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Windows 7 beta 1 - netbook install guide
Windows 7 beta 1 - netbook install guide
With all the news about Windows 7 beta 1 leaking onto the torrent trackers, I figured it was time to writeup a Windows 7 netbook install guide. I've just installed beta 1 on my HP Mini (deleted the old build...
The Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Program
techarp.com — Microsoft issued a draft of the Windows 7 Technical Guarantee Program to their OEM partners on December... 10, giving them exactly one month to provide their feedback before Microsoft finalizes the program details. We managed to obtain a copy of the ... (more) The Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Program
Windows 7 beta 1 review
blogs.zdnet.com — I've now had my hands on Windows 7 beta 1 build 6.1.7000.0.081212-1400 (the build that is widely... expected to be made available to beta testers by Microsoft early in January) and have had some time to compose my thoughts and feelings about this latest ... (more) Windows 7 beta 1 review
Windows 7 beta 1 performance - How does the OS compare to Vista and XP?
Windows 7 beta 1 performance - How does the OS compare to Vista and XP?
blogs.zdnet.com — How does Windows 7 beta 1 compare to Vista and XP in terms of performance? That's a... question that's been hitting my inbox regularly over the past few weeks. Let's see if we can't answer it! (more) Windows 7 beta 1 performance - How does the OS compare ...
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Easy Dual Boot Setup with Windows 7 and Vista
jkOnTheRun — ... Next month, when the expected Windows 7 public beta arrives, you won’t necessarily have to wipe your device operating system to give it a go. Why not set up your computer to dual boot? The Technicist offers up a simple and handy step-by-step process that uses a USB drive for the install and the ...

How to Run Windows 7 and Your Old OS on the Same Computer [Windows 7]
Gizmodo — Wanna check out the Windows 7 beta that just leaked, but don't want to wipe your current Windows install? The Technicist has an easy guide to dual booting that'll let you do just that. Their guide is for a netbook, but it'll pretty much work on any computer if you just want a taste of Windows 7. All you need is the Windows 7 DVD image, a disc imaging program (I like Daemon tools), a 4GB USB drive (or any external hard drive with more than 4GB) and your computer—though a second, optional flash drive is useful. Then just follow their guide, and you'll ...

Windows 7 beta 1 - netbook install guide
Asus Eee News, Mods, and HacksThe Technicist has written a Windows 7 netbook install guide, specifically on an HP Mini. You can reader the complete guide here. ...

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