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Old 08-02-2009, 01:18 AM
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Windows 7 RC
Anyone else running this?

So far I am really enjoying it. Just ran down to BB and bought a 1TB WD sata drive and installed Windows 7 RC on it.

Was time to do a clean install anyways. Just slapped my old (IDE ahhhh) 80gb into an external case so I could copy work shit over.

Only thing that is bugging my right now is having to re-set permissions on my old drive user folder to copy files over, bit of a pain.
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Anyone else running this?

So far I am really enjoying it. Just ran down to BB and bought a 1TB WD sata drive and installed Windows 7 RC on it.

Was time to do a clean install anyways. Just slapped my old (IDE ahhhh) 80gb into an external case so I could copy work shit over.

Only thing that is bugging my right now is having to re-set permissions on my old drive user folder to copy files over, bit of a pain.

I've been running it for over a month and I love it.

If anyone wants to check it out, grab a copy of Sun's Virtual Box (It's free) http://www.virtualbox.org/ and go download Windows 7 RC from Microsoft. They're still giving away keys that will work into next year.
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I know it's probably really dumb of me to be running this as my primary OS but fuck it, if anything bad ever happened, I have all my important shit on external backups and my mail is all Google based, it'd just be an annoyance having to install a new OS.

However, does anyone have any experience running dual boot with two OS on two separate hard drives? Any software you'd recommend?
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I've been running it since it was released with minimal issues. My laptop has had zero problems and the only issues I've had with my desktop (running x64) have been in relation to flac playback in WMC. Other than that it's been awesome.
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I've also been running it at home and work since it was released, and have had very few issues (one is home-built desktop, other is Vaio laptop). A few work programs are being a bit troublesome, but no show stoppers. Games and everything else work the same as XP, and most of the time better than Vista (not like its hard to do).

Normally I wait for the first SP release before upgrading, but this time I'm glad I did.
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i wanna get this, but i wanna upgrade my rig before i do a new install of an OS. i've been real lazy for the past 2 months so i haven't got around to it.
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However, does anyone have any experience running dual boot with two OS on two separate hard drives? Any software you'd recommend?

I run OSx and XP on separate drives.....with tboot dropped into the root of the xp drive I can have it boot OSx from the XP bootloader.
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win7 runs just as smooth as xp IMO.
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You can also run XP from within Win7. EDIT: Win7 XP Mode Release Candidate now available.
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Is anyone using Windows 7 RTM yet? My school's academic alliance site just listed this "Windows 7 Professional (x86) - DVD (English)" for download. I'm still running XP SP3 but thinking about making the big switch.
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If anybody here has access to a legit RTM key (TechNet, MSDN, etc) I'll gladly throw some cash your way. I'd like to avoid the torrent sites for now if possible.
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If anybody here has access to a legit RTM key (TechNet, MSDN, etc) I'll gladly throw some cash your way. I'd like to avoid the torrent sites for now if possible.

I'm downloading it now from my school. Don't think they'll give me another serial, but if you're running 64 bit maybe I could get one for that.
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How much is it going to cost to "activate" the ultimate RC come this next spring?
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$320 List , I'm Running RC 7054, there are a few bugs scan disk never finishes, and after burning about 100 dvds it won't close them any more, getting a hold of the RTM 7600 I assume the bugs are fixed. Can't really complain though, it was free. Runs great on every computer I've put it on. Has played nearly every game I've thrown at it except for Grandia II and FFVIII.
There is a supposed RTM activator, but corporate copies of 7 have already shipped so there have to be some legit serials floating around.
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I'm downloading it now from my school. Don't think they'll give me another serial, but if you're running 64 bit maybe I could get one for that.
I'm not sure about the key you get from your school, but I know the TechNet and such keys are good for like 10 activations each. Either way, I appreciate any hookup you can provide. You can PM me with any more details if you want.
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all windows 7 keys are 32bit/64bit reversible, meaning the keys are blind as to which version of the OS you're unlocking... and by version i mean 32bit vs 64bit, not ultimate vs basic vs home premium.


also the technet keys are pretty much unlimited activations, but if they notice a certain key with an overabundance of uses, they'll red flag it and can your technet membership.

also, technet gives you 10 keys for each piece of software MS makes... it's a hell of a deal, i've already got Windows 7 RTM installed and running on 5 PCs, oh yeah, along with Office 7 Ultimate. All legit copies, each with a unique key, all for $250 (i got a 100 off coupon a few months ago)...


Suprman if you need a win 7 rc key i've got a few.............

Would make you "buy" an RTM key though, since I'm limited on those


EDIT- FWIW if 7 of you got together and each pitched in $50, you could each get a legit key and iso for pretty much every piece of software MS has ever released. not a bad deal.



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Yeah, it's good stuff.
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This is fucking annoying waiting until October.
Got in on the Amazon deal.

Will be slightly annoying of a process to install with the whole way they want you to do it "clean" - but I guess I have to wait.
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also the technet keys are pretty much unlimited activations, but if they notice a certain key with an overabundance of uses, they'll red flag it and can your technet membership.

Do you know if this is true for MSDNAA keys?

I installed the RTM last night and I'm liking it so far.
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no clue, I'd make an educated guess that if the keys are widely available it's not a big deal. if someone you know got one and passed it onto you then it's still probably not a big deal, unless this guy passes it on to someone who eventually posts it on their cousin's friend's uncle's forum, then yeah, it'll get flagged after the 300th activation.
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Suprman if you need a win 7 rc key i've got a few.............

Would make you "buy" an RTM key though, since I'm limited on those
I've already got a couple RC keys; I'm more in the market for something that's not going to expire. Since I'm looking for a legit copy, this seems like the cheapest method (vs actually getting a technet sub or actually buying the os once it's released). Let me know what you're looking for.
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If this is true, it's cool but I'm not sure about it. I've been an ACM member for a number of years and I've never heard of free MS software of any kind. Do you have more specifics?
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If this is true, it's cool but I'm not sure about it. I've been an ACM member for a number of years and I've never heard of free MS software of any kind. Do you have more specifics?
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So if anyone is interested in getting access to the MSDNAA website this is the cheapest route. You get two copies of Windows 7, plus all the other software available. Posted below.

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ACM signup provides TWO licenses (2 English).

you can join ACM for $ 19 for a 1year membership with MSDN AA software access (same software)

Thanks to versusqc:
Use this form and get a free calculator (while supplies last):
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http://campus.acm.org/public/quickjoin/interim.cfm --- original student membership form --- $ 19

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- then you will have to wait till ACM lets you opt-in for MSDNAA membership --- it will take approx. 1 to 2 days --- to check if you can "opt-in", log in to "MyACM" and under the "My Services" tab you will find a light blue box saying "Access ACM’s Student Academic Initiative (SAI) Programs: Developer Academic Alliance (formerly MSDN AA), Sun Academic Initiative, and CA Academic Initiative" --- click on "Developer Academic Alliance" link in this box and if ACM has already processed your payment, you will be able to "opt-in" (however, you do not have to wait for the payment processed email ACM will sent you)
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If this is true, it's cool but I'm not sure about it. I've been an ACM member for a number of years and I've never heard of free MS software of any kind. Do you have more specifics?

I was wrong. I followed the steps you posted above and can confirm.

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This recent development pleases me. Thanks malfunction for the info. $20 is exactly the right price!
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Why would you waste time with the RC at this point? Full version is out in a few weeks, you CAN'T upgrade from RC, the RC key will expire next year and we now see that you can get a full version for $20.
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Meh, some people are still running the RC. last day to DL the RC was aug 20 and in a week or two the 30 day activation will come up. If I had RTM keys I'd pm you guys all one. But alas I don't.

Also if you are going the activator route for the RTM, the 1.8 activator no longer works

also How to upgrade from RC to RTM and and! Host a win 7 Party and get Ultimate for free
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Meh, some people are still running the RC. last day to DL the RC was aug 20 and in a week or two the 30 day activation will come up. If I had RTM keys I'd pm you guys all one. But alas I don't.

Also if you are going the activator route for the RTM, the 1.8 activator no longer works

also How to upgrade from RC to RTM and and! Host a win 7 Party and get Ultimate for free

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579(WS.10).aspx

RTM and RC are essentially the same. You can't upgrade from either one to retail version. Installing RC or RTM will only result in pain.
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Fair enough but, unsupported and impossible are not the same. I will be taking the gamble and go RC to RTM and then to Retail just to see if I can make it work, but I am making an image of my HD first. I'm more worried about compatibility with the service packs. Most likely that will be where I hit my road block.

Fresh installs are always best of course. One way or another we'll all be winning with win 7.
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Why go RTM to Retail?
Seconded. The RTM is/will be the version on the shelves; there will be no need to upgrade. The RC expires sometime next year, RTM does not. It's as good as having the retail version; it's just released early to give system builders and software developers time to prepare systems and programs for the retail release.
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for all intents and purposes, rtm = retail.
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