Free Windows 7 download

***hey_moe*** · May 5th, 2009, 02:38

If you plan or want to try Window 7 64/32 bit, they are opening up there servers for about a month. This RC will be the last release before they release the final product. I have enjoyed playing with Window 7 64 and 32 bit OS. It is way more stable and user friendly that Vista and is purty too.BTW ... it is 3.05 gigs and there servers are overloaded so it will take a few hours to download... go here>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win.../download.aspx

Sixghost · May 5th, 2009, 10:05

Already got it, installed the x64 version in dual boot with XP x86 and working like a charm! I must confess I'm really impressed! Now off to check if all of the other applications run as smooth as Se7en!:ernae:

***Henry*** · May 5th, 2009, 11:01

Thanks
im downloading
H

**Lionheart** · May 5th, 2009, 11:13

Good to hear.

Glad this one sounds like a good one.

Bill

**GT182** · May 5th, 2009, 13:59

Downloading now and saving to a DVD for later on. Gotta get me a 1TB HDD before I install it..... maybe even a couple of em. :mixedsmi:

**Snuffy** · May 5th, 2009, 14:12

I'm keepin my toes outta the water till someone says its safe to go swimming!!

***hey_moe*** · May 5th, 2009, 14:29

Ted, I have been using this as my main OS since day one without one problem. This OS will replace Windows XP by far and put Vista on the back burner...Mike

Originally Posted by Snuffy

I'm keepin my toes outta the water till someone says its safe to go swimming!!

**GT182** · May 5th, 2009, 15:21

Ok, now that I have it, what do you use to open it seeing it's an ISO file? I've never tried to open and run one of those.... ever.

JSpal · May 5th, 2009, 15:26

Originally Posted by GT182

Ok, now that I have it, what do you use to open it seeing it's an ISO file? I've never tried to open and run one of those.... ever.

Download a program called IMGBurn, it will allow you to burn it to a DVD.

After that, you'll shut down your computer and restart and it should walk you through installation. That is if you want to install over your current windows. If you want to set up a dual boot so you can try 7 out, you'll have to set up a partition first, then setup something called GRUB to let you chose whichever OS you want to run when you turn the computer on.

Edit:

Oh yeah, and backup all your important data before you try to install it. It probably isn't an upgrade, it will probably delete everything when you install it unless you are doing a dual boot.

Sixghost · May 5th, 2009, 15:30

All you have to do is burn the iso image on a DVD, you could do it with Nero, Alcohol 120% or a nice freebie called Ashampoo (which also works flawlessy in W7).

Mind you, not copying the iso over a simple data compilation, you should see the option on your burning software along the lines of "burn image to disk" or something similar. :mixedsmi:

**GT182** · May 5th, 2009, 15:56

Thanks JS and Luca.....

Js, I'm just going to burn it to a DVD disc for now.... no install.

**Gdavis101** · May 5th, 2009, 16:16

Dumb question. Can I install over Vista without having format? I want to keep FS intact. Will FS run after I install Windows 7? Other issue. I would be going for Vista 32 to Win 7 64

***Henry*** · May 5th, 2009, 16:43

i was wondering if i could install on a slave drive
or i have a bunch of parts to put together
H

Sixghost · May 5th, 2009, 16:47

As far as I know you can update Vista to Windows 7 without the need to format. There's a chance FS may remain intact and all the registry lines get ported over. Though I have to admit it's not something I would do.

**Gdavis101** · May 5th, 2009, 17:08

That is what I am afraid of. I will probably just wait until its full release and then buy, by then I should be ready for a format.

***Henry*** · May 5th, 2009, 17:18

looks like i have to have a fresh pc
i think ill use me old one
and put it together
H

***hey_moe*** · May 6th, 2009, 00:42

In the instructions it says to install on a clean HD. This is the full version of Windows 7 and not a upgrade. For as little as hard drives are in this day and time everybody should have a spare one in there computer for testing and storing files and leave your main OS on your main HD. The ones who keep knocking down MS, I find it hard to believe that any company would let the customer test a OS until 2010 for free. Vista as far as I am concerned was the second generation of the OS ME. For the ones who want to try Windows 7 you will see it is very stable and user friendly and also works well with games. It also has a nice interface. :ernae:

***Ickie*** · May 6th, 2009, 04:41

Some Intel chips don't support Windows 7 'XP mode'

Desktop CPUS

Core 2 Duo
E4300/4400/4500/4600/4700 NO
E6300/6320/6400/6420/6540/6550 YES
E6600/6700/6750/6850 YES
E7200/7300/7400/7500 NO
E8190 NO
E8200/8300/8400/8500/8600 YES

Core 2 Extreme
QX6700/6800/6850 YES
QX9650/9770/9775 YES
X6800 YES

Core 2 Quad
Q6600/6700 YES
Q8200/8200S/8300/8400/8400S NO
Q9300/9400/9400S YES
Q9450/9550/9550S/9650 YES

Core i7/Core i7 Extreme
I7-920/940 YES
I7-965 YES

Pentium D/Pentium EE
805/820/830/840 NO
915/925/935/945 NO
920/930/940/950/960 YES
955/965 YES

Pentium for Desktop
E2140/2160/2180/2200/2220 NO
E5200/5300/5400 NO

Mobile CPU products

Core 2 Duo Mobile
L7200/7300/7400/7500 YES
P7350/7450 NO
P7370 YES
P8400/8600/8700/9500/9600 YES
SL9300/9400/9600 YES
SP9300/9400/9600 YES
SU9300/9400/9600 YES
T5200/5250/5270/5300/5450/5470 NO
T5500/5600 YES
T5550/5670/5750/5800/5850/5870/5900 NO
T6400/6570 NO
T7100/7200/7250/7300/7400 YES
T7500/7600/7700/7800 YES
T8100/8300 YES
T9300/9400/9500/9550/9600/9800 YES
U7500/U7600 YES

Core 2 Extreme Mobile
QX9300 YES
X7800/7900 YES
X9000/9100 YES

Core 2 Quad Mobile
Q9000 YES
Q9100 NO
Core 2 Solo
SU3300/3500 YES
U2100/2200 YES

Core Duo
L2300/2400/2500 YES
T2050/2250 NO
T2300/2400/2500/2600/2700 YES
T2300E/2350/2450 NO
U2400/2500 YES

Core Solo
T1300/1400 YES
T1350 NO
U1300/1400/1500 YES

**Snuffy** · May 6th, 2009, 04:43

Sheeze ... I suppose I need a new puter just to run the new O.S.

**Alexraptor** · May 6th, 2009, 06:09

Windows 7 RC1 is pants for FSX.... wont even run it.
Gives me an error about not having DirectX 9...

***Henry*** · May 6th, 2009, 06:23

well i put a system together
and loading now
we will see
H

***Henry*** · May 6th, 2009, 07:20

Working good so far
networking is easy with vista and xp
but i do have an old nvidea 5700
and no drivers available
i got a 6800 somewhere
ill try that if it still works
H

**Gdavis101** · May 6th, 2009, 10:54

Originally Posted by Alexraptor

Windows 7 RC1 is pants for FSX.... wont even run it.
Gives me an error about not having DirectX 9...

That is good to know.

**Nick C** · May 6th, 2009, 11:33

Mathijs Kok of Aerosoft has been recommending it over on the Aerosoft forums. I know a lot of drivers are not available right now, but I'm certain at least one member of his team are using FSX on it.

http://www.forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?showtopic=25437

I've downloaded a copy, but will wait a couple of weeks I think till the patches start coming out.

**JT8D-9A** · May 6th, 2009, 11:51

Originally Posted by Alexraptor

Windows 7 RC1 is pants for FSX.... wont even run it.
Gives me an error about not having DirectX 9...

I did install the latest DX SDK and afterwards the DX web updater and it worked. I don't had the RC, but i guess it will work with it too.

EDIT: i think the march SDK contains the latest DX files..