Windows 7

[HillyHugger]

I realise it's only a test version but can I ,& if so how , just download Windows 7 from here & have it on my Vista system ?


http://download.cnet.com/Windows-7/3000-18513_ 4-10906772.html?tag=mncol;pop

[ChuckFickens]

Download the file, use CD burning software to write the ISO to a CD and install it the same as you would any other version of windows

You did see the bit at the bottom of your link that says The RC will expire on June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours.

I wouldn't install it on a main computer at all, if you have a spare one use that!

[HillyHugger]

Thanks Chuck , think I'll wait . My spare machines way too old

[ACtheTROLL]

if you can't wait
put it on your main machine with virtual pc I've used virtual PCs for ages ... a risk free way of having a play

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/

lookee here
http://www.google.co.uk/search?sourceid=navcli ent&aq=5&oq=virtual+pc+200&hl=en-GB&ie=UTF-8&r lz=1T4GPTB_en-GBGB295GB295&q=virtual+pc+2007+w indows+7

[HillyHugger]

I had been thinking about that AC but that's a BETA as well

[ChuckFickens]

The virtual PC is a beta, but it's beta software that you can simply uninstall, unlike the beta of windows 7 which would be a real pain to remove if you were to do a proper install of it on your computer.

[ACtheTROLL]

bu@@er ... just expected google to do the work
the link takes you to the integrated VPC for win7 which is used for compatibility - sorry

you want the standalone 2007 version which has been around since ..... well 2007!

this is the one you want

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.asp x?********=04D26402-3199-48A3-AFA2-2DC0B40A73B 6&displaylang=en

also VMware server (which is free and WILL run win7)
http://www.vmware.com/products/server/

[HillyHugger]

Famil y Id that would be ,

it doesn't Vista home premium under supported operating systems though , would it still be OK?

[ACtheTROLL]

it worked for me

I prefer vmware - it supports more hardware - been using it for years .... but 2007 will run the os with standard setup