Vista RC2 This Friday !

In related news, Microsoft will be changing the Product Keys it uses for Vista once the product hits the RTM escrow phase. Because of this change, users will not be able to use prerelease Vista Product Keys to install the RTM version. My understanding is that this change won't affect the RC2 release.
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So one way or another i guess everyone will get RC2 eventually, Then they will do away with the CPP keys and start agin, looks like this release is the one many of us will be using until you have the install dvd in your hand
 
You can delete RC1 from XP and restore the mbr though can't you? Then you can install RC2 from within XP?
 
Excellent. I shall stick this on the new Core 2 Duo build I've just done. Do we have any working antivirus and DVD burning software yet?
 
Echo toxin said:
Excellent. I shall stick this on the new Core 2 Duo build I've just done. Do we have any working antivirus and DVD burning software yet?
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AVG on RC1 here, can't seem to find a good working CD/DVD burning program to work alongside though :confused:
 
hi guys
u using x86 and looking for dvd burning software?

I have nero working, the install bombed out before the end but it still worked, It just doesnt create a program files folder so you have to create the shortcuts from C:\program files yourself.

If x64 the i duuno....
 
Echo toxin said:
Excellent. I shall stick this on the new Core 2 Duo build I've just done. Do we have any working antivirus and DVD burning software yet?
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Roxio 8 and 9 work, as do CloneDVD 2, and Slysoft AnyDVD which now has a built in ripper. I have tested these on builds RC1 and 5728 with no problems at all. I have also used VSO ConvertXtoDVD with no problems either :)
 
I use ImgBurn which does Iso's and such like, alongside the built in one its all I really need. Its also a tiny install (a couple of MB's) :)

I just managed to get RC1 back to the way I like it after trying the 57xx version which had so many issues. I really hope RC2 is better than that one. :(
 
Bony Maloney said:
Roxio 8 and 9 work, as do CloneDVD 2, and Slysoft AnyDVD which now has a built in ripper. I have tested these on builds RC1 and 5728 with no problems at all. I have also used VSO ConvertXtoDVD with no problems either :)
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Can't get 8 or 9 to work on mine both install then bomb out first time I try and start them up?
 
Anyone tested gaming themselves yet?

Going by anandtech's recent report it's not looking good, with upto 40% drop in fps in some games :(

I wanted to try and install to a spare HDD but have no key :(
 
probedb said:
Anyone tested gaming themselves yet?

Going by anandtech's recent report it's not looking good, with upto 40% drop in fps in some games :(

I wanted to try and install to a spare HDD but have no key :(
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Fear, Half Life 2 and Sin Episodes playing as well as they did on XP :)

Can't get 8 or 9 to work on mine both install then bomb out first time I try and start them up?
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Strange, mine installed and ran first time. Have you tried right clicking, and running as administrator when you install?
 
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PiKe said:
You can delete RC1 from XP and restore the mbr though can't you? Then you can install RC2 from within XP?
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I just quick format the Vista partition and then install to it, doing a full install. Thats what I had to do for build 57xx.

The pain is you obviously lose all the settings.
 
probedb said:
Going by anandtech's recent report it's not looking good, with upto 40% drop in fps in some games :(
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When Nvidia and ATI get themselves into gear and release "proper" drivers hopefully the fps levels should be able to atleast match what they are in XP currently for all games. Doubfull they'll release any updated ones now though before RTM :(
 
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