23
April
How to set up a dual boot of Windows 7 and Vista?
Posted by Nick in Windows 7 Questions

Jay L asked: I assume it would be best to partition my hard drive so I don’t get rid of Vista. Would it be better to install Windows 7 on my regular hard drive or my external one or is this possible? I have never set up a dual boot system and need to know [...]

12
April
What do you think of Windows 7 Operating System?
Posted by Nick in Windows 7 Questions

4REEE asked: For those of you who have been fortunate enough to try Windows 7. What do you think?
How is the driver model? Better than XP? Better than Vista?
How does it run on Quad Core machines? Duo’s? Single core?

7
April
How Do I get my Data back after Installing Windows 7 Beta?
Posted by Nick in Windows 7 Questions

awsomedee asked: I recentely dowloaded Windows 7 Ultimate Beta. It got rid of all my data and started my computer from scratch. I want to know If I reinstall XP Back and do a system restore point will this bring all my data back?

2
April
How do I disable PowerMizer in Windows 7?
Posted by Nick in Windows 7 Questions

hevvyd asked: I am experiencing Aero performance issues in Windows 7 BETA build 7000 and I have read that it likely has something to do with PowerMizer. There are registry instructions to disable it for Vista, but a few things are different from Windows 7. If anyone has successfully disabled PowerMizer in Windows 7, could [...]

1
April
After the windows 7 beta expires, what happens to my computer?
Posted by Nick in Windows 7 Questions

kingneptune117 asked: Right now I have vista. I am planning on downloading the windows 7 beta. What will happen when that beta expires??? I am expecting it to go right back to vista.
What happens? If it doesnt go back to vista, then what am I supposed to do. Vista came [...]

30
March
What date is windows 7 due to be released in the UK?
Posted by Nick in Windows 7 Questions

Adam L asked: I’ve seen loads of videos on Youtube on windows 7 and I can’t wait for it to come out, and I wondered if anyone new the release date.

30
March
How to Back Up My Computer Before Installing Windows 7 Beta?
Posted by Nick in Windows 7 Questions

YellowSnow asked: I’m running vista and am trying to upgrade to windows 7 beta, but am wondering how to complete save my computer as is, before in case the beta of windows 7 is flawed.
So, I want to have a back up of programs docs basically everything in case i need to revert to vista.

27
March
what is a good amount of space to partition windows 7 7000 build?
Posted by Nick in Windows 7 Questions

gogogo asked: i have windows vista 64 bit, HP
im planning on downloading the build tommorow from microsoft
but i want to partition it and make WINDOWS 7 beta, my primary OS
“till the deadline”
Is the amount of space i allocate to the partition the amount of space i have to play with while im on that [...]

25
March
Can I use Windows 7 to cover up Vista, and give me Admionistrator privelages?
Posted by Nick in Windows 7 Questions

Cully W asked: I have lost my password for my administrator account, can I install Windows 7 over Vista and have all of my files, and administrator privelages?
I cannot create another partition, I do not have Admin Privelages!

20
March
Now that MS has discontinued the Windows 7 beta downloads, where can I get it?
Posted by Nick in Windows 7 Questions

Corey Bryant asked: I wanted to try out the Beta of Windows 7 that Microsoft was offering, but didn’t have time – I have my own key, I just need the install files. Where can I get them? Is there any 3rd party sites hosting these files, that anyone knows about?
Thanks!