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  1. Windows 10 Downloading 10159 now...what's up?

    Well, I thought 10158 would be the last build before the final... looks like I was wrong. I wonder why so soon, maybe 10158 had some problem. It shows available in Windows Update, but so far it has not started actually downloading. Now it seems to be downloading at 50 Mbps... we will see...
  2. Windows 10 Microsoft Confirms - Windows 10 Free for Insider Program Members

    Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 will be free for Insiders, even if the machine did not have Windows 7/8/8.1 on it beforehand. Testers will be able to do a fresh installation. "As long as you are running an Insider Preview build and connected with the MSA you used to register, you will...
  3. Windows 10 Getting the final release on July 29th...

    Hi If anyone hasn't seen this because then don't bother to read all the notices I think this makes it official that everyone in the Insider Program who is running Windows 10 will get it on July 29th. Mike...
  4. How to turn your Windows 10 Insider Preview into Windows 10 RTM

    As Microsoft enters the final 40 days before the public release of Windows 10 they are providing instructions to their intrepid Windows Insiders for the process to reach RTM builds on all of their machines. read more Continue reading...
  5. Upcoming changes to Windows 10 Insider Preview builds

    Hi everyone, we’re hard at work on the next builds that we’ll send out to you for PC and Mobile. I don’t have an update on timing for that quite yet, but I do have some important changes to tell you about that are coming with the next PC build as we Link Removed. Microsoft Account notifications...
  6. Ugly, incomplete, buggy: Windows 10 faces a sprint to the finish

    Unpicking the past is a messy business for Microsoft Review Microsoft does not have long to fix Windows 10. The company plans to release it this year, and if that implies hardware on the shelves, the operating system will need to be completed in the summer – and most features will need to be...
  7. Windows 8 What is my option ?

    I have run into a quagmire. Presently, I have installed win 8.1 preview into an old Dell Inspiron laptop which used to run Vista. I like the preview so much that I am ready to install the Final Release of 8.1 when it becomes available. The thing is, I do not have a valid upgrade path to install...
  8. Windows 8 RE : Windows 8.1 final release

    At the moment I have the win 8.1 preview installed in my old Dell laptop which used to run Vista. It was a clean install and I never had the Windows 8 RT ( I could have it for $39.99, but I declined to do so.) Question : When the final release of Win 8.1 is available for public, do I have to...
  9. Windows 8 News on release preview.

    Softpedia have a report on the 'Release Preview' which contains some interesting news: Reference: New Metro Apps in Windows 8 Release Preview - Softpedia
  10. Windows 8 Warning Against Using Windows 8 Beta as Your Main OS

    I write & read in several tech forums & it leads me to the following... To all those switching their existing, current, non-beta, 'daily driver' Operating Systems on their computer, to BOTH those who have done it or are considering doing this w/ Windows8... WRONG!! Windows8, whether CP...
  11. Windows 7 Celestica for Windows 7 [VS]

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  12. Windows 7 SP1 Release Candidate launches

    The new Release Candidate editions for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 will be the last public test versions before their final releases next year. Link Removed
  13. Windows 7 Windows Phone 7: News for Developers

    Link RemovedBrandon Watson, Director for Windows Phone 7, is making some announcements for developers today so we stopped by his office to get the highlights. Plus, we*got the official word that on September 16th the final Windows Phone Developer Tools will be available. Here's an overview of...
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    Windows 7 Beta Release Problems

    With the final release approaching in a few days, I'm wondering if it's a good idea to remove the old unanswered questions about the beta versions? Some of those problems were probably fixed or it's just time to move on. When we sort for questions without replies / solutions most are several...
  15. Windows 7 So I have Windows 7 Build 7600 Do I need to upgrade?

    Yeah, I currently have Windows 7 Build 7600, so is there any difference between this one and the final released version of Windows 7. I know this one expires early next year, but other than that is there a difference?
  16. Windows 7 Widows 7 RTM final any difference?

    Hi to you guys who have an RTM final installed. Is it any different to the RC that we are running? Any new features or changes to th GUI?
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    Windows 7 No icons on desktop, start button not working. T_T

    This is the same issue as: "Link Removed". The icons are not showing up, but there is a label. The start button refuses to work. I can still load programs from the task bar, but there are no icons. I am running the RC, Build 7100. I just restarted my computer, but nothing changed. I don't...
  18. Windows 7 Some 7600 Questions.

    Well, my father have a notebook and i want to install the Build 7600.. But i have 2 questions: First one: Can I upgrade Windows Vista Home Basic to Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7600? Second question: There's an activation that activates that build for ever? As is was the Retail or Final one...
  19. Windows 7 So Much for an RC Upgrade

    M$ has laid down the rules..... upgrading from an activated RC to RTM will not carry your programs and settings over. Microsoft confirms Windows 7 RC upgrade rules by Link Removed due to 404 Error, posted Jul 14th 2009 at 11:23AM Link Removed due to 404 Error As October 22nd hastily...
  20. Windows 7 Clearing the confusion over RTM

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