Win7 - What version to buy?
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The 64 bit version can run both 32 and 64 bit programs so you aren't forced to buy 64 bit software, though if possible get 64 bit software because it can use more RAM and also you can get speed increases.
Microsoft made it so manufacturers had to submit both 64 and 32 bit drivers in order to get WHQL certification, so drivers are no longer a problem at all with 64 bit versions of windows so there's really no reason to go 32 bit anymore, especially if you want to use 4+ GB of RAM.
The only thing you gain from ultimate is stuff like bitlocker and multi language GUI and such, nothing really important, professional will be fine.
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And people wonder why MS make so much money. If Bill Gates weren't so philanthropic, than I'd download the ummm... can't say it on here but you get my meaningbut for crying out loud, I'd just want to install it on two machines! That's it!
tbf, you cannot purchase one copy of COD4 for example (or any game for that matter), and then play MP on two computers at once.
Also, if they said, go ahead, install it on however many computers you want, people would just buy one copy and share it with all their friends and relatives.
They are releasing a family pack this time around though, don't know pricing details.
The 64-bit versions of Vista and 7 actually run 32-bit code in an emulation mode, so 99% of 32-bit software will run fine as others have stated.
If you have to ask the 'what do I need' question, the chances of you needing ultimate are very slim, save your money and get home premium.
The family pack is going to be £149.99 for 3 home premium licences.
http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/ne...-pack-coming-to-eight-countries-in-europe.ars
The family pack is going to be £149.99 for 3 home premium licences.
http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/ne...-pack-coming-to-eight-countries-in-europe.ars
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Just a note, those are upgrade licences and you'll need a fully activated older OS installed before you can use those.
Premium better than Professional?
Is it similar to XP or has it changed drastically?
If I want to share a drive in XP i just right click and select share and then set the properties. Is it like this in win7 or have they drastically changed it?
Is it similar to XP or has it changed drastically?
If I want to share a drive in XP i just right click and select share and then set the properties. Is it like this in win7 or have they drastically changed it?
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Professional has more features, weather you need those features is up to you to decide, there's a list of what version has what features here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions#Comparison_chart
As for sharing drives it's very similar to XP.
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How come delivery is the 2nd of Sept now?
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Where are you seeing this.
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When you put it the basket, check the delivery dates
That's just the estimated delivery date were it to be available from stock. Obviously it's not available because it doesn't go on sale till the 22nd of October.
Well you can if you've got Alcohal 120% or whatever it's called. My old boss had C&C Generals running on 10 individual machines without the actual CD as he just loaded the image.
My point is that I am prepared to spend money on buying Windows 7 legitimately, but I want to test it on an old computer, then if it's fine, I want to install it on my newer rig, and give my old computer to my mum. Perfectly reasonable and I won't be profiting from anything illegal either. Now though, if MS kick up a fuss when I have both computers connected to the internet and running a retail version of Win 7, I'll just give them the two fingers and download it from another source.
Ultimately, I'm a law abiding user who thinks he should get what he pays for, and I don't deserve a massive price tag for it!
I feel very strongly about situations like this, and I will not pay 170 quid for a program that doens't completely satisfy my needs, whilst around 50% of it's value will go to the retailer for just 'displaying' it.
there is a beta and has been one for bloomin ages - download the latest version and try it.
Mounting a disk image won't help you get round online CD key authorisation.
The old computer doesn't need to be running Windows 7 after you've finished testing it. Dual-boot and trash the Windows 7 install once you're done with it, or image the existing Windows installation and restore it afterwards. Even more sensible would be testing it on the rig you'll actually be using, i.e. creating a dual-boot setup on the newer rig.
Different editions, pre-order pricing, OEM and upgrade versions mean there's little reason to spend £170 on a copy of Windows 7. Home Premium is £66 right now.
What you're really saying is that you are a law abiding citizen if the law suits and the price is right, but if it doesn't then you're quite prepared to break the law in order to get you're own way? PRICELESS
Pro->Ultimate retail pre-order is only +£10, not what I'd call a lot more.
So you are a law abiding user who feels that he should be able to break the license agreement because he doesn't agree with it.
So law abiding your willing to illegally download a pirate version of the OS if you can't get your own way.
Basically - you really should remove the words "law abiding" from your description, you're nothing of the kind.
If you want to "try" the OS before you buy then grab the 30 day trial version.
30 days should be quite long enough to test the OS out and make sure it will run on your hardware and also do what you want it to do.
Once you're ready to buy the OS you can do so.
However do remember that at the time of release the price of the OS will probably revert to the full RRP.
There has already been one period of pre-ordering for the lowest possible price.
We are currently in the middle of the second where the OS is still reduced in price but not by as much.
Once this period runs out all prices will go back to the RRP.
I only mention this to a "law abiding" user because if you're not sure about buying the OS at the current prices you certainly won't once they go up again.