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How to Get, Install and Play With Windows 7, Pain Free [Windows 7]
How to Get, Install and Play With Windows 7, Pain Free [Windows 7]
You've been thinking about installing Windows 7 Beta 1 now that it's totally available to anyone . Well, here's our complete guide to grabbing, installing and playing with Windows 7—it's (mostly) painless, so no excuses! Are You Ready? First thing's first—you might be tired of XP, ...
Download the Windows 7 Beta
microsoft.com — Some product features of Windows 7, such as the ability to watch and record live TV or navigation through the use of "touch," may require advanced or additional hardware. You'll need a system recovery disk (and know how to use it). You're [almost] ... (more) Download the Windows 7 Beta
How to Dual Boot Windows 7 with XP or Vista
lifehacker.com — If you're dying to try out Windows 7 but aren't ready to give up your installation of XP or Vista, let's take a look at how to dual boot Windows 7 with XP or Vista. Step 0: Download the Windows 7 Beta and Burn It to a DVD Assuming you've already ... (more) How to Dual Boot Windows 7 with XP or Vista
Confirmed: Windows 7 'netbook edition' - Crave at CNET UK
crave.cnet.co.uk — Laptops Microsoft has confirmed to CNET UK that it will be providing a version of Windows 7 specifically developed for netbooks and sub-notebook computers, as well as at least one version for consumers, and one for enterprise users. The confirmation ... (more) Confirmed: Windows 7 'netbook edition' - Crave at CNET UK
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Windows 7 tryout: tips and tricks
The Seattle Times: Brier Dudley's blog — Some tips and tricks for installing the Windows 7 beta: -- Lifehacker's hit blog entry with step-by-step instructions to partition and setup an XP or Vista system so it can dual-boot Windows 7. Microsoft's M3 Sweatt suggests one additional step. -- Gizmodo today offered its step-by-step Windows 7 setup guide. After highlighting the cool Media Center improvements, it noted Neowin's earlier warning that the beta can mess with MP3 files. -- There are also tips and suggestions on the official Windows 7 team blog introducing the ...

Windows 7 Beta in-depth Review uncovers the Inconvenient Truth
I4U News — ... still for yourself until January 24th. In case you need instructions on how to install and test Windows 7 beta, Gizmodo published an easy guide. Posted on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:49:13 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Linkpost | 1.13.2009
TechBlog — ... - It's been hacked, and is serving up more than just banal inanity. • How to Get, Install and Play With Windows 7, Pain Free - Nice tutorial by Gizmodo. Also ...

Windows 7 Thoughts
Addicted to Digital Media — ... same for your PC. That said, Windows 7 will also present a great opportunity to upgrade for many after trying out the beta on an older machine laying around.  If it performs well, just imagine what it can do on a new PC. So, my guidance is this:  If you have an older PC sitting around that you don't mind turning into a weeknight/weekend project - go ahead and download the beta.  Here are a few resources to get you started: How to Get, Install and Play with Windows 7 (Gizmodo)  10 ...

Windows 7 on Gizmodo, So Far [Microsoft]
Gizmodo — ... of the user experience • Giz Explains all the hidden benefits of Windows 7, and why it will smash Vista • Our parody of 25 features you won't find in Windows 7 • How Windows 7 will extend laptop battery life by at least 11% • What the totally upgraded Media Center interface on Windows 7 can do • Early benchmarks of Windows 7 said to be "very promising" • Finally, how to install and play with the Windows 7 Beta [Windows 7 on Giz] ...

Giz Explains: The Windows 7 Beta Fine Print [Giz]
Gizmodo — ... Windows 7 is the largest OS beta test ever. If you followed our guide you're already snapping, peeking and poking around in it. But did you read the fine print before you clicked install? ...

Why You Should Go 64-Bit With Windows 7 [Windows 7]
Gizmodo — ... Basically, anyone geeky enough to read this. If you have an Intel Core 2 Duo or newer processor, you've got a 64-bit CPU, and you should install the 64-bit version of Windows 7 to play with. (Here's how. You've got like 5 days left, BTW.) Microsoft itself is ...

Gizmodo's Complete Windows 7 Coverage [Beta Testing Windows 7]
Gizmodo — Windows 7 Beta, Microsoft's thank-you gift for putting up with Vista, has been out two weeks and we're covering every exciting inch of it. Here's how to catch up, or get the beta for yourself: To automatically read the most recent Windows 7 posts, hit this tag (and bookmark it). Windows 7 Beta Installation Advice (Note: The beta is free for anyone to download until Saturday, January 24, so hurry!) • How to Download and Install Windows 7 Beta • How To Install Win 7 on Macs with Boot Camp • Understanding ...

Download Windows 7 Now, Before It's Too Late [Reminder]
Gizmodo — ... Don't know what to do once you've got it downloaded? We've got you covered with a complete guide to installing Windows 7, pretty much pain-free, so you can test drive Windows 7 while keeping your current OS install totally intact. Here's ...

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Rest day- installing Windows 7 beta
jkontherun.com 1/12/2009 — Today is a day to wind down from the CES 2009 grind and for me that means installing the newly released Windows 7 beta . I got an install DVD from someone at the Tablet meetup yesterday so today I’m installing it under Parallels on the ...