT - ZALMAN NC2000-- ...Mis sueños son mentiras que algun día dejarán de serlo...

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gamefreak94 Die anime!! Die!! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: پاكستان <--- Urdu Posts: 6,271	The RC build (Build 7100) was free and came with a key. Though even it was only freely usable until June 2010. The RTM build (Build 7600) leaked on torrent a couple of months ago. This is the final copy which you'll see on store shelves in a few weeks. It's free for 30 days, though using the re-arm trick (Google it), the period is extendable to 120 days. After this time period is over, you'll have to buy a legit Ultimate key to continue using it. __________________ How to configure uTorrent for maximum upload and download speed?

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gamefreak94 Die anime!! Die!! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: پاكستان <--- Urdu Posts: 6,271	You'll need an ultimte key because AFAIK only the Ultimate version of the RTM has leaked.....or maybe the Professional one's leaked too, not sure. __________________ How to configure uTorrent for maximum upload and download speed?

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Gossamer and his magic murder bag Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA/Virginia Posts: 1,288	Well this only lead to problems... So far I'm not impressed, All Windows 7 seems to be able to do is not load half of the programs I click on for whatever god-awful reason. Firefox won't open, Internet Explorer 32-bit won't open, neither will Winamp or even Windows Media Player. Looks like Windows 7 64-bit only opens 64-bit programs. ...and yes I tried the compatability thing, that doesn't work either. I don't get this... __________________ ------------------------- Silence... I am watching television. Last edited by Gossamer; September 23rd, 2009 at 15:51..

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Mad AKA snkmad Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Brazil, Fortaleza-Ceará Posts: 3,300	Excalibur, yeah you can upgrade from vista to Windows 7: Windows 7 editions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Windows 7 editions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Its also cheaper to do so, if you already have a copy of vista. __________________ [Windows 7 RTM PRO X64] [Gigabyte GA-G31M-S2L] [Intel E5200@2.5Ghz] [Corsair XMS2 DHX 4GB DDR2 800MHz] [HIS HD4670 1GB GDDR3] [19" LCD SyncMaster T190] [Samsung SATA II HD322HJ 320GB] [LG HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GH22NS30] (@gigaherz) S.N.K.M.A.D.: Synthetic Networked Killing and Masterful Assassination Device

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