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Dailydiapers · 09-22-2009, 02:04 AM

Got the full retail version of Windows 7 Ultimate today and am really liking it! Faster and smoother; good interface. Love the new toolbar you can pin program links on (larger icons than the old quick launch.)

iPhone users - de-authorize your computer in itunes on Vista before you upgrade. It won't recognize it in 7 and you'll lose one of your authorization slots when you set it back up.

Also Vista users MUST have SP1 or later before they can upgrade. My C crashed when i originally did the SP install so I have avoided it until now. If you are in that same situation, get the direct download from MS don't use Windows Update.

So far all software and hardware are compatable, though there were a few driver updates to install.

cardinalvices · 09-22-2009, 03:07 AM

So how is it overall? Any glitches with drivers?

Serge Litehead · 09-22-2009, 03:20 AM

win7 is out now in retail?

Serge Litehead · 09-22-2009, 03:36 AM

not sure how you got the retail version
Windows 7 Release Date is 22nd October 2009

Slick · 09-22-2009, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by holograph

not sure how you got the retail version
Windows 7 Release Date is 22nd October 2009

I thought the same thing, but perhaps he managed to get his hands on a "builders" OEM version which I'm sure are out there somewhere.

Dailydiapers · 09-22-2009, 01:06 PM

My 'day job" is a journalist, I got an advance copy. No glitches yet. All hardware and software is working. Haven't found any bugs.

smutnut · 09-22-2009, 01:44 PM

So is it standard now on new pc purchases? I've been dying to buy a new laptop but have been putting it off.

BestXXXPorn · 09-22-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dailydiapers

Also Vista users MUST have SP1 or later before they can upgrade. My C crashed when i originally did the SP install so I have avoided it until now. If you are in that same situation, get the direct download from MS don't use Windows Update.

I highly recommend a clean install, ALWAYS for any OS...

Dailydiapers · 09-22-2009, 01:46 PM

I know HP has some day-of-release laptops ready to come out in Oct. Right now it's still the free upgrade option.

09-22-2009, 02:04 AM	#1
Dailydiapers Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,079	Windows 7 first thoughts +iPhone note Got the full retail version of Windows 7 Ultimate today and am really liking it! Faster and smoother; good interface. Love the new toolbar you can pin program links on (larger icons than the old quick launch.) iPhone users - de-authorize your computer in itunes on Vista before you upgrade. It won't recognize it in 7 and you'll lose one of your authorization slots when you set it back up. Also Vista users MUST have SP1 or later before they can upgrade. My C crashed when i originally did the SP install so I have avoided it until now. If you are in that same situation, get the direct download from MS don't use Windows Update. So far all software and hardware are compatable, though there were a few driver updates to install. __________________ Mike http://www.dailydiapers.com/

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Dailydiapers Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,079	My 'day job" is a journalist, I got an advance copy. No glitches yet. All hardware and software is working. Haven't found any bugs. __________________ Mike http://www.dailydiapers.com/

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smutnut So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Babylon Posts: 5,889	So is it standard now on new pc purchases? I've been dying to buy a new laptop but have been putting it off.

09-22-2009, 01:46 PM	#9
Dailydiapers Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,079	I know HP has some day-of-release laptops ready to come out in Oct. Right now it's still the free upgrade option. __________________ Mike http://www.dailydiapers.com/