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I am trying to install the Windows 7 RC 64-bit as a fresh install. I am coming from a Windows XP Home Edition. I backed up all my important data and restarted and booted to the Windows 7 RC DVD. I chose custom install and then formatted the partition (only took like 5 seconds. Strange) and...

hi guys, i have no cd rom devices found on my installation., i have tried the regedit hack found on the internet for vista (this is the windows 7 RC im using) which was to delete the upper and lower filters in the cde rom registry then reboot, but this has no effect. windows 7 does not recognise...

I will be getting a new laptop soon (with Vista, ugh) and I want to install Win 7. But the RC seems to be closed so I can't get a new key, so I was wondering if it would be possible to use the key form my current laptop after I've formated this computer (and then maybe throw it away, piece of...

I have preordered an update version for the 10/22 and am currently running and loving the RC version As I currently have the RC version on my computer, I am assuming when I flatten my machine again during the RTM load I will not have to install Windows XP and then load Windows 7 RC. I am...

I'm having an issue with homegroups on a desktop PC. Whenever I try to create a homegroup, join a homegroup or run the homegroup troubleshooter I just get the popup box and a never ending progress bar. For example - 1. I goto homegroup setup in control panel 2. Click join existing homegroup...

Hi, does anyone know why windows 7 randomly seems to keep on scanning for my network? Sometimes when i try to access the network drives, windows 7 seems to be scanning for the files on the drive, i notice a green bar going across at the top and it slows the pc to a crawl. I am using the final...

On my user account event sounds stopped working and yet they continue to work on another user account. Running Windows 7 RC. Between when they were working and now, several updates have been downloaded and I prefer to get a solution without rolling back. Any ideas?

Hello members, My first comment is that Windows7 Rocks!!! I am running the Win7RC version 7100. I downloaded iTunes and installed some music as well as downloading some tunes from the store. The problem that i am experiencing is that the playback is terrible. Lots of ticks, scratches, skips and...

Hi there, I have a few questions. First off, I tried downloading the Win7 RC 64-bit via that download manager that you have to use. After the download, I do no see the .iso file of Win7 RC on my desktop(which I set as where I want to file to download). The only icons I see that are related to...

Great forum everyone! Many of the responses have helped me a lot. This situation is a bit different so I decided I needed to post this question. There are 3 active PCs in this house. My wife's PC still has Win-XP on it. My workstation has Win-7 v7100 RC 64 bit and it runs very well indeed. My...

This is for those who fall into this category....not the general tech public. You are still running Beta Code. Infact,, if you are not running 7600 build 16385...... ******Line Deleted by OP***** You will probably save yourself a ton of headaches and time. The issues may have already been...

Purchased the windows 7 upgrade (during reduced price period). I had xp on the laptop (have all the installation disks) put in the rc windows 7. Now can I or can I not install this windows 7 upgrade disk? Thanks:confused:

Hello Everyone, Hopefully there is someone on here who is able to help me. I have a 2007 HP Pavilion dv9428nr (all specs in profile) that is completely wiped cleaned. All hard drives formatted. I downloaded the RC from Technet and I am trying to get 7 on the laptop. It seems to be fine asks to...

Installing Windows 7: I found threads on this problem under other OSes Like Vista (shocker). The error message is "A required Cd/DVD drive device driver is missing. If you have a driver flopply disk, CD, DVD, or usb flash drive, please insert now. Now this is after I booted from a...

I did an nlited version of windows 7 RC, so i have an iso of 1.41 gb. Now, what can I delete of windows 7 files and folders useless? I already delete "SoftwareDistribution", "Windows Mail", "Windows DVD Maker", "Internet Explorer" and "Games", and so now what can I also delete? vlite not nlite

I've just installed the RC version as the second half of a dualboot with Windows XP using two separate harddisks. Though I can boot into either system without any problem, neither system can see the other's C partition in My Computer. Anybody know how to correct this? Thanks

I have Windows 7 RC installed on my PC. Previously, I had a Full Ultimate Version of VISTA. When Windows 7 comes out in October, can I use a Upgrade Version (Windows 7 Professional) to install or do I need to purchase a full version of Windows 7? Do I need to do a clean install?

If a user has installed the RC in an all out attempt to be rid of Vista once and for all will this work for the upgrade version being sold at present? I am familiar with the upgrade process and one of the key elements to an upgrade is to have an O.S. install with a valid product key on the...

Hi, I am using Windows 7 RC & all is running perfect!!!!! ...........except...... I cannot restart/shutdown/hibernate the machine. If I select Restart or Shutdown the machine will stay at the "Shutting Down..." screen forever If I select hibernate the screen goes black... The only way out...

Hello, I have recentley installed Windows 7 RC. Since installing it, I have noticed that when I close my laptop lid, the screen stays on. How do I get the screen to turn off without going into sleep or hibernate mode? I've tried messing around with the power options but nothing seems to work...