Getting Ready for Windows 7 Forum

Screen

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:16:29 Z

I heard that you guys got a screen that will talk to you, or you can have it read outloud what you're doing on the computer? what's it called and do you guys have it?

TV subtitles in Windows 7 Media Center

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:10:34 Z

Hello

I live in the uk and currently have a sony vaio media pc which i watch TV through via Media Center in Vista.
My partner is polish and i would like to be able to show uk subtitles for her.

I am thinking of upgrading to Windows 7 as i have read that you can view UK subtitles (for freeview channels, i am not interested in sky) via it's version of media center but i can not get this confirmed anywhere. WOuld like to make 100% sure that it does before i pay the money to upgrade as i have heard that they work in the us but not in the uk.

I have read that the TV pack upgrade for vista makes them available, but i would rather upgrade to 7 anyway.

Any help in confirming would be great

Thanks

Student Cost for Windows 7

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:35:33 Z

As reported in techwatch.co.uk, Microsoft announced today that they will be offering Windows 7 Home Premium and Professional editions to university students in the UK for £30, with a preorder window of October 1, 2009 through January 3, 2010.
So, my question, as a US college student, is how can I get Windows 7 Professional for a comparable price (approx $50 US)?

windows 7 ultimate from expertzone

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:03:01 Z

I got the windows silver expert badge, bt the windows 7 doesn't show on my rewards page. Is this a glitch, or did they end the promo?

Media Center channel issue

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:58:03 Z

Hi,

I live in a regional area in Victoria, Australia. There have been many reports that Windows 7 Media Center cannot receive a channel here called WIN or their new TV station GO!. This is with a range of hardware including different TV turners. Once a full channel scan is complete it detects these two stations but when you go to this station a message appears no signal and you don't ever get a picture or sound.

http://www.sevenforums.com/media-center/21415-strange-tv-signal-behaviour-2.html#post230127
http://www.xpmediacentre.com.au/community/tuners-windows-7/36884-hvr-2200-win7-3.html

Vista works perfect and they software that comes with the TV turner works perfect also (i.e. WinTV, Leadtek PVR etc). We have all tried many solutions i.e. full reinstall, different versions of W7 (RC, RTM, beta) various driver revisions all without luck.

Any ideas?

about windos 7

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:06:19 Z

if i buy the windows 7 software, for how many computer will it work?

The long goodbye

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:57:44 Z

Going..., and going... A great many of you are going to be finding your posts moved to other Win 7 forums. All alerts email will be adjusted accordingly.

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I´m install windows 7 in my computer, but for some reason the backspace doesn´t work in my keybord__

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:46:25 Z

i can´t use the backspace from my keybord after install windows 7
the wlan for the wirless conection doesn´t work
the computer make a noise when i turn on
i don´t know how activate the wirless conection

improve forums

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:13:47 Z

This is goodby to 'getting ready...' (she was great) I have a few comments before she retires.

1) Locate the correct venue for your query
2) Answer all followup questions for specific details.
3) Indicate when something helped, and never assume you are being understood
4) Accept the fact that the 'answer' is sometimes not the 'solution'
5) Give credit to the post that helped you
6) Remember that your 'user agreement' is binding.
7) Understand that if 7 is not what you want, you should try something else.
8) MS does not create drivers, the device maker does that.
9) Suggestions? (better hurry, today is the day)

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Can't re-activate Windows 7100 following repair

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:14:19 Z

Hi, I did a repair install of Windows 7 RC (Build 7100) and now it wants me to activate Windows again but will not accept my original key. This key worked for initial activation but now it's saying the key is not valid. Any ideas?

Missing cd/dvd driver while install Win7 Pro RTC but no problem install Win7 Ultimate RC

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:37:02 Z

Hi there,

First of all, I have no problem install Win7 Ultimate RC (build 7100) on my pc and it runs fine. However, while I try to install Win7 Professional RTM (dvdr burn from en_windows_7_professional_x86_dvd_x15-65804.iso), it complains missing cd/dvd driver or something like that.
I find various forms of the same question on the forum but no one seems to give straightface answer. Honestly, if my pc is really missing cd/dvd driver, how can Win7 dvd installation to begin with?

Help!

JC

Upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:10:22 Z

I have run the Windows 7 upgrade advisor and found that my system will have no conflicts.

I am currently running Windows XP SP3. I want to know how the Windows 7 upgrade process will work.
Windows XP came with my Gateway computer so I only have restoration disks and not the retail Windows
XP disks. From what I have seen on the Windows 7 site, it says I would need to back up my files and do
a clean install.

I have made several upgrades to my system since I purchased the computer and the Windows XP restoration
disks do not have drivers for some of the things I have added. This caused a recent attempt at a clean
Windows install to fail. It seems the restoration disks are pre- service pack 2. I had to take my computer
to a local company that fixes computers just to have XP reinstalled using my valid product key, because
the disks I had would not work any more.

I have been unable to find any information on either the Windows 7 or Windows XP sites that explain how an
upgrade version will check for a previous version.

I need to know if buying an upgrade version could cause the same problem I had in the past if I needed to
reinstall Windows completely.

I want to install 7 on my HP, but want to keep Vista.. Dual boot?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:39:17 Z

I have a HP Pavilion HDX9300 Notebook, running Vista Home Premium. I am going to install 7 on it, but would like to keep Vista aswell. Is it possible to Dual-Boot them? Also i have some applications that are no longer available and i was told i will lose them on install of 7. Help?

edit: Both OSes will be 64bit

Clear Wireless USB modems

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:06:15 Z

Just subscribed to Clear.coms new wireless service and recieved there USB Motorola w25100 modem. Have found it will bring back the screen of death under windows 7. Using a toshiba laptop P205-s6307 with 2 megs of memory and a clean install of RC build 7100. Clear states they dont have the drivers for win 7 but I have seen some people have been able to get it to work. Works on wifes XP laptop. Thinking this is new G4 technoligy is Win 7 going to be capable of this???
Bill

2 improvements for taskbar

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:55:12 Z

1. When you hold the mouse over the date/time-area, there should be a pop-up with the calendar-sheet of the current month. Similar to the widget, but for the quick look, what day is this day, what day is this date, etc. Without having to use the widget.

2. You should see, if a taskbar icon has only window or multiple.

XP Mode installer and Windows 7. MSVCP71.dll is missing

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:01:34 Z

Downloaded the XP Mode RC and tried to install on w7 64bit. installer states missing MSVCP71.dll from the computer. Had to extract package then run *64.msi for installer to start without error. Just letting you know.

is there a code number for the "release candidate" version of windows 7.......example "7200" ...thanks

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:36:02 Z

is there a code number for the "release candidate" version of windows 7.......example "7200" ...thanks

Windows Media Center error__

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:25:18 Z

I use Lenovo Idea Centre A600, it come with vista home premium 32 bit sp1
I can use Media Center turn TV on as lenovo a600 have tv tunner without any problem , until I use Window 7 in the first time I turn my pc on after finish installing os .Media center still work well but when I turn my pc on again when I open Media Centre the program is error

I can't even open the program . this is the 2nd times I format my pc and install windows 7 but i got same problem with same program. anyone please tell me what can I do about this I wanna watch tv on my pc again

Description:
Stopped working

Problem signature:
Problem Event Name:    CLR20r3
Problem Signature 01:    ehshell.exe
Problem Signature 02:    6.1.7600.16385
Problem Signature 03:    4a5bccdc
Problem Signature 04:    Microsoft.MediaCenter.UI
Problem Signature 05:    6.1.0.0
Problem Signature 06:    4a5bda67
Problem Signature 07:    2cf1
Problem Signature 08:    53
Problem Signature 09:    System.InvalidCastException
OS Version:    6.1.7600.2.0.0.256.1
Locale ID:    1054

Run an exe file that adds IP addresses to the route table by users without elevated priviliges.

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:49:34 Z

In XP Service Pack 2 or 3 I can run a batch file that will add specific IP addresses. I could include all address regardless of subnet. The batch file would ignore IP addresses for other subnets and only load the correct addresses for the subnet the laptop was on. The user did not need admin priviliges to run this file. This file needed to run everytime the user logs onto the network in order to connect to Bloomberg.

In Windows 7 I have 2 problems to overcome. First all addresses are loaded reqardless of subnet. When this happens Bloomberg will not connect. I have to remove the incorrect subnet addresses from the route table. I have solved that with choices (not preferred) in the batch file (or an .exe version of the batch file). Now, however, elevated priviliges are required to run the batch file (or exe). How can I get this file to just run without having to add admin credentials?

Official date on the release of Windows 7 Famil Pack?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:16:20 Z

After noticing a couple of on line stores were taking pre-orders of Windows 7 family pack ( and actually ordering it) . I recently got an email stating that the order has been cancelled. Something about back-order. So now I am confused about and cannot find definitive info about this.

If I read correctly, the Microsoft people said it would be released October 22nd. Other sites say that the family pack is available as an early release to order. I originally ordered from E-Cost, but the order was cancelled.

So is or will the fam pack be available before---- or ON October 22nd. I'd hate to miss it or battle the rush and not be able to get ahold of this special. Anyone know for sure how this is going to work?
Thanks,
Alan Johnston

Windows installation on multiple computers

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:52:29 Z

I've understood from the license agreement when installing windows that I don't have the right to install it on multiple computers with the same license. But I'd like to know if I can install it on different computers but not at the same time. i.e. if I change my computer or remove it from one machine and install it on another, is it legal ? If yes, so what is the "licensed computer" the license agreement is telling about?

Moreover I'd like to confirm if the multiple computer at the same time thing is true.

I have a computer which I bought in the US but I'm now living in the UK. When I upgrade to Windows 7 in a couple of months, should I buy the US or UK version of Windows or does it matter?

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:44:00 Z

Ideas: have a computer which I bought in the US but I'm now living in the UK. When I upgrade to Windows 7 in a couple of months, should I buy the US or UK version of Windows or does it matter?

Programs you are having problems with
Error messages
Recent changes you made to your computer
What you have already tried to fix the problem

Remember - This is a public forum so never post private information such as email or phone numbers!

I'm buying a new HP laptop and they told me the new windows 7 is coming out thats better than xp pro why is it better

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:49:16 Z

why is windows 7 better than xp pro

is windows7 better than vista and easy to use? I have xp pro right now. I just got a new computer (waiting for it to be shipped and wondering if I shuld of waited to get windows 7

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:21:23 Z

I have not used vista and do not know if 7 will be hard or have alot of kinks in it seeing it is so new Can I get the upgratde to 7 after I reg my new comnputer I really dont know what to do and was hoping for some insight thanks for any help

Dual Boot Config: Need Upgrade or Full version?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:02:29 Z

I want to install WIN7 Pro in a dual boot config with my existing WIN XP Pro as one OS and WIN7 Pro as the other. To do this, can I purchase a WIN7 Pro upgrade or will I need a WIN7 Pro full version?

Installing downloaded windows 7 onto a clean pc

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:06:57 Z

I am thinking about building a new pc and installing windows 7 onto. The student version will be available to download on the release date and most information appears to be about installing that over an older version of windows. I did read something about installing from a flash drive onto a clean pc. I just want to check that if you download windows 7 that can be put on a usb pen and a computer set to boot from usb will see the file and install windows 7 onto a clean hard drive.

How to remove Windows 7 or format over?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:19:32 Z

My Girlfriends kids downloaded Windows 7 Beta over Vista on her Sony Vaio VGN-160E What a mess. They thought it would run faster. Well First I had no clue. Sony said to order their Recovery disc set for 40.00.They promote windows 7 all over their site. Her son thought this was alright. Sony wants 50.00 for help, the computer is just over one year old.Sony said this computer will not! Run (7)
I need to reformat the hard drive from the recovery disc to work. Windows xp will not see the hard drive to reformat and 7 will not let a older version over wite it. Microsoft says they have no help for me because 7 has not been released yet. I have had Hours on the phone with Sony and Microsoft all they want is more money.
I will never buy a sony product again! Does anyone know what to do?

A couple of questions regarding Upgrade to Windows 7...

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:29:13 Z

Hi Frnds I have been selected to host Windows 7 party. However, I want to know a couple of things before I upgrade ... 1) The CD and Key provided in Windows 7 Ultimate signature edition ---- how long is the key valid for??? 2) If I face any issues, can I roll back to my previous OS? If yes, how to roll back without the OS CD (as I had Vista pre-installed on my PC) Thanks in advance for your help Cheers Pritesh Vora

Windows 7 with 4 computers?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:35:35 Z

I currently have 4 computers, all running Vista, and am looking into upgrading to Windows 7. My Question is... am I gonna have to buy 4 copies of it, or is there a way to get additional licenses?

Windows 7 Ultimate Signature Edition??

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:50:03 Z

Is Windows 7 Ultimate Signature Edition that comes with hosting the launch party a full version or an upgrade version?

Windows 7 upgrade

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:13:23 Z

I have two laptops, the last one I purchased gets the Windows 7 upgrade 32 bit version, can I load it on my other laptop which runs 64 bit vista

Internet Explorer 8 reboots Win7 64bit

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:49:34 Z

I have a problem with IE8 and Win7 x64. From time to time IE8 will cause the PC to shut down and reboot. This usually happens when scrolling down a web page (either with the mouse wheel or using the scroll bars).

I have tried these solutions:
Disabled all plug-ins in IE8
Changed / upgraded graphics card drivers. Graphics card is NVIDIA Geforce 9600GT w/1GB mem.
Tried using the 64bit version of IE8
Run in Safe Mode (with networking - thats how I am running right now) it seems better in Safe Mode it doesn't crash - just "hangs"

System is a Dual Core Intel MotherBoard with E8600 3.3GHz processors and 4GB RAM

The system runs all other programs (including FlightSim X) with no problems\

Win7 version is:
Build 7600

Geoff

Windows 7 and 64 bit processing?

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:43:22 Z

I am currently running the Windows Vist Business 64 bit OS on my Lenovo T500 with 4 GIG RAM and 2.54 processor. As I now know this OS is unstable, does not have many drivers, can not accept some Java script and has other incompatibility issues. I am trying to find out if Windows 7 will offer me any improvements and help me?

Can anyone comment if there is any imporvements from Windows Vista Business 64 bit to Windows 7 64 bit. Richard N. (Dick) Kaufman

Can my son use my Windows 7 on HIS computer ?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:34:12 Z

I am buying Windows 7 for delivery Oct 22. (UK) and my son has asked if he could put it on his computer too, and believes that my serial would be OK for use with his.
I hope so too, as he hasn't got two pennies to rub together.
What is the situation on this ?
I've heard yes and no.

MasterCook compatibility with Windows 7?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:02:03 Z

We have a copy of MasterCook (Version 6) which after much headache we have been able to get run with Windows VISTA (64-bit). However, I am concerned about the ability of MasterCook to run with Windows 7? It is my understanding that MasterCook is a 16-bit application and Windows 7 is dropping all support for 16-bit applications? Our new machine comes with a free upgrade (if wanted) to Windows 7, but I don't wish to upgrade if this application will not work with it. Will there be a way to get MasterCook to work in a Windows 7 (64-bit) environment? Any comments?

MS Works Compatibility with Windows 7

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:09:08 Z

Is there a list of MS apps that are Windows 7 compatible, in particular MS Works?

Error messages
Recent changes you made to your computer
What you have already tried to fix the problem

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How does Windows 7 check for upgrade eligibility from XP/Vista?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:18:33 Z

When I install Windows 7, will I have to fully install XP/Vista first before doing a clean installation of Windows 7 or will it just ask for a XP/Vista product key or installation disc?

Upgrading form Vitat Ultimate to Windows 7 Ultimate

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:27:02 Z

I was at the launch for Windows 7 and received a full version of the Windows 7 Ultimate. Can I use it to upgrade my Vista Ultimate 32bit system or does it only do a full install, after which I would have to install all my programs again. Obviously I will be doing a full backup before I do anything, I just need some idea so I can set aside the time for the install.

Will Windows 7 upgrade be the Vista Ultimate Extra cutting edge program?

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:46:09 Z

Will Windows 7 upgrade be the Vista Ultimate Extra cutting edge program? - I'm hoping it is- For Vista Ultimate Purchasers, the only direct upgrade path ( without spending a week reinstalling everything!!) is purchasing the Windows 7 Ultimate upgrade - no discount offered like the other windows 7 versions?
I spent the big bucks for Vista Ultimate - and never felt I received all that was promised - I have read that the Dream Scenes is also disabled after updating to Windows 7 Ultimate ?

Ultimate Extras you were suppose to get:

""Cutting-edge programs
Enjoy Microsoft programs that are available only through Windows Ultimate Extras. Windows Update notifies you when new downloads become available.

Innovate services
Benefit from unique services that can help you tailor your computing experience to your digital lifestyle. These services are designed to help you make
your experience more powerful, productive, and personal.

Unique publications
Download premium content that focuses on your digital lifestyle. Discover techniques and strategies that help you get the most out of Windows Vista Ultimate.""

At this point I feel Vista Ultimate was a big waste of my money, and I don't like the feeling of being ripped off again...
Now if Wndows 7 upgrade is the final Vista Ultimate Extra, I would not feel like I got the Ultimate Shaft...

software compatibility windows 7 64 bit

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:14:35 Z

I am planning to upgrade to windows 7 from windows vista home premium 64 bit. I have questions on software compatibility. Is MS office student teacher 2003, ms money 2007, adobe cs3 extended compatible to windows 7 64 bit?