Windows 7

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:03 pm

Geo wrote:They had LimeWire...

But no Internet connection...

Am I missing something?

it's three different computers. One was fully in Limewire, and they download without end, the other had no internet but got most of it's media from the computer with limewire, so it had basically the same issues, and then Compaq pushed beyond the limit.

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:04 pm

What do you mean what am I 'using'?

I'm not using anything... :S

I had preset partitions from when I installed XP a few months back, I installed 7 on a partition I was just using for documents.

HPDarkness · Post by **HPDarkness** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:05 pm

I agree this was easier to install than any OS I've ever used.

Unless you are trying to partion your drive, and dual boot. Of course a user with little experience doing such before would run into issues.

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:07 pm

I don't understand, what issues can arise from partitioning? You select the drive, and create partitions with the desired amount of space, along with the file system.

It's not rocket science.

Tural · Post by **Tural** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:10 pm

Indeed. XP and Vista both have built in ways to partition a drive. After partitioning, you don't even have to burn the ISO, just mount it and install. It's fantastic and easy to install.

Eaton · Post by **Eaton** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:13 pm

Tural wrote:Indeed. XP and Vista both have built in ways to partition a drive. After partitioning, you don't even have to burn the ISO, just mount it and install. It's fantastic and easy to install.

I've tried that, but here is the thing: I am on a 32 bit OS right now. I downloaded the 64bit Windows 7 setup. I decided to try it since my processor can handle it. But I can't execute the setup directly because it is a 64bit setup... So I need some way to get to to boot to the setup.

I am using this tutorial: http://indosourcecode.blogspot.com/2008 ... ndows.html

I can't figure out the right way to make a new partition.

DrXThirst · Post by **DrXThirst** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:16 pm

I looked at that tutorial, and it doesn't look quite right to me. Look to Tural for help, that is, if he's willing.

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:17 pm

Just download the 32bit version...

Eaton · Post by **Eaton** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:18 pm

I need to figure this out tonight. I'm considering re-installing Vista again since I have everything backed up. So please, if anyone has any advice on how to overwrite my existing Vista OS with Windows 7, PLEASE post.

Geo wrote:Just download the 32bit version...

Would I be able to install it while in Vista?

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:22 pm

I installed Windows 7 very simply, without burning it to physical media.

I downloaded the 32bit version, mounted it with Daemon Tools, started the install process and installed it to a spare partition on my hard drive.

It was as simple as that. And flawless.

EDIT: Oh and that was whilst running Windows XP. Not that I think it makes a difference.

Why would you re-install Vista, to install 7?

Eaton · Post by **Eaton** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:27 pm

Geo wrote:I installed Windows 7 very simply, without burning it to physical media.

I downloaded the 32bit version, mounted it with Daemon Tools, started the install process and installed it to a spare partition on my hard drive.

It was as simple as that. And flawless.

EDIT: Oh and that was whilst running Windows XP. Not that I think it makes a difference.

Why would you re-install Vista, to install 7?

Since I am having trouble with 7, I think I will jut drop in and install Vista again. But I would really like Windows 7. Anyway...

I do not have any spare partitions.

Ok, this is my computer:

My hard-drive that currently has Vista on it. I want to overwrite that installation with Windows 7

The Dell Recovery drive is used for restoring the system so I cannot use that.

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:36 pm

So, mount the .iso and install it to your vista partition... what's stopping you from doing that?

That's how mine is at the moment.

Eaton · Post by **Eaton** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:40 pm

Geo wrote:So, mount the .iso and install it to your vista partition... what's stopping you from doing that?

This:

That is because I am trying to run a 64bit setup on a 32bit OS.

Would this happen with the 32bit version? Can I launch the setup while on Vista, and have it ovewrite my "Hard-drive" with Windows 7?

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:46 pm

Yes.

But you need the 32bit version.

Eaton · Post by **Eaton** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:48 pm

Geo wrote:Yes.

But you need the 32bit version.

Alright, then... I will consider downloading it tomorrow and trying it. Thanks a lot for your help!!!

Veegie · Post by **Veegie** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 7:02 pm

Geo wrote:I don't understand, what issues can arise from partitioning? You select the drive, and create partitions with the desired amount of space, along with the file system.

It's not rocket science.

My problem, post defragging. lololol

xbox · Post by **xbox** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:38 am

I'll be installing this when I get home.

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 4:13 am

ok, so, I Try to creat a partition on my Main hard Drive. I got through the XP stuff to create one, and it lists partitioned space and the space taken by the dataused to make the partition. in C, theres about 40 GB free and XP won't allow me to create a partiton in that space. any idea on how I could put a partition on C?

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 4:31 am

I don't believe you can partition an existing partition, under Windows XP.

You may be able to with a 3rd party application. Other then that, I was only aware you could do it in Vista, unless you don't mind formatting the C: drive.

Cryticfarm · Post by **Cryticfarm** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:10 am

Eaton wrote:
Geo wrote:I installed Windows 7 very simply, without burning it to physical media.

I downloaded the 32bit version, mounted it with Daemon Tools, started the install process and installed it to a spare partition on my hard drive.

It was as simple as that. And flawless.

EDIT: Oh and that was whilst running Windows XP. Not that I think it makes a difference.

Why would you re-install Vista, to install 7?
Since I am having trouble with 7, I think I will jut drop in and install Vista again. But I would really like Windows 7. Anyway...

I do not have any spare partitions.

Ok, this is my computer:

My hard-drive that currently has Vista on it. I want to overwrite that installation with Windows 7

The Dell Recovery drive is used for restoring the system so I cannot use that.

Screw restoration, you don't need it, just format the recovery drive and install on that. I suggest the 32 bit anyways cause the 64 bit version has alot of compatibility errors for some reason :\.