Windows 7
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I always wonder because, in the past, Microsoft has speeded up the display of the desktop but you couldn't do anything for several minutes. Windows XP takes an eternity for me and Vista is nearly as bad. Fake speed doesn't help anyone.
are u running the 120GB SSD? very tempted to wait for the upcoming fair in nov to invest in a SSD to perk up my 4yr old dell... :think:
giantcanopy
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Yup the 120GB version. the smaller capacity ones i thought might be abit tight on requirements, but i only plan to install and run the key apps on it
Very small, very quiet, very not hot.
nightwolf75 .. once u try .. u will not want a rotating platter to be ur main boot drive anymore
*finger faster than timing, went home to time , the startup time for windows 7 from "starting windows" black screen to clicking is about 10sec for a clean install
Ryan
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Thanks bro! plug in plug out very troublesome leh..
If windows 7 can create a dual boot menu while being installed on a separate partition it'll be good..
I did tried installing 2 set of windows xp in diff partition b4, it did work fine.. after installation I ll get a multi-boot menu during startup..
Thanks..
If windows 7 can create a dual boot menu while being installed on a separate partition it'll be good..
I did tried installing 2 set of windows xp in diff partition b4, it did work fine.. after installation I ll get a multi-boot menu during startup..
Bro, I would suggest you to get a new HDD just for Windows 7 (64 bit). Then get a mobile rack which you can interchange the HDD. I am practicing this now. I keep the Vista 64bit and Window 7 64 bit in separate harddisk. Choose the OS you want to run and change over.
Thanks..
Yup the 120GB version. the smaller capacity ones i thought might be abit tight on requirements, but i only plan to install and run the key apps on it
Very small, very quiet, very not hot.
nightwolf75 .. once u try .. u will not want a rotating platter to be ur main boot drive anymore
*finger faster than timing, went home to time , the startup time for windows 7 from "starting windows" black screen to clicking is about 10sec for a clean install
Ryan
thanks! ;p
i'm kinda waiting for the prices to drop further. rite now the 120Gb is like going for $400+ (according to HWZ pricelist)? hopefully, the nov computer fair will bring in some good deals. :lovegrin:
La Fontaine
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For my 3yr old HP notebook, I am also thinking of getting the SSD, Win7 and up the ram from 1.5 to 4. With these 3 items, I suppose I can use it for another 2 years or so. Both the SSD and the Win7 can still be use for the next computer...... :think:
But, then adding up the cost of these 3 items..... not that cheap. A new lappy might be a better solution.
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I find Windows 7 to be very slow. Slower than Vista in starting up. From the time I see the Starting Windows to key in user Password to click and start Firefox and take up 2 - 3 minutes or even longer....
I don't have much stuff installed... mainly norton, colourplus...
I don't have much stuff installed... mainly norton, colourplus...
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You have install Norton Internet Sercurity suite? If your system is not the last 1 and current generation cpu, I would suggest removing this installation and use AVG free antivirus.
I gave up on Avira the first 20 times it couldn't update.
Their forums have plenty of other ways that the software can't update. AVG may not be as good, but what good is good anti-virus software with an old definitions file?Lightworkz
New Member
Second that. Have been using Avira Antivir since XP-->Vista--> Windows 7, light weight and good, it has catch some malwares that Norton and Mcafee failed to catch, the only minor complaint I have is the ads window that never fails to appear every morning. Other good antivirus are NOD32, Kaspersky and Avast.
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can i check with the early adopters? anyone using OEM versions? i was told at cybermind today that OEM versions only allow me to use it on 1 PC. if next time i sell the old PC, i cannot install the OEM version on the new PC.
izit true? i thot dats not how OEM works, rite?
izit true? i thot dats not how OEM works, rite?
can i check with the early adopters? anyone using OEM versions? i was told at cybermind today that OEM versions only allow me to use it on 1 PC. if next time i sell the old PC, i cannot install the OEM version on the new PC.
izit true? i thot dats not how OEM works, rite?
By right, it is done that way. Microsoft only allows activation of OEM copy on 1 system. Having said that, when you upgrade certain components such as motherboard etc, it will be considered as another new system.
Nothing's too difficult to use their friendly activation hotline.
jasonlcs
New Member
From this link
6. What is the difference between OEM product and Full-Packaged Product (FPP)?
ANSWER:
OEM products are intended to be preinstalled on hardware before the end
user purchases the product. They are “shrink wrapped” and do not come in a box like
the retail products do. Full-Packaged Product (FPP) is boxed with CD(s), manuals, and
the EULA and is sold in retail stores in individual boxes. The End User License Agreements
(commonly referred to as “EULAs” for OEM and FPP products are slightly different.
One main difference is that an OEM operating system license (such as the license for
Windows) cannot be transferred from its original PC to another PC. However, the FPP
version of Windows may be transferred to another PC as long as the EULA, manual and
media (such as the backup CD) accompany the transfer to the other PC. Also, when a
customer purchases an OEM product, the OEM license requires the OEM to provide
support for the product.
6. What is the difference between OEM product and Full-Packaged Product (FPP)?
ANSWER:
OEM products are intended to be preinstalled on hardware before the end
user purchases the product. They are “shrink wrapped” and do not come in a box like
the retail products do. Full-Packaged Product (FPP) is boxed with CD(s), manuals, and
the EULA and is sold in retail stores in individual boxes. The End User License Agreements
(commonly referred to as “EULAs”
for OEM and FPP products are slightly different. One main difference is that an OEM operating system license (such as the license for
Windows) cannot be transferred from its original PC to another PC. However, the FPP
version of Windows may be transferred to another PC as long as the EULA, manual and
media (such as the backup CD) accompany the transfer to the other PC. Also, when a
customer purchases an OEM product, the OEM license requires the OEM to provide
support for the product.
can i check with the early adopters? anyone using OEM versions? i was told at
cybermind today that OEM versions only allow me to use it on 1 PC. if next time i sell the old PC,
i cannot install the OEM version on the new PC.
izit true? i thot dats not how OEM works, rite?
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By right, it is done that way. Microsoft only allows activation of OEM copy on 1 system. Having said that, when you upgrade certain components such as motherboard etc, it will be considered as another new system.
Nothing's too difficult to use their friendly activation hotline.
eh? cos my winXP OEM version has went thru 2 different PC liao. never had to call them to activiate it again when i changed systems. dun tell me the cybermind bugger is pulling a fast one on me...
eh? cos my winXP OEM version has went thru 2 different PC liao. never had to call them to activiate it again when i changed systems. dun tell me the cybermind bugger is pulling a fast one on me...
Cybermind is telling you the truth. As for the Windows XP OEM case, I have experienced some that required it while some don't.
Pretty puzzled but that's the way how it is supposed to be done.
gesh... one more reason why i shld stick to winXP. at least i know i dun have to go thru the hassle of calling microsoft every time i change my PC.
thanks Yoh!
You're welcome.
Activation's easy though.
ITphobia
New Member
i've been using Windows 7 since it's RC1.. Been very glad with the operating system and my desktop got no problem running all my games and applications. However as for my Asus laptop (model A8js if you want to be precise), there is an overheating issue. Appearently there's some issue with the fan control during power saving which costs the fan to stop/run at lower speed than the intented speed to cool the system.
