Windows 7

|2A|N · Nov 27, 2008, 11:07 AM

I have to say after fiddling with the Pre-Beta people are going to be really impressed with this release to say the least. Most of the current drivers available for Vista 32 and x64 work on windows 7 without any issues which doesn't surprise me. Also Nod32 v3 and v4 Beta is currently compatible with it as well along with numerous other software.

mkk · Nov 27, 2008, 01:32 PM

Any interface improvements shown up yet in these pre-betas?

Judas · Nov 27, 2008, 04:48 PM

the build available is i beleive 6801 still.. the first build with the "start" of the interface improvements is 6933.....

i haven't checked up on what build they are working with lately..

but all i know, windows 7 6801 is freaking sweet.....

OldBuzzard · Nov 27, 2008, 05:46 PM

I've been keeping an eye on Windows 7. It sure would have been nice if MS would have had the cajones to make it 64 bit only though. It's time to put 32 bit OS's out to pasture. With the current hardware, and the availibility of cheap RAM allowing the average person to use 4GB or more of RAM, the only thing a 32 bit OS does is cripple the system.

There has been some discussion about 7 on the HyperOS support forum. It looks like MS changed the boot environment again, like they did from XP to Vista, so 7 is going to be incompatabile with the current HOS version

Looks like I'm going to be beta testing another HOS version in the semi-near future. Probably after they release the beta to the general public.

|2A|N · Nov 27, 2008, 07:19 PM

Well I am currently using the latest available build of Windows 7 Ultimate through Windows update. They have really added some nice features and I must say it is going to be a worth while investment unlike Vista. Microsoft could ship this to stores tomorrow if they really wanted to and yes it's that damn good in it's current state.

Judas · Nov 27, 2008, 08:33 PM

that definitely looks like a the newer 6933 or better build...

i think it gives the build number when loading directx

CDsDontBurn · Nov 27, 2008, 08:45 PM

that does look very pretty!

still very Vistaish looking, but from what everybody is saying, that is to be expected.

i guess i'm skipping out on the whole vista thing whenever i put together my next build, lol

Shaga · Nov 27, 2008, 10:01 PM

So what's your build version really |2A|N?

|2A|N · Nov 27, 2008, 10:18 PM

They have also revamped Paint and it's very nice to use now. They have also redone Windows firewall and made it much easier to use as well and added many options that were lacking in Vista as far as configuration is concerned.

They have also included a solution center which is great when you encounter problems, it lets you know what is causing it and how to fix it. I'm really excited about this OS. And don't let Microsoft fool you because at Windows 7 current state I'd say it's about 90% ready for the market!

Shaga, It's the latest Pre-beta build as of Nov 11th from Microsoft update. I don't have a build number available atm.

Judas · Nov 27, 2008, 11:54 PM

my 6801 build was very awesome..... absalutely love it.... no crashes.... actually i thought it was just as stable as vista if not more..... i'm quite excited about it as well... i am using it as my main os... for about 3 weeks.

Shaga · Nov 28, 2008, 10:37 AM

Judas, |2A|N mentioned about getting latest build via windows update. Can you do that with yours? Just interested and anxious to try this out.

Judas · Nov 28, 2008, 03:40 PM

no i can't....

considering that i'm not a MSDN member...... i'm guess it's due to not having any cd key or whatever.

Necrosis · Nov 28, 2008, 03:54 PM

Yup Judas isn't cool like us MSDN members.

Judas · Nov 28, 2008, 04:45 PM

/me sits with older build

Necrosis · Nov 28, 2008, 05:09 PM

Haha just messing with you man, I don't have a membership.

CDsDontBurn · Nov 28, 2008, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Judas

/me sits with older build

Quote:

Originally Posted by Necrosis

Haha just messing with you man, I don't have a membership.

that was epic

mkk · Nov 28, 2008, 08:46 PM

This sounds promising at least. Perhaps Beta-1 will really come out early 2009 then.

Judas · Nov 28, 2008, 09:07 PM

i wouldn't be surprised if BETA 1 showed up before the end of 2008

|2A|N · Nov 30, 2008, 06:21 AM

I'm a subscriber and rumors are the first closed beta will be rolling out around early Jan but don't quote me on that. If you guys are really interested in testing the the closed beta I'd recommend going over to Microsoft Connect and signing up when it becomes available.

https://connect.microsoft.com/default.aspx

hithere · Nov 30, 2008, 03:17 PM

I suppose "new boot environment" means I couldn't, say, install this on a partition alongside my Vista64 partition, then remove that partition without mucking about with files? Does it take over boot like Vista does with XP?

Liqourice · Dec 8, 2008, 12:18 PM

Any guess on when it will be released? I'm wondering if I should wait until then instead of getting Vista now.

sterben · Dec 11, 2008, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liqourice

Any guess on when it will be released? I'm wondering if I should wait until then instead of getting Vista now.

It'll be coming out at around the end of 2009. Google is your friend.

PandaZ3 · Dec 26, 2008, 01:08 AM

Till I read this thread I didn't even know about Windows 7. I am a member of MS connect from the XP64 Betas, looks like I need to get my #2 computer up and test-o test-o

Vehicon · Dec 27, 2008, 02:39 PM

Ive been running build 7000 on my PC without an issues.

Nov 27, 2008, 11:07 AM	#1
\|2A\|N SE7EN57 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 358 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	Windows 7 I have to say after fiddling with the Pre-Beta people are going to be really impressed with this release to say the least. Most of the current drivers available for Vista 32 and x64 work on windows 7 without any issues which doesn't surprise me. Also Nod32 v3 and v4 Beta is currently compatible with it as well along with numerous other software.

Nov 27, 2008, 05:46 PM	#4
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,783 Rep Power: 145 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 I've been keeping an eye on Windows 7. It sure would have been nice if MS would have had the cajones to make it 64 bit only though. It's time to put 32 bit OS's out to pasture. With the current hardware, and the availibility of cheap RAM allowing the average person to use 4GB or more of RAM, the only thing a 32 bit OS does is cripple the system. There has been some discussion about 7 on the HyperOS support forum. It looks like MS changed the boot environment again, like they did from XP to Vista, so 7 is going to be incompatabile with the current HOS version Looks like I'm going to be beta testing another HOS version in the semi-near future. Probably after they release the beta to the general public. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

Nov 27, 2008, 07:19 PM	Thread Starter #5
\|2A\|N SE7EN57 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 358 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 Well I am currently using the latest available build of Windows 7 Ultimate through Windows update. They have really added some nice features and I must say it is going to be a worth while investment unlike Vista. Microsoft could ship this to stores tomorrow if they really wanted to and yes it's that damn good in it's current state. Last edited by \|2A\|N; Dec 21, 2008 at 10:09 AM.

Nov 27, 2008, 08:45 PM	#7
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,795 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 that does look very pretty! still very Vistaish looking, but from what everybody is saying, that is to be expected. i guess i'm skipping out on the whole vista thing whenever i put together my next build, lol __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Nov 27, 2008, 10:01 PM	#8
Shaga Intelligent Life Form Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nordic Region Posts: 383 Rep Power: 48 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 So what's your build version really \|2A\|N? __________________ Server: Currently Offline

Nov 27, 2008, 01:32 PM	#2
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,495 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 Any interface improvements shown up yet in these pre-betas?

Nov 27, 2008, 10:18 PM	Thread Starter #9
\|2A\|N SE7EN57 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 358 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 They have also revamped Paint and it's very nice to use now. They have also redone Windows firewall and made it much easier to use as well and added many options that were lacking in Vista as far as configuration is concerned. They have also included a solution center which is great when you encounter problems, it lets you know what is causing it and how to fix it. I'm really excited about this OS. And don't let Microsoft fool you because at Windows 7 current state I'd say it's about 90% ready for the market! Shaga, It's the latest Pre-beta build as of Nov 11th from Microsoft update. I don't have a build number available atm. Last edited by \|2A\|N; Nov 27, 2008 at 10:31 PM.

Nov 28, 2008, 10:37 AM	#11
Shaga Intelligent Life Form Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nordic Region Posts: 383 Rep Power: 48 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 Judas, \|2A\|N mentioned about getting latest build via windows update. Can you do that with yours? Just interested and anxious to try this out. __________________ Server: Currently Offline

Nov 28, 2008, 03:54 PM	#13
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 Yup Judas isn't cool like us MSDN members.

Nov 28, 2008, 05:09 PM	#15
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 Haha just messing with you man, I don't have a membership.

Nov 28, 2008, 08:46 PM	#17
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,495 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 This sounds promising at least. Perhaps Beta-1 will really come out early 2009 then.

Nov 30, 2008, 06:21 AM	Thread Starter #19
\|2A\|N SE7EN57 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 358 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 I'm a subscriber and rumors are the first closed beta will be rolling out around early Jan but don't quote me on that. If you guys are really interested in testing the the closed beta I'd recommend going over to Microsoft Connect and signing up when it becomes available. https://connect.microsoft.com/default.aspx

Nov 30, 2008, 03:17 PM	#20
hithere DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bear, DE Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Re: Windows 7 I suppose "new boot environment" means I couldn't, say, install this on a partition alongside my Vista64 partition, then remove that partition without mucking about with files? Does it take over boot like Vista does with XP?

Dec 8, 2008, 12:18 PM	#21
Liqourice HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stockholm Posts: 1,711 Rep Power: 98 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 Any guess on when it will be released? I'm wondering if I should wait until then instead of getting Vista now.

Dec 26, 2008, 01:08 AM	#23
PandaZ3 HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cornelius, Oregon Posts: 419 Rep Power: 0	Re: Windows 7 Till I read this thread I didn't even know about Windows 7. I am a member of MS connect from the XP64 Betas, looks like I need to get my #2 computer up and test-o test-o __________________ It has to be Plugged In? To electricity? Video cards in house, 5770, 4650, HD 3870, X1950 XTX, X1900 XTX, X1900 XT and X1900 Crossfire, 2 X1800 XT's, X850 Pro, X800 Pro, AIW 9600XT, 9600 Pro, 9550 SE, 9200, 7000. XFX 6800 GS

Dec 27, 2008, 02:39 PM	#24
Vehicon The Cable Guy Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA IL. Posts: 466 Rep Power: 62 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 Ive been running build 7000 on my PC without an issues. __________________