Windows 7

[Marcel Hulsbergen]

Windows 7 RC & Vista SP2 released

Microsoft has released both Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC), and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) final (RTM) to MSDN and Technet subscribers.

Windows 7 RC will be available to the public on 5 May, and Vista SP2 should be publicly available in the next few days.

For now you can read this Microsoft Article detailing notable changes in Vista SP2.

 

[Rob Goldthorpe]

Thanks for this, I will defiantly take a look. :good:

 

[Marcel Hulsbergen]

I installed it over my Vista 64-bit which i had in dual boot with Vista 32-bit.

Installed very fast and solid, replaced the bootmanager by the Windows 7 version and dual boot kept working as before.

Found almost all drivers, except for my TV card which is kinda prehistoric.

 

[Marcel Hulsbergen]

ATI Catalyst for Windows 7

ATI has released an updated Catalyst Driver specifically for Windows 7. The release is WHQL certified and dated 5 May 2009, and has an 8.612 version number.

 

[Marcel Hulsbergen]

Microsoft has released the Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) to the general public. The download is available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions, and there is no limit to the number of downloads available. Note that the RC will formally expire on 1 June 2010, however on 1 March 2010 the RC will begin automatically shutting down on a regular basis, meaning the RC has an effective life of 10 months.

 

[Christopher Aponte]

I have downloaded both 64 & 32 bit version....but only the 32 bit installed on my old buddy system (old 7 year old Pentium 4 system with no 64bit support back then).
I have to admit, even on a really really old system the Windows 7 works great. Boots up fast & smooth
I love it

 

[GAIAjohan]

I was installing win7 on my old P4 system. But just after installing windows my graphics card died (6600GT). And now I'm running Win7 with a Geforce 2 MX200 32MB!
Runs very solid. I think I'll put Win7 on my game machine as well.

But I'll install 64bit on gamemachine. Just waiting for Fanatec to release 64bit drivers which are verified.

 

[Abdul Al-Amry]

Was running W7 beta version for months. Just downloaded RC version 64 bit. Gonna backup essential files before doing a clean RC install. Johan I can run all the games I have in W7 without problems.

 

[GAIAjohan]

Was running W7 beta version for months. Just downloaded RC version 64 bit. Gonna backup essential files before doing a clean RC install. Johan I can run all the games I have in W7 without problems.

What about GTL with it's starcrap? And I first need to know whether my printer works in Win7, as it doesn't work in Vista. I guess, since a lot of devices now can also work with XP drivers, my printer should work againarty2:
Canon MPC190
And of course the 64bit driver for my wheel..

 

[Abdul Al-Amry]

Aha GTL story is bad I am afraid. No patch coming for this game. Maybe if Simbin is pressured to do something about it.

Not sure about printers as I dont use printers at home. If it wasnt working in Vista then chances are it wont work in W7. Good luck

 

[GAIAjohan]

Hmm I heard the 'decrypted' version of GTL doesn't have a problem in W7.. So I might be doing that then..

Here I just installed Win7 on the old pc, on a camping table I only put down for this .

Here the 6600GT was still in the pc.. 2 minutes later it was dead...

 

[Simon Bacon]

Possible release date for W7??:fingers-crossed:
http://www.custompc.co.uk/news/605557/acer-reveals-windows-7-release-date.html

 

[Nick Deeley]

Installed W7 onto my laptop a a dual boot, and it works nice. Its quick, although the mouse pad buttons cant be changed it seems in W7 (but i hate those mouse pad on laptops anyway).

Havent been on it that much, but it looks like vista, just quicker, certainly quicker to boot up thats for sure.

 

[John Sydenstricker]

Hey, Johan, is that an old Micron PC? I have one in the closet that looks just like it. Its a P4 also.

 

[Ramon van Rijn]

Thanks, already have the 9.4 Win7 driver installed. This seems older (versionnumber) but whql. For now I have no graphics problems, so I might wait on the 9.5 driver.

Or do I miss something important in the 8.x driver?

 

[Ramon van Rijn]

Problem with GTL is the used version of the Starforce protection which need to be updated by the publisher I think. Since 10tacle is not amongst us anymore, I think thats betting on a dead horse.

As developer, SimBin might be able to help their fanbase, but its not needed according their own support policy for GTL.

From the SimBin website:

GT Legends Game Support
All support issues regarding this game is handled by 10Tacel

The game runs fine however without Starforce protection, so a workaround without SimBin's help would be a not-to-be-discussed way of installing/running this game.

 

[Robert McColl]

Which update are you talking about Ramon cause i found something for our SARL guys which helped them to run GTL with no problem....... I'll see if i can find it unless you guys already have it .

 

[Ramon van Rijn]

Not unimportant info regarding possible upgrade from Release Candidate to Final (once released)

http://social.technet.microsoft.com.../thread/c1f7df2b-0fff-4df5-998f-104be8bf82ac/

You will be required to perform a clean install of Windows 7 RTM (Final) build.

From the Windows 7 RC FAQ:

Q. Can I upgrade from the RC to the final version of Windows 7? A. When you install the final version of Windows 7, you'll need to do a clean installation. So plan on backing up your data then reinstalling your applications and restoring your data.


Windows 7 Release Candidate Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

[Ramon van Rijn]

Which update are you talking about Ramon cause i found something for our SARL guys which helped them to run GTL with no problem....... I'll see if i can find it unless you guys already have it .

For Vista there is a starforce update to download from starforce website. For Win7 there is not.
I tried installing it, but my win7 says its not compatible and will not continue.
So if you have a legal way of solving, that would be great!

 

[Robert McColl]

busy looking for that file now....... I remember our GTL community died because of this problem we had ....then i came across a patch of some sort which allowed all to play online again .......to be honest dont remember what the actuall problem was but all were happy thereafter.