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The thread discusses a helpful article about Windows 7, shared via email, which generates positive feedback and further discussion on accessing the content. Some users encounter link errors or restrictions linked to Microsoft subscriptions, but alternative sources are provided. A contributor also shares insights on virtual machine compatibility for running Windows 7 x64 or x86 versions, highlighting technical details and compatibility considerations. Overall, the conversation is informative, supportive, and collaborative.

davehc

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Just got this in the email newsletters. It answers a lot of questions:
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Thanks -- working now

worth the read

One thing he missed in dicussing using on a Virtual Machine however is that provided your CPU has VT enabled in the Bios or by default you can actually run the X-64 version as a guest OS on a 32 Bit host such as XP. Note if you do this however the HOST machine will still only see 4GB RAM max so your guest OS will have to use less.

You can also get the interesting scenario of running Windows 7 x-86 as Host with x-64 as a GUEST -- but subject to the same constraints.

Execute the attached file to see if your CPU will support a 64 bit Guest OS. Note Virtual pc doesn't support 64 bit guest OS'es so you'll have to use something like vmware.

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Any chance of another link

I'm getting Error 403

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Strange? Anyone else having a problem?

Try it on a manual Jimbo, starting on page Link Removed - Invalid URL and type in the rest.

Cancel that, I've just tracked down the article, which has been full reproduced by Edd Bott:
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P.S. Sorry, justlooked at your image!!
Sorry anyone who has tried, it seems to be linked to a Microsoft subscription. But the new link will take you there.
 

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Strange? Anyone else having a problem?

Try it on a manual Jimbo, starting on page Link Removed - Invalid URL and type in the rest.

Cancel that, I've just tracked down the article, which has been full reproduced by Edd Bott:
What you need to know about the Windows 7 Release Candidate | Ed Bott’s Microsoft Report | ZDNet.com

P.S. Sorry, justlooked at your image!!
Sorry anyone who has tried, it seems to be linked to a Microsoft subscription. But the new link will take you there.

TY good post and the link works :D
 

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Thanks -- working now

worth the read

One thing he missed in dicussing using on a Virtual Machine however is that provided your CPU has VT enabled in the Bios or by default you can actually run the X-64 version as a guest OS on a 32 Bit host such as XP. Note if you do this however the HOST machine will still only see 4GB RAM max so your guest OS will have to use less.

You can also get the interesting scenario of running Windows 7 x-86 as Host with x-64 as a GUEST -- but subject to the same constraints.

Execute the attached file to see if your CPU will support a 64 bit Guest OS. Note Virtual pc doesn't support 64 bit guest OS'es so you'll have to use something like vmware.

cheers
jimbo
 

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Thanks -- working now

worth the read
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