Mannlich Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 That's what the blog says, i read it yesterday, i'd quote but the server is too busy, if anyone gets on take a screenshot.Edit: They wouldn't do this. That would force people to basically use windows 7 as a main OS. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharp65 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 blog states:appears to be talking about upgrades only ;) It doesn't say that at all, why would they only allow upgrades? They doesnt make any sense. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalx Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 best way to burn time: :rofl: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jingarelho Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 blog states:appears to be talking about upgrades only ;) instaled here and not upgraded from Vista. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoken Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 The blog basically says you can only upgrade from Vista SP1. That guy took it to mean that the only way to install is to do an upgrade and only from Vista SP1. What they actually meant was that if you want to upgrade, as opposed to a fresh install (which you can obviously still do), you must do it from Vista SP1. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenus Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 You can read the blog from Googles cached version Here Down in the comments Brandon answers some questions in his post: Brandon LeBlanc Microsoft Posted on: January 08, 2009 at 2:41AM you can most certainly do a clean install of the Windows 7 Beta. I usually do clean installs myself - especially on my laptops. The statement applies to upgrade scenarios. yes it is Build 7000. I am glad everyone is excited! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eponymous Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Someone asked in the blog: bninefounderPosted on: January 08, 2009 at 12:58AM "The Windows 7 Beta only supports Windows Vista SP1 to Windows 7 upgrades." Brandon, can you clarify this? Does this mean clean installs aren't available with Windows 7 Beta, or does the quoted statement simply apply only to upgrade scenarios? Thanks! :-D And the author answered: Brandon LeBlancMicrosoft Posted on: January 08, 2009 at 2:41AM bninefounder, you can most certainly do a clean install of the Windows 7 Beta. I usually do clean installs myself - especially on my laptops. The statement applies to upgrade scenarios. So you don't have to worry about fresh installs... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gally Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 The Windows 7 Beta only supports Windows Vista SP1 to Windows 7 upgrades.So, if you intend to do an upgrade – be sure it is on a PC running Windows Vista with Service Pack 1. We are not yet announcing anything regarding finalized upgrade paths for Windows 7 I assumed the was talking about the beta, I could (I hope) I'm wrong, but I cant get on the blog so I haven't been able to read more recent posts. Edit: ^^ ok sorry. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crenshaw Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 So how many hours is left? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharp65 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 The problem was people didn't read the very next sentence. The Windows 7 Beta only supports Windows Vista SP1 to Windows 7 upgrades. So if you intend to do an upgrade ? be sure it is on a PC running Windows Vista with Service Pack 1. We are not yet announcing anything regarding finalized upgrade paths for Windows 7. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalx Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 what it most likely means is that you can only officially supported run upgrade from vista sp1 install. Vista RTM/SP2 or xp may or may not work probably. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 So how many hours is left? 5 hours. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unimatrix Xero Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 So how many hours is left? 4 hours 51 mins Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anatolian Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 With this you can make clean installs or you can only make upgrades from vista SP1 (not from rtm or sp2_beta) to Seven Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScorpioRGc1 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 So, 5 hours to go...time to play some GTAIV to kill some time. :D Edit: I forgot I downloaded new nVidia drivers earlier. I guess I'll install those first. :p That'll help kill about 10 minutes. lol Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gally Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Here's the post: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomwarren Veteran Posted January 9, 2009 Veteran Share Posted January 9, 2009 It's live! https://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/01/09/w...member-to-patch Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharp65 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Download link is up but not live yet. MP3 Patch is here also. 32 bit 64 bit Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Here's the post: It says it supports it, not that you MUST upgrade. atleast it seems though. because it says "if you intend to upgrade" hmmm. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crenshaw Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 5 hours. I wonder how active this thread will be in 4 hours. :) Might as well play some Oblivion while waiting... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalx Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 http://technet.microsoft.com/zh-cn/evalcenter/dd353205.aspx chinese technet is up indeed. Official beta specs: Following is the Microsoft response to want to run Windows 7 beta version of the system, the recommended minimum hardware requirements. These recommendations apply only to the beta, it is possible to make changes: * CPU：1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor * RAM：1 GB of system memory * Hard Drive: 16 GB of free disk space * Video card: 128MB memory, support for DirectX 9 graphics card (for the opening of the Aero theme) * Drive: DVD-R / W drive * Internet: Internet connection (for downloading the beta and update) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharp65 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/dd353205.aspx It's not live yet. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 It doesn't say that at all, why would they only allow upgrades? They doesnt make any sense. It says that because i quoted it from the page. You need to read it properly and what I said. They are saying the only way *to upgrade* is via Vista SP1. So in other words, it's either a clean install or an upgrade from Vista SP1 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ci7 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Download link is up but not live yet.MP3 Patch is here also. 32 bit 64 bit i am died tring to acuess it . i guess we got to wait . oh well :/ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fix-this! Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 microsoft.com is being hammered right now so i doubt ill even get the public beta today ! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/44/#findComment-590389550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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