Loso Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 whats a good software to create a new partition in vista? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590400912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeLies Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 whats a good software to create a new partition in vista? Vista has a build in basic partition tool although it does have its limits especially with your system partition. To use it go to: Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Computer Management -> Disk Management If that doesn't work out I usually use 'Acronis Partition Manager' because it works perfect with Vista. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590400928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inctye Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 whats a good software to create a new partition in vista? Don't another software to do this. Just open the start menu, search for "computer management". Then when a computer management windows is opened, there will be an option on the left side for Disk Management. This is where you can shrink your current vista partition and create a new one with the used space. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590400934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
primexx Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) well I'm quite amazed at the amount of software hardware Windows 7 supports OOTB, it loaded at native resolution, reacts to my stylus fine, has wireless, has sound, and even reads from the card reader. keyboard shortcuts don't work natively and the fingerprint reader doesn't either, i'm installing the drivers right now to see if they work. EDIT: that should have said "hardware" Edited January 11, 2009 by Primexx Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590400968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis W. Veteran Posted January 11, 2009 Veteran Share Posted January 11, 2009 well I'm quite amazed at the amount of software Windows 7 supports OOTB, it loaded at native resolution, reacts to my stylus fine, has wireless, has sound, and even reads from the card reader.keyboard shortcuts don't work natively and the fingerprint reader doesn't either, i'm installing the drivers right now to see if they work. Indeed. The only drivers that I need to hunt down that aren't included on Windows Update are my touchpad drivers. Anything else is optional for extra features (for instance, Sigmatel/IDT's audio drivers that allow remapping of the laptop's audio ports). Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590400988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigurd Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I finally got my audio working, it was my fault all along being an idiot... I havnt used this laptop in such a long time i thought it had AC'97 where in actual fact it was the HD drivers i needed to install... Thanks for the help. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590401034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofa747 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 i got my key and will spend tomorrow installing windows 7. i think i will run it in virtual machine so i dont have to go thru the hassle of running it as a main os Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590401116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusuf M. Veteran Posted January 11, 2009 Veteran Share Posted January 11, 2009 I downloaded the 64-bit version and acquired a 64-bit key. Now, all I need is an empty hard drive to install it on. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590401276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron2000 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Can Windows 7 be installed onto an extended partition? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590401330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loso Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Vista has a build in basic partition tool although it does have its limits especially with your system partition.To use it go to: Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Computer Management -> Disk Management If that doesn't work out I usually use 'Acronis Partition Manager' because it works perfect with Vista. is it best to set the new partition as logical or primary. (my main OS will be vista and im gonna dual boot w7 on the new partition) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590401408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
revvo Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Still downloading, 60% done (damn you 3mbps suppose-to-be-5mbps limit!) Did you guys choose 32-bit or 64-bit? I went ahead with 64-bit just for the sake of it I guess since I won't be running it as my main OS. I'll just see how things run and look like and I don't think today I'm running any legacy code that wouldn't run on 64-bit but as long as I don't have 4GB of RAM, I see no benefits in going X64 as my main OS even for W7. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590401480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oglebo Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 loving it... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590401494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron2000 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 is it best to set the new partition as logical or primary. (my main OS will be vista and im gonna dual boot w7 on the new partition) Actually I was thinking of dumping it in one of the currently free extended partitions in my current HDD but I'm not sure about it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590401498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inctye Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 is it best to set the new partition as logical or primary. (my main OS will be vista and im gonna dual boot w7 on the new partition) In most cases, it won't make a difference. But in some cases, like mine, I could only install my ATI driver if I am using the primary C: drive. If this is merely your first time doing this, I would just install on a separate partition for now. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590401530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkxl Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) Hello: I have a problem with my drivers matherboard, when I install my next problem ?matherboard support cd does not support this operating (WNT_6.1P_32_MCE)" PS: I use 32 bits Edited January 11, 2009 by darkxl Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590401582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron2000 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Wanted to install from within XP but found out that you can't install a 64-bit OS from a 32-bit one. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590401668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkxl Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Wanted to install from within XP but found out that you can't install a 64-bit OS from a 32-bit one. I have not installed a the S.O 64 bits :s I use "Windows XP 32 bit" and installing now "Windows 7 32 bit" (tow partitions) Please help :'( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590401812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+kpo6969 Subscriber¹ Posted January 11, 2009 Subscriber¹ Share Posted January 11, 2009 is it best to set the new partition as logical or primary. (my main OS will be vista and im gonna dual boot w7 on the new partition) That's what I did. So far so good. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590401902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkxl Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I have not installed a the S.O 64 bits :sI use "Windows XP 32 bit" and installing now "Windows 7 32 bit" (tow partitions) Please help :'( fixed, sorry for disturb Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590401960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleData Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 As I have posted to this topic before, if you PM me I can send you a direct link to the original file downloaded from MS "7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULFRE_EN_DVD.ISO" located in my VPS. I can send the link to limited number of people. This server has 100mbit connection and located in Germany. If you are having problems downloading from Microsoft you can use the link that I am talking about. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590402024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagpus Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 i got my key and will spend tomorrow installing windows 7. i think i will run it in virtual machine so i dont have to go thru the hassle of running it as a main os Remember if you run Windows 7 in a Virtual Machine AERO effects will be disabled. you really can't beat installing this on a Hard Drive. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590402162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gio Takahashi Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 You don't have to (and you definitely shouldn't, actually) run Windows 7 as Main OS. Just run it as dualboot. There's a few guides, already out on how to do that. That aside, am I the only one that felt that I should have Seven of Nine as wallpaper, to commemorate this beta?? XD Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590402166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
primexx Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 You don't have to (and you definitely shouldn't, actually) run Windows 7 as Main OS. Just run it as dualboot. There's a few guides, already out on how to do that.That aside, am I the only one that felt that I should have Seven of Nine as wallpaper, to commemorate this beta?? XD well, i'm going to run it as main OS and I know a few others are too. It's the best way to find bugs. Plus, why use Vista when you can have all the 7 goodness? If anything major does happen, I can always troubleshoot it with the one I'm on right now. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590402288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gio Takahashi Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I will as well, but I'm going to kepe the dualboot, until possibly, RTM comes out. Back at vista, sometimes it's doable to OS Vista beta, others, it's near too damn buggy to do it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590402320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeLies Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I find this kinda interesting even though the Sidebar was removed and the gadgets can be placed anywhere there is still a 'sidebar.exe' that runs (just look in task manager). I think this is odd, I would think they would rename it to something like 'gadgets.exe' or run the gadgets with their own .exe names. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/129/#findComment-590403222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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