evaluation

Can I upgrade to Windows 7 Professional or do I have to buy it as a totally new package? The price difference is significant between the two options. :mad:

Ok, you have Windows 7, either the 32 or 64 bit version and looked over the new features and either burned the image to disk or set it up on a 4 gig memory stick and are ready to jump in the deep end and install Windows 7. My advice is to do a CLEAN install on a NEW hard drive. 500 gb drive...

This article came from My Digital Life which has filed incorrect information in the past. I'd take it with a grain of salt. Welcome to the Windows 7 Enterprise 90-day Trial. It is designed specifically for IT Professionals, so that you can test your software and hardware on a final version of...

Is there some sort of Windows 7 Evaluation Guide? I would like to do a throuogh evaluation of the system and don't really know where to begin.

I have Windows 7 RC 64-bit Ultimate installed using the product key supplied. I believe it expires June 2010 I also downloaded and installed Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit that did not require a key for activation, and I believe it expires in 90 days, and cannot be upgraded. Queation? Are these the...

Microsoft has made available a 90-day Trial of Windows 7 Enterprise. Under the terms of the trial, the download does not require entry of a product key but it does require activation, and you can run Windows 7 Enterprise for 90 days before it goes into limited usage mode.

Hi guys , First off i am not a computer wiz kid, so any help is appreciated. I have a Compaq Presario CQ60 laptop - Requirements - AMD Turion Dual-Core RM- 70 3-gb ram 2.00 GHz - 32-bit operating system. I have had the laptop for under 1 year now, and i previously had windows...

Microsoft has now officially announced the release of Beta build of Windows Home Server Power Pack 3 (PP3), a solution for users to back up and restore Windows 7 PCs. First introduced in 2007 by Bill Gates, the Windows Home Server Operating System is a user friendly backup server tool designed...

hey people :) i have a little problem with windows 7.. it worked fine like a month.. but a few days ago i started my computer and the only thing i saw was my documents .. well yeah i looked at the processes and i saw that explorer.exe didnt start.. i tried to sart a new task and i put...

I'm running the evaluation copy of Windows 7 Ultimate version 7000. I've received, as have some of you folks, an invitation to prepurchase the new Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate OS as an upgrade that will be available in October. My question is this; Will the new systems...

I have an account with IEEE and I downloaded Windows 7 Ultimate RC and installed it on a laptop. Is there a time when Windows 7 will expire and I have to reformat to a previous Version? I did not think so but right on top of the clock it said evaluation copy (build 7100) Thank you for your...

Is Evaluation Copy the same as RC version ?

Is there a way to to remove the text in the bottom right corner of the desktop ,where it says evaluation copy and build number?:confused:

I installed RC1 and did not input the activation key. The desktop told me that I was running in evaluation mode, which is normal. I then went in and activated Windows with my key. Activation showed as successful, but my desktop is still telling me that I am in eval mode. Is there a way to...

Does anyone from Microsoft view this forum to evaluate issues/problems in W7 or do they have their own test group that provides them feedback?

after windows 7 build 7048 , now you can download window 7 build 7057 from many torrent site and direct links . Making its way through the intertubes as we speak is Windows 7 build 7057. Rejoice -- Microsoft is making progress! Deciphering the file name of the disc image indicates that this...

Rearm Windows 7 Evaluation Builds Just as you could do during the release of the Windows Vista pre-releases, betas, and release candidates, the Software Licensing Manager in Windows 7 allows you to "re-arm" a Windows 7 operating system that was installed without a product key. This process is...

This is a 'release candidate' and can be accessed here: Link Removed Follow the instructions to recieve SP1 via the update utility. This will place 'Evaluation Copy' on the desktop altho' I've found a way to get rid of this annoying message. Send a PM if you want the info..

Link Removed due to 404 Error It says it can't find the driver necesary. So I guess my only question is: Where can I download the driver for this? Thanks for the trouble. EDIT: I went to the Realtek site and started download the AC'97 driver. I really don't know if I should use it, I only...

Many may be wondering about this. There are about several ways to get a genuine copy of Microsoft Windows Vista now. If you're a software developer you can get a subscription to the Microsoft Developer Network and get a final copy of Windows Vista for non-production use. IT professionals can...