Windows 7 Prices

[Calaber]

single or dual core? either way that's pretty slow to be running vista. i had an 'average' laptop a couple of years ago which ran vista, it was a dual core 2ghz and i wasn't blown away by it's performance...

Dual Core.

As I mentioned earlier, the damn thing came loaded with Vista and only 1GB RAM. I was advised by a mate whose pc knowledge far exceeds mine that Vista was a shit OS and should never have been installed wsith only 1GB to play with.

Any idea of the cost of installing an upgraded CPU, or does it require a complete motherboard? (In which case, it gets its pension early and a more modern pc takes its place - prices are too low these days to stuff around with new bits for old gear.)

[Morton]

I'm fairly confident that upgrading the processor on a laptop isn't a worthwhile venture - but my Samsung NC20 only has a 1.3ghz processor and runs like greased lightning. Processor speed isn't the same indicator of processing capability that it used to be.

Remember, five years ago my computer had a 3.6ghz processor. was a slug.
My new pc has a 3.0ghz processor and runs like the wind. FIVE years later. The speed is so irrelevant

[GetToDaChopa]

I'm fairly confident that upgrading the processor on a laptop isn't a worthwhile venture - but my Samsung NC20 only has a 1.3ghz processor and runs like greased lightning. Processor speed isn't the same indicator of processing capability that it used to be.

Remember, five years ago my computer had a 3.6ghz processor. was a slug.
My new pc has a 3.0ghz processor and runs like the wind. FIVE years later. The speed is so irrelevant

You sure your new processor does not have a Core 2 Duo, which mean 2x 3.0Ghz

[Morton]

Yes, but it will only use one at a time to process foreground applications. My old dual-core used to use all 3.6ghz at once to no avail

[Low_VX_Taxi]

Well Telstra still hasn't released an update and now the usb device manufacter has "passed the buck" to telstra. After an hour on hold I have found the update will come "in December" no date so probably December 2020......

Anyone know if windows 7 can be dual booted with xp?

[ruggj]

Well Telstra still hasn't released an update and now the usb device manufacter has "passed the buck" to telstra. After an hour on hold I have found the update will come "in December" no date so probably December 2020......

Anyone know if windows 7 can be dual booted with xp?

Sure can, but you will need to have installed XP first, then Windows 7 afterwards as windows vista and onwards use a new bootloader.

[Evolution_Ends_Here]

ok guys thinking of updating to Windows 7, question im currently Running Windows Xp Pro Sp3 can install a fresh for Windows 7 or do i have other things before installing.

[Rufus®]

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[Evolution_Ends_Here]

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[Evolution_Ends_Here]

Installled Everythjing fine, backup everything, now tranferring everything back and re-installing everything again , I moved from Windows Xp Home to Windows 7 Ultimate, it massive differance. so quick i must admit.

[50LTRv8]

For all those Uni / TAFE students not covered by CAUDIT or some other form of enterprise agreement, you may be able to cheaply (and legally) get some licences through the IEEE for $32US

IEEE - Microsoft Software Offer for IEEE Student members

I picked up 10 Win7 Pro licences (5x 32bit, 5x 64bit) as well as some more XP Pro, Vista, Office and Server licences.

It takes about a week from the time I sent payment til I was allowed access to get the serial numbers and download the software.

Can you tell me where to navigate for this, I have joined but can't seem to find the software

[10WVN]

im running windows 7 ultimate... certainly did good with this one... vista was shit

[Insomniacs Dream]

I moved over to windows 7 ultimate from XP home back in Nov/Dec Or Jan 08 when the first betas were released and have never looked back. Ive been running windows 7 for 12 months now and have used it through all major beta releases. I now run Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit which i got for free from Microsoft :P I must admit it owns and i have recommended it to every family member/friend/customer that I've spoken to about it.

[Uber_Flacky]

One thing I tell everyone "GO SSD" Honestly, SSD's mixed with windows 7 is OMG this is great, I know $ per GB is way over a regular Hard drive, but it just runs so much faster Just make sure you get one that it is able to run a wiper.

[HAZZA-VN]

I've got windows 7 works really well bit of getting use to, What my cousin did because shes at uni something to do with being a student of some kind cost her $50 and your aloud to get 2 copys so my dad wanted it too so he paid for both theres, and my computer when i bought it 6 months ago came with a free copy that was sent to me when it was released

[dijm8]

hey guys,
got a quick question i wanna get windows 7, now i got vista home premium, now do i just buy the windows seven upgrade for 199? or the 300 one?

[Uber_Flacky]

Have you got the Disk and Serial number that came with Vista? If So just the upgrade should do. If its just an OEM Copy, as long as you have the serial number that came with vista I don't see why not. However If you can spare the extra $100 bucks just go the full copy, for reinstalls etc.