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Windows 7 thread!

Fizban said:
Yes you are right, I've used the same key to active Build 7000, 7057, and 7068.
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Any major differences b/t 7000 and 7068 other than expanded compatibility and stability?
 
Excellent!

Once I have my 4870 I'll be doing a gaming performance comparison, I'll publish my results if it's worth it.
 
farlex85 said:
Any major differences b/t 7000 and 7068 other than expanded compatibility and stability?
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Not really. I've found 7068 to be faster, but not a 'lot' faster or perhaps not even enough to tell during day-to-day use, just enough so that I can see a difference of a few percent on certain benchmarks. Then again I've had no stability issues with any of the builds.
 
I was running 7057 64Bit, now running 7068 64Bit. Look at the pagefile of both after a fresh install. 7057 = 786Mbs vs 7068 = 580Mbs. That 200Mbs = faster load times and more responsive overall.
 
w00t!

I got to about 45% complete on acquiring 7068 whilst at work yesterday - just ordered my 4870. Looking forward to testing it all out!

XD
 
Going from 7057 to 7068 tomorrow. Getting sick of the desktop bug.
 
I think my temporary X1900 knew of me ordering the 4870 - weirdly Windows 7 doesn't display an image when readying the desktop - totally weird. Looks like CHKDSK will 'ave to come out.
 
Using 7068 at the moment, loads much much much faster then 7048 on my Fujitsu seimens v5355 ( from september 2007)

If you upgrade to 7068 and you find windows live messenger no longer works ( error code 8e530645)there is an easy fix, go to C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\ and delete your windows live contacts folder. ( don't worry you download it all again when you connect)
 
I wish I could find my copy of the alpha build/IMO best one yet,
 
I haven't used Win 7 on my rig yet, I'm supposed to be getting a 160GB hard-drive off someone, I think I'll put it on that, I'll use one of the newer builds.
 
Any idea on how close to completion it is? how many builds left? i tried one of the earlier ones and nothing worked, also forgot to save my FO3 saves before trying it, doh!
 
I expect we'll see it next year.
 
I thought that was a rumour.
 
Using win 7 build 7068 x64 with Visual studio 2008 pro and no issues :) also vmware works without issues on it.
 
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Did anyone experience an audio issue within DX10 games using build 7000?
 
Yeah I've updated my ATI Drivers with the latest Win 7 version and my steam games no longer work. When I choose to run FEAR 2 it never loads although I can close the FEAR Process in Task manger and L4D just Stops responding at launch. I think it the driver than again it could have been the steam games updates or a win 7 update.
 
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As far as I have read MS wants W7 out asap and the typical media outlets i.e. toms hardware, fudzilla, anand seem to think it will be out later this year (Q3) in time for the Christmas rush.. but who knows depends on how well the RC is I think.
 
i have a problem i started dl windows 7 when they had the beta even have the code in my email but i ended up reinstalling vista and now you cant dl w7 can anyone help me out on this problem i want w7
 
Assassin48 said:
i have a problem i started dl windows 7 when they had the beta even have the code in my email but i ended up reinstalling vista and now you cant dl w7 can anyone help me out on this problem i want w7
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If you have the key I'm sure microsoft won't mind if you simply used torrents.
 
I am using W7 7057 and like it alot..but there is a stupid desktop notepad bug...which is an easy fix but I would go to any torrent site and get it...it is usually leaked there..I would suggest reading the the comments to make sure you arent getting a virus instead. But most of the more popular torrent sites sorta "guarantee" their torrents... I like W7 better than vista but I am one of the few who actually like vista.... W7 just works faster and the UI is more refined...
 
I went to install 7068 last night and got a freaking CI.dll corruption error. So, I've just reburnt it at work. I'll test it 'ere on a student machine... MUAHHAHAHAHA! I'll be happy if it cures the audio bug within DX10 games.

UPDATE: Didn't work, if someone could be so kind to send me the CI.dll file from their 7068 ISO I'd really appreciate it.
 
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