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YaWhateva · 07-07-2009, 09:21 AM

so as I understand it when I get the upgrade to windows 7 64bit i will be able to do a fresh install even if I have Vista 32bit, correct?

Wyodiver33 · 07-08-2009, 03:45 PM

Upgrade? No, don't think so. Above, in this thread, are many good sites for info. But I am pretty sure it's 32 to 32, 64 to 64.

I love Win 7, on Build 7229, 64 bit. Has been rock-solid for me.

YaWhateva · 07-08-2009, 07:06 PM

my understanding was that you didnt need to install vista to do an upgrade. i was under the impression that you start the installation with the upgrade and it makes you put in the vista cd basically just as a check to make sure you have a legit copy. My friend said he was able to upgrade(on a completely fresh install) to vista 64bit and it just made him insert his xp cd that was 32bit just basically as a check. I'll have to check out the links you have posted. thanks.

Wyodiver33 · 07-08-2009, 07:11 PM

Plenty of info in my links above. There are ways to trick an upgrade install to be clean.

Wyodiver33 · 07-11-2009, 11:58 PM

My role in anything technology-wise is done. I'm only going post boobies, and comment about boobies from now on. That should keep me out of trouble. Well, hopefully. Best of luck.

Reese · 07-18-2009, 06:34 PM

Maybe you guys can help me. I'm trying to speed up how fast the preview window shows up when hovering over active programs. I thought I saw the option somewhere but I can't find it.

twister002 · 08-14-2009, 09:04 PM

I've been running Windows 7 since the CTP that they gave out at the PDC conference last October. Not on my work machine, but on my main machine at home. It's been really stable on my Athlonx2 64-bit running 64-bit Windows and in various VirtualBox VM's. It's been really stable even when running CTPs and betas of Visual Studio 2010 and Skype. The one problem I've had with it was connecting to it using RDP from my OS X Tiger laptop. It would connect, but if I pressed a key it would disconnect me. That's gone away since the RC and a few patch Tuesdays. Friends of mine have run it on everything from 6 year old PC's to Netbooks with 1GB of RAM with no problems.

mtsgsd · 08-16-2009, 10:24 AM

I have the 64bit R.C. running full-time on both my computer and my Wife's. I've been using it since the beta came out, and this is one rock-solid OS. It is way faster than XP Pro in 32 or 64bit. I currently have XP Pro x32 on one drive, and Win7 x64 on another. The Win7 install replaced my old XP x64 install, so I can make comparisons from experience. It's almost painful to boot up and use XP now. I absolutely despise Vista in all it's forms even with the service packs, but this is working so well I pre-ordered it for both of us.

I haven't had one 32bit app hiccup even though it's a "new" OS, and 64bit.

Keep in mind that when the "official" version is released in October, you'll have to do a clean install if you are using XP, or the pre-release versions of Win 7. That bites, but it will be worth it.

07-07-2009, 09:21 AM	#121 (permalink)
YaWhateva Lover of life. Location: New Mexico	so as I understand it when I get the upgrade to windows 7 64bit i will be able to do a fresh install even if I have Vista 32bit, correct? __________________ “If the Americans go in and overthrow Saddam Hussein and it's clean, he has nothing, I will apologize to the nation, and I will not trust the Bush administration again.” - Bill O'Reilly "This is my United States of Whateva!"

07-08-2009, 03:45 PM	#122 (permalink)
Wyodiver33 Just here for the beer. Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Floriduh	Upgrade? No, don't think so. Above, in this thread, are many good sites for info. But I am pretty sure it's 32 to 32, 64 to 64. I love Win 7, on Build 7229, 64 bit. Has been rock-solid for me. __________________ I like stuff.

07-08-2009, 07:06 PM	#123 (permalink)
YaWhateva Lover of life. Location: New Mexico	my understanding was that you didnt need to install vista to do an upgrade. i was under the impression that you start the installation with the upgrade and it makes you put in the vista cd basically just as a check to make sure you have a legit copy. My friend said he was able to upgrade(on a completely fresh install) to vista 64bit and it just made him insert his xp cd that was 32bit just basically as a check. I'll have to check out the links you have posted. thanks. __________________ “If the Americans go in and overthrow Saddam Hussein and it's clean, he has nothing, I will apologize to the nation, and I will not trust the Bush administration again.” - Bill O'Reilly "This is my United States of Whateva!"

07-08-2009, 07:11 PM	#124 (permalink)
Wyodiver33 Just here for the beer. Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Floriduh	Plenty of info in my links above. There are ways to trick an upgrade install to be clean. __________________ I like stuff.

07-11-2009, 11:58 PM	#125 (permalink)
Wyodiver33 Just here for the beer. Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Floriduh	My role in anything technology-wise is done. I'm only going post boobies, and comment about boobies from now on. That should keep me out of trouble. Well, hopefully. Best of luck. __________________ I like stuff. Last edited by Wyodiver33; 07-12-2009 at 12:01 AM..

07-18-2009, 06:34 PM	#126 (permalink)
Reese Delicious Blog Entries: 18	Maybe you guys can help me. I'm trying to speed up how fast the preview window shows up when hovering over active programs. I thought I saw the option somewhere but I can't find it. __________________ “It is better to be rich and healthy than poor and sick” - Dave Barry

08-14-2009, 09:04 PM	#127 (permalink)
twister002 Crazy	I've been running Windows 7 since the CTP that they gave out at the PDC conference last October. Not on my work machine, but on my main machine at home. It's been really stable on my Athlonx2 64-bit running 64-bit Windows and in various VirtualBox VM's. It's been really stable even when running CTPs and betas of Visual Studio 2010 and Skype. The one problem I've had with it was connecting to it using RDP from my OS X Tiger laptop. It would connect, but if I pressed a key it would disconnect me. That's gone away since the RC and a few patch Tuesdays. Friends of mine have run it on everything from 6 year old PC's to Netbooks with 1GB of RAM with no problems.

08-16-2009, 10:24 AM	#128 (permalink)
mtsgsd Addict Location: Wisconsin, USA	I have the 64bit R.C. running full-time on both my computer and my Wife's. I've been using it since the beta came out, and this is one rock-solid OS. It is way faster than XP Pro in 32 or 64bit. I currently have XP Pro x32 on one drive, and Win7 x64 on another. The Win7 install replaced my old XP x64 install, so I can make comparisons from experience. It's almost painful to boot up and use XP now. I absolutely despise Vista in all it's forms even with the service packs, but this is working so well I pre-ordered it for both of us. I haven't had one 32bit app hiccup even though it's a "new" OS, and 64bit. Keep in mind that when the "official" version is released in October, you'll have to do a clean install if you are using XP, or the pre-release versions of Win 7. That bites, but it will be worth it.