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Started by SteveG1988, September 24, 2014, 04:46:08 PM

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SteveG1988

September 24, 2014, 04:46:08 PM  
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Roadrunner75

#1
September 24, 2014, 08:56:32 PM  
Based on the established pattern of alternating between good and terrible versions of Windows, I assume this one will be OK.

kj3400

#2
September 24, 2014, 09:05:15 PM  
It has a start button. It's already good in my book.
Call me Kenny/Kenneth. No, seriously.

rickmastfan67

#3
September 24, 2014, 09:37:57 PM  
I know I'll at least test it out once they release the Preview versions for the Public.  Need to see if my programs will run in it.  If they do, and I like the interface, I might upgrade from W7.  Would make it easier for me to re-install my system if I need to as I have to install XP first since my copy of W7 is an upgrade version.

jeffandnicole

#4
September 24, 2014, 10:06:29 PM  
It appears to be the typical "we'll give you what you like which kept you away from Windows 8, but we'll give you a little of what we like too, which is a massive inventory of unused Windows 8 software components.  Btw if you like it, then buy our cell phones too.  Trust us...you won't have to wait in line for 2 months unlike those iPhone geek weirdos".

vtk

#5
September 24, 2014, 10:20:13 PM  
"File explorer" is an item in the start menu? Is that like the Win3.1 File Manager?
Wait, it's all Ohio? Always has been.

stormwatch7721

#6
September 24, 2014, 11:12:08 PM  
Is this the upcoming windows 9?

spooky

#7
September 25, 2014, 06:58:09 AM  
Quote from: vtk on September 24, 2014, 10:20:13 PM
"File explorer" is an item in the start menu? Is that like the Win3.1 File Manager?

I assume it's like Windows Explorer in every version of Windows from 95 to 7. (Can't speak to 8 because I've never used it.)

SteveG1988

#8
September 25, 2014, 08:45:50 AM  
Quote from: stormwatch7721 on September 24, 2014, 11:12:08 PM
Is this the upcoming windows 9?

Yes and No, speculation is that...yes it is windows 9. But it could be released as 8.2
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vdeane

#9
September 25, 2014, 01:12:23 PM  
At least it wouldn't require the changing of a million settings or the installation of additional programs to maintain a mouse-based workflow, but I still like Windows 7 better.  And I still hate the color scheme (way too flat and boxy for me) and lack of Aero transparency.
Please note: All comments here represent my own personal opinion and do not reflect the official position of NYSDOT or its affiliates.

SidS1045

#10
September 26, 2014, 02:28:03 PM  
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on September 24, 2014, 09:37:57 PM
I have to install XP first since my copy of W7 is an upgrade version.

You don't have to do this.  If the W7 installer can't find XP on the hard drive, it will ask you to insert the XP disc, and that's enough to authenticate your permission to use the upgrade version of W7.
"A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves." - Edward R. Murrow

SteveG1988

#11
September 26, 2014, 02:53:24 PM  
Quote from: SidS1045 on September 26, 2014, 02:28:03 PM
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on September 24, 2014, 09:37:57 PM
I have to install XP first since my copy of W7 is an upgrade version.

You don't have to do this.  If the W7 installer can't find XP on the hard drive, it will ask you to insert the XP disc, and that's enough to authenticate your permission to use the upgrade version of W7.

and 7 can only install over Vista, xp to 7 is a clean install...period.
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rickmastfan67

#12
September 26, 2014, 04:04:23 PM  
Quote from: SidS1045 on September 26, 2014, 02:28:03 PM
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on September 24, 2014, 09:37:57 PM
I have to install XP first since my copy of W7 is an upgrade version.

You don't have to do this.  If the W7 installer can't find XP on the hard drive, it will ask you to insert the XP disc, and that's enough to authenticate your permission to use the upgrade version of W7.

For some odd reason, I don't get that option.

SteveG1988

#13
September 27, 2014, 10:47:23 AM  
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on September 26, 2014, 04:04:23 PM
Quote from: SidS1045 on September 26, 2014, 02:28:03 PM
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on September 24, 2014, 09:37:57 PM
I have to install XP first since my copy of W7 is an upgrade version.

You don't have to do this.  If the W7 installer can't find XP on the hard drive, it will ask you to insert the XP disc, and that's enough to authenticate your permission to use the upgrade version of W7.

For some odd reason, I don't get that option.

Rick, do you have a valid CD key? if so you can just download an ISO from microsoft for your edition.
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rickmastfan67

#14
September 27, 2014, 11:58:47 AM  
Quote from: SteveG1988 on September 27, 2014, 10:47:23 AM
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on September 26, 2014, 04:04:23 PM
Quote from: SidS1045 on September 26, 2014, 02:28:03 PM
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on September 24, 2014, 09:37:57 PM
I have to install XP first since my copy of W7 is an upgrade version.

You don't have to do this.  If the W7 installer can't find XP on the hard drive, it will ask you to insert the XP disc, and that's enough to authenticate your permission to use the upgrade version of W7.

For some odd reason, I don't get that option.

Rick, do you have a valid CD key? if so you can just download an ISO from microsoft for your edition.

Yeah, I do have a valid CD key for W7 Pro Upgrade.

SteveG1988

#15
September 27, 2014, 12:10:57 PM  
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on September 27, 2014, 11:58:47 AM
Quote from: SteveG1988 on September 27, 2014, 10:47:23 AM
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on September 26, 2014, 04:04:23 PM
Quote from: SidS1045 on September 26, 2014, 02:28:03 PM
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on September 24, 2014, 09:37:57 PM
I have to install XP first since my copy of W7 is an upgrade version.

You don't have to do this.  If the W7 installer can't find XP on the hard drive, it will ask you to insert the XP disc, and that's enough to authenticate your permission to use the upgrade version of W7.

For some odd reason, I don't get that option.

Rick, do you have a valid CD key? if so you can just download an ISO from microsoft for your edition.

Yeah, I do have a valid CD key for W7 Pro Upgrade.

The CD key is identical for Upgrade/Full, it is just limited to the CD end.
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NJRoadfan

#16
September 27, 2014, 01:52:33 PM  
Windows 7 and Vista DVDs are "universal", as in they will install any edition (Home Premium, Pro, etc.) and do upgrades or clean installs. Some media may have a setting in a file called ei.cfg that limits what the disc can do. You can edit the ISO image to remove this file and make a universal install disc yourself I have tested this program and use these DVDs for service work without a problem.

http://code.kliu.org/misc/winisoutils/

Windows 8/8.1 media is different, it uses the entered product key to determine which version to install (Core or Pro), but the media is still universal.

This is in contrast to XP which had distinct Home and Pro CDs with different files that were coded for full or upgrade installs. The only exception is Windows 7/8 Enterprise which has its own special install media.

vdeane

#17
September 27, 2014, 07:59:59 PM  
I believe the "insert disk to prove update" think ended with Vista.  With 7, you can install no matter what, but you can't activate unless there was a Windows installation on the computer when you started the install.  The loophole is that the previous installation can be a non-activated copy of 7 (not a new one either... with XP, you could use another XP disc for the upgrade disc check, though it had to be the full version).  This might be the reason why 8 eliminated the upgrade/full distinction (mostly... but everyone who doesn't qualify for an "upgrade" qualifies for an OEM version).
Please note: All comments here represent my own personal opinion and do not reflect the official position of NYSDOT or its affiliates.

SteveG1988

#18
September 28, 2014, 06:12:53 PM  
Just use google to search for "windows 7 ISO's from Microsoft" or similar, it is from the microsoft server, they are legit CD images, without any extras, or CD Keys, so you need to provide your own.
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Zeffy

#19
September 29, 2014, 10:28:51 AM  
I don't know if this is true or not, but PC Gamer has an article that states owners of Windows 8 will receive a free upgrade to Windows 9 (or "Threshold").

http://www.pcgamer.com/2014/09/29/windows-9-will-be-free-to-windows-8-owners-according-to-report/
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