Installing Vista / Windows 7

Kanpai

Kanpai

Kanpai

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Hi there. I'd just like some advice whether or not it'd be worth installing vista/win7 on my pc. Here are my specs:


Pentium D @ 3ghz
3.5GB DDR2 RAM
Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio 7.1
320gb Seagate barracuda in Raid0 (2 x 160) 7200rpm
Nvidia GeForce 8800GT 512mb GDDR3

I'm considering maybe even creating a small partition and installing windows 7 to dual boot with XP, or just install Vista Home Premium 64bit.

Any help will be appreciated. Thanks!
 
No probs using 64bit. Preferably, Windows 7. The latest available 64 bit is Windows 7 Build 7232 which lasts until 1 March 2010 by which time it will have long been available to purchase.
 
Sure, why not - your spec isn't that bad overall, so either should run quite well. I'd probably suggest giving W7 a try for now, and see how you get on.
 
I've just installed Window 7 64-bit this weekend and I have absolutely no regrets. MUCH better than Vista and streets ahead (in terms of layout and usability) of XP. I recommend it.
 
marmalade said:
No probs using 64bit. Preferably, Windows 7. The latest available 64 bit is Windows 7 Build 7232 which lasts until 1 March 2010 by which time it will have long been available to purchase.
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Is that true? I'm considering changing my motherboard for something else, but obviously would need to re-buy Vista (as I've got an OEM version)...if this is the case that would make my life a lot easier!
 
RobH said:
Yep, I'm also running Windows 7 x64 7232 and it's fine, seems a little quicker than previous builds, it did break compatibility with my Microsoft LifeCam but that will get fixed over time.
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Nope, I've run Windows 7 in the past and I know how good it is :)

I meant is it true tha the current build is valid until March next year?
 
This is a reminder post for all the Windows 7 users still on the beta (build 7000) that was leaked in December 2008 and officially given out to the public in January 2009. Bi-hourly shutdowns of this build will begin on July 1, 2009. This means that the user will be told to install a released version of Windows and their PC will shut down automatically every two hours. On August 1, 2009 if you are still on the Windows 7 beta, your license will expire and the non-genuine experience will be triggered. Your wallpaper will be removed and "This copy of Windows is not genuine" will be displayed in the lower right corner above the taskbar.

If you want to continue testing Vista's successor, we recommend moving over to the Windows 7 Release Candidate build that was released to the public in May 2009. The RC will only be available to download until August 15, 2009. Those using the Windows 7 RC do not have to worry until March 1, 2010 and June 1, 2010, the dates for bi-hourly shutdowns and expiration, respectively. Considering Windows 7 will be generally available in October 2009, this will give users a lot of time to move over to the RTM code.

So everyonee on 72xx and who would not be - except them as probably dual boot with Windows 95 or Windows 3 what as came on 6 floppies
 
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I'm running the 32-bit version of Win 7 on an old Athlon XP and it's running spiffingly!

Athlon XP 1700+
1 GB Ram
ATI 9800 AIW
80GB HDD
Asrock matx mobo

I would imagine that on your setup it'd fly!
 
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Yup, everything that Marmalade said was true.... up until that last sentence. Can't quite figure out what to make of that. Basically if you are using the beta (build 7000 and before) you are now getting restarts every two hours. Switch to the Release Candidate of Windows 7 (build 7100) or a Pre-RTM build. These will work until June 1st of 2010, but also have those two hour restarts beginning on March 1st of 2010.
Pick up the RC before August 15th for free off TechNet.
Nayan, I don't see a problem with the components there. They all look good, but why the 3.5GB DDR2? I have not ever seen that level of _ACTUAL_ RAM. Are you sure you don't mean 4GB? If not, why would you use 3 x 1GB sticks and then a 512MB stick? keep with the matched pairs of memory to get the dual-threading. Also, be careful with Creative's X-Fi drivers under Windows 7, I have been seeing some issues with their driver package. For now just use the stock drivers for the X-Fi that come with Windows 7 or that you can get through the Windows Update manager. Anything you can't find Windows 7 specific drivers for, you can usually use the Windows Vista drivers in their place. I had to do this for a Wireless adapter.
Also, go 64bit. There is no reason not to. You can run 32 bit (x86) programs under 64bit just fine. This way it also future proofs your machine a bit and you get full use of your RAM.
 
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