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- If you're running the Windows 7 beta, time is running out for you!
- If you're running the Windows 7 beta, time is running out for you!Unless MS changed it between then and nowthat's July 1st 2010.Whoops. Never mind. Read the article....read the article....But.... But... Ed Bott said.....But Ed Bott said we could HA!!! Expect Windows 7 to be fully released by July HA!!!...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 Beta, time-I, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-06-24
- Windows 7 beta testers - get ready for a wipe and reload
- Windows 7 beta testers - get ready for a wipe and reloadAnother example of why data and programs shouldn't be on the same partitionOn Windows you have to go out of your way to do that, but it's well worth the effort.Great articleI really can't wait to see what they've...
- Tags: Operating systems, OS disk, Windows 7 beta tester, wipe, reload, Windows 7 Beta, Microsoft Windows 7, operating system, Microsoft Windows, clean install
- Discussion threads 2009-04-08
- Intel Win 7 benchmark results (Windows 7 build 7048 vs. Windows 7 beta 1 vs. Vista vs. XP performance shootout - which is best? )
- Intel Win 7 benchmark results (Windows 7 build 7048 vs. Windows 7 beta 1 vs. Vista vs. XP performance shootout - which is best? )These results are worthless because...How many people have 1 Gig of memory..???Anyone with one gig of memory, does not have 64 bit capability...You should have compared...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Performance management, performance, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 7, Intel Win 7, XP performance shootout, Windows 7 Build 7048, Windows 7 Build, XP Performance, Vista V, shootout, Windows 7 Beta 1, Windows 7 Beta, Microso
- Discussion threads 2009-03-10
- Nvidia launches drivers for Windows 7 beta
- Nvidia launches drivers for Windows 7 betaHmmmInteresting, cus Vista's drivers have been working just the same for me on Windows 7...RE: Nvidia launches drivers for Windows 7 betaAny word on chipset driver compatibility and how far back they plan on going with support? They abandoned nforce3 on Vista way too...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Video cards, NVidia Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 Beta, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-03-02
- Who needs another Windows 7 beta?
- Who needs another Windows 7 beta?They may as well go straight to RTMbecause no matter what happens, we'll be patching the bloody thing for the next 5-10yrs.RE: Who needs another Windows 7 beta?Just give us Windows 7 now! ;) From a purely PR perspective?The PDC release definitely should have been...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7 Beta, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-02-23
- Open letter to Microsoft - Can we have a Windows 7 beta 2 please?
- Open letter to Microsoft - Can we have a Windows 7 beta 2 please?RE: Open letter to Microsoft - Can we have a Windows 7 beta 2 please?/signedJust curious...You call this an "open letter", but have you sent it to anyone at Microsoft? I'm sure you, Ed, and MaryJo...
- Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 beta 2, Windows 7 beta 2 please, Microsoft Windows, Windows 7 Beta, Open Letter, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-02-19
- UAC security flaw in Windows 7 beta
- UAC security flaw in Windows 7 beta10,000,000 worms and counting Vista with UAC!UAC works great in Vista 10,000,000 MILLION wormsand counting!RE: UAC security flaw in Windows 7 betaIt's beta, it's something I'm sure MS will change. It's not like it would be terribly difficult to have it prompt whenever...
- Tags: Linux, Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, UAC, Microsoft Windows 7, UAC security flaw, UAC security, security, Windows 7 Beta
- Discussion threads 2009-01-30
- Microsoft delivers new Vista SP2 test build
- Microsoft delivers new Vista SP2 test buildWindows 7After using Windows 7 there's no way am going to XP and Vista. I am already using it as my primary OS on my both deskop and laptop :)It effectively affected me...Wrong a|e/ffect in ?known issue that effects branding.?
- Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Delivers, Vista SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-01-28
- Windows 7 beta deadline extended
- Windows 7 beta deadline extended Message has been deleted.RE: Windows 7 beta deadline extended I think everyone needs to download and run this. If you don't have a spare PC, you can install it into a virtual machine VMWare or VirtualPC. There are a LOT of UI changes...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Windows 7 beta deadline, Windows 7 Beta, Microsoft Windows 7, Send Feedback
- Discussion threads 2009-01-26
- Securing the Windows 7 beta
- Securing the Windows 7 betaAvast x64Works already in the x64 Beta of Windows 7. There may be bugs I haven't encountered yet, but so far flawlessly. Well I guess I don't know that it's "working" as I may just be lucky and haven't needed it to block anything yet, but...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 Beta, Securing, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-01-16
- How to get Windows 7 Beta 1 scot-free
- How to get Windows 7 Beta 1 scot-freeHad To Use IE To Download ItFirefox wouldn't download for some reason...Hmm...think that was on purpose?Sniff the sourceand you will find the link to the page.Or google : Windows 7 direct download.I downloaded on my Mac and installted in to VirtualBox.My first impressions.....Well...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Notebooks, Dual-Monitor Support, Windows 7 Beta 1 scot-free, scot-free, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 beta 1, Windows 7 Beta, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-01-13
- YOUR first thoughts on Windows 7 Beta 1
- Windows 7 beta has been available to pretty much anyone who wants a chance to take a look at it for a few days, I'm guessing that quite a number of you have downloaded the beta to have a play with it. With that in mind I though it would...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Beta, Windows 7 Beta, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2009-01-13
- Microsoft reboots borked Windows 7 Beta
- Microsoft reboots borked Windows 7 BetaI guess...all my hardware and software did not get the memo that is not suppose to work with Windows 7.Yet another clueless 'tard heard from..[b]Yes, a company needs to spend money on this because it will not work with other MS software requiring you to...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Windows 7, WINDOWS 7 BETA, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, software
- Discussion threads 2009-01-10
- Windows 7 Home Premium - System screen (First look - Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium)
- Windows 7 Home Premium - System screen (First look - Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium)windows 7Just another Windows MeRE: Windows 7 Home Premium - System screen (First look - Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium)Look great and it's not another Windows Me it's better.
- Tags: Microsoft Windows ME, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home, Windows 7 beta 1, Microsoft Windows, WINDOWS 7 BETA, First Look
- Discussion threads 2009-01-10
- So where are those Windows 7 Beta bits?
- So where are those Windows 7 Beta bits?RE: So where are those Windows 7 Beta bits?Okay, I've been in school all day and couldn't wait to get home and download the Windows 7 Beta! And now I get this! I navigate to the webpage and all it says is "Windows...
- Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, WINDOWS 7 BETA, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-01-09
- First look - Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium + Windows Anytime Upgrade
- First look - Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium + Windows Anytime Upgradesave moneyso the average home user doesn't need ultimate again right? that will save them more than $100. they can use the saving a buy something else. may be a 2nd monitor for dual display, that would be...
- Tags: Operating systems, Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium, Windows 7 beta 1, WINDOWS 7 BETA, First Look, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-01-09
- Grab Windows 7 Beta 1 from TechNet - NOW!
- Grab Windows 7 Beta 1 from TechNet - NOW!HahaI tried. I gave up.... I was denied download for not having a profile??? WTH?RE: Grab Windows 7 Beta 1 from TechNet - NOW!ErrorThe site is currently experiencing technical difficulties, please check back in the next business day.It took me half...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, NOW!, Microsoft TechNet, WINDOWS 7 BETA, Windows 7 beta 1, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-01-09
- Windows 7 Beta 1: Ribbonized For Your Pleasure
- Windows 7 Beta 1: Ribbonized For Your PleasureAwesome GraphicLOL, I love that graphic. I've said it many times, "You da man!"RE: Windows 7 Beta 1: Ribbonized For Your PleasureFully intend to download, have ensure all backed up and ready. The fact that it follows the Office 2007 pattern makes...
- Tags: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, ribbon, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 beta 1, WINDOWS 7 BETA
- Discussion threads 2009-01-08
- Getting ready for Windows 7 beta 1 - FAQ
- Getting ready for Windows 7 beta 1 - FAQIs 16 Gbytes the running or minimum to install size?Either way, if this is even close to the footprint of the RTM 7 which Balmer has stated is pretty close, they have completely shot themselves in the foot, eliminating 100% of the...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, WINDOWS 7 BETA, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-01-08
- Windows 7 Beta 1 - Unleashed!
- Windows 7 Beta 1 - Unleashed!Difference between editionsAny idea as to what are the differences between Home Premium and Ultimate builds? Same as Vista?Jealous..?Jealous? Naw I do not think so because I bet every single regular ZDNet reader have already had Win7 downloaded via BitTorrent.All the press on ZDNet might...
- Tags: Operating systems, Blogging, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 beta 1, Microsoft Windows, WINDOWS 7 BETA
- Discussion threads 2009-01-08
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