New - February 16th, 2010
Windows 7 Dual or Multi Boot - What happens if I remove Windows XP, Part 2
Unfortunately after deleting Windows XP you find that your Dual-Boot computer will no longer boot to Windows 7.
New - February 13th, 2010
You might just want to say no to WAT.
Windows Activation Technologies Update for Windows 7 - KB971033 is coming.
New - February 6th, 2010
Windows 7 Error Code (0x8078007D) Backup and Restore Error:
How to fix this problem in 10 easy steps.
New - February 4th, 2010
Windows 7 Dual or Multi Boot - What happens if I remove Windows XP, Part 1
You have a Dual-Boot Windows XP and Windows 7 computer but after using Windows 7 for a while you decide that XP is no longer needed, so you deleted it by reformatting the partition. Unfortunately after deleting Windows XP you find that your Dual-Boot computer will no longer boot to Windows 7.
Updated - January 25th, 2010
Windows 7 for XP users - How to find your way around
Navigating your way around can be a problem for someone who has used Windows XP all these years, but once you know where to find things it’s not all that bad.
New - January 18th, 2010
Windows 7 - GodMode Folders
New - January 9th, 2010
Windows 7 - Dual Boot, Triple Boot, Quad Boot, Penta, Hexa, Hepta (7) Boot and beyond
This breaks the common misconception that Windows Multi-Boot configurations must be installed on “Primary” partitions.
Windows 7 Professional upgrade - Vista owners beware.
The Windows 7 Professional Upgrade DVD (32-bit or 64-bit) has only one version of Vista that it is able to upgrade based on the upgrade path chart. Vista Business edition owners win everybody else looses.
How to perform an In-Place upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7
Yes it can be done despite the fact that Microsoft wants XP users to start with a clean install thereby losing all your user files, settings and applications !
Windows 7 - XP Mode
It appears that Microsoft has quietly released in the last few days leading up to the Windows 7 launch the final version of the XP Mode software for download. You will find the links for downloading both XP Mode and Virtualization software, installation, deployment and more. ---->
Windows 7 - 10 steps for a successful upgrade
So you purchased the Windows 7 Upgrade product and are itching to try Windows 7. Here are some
important steps you should take prior to and during the actual upgrade. ---->
Windows 7 - True cost of upgrade product may not save you money
For XP users who want to move to Windows 7 the Windows 7 upgrade versions may be no bargain.
One of the things you forfeit when using the upgrade version of Windows 7 could be your XP or
Vista license/keycode. ---->
Windows 7 - Libraries
Libraries do not contain files but a pointer to files that can be physically located in a folder anywhere on your current partition or drive or other partitions or drives. Each user account has their own folder named ‘Libraries’, with four sub-folders named ‘Documents’, ‘Music’, ‘Pictures’ and ‘Videos’. ---->
Windows 7 Gadgets
New to XP users are a set of nice mini applications named "Gadgets". You can add Gadgets to your desktop to display information or to access some of the Windows 7 tools. ---->
Windows 7 Jump List: ---->
Windows 7 Launch Party
Why I decided not to hold a "House Party"
No it's not Microsoft that contacted me via email but houseparty.com. But the idea sounded enticing since I would receive a special signature edition of Windows 7 Ultimate. Read the complete article ---->
Is Your PC ready for Windows 7
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta:
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor scans your PC to see if it's ready for Windows 7, and tells you about any known compatibility issues. After a few minutes, the report will let you know if your PC meets the system requirements, if there are any known compatibility issues with your programs and devices, and will also provide guidance on your upgrade options to Windows 7
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/get/upgrade-advisor.aspx
Revised - August 13th, 2009
Windows 7 RTM - Clean Install Bug
Windows 7 will not perform a “Clean Install”
successfully on a PC that has multiple drives ---->
Windows 7 Family Pack:
Install Windows 7 Home Premium on up to 3 PCs
Pricing will be $149.99 for 3 Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows XP Mode RC Now Available
According to Brandon LeBlanc of the Windows 7 Blog Team
"The newly updated Windows XP Mode now works with the RC and RTM versions of the Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate and Enterprise SKUs." This anouncement comes just 2 days before the RTM is made available to Microsoft's TechNet Plus subscribers.
New Features in Windows XP Mode RC
Based on feedback from the Windows XP Mode beta, we’ve made several improvements to the usability of Windows XP Mode for small and medium-sized business users.
* You can now attach USB devices to Windows XP Mode applications directly from the Windows 7 task-bar. This means your USB devices, such as printers and flash drives, are available to applications running in Windows XP Mode, without the need to go into full screen mode.
* You can now access Windows XP Mode applications with a “jump-list”. Right click on the Windows XP Mode applications from the Windows 7 task bar to select and open most recently used files.
* You now have the flexibility of customizing where Windows XP Mode differencing disk files are stored.
* You can now disable drive sharing between Windows XP Mode and Windows 7 if you do not need that feature.
* The initial setup now includes a new user tutorial about how to use Windows XP Mode.
Read the full story here:
windows-xp-mode-rc-now-available.aspx
Microsoft Windows 7 Price List
Microsoft's Store Prices for Windows 7 versions:
http://store.microsoft.com/category/102
Windows 7 - Compare Editions ----->
Windows 7 Anytime Upgade
Microsoft's Brandon LeBlanc reveals price structure
1) Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Home Premium: $79.99
2) Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional: $89.99
3) Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Ultimate: $139.99
Most likely the best and more popular option will be the Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional upgrade, which includes Windows XP Mode. The extra $50.00 for Windows 7 Ultimate only gives you two additional features, bitlocker (for increased security) and the ability to switch between any of 35 languages.
Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade
Windows 7 will ship with all versions on the same DVD, so after you enter your product key the installer then determins the version on the DVD is installed on your PC. This means that the DVD you purchased will also be used for the Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade.
For more information see: http://www.tomshardware.com/news/windows-7-anytime-upgrade-retail,8120.html
Or: http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/archive/2009/07.aspx
Windows 7 - Upgrade Paths
Microsoft has published a downloadable MS word doc with a preliminary list of upgrade paths for Windows 7.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=e170eba1-5bab-401f-bbf5-00f0ee7fe0fb
July 25th
Windows 7 OEM Handoff
Microsoft hands over RTM code to Dell, Toshiba, Asus, Fujitsu and others at Redmond today!
http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/default.aspx
July 22nd
Windows 7 Has Been Released to Manufacturing
Microsoft has signed off build 7600 as the RTM and has started to release Windows 7 to PC OEM and manufacturing partners according to Steven Sinofsky President of the Windows Division. The October 22nd date is still on target!http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/default.aspx7
June 26th
Pre-Order Windows 7:
Home Premium Upgrade for $49
Professional Upgrade for $99
Pre-Order prices has come and gone.
More Pricing Info: ---->
Windows 7 - Compare Editions ----->
Windows 7 – Wild Wallpaper
After you install the RC build one of the first things you should check out is the wild new wallpaper. Then go to the Control Panel again to set the power options, one of my two test computers (running the 64Bit OS) went into hibernation and never could wake up all the way and if I didn’t hit the reset button might have stayed half way to nowhere with that little orb spinning till next winter.
May 3rd, 2009
Windows 7 – XP Mode
"What XPM actually does is allow you to run Windows 7 and XP side by side so applications that don’t run on 7 can be run on XP."
For more details see:
http://blogs.msdn.com/davidmcg/archive/2009/04/28/windows-7-xp-mode.aspx
Windows Virtual PC Evaluation Guide:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=62cd2e63-52f8-4cf5-a7d5-7abaab270451
April 26th, 2009
Windows 7 - RC1 Release Date ----->
In-Place Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7 ---->
Windows 7 for XP users – How to find your way around ---->
Clean Install - Windows 7 versus Windows XP ---->
February 14th, 2009
Sorry, Windows 7 Beta downloads are no longer available. However, you can still register for a product key or look up the key you’ve already gotten.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/dd353205.aspx
Windows 7 Repair Install ---->
(How to perform a repair install of Windows 7 Step by Step)
General availability for the Windows 7 Beta to end.
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