Windows 7 hits RC stage Build 7100
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Personally speaking I would not go by the file size alone as this is trivial to duplicate, the MD5 hash is the only reliable way to check as this cannot be duplicated. I only included the file size in my post so people can very quickly weed out the obviously tampered iso's.
so if the hash matches then it is the 7100 is the official RC?
mine activated fine
Caporegime
Well I hit my first hurdle - you can't upgrade from Windows XP. How bizarre. I thought that would be a given. I shall have to do a backup now.
Personally speaking I would not go by the file size alone as this is trivial to duplicate, the MD5 hash is the only reliable way to check as this cannot be duplicated. I only included the file size in my post so people can very quickly weed out the obviously tampered iso's.
Think I'll stick with my install for the next two weeks until RC1 goes public. I am confident it is a legitimate ISO anyway.
Soldato
Has anybody got a decent guide of how to install from an external USB drive, I've run out of DVD's and I want to try and install from an external drive.
I've followed a couple of guided but when I try and install I get:
File \window\system32\boot\winload.exe
Status: Oxc00000001
Info: The selected entry could not be loaded because the application is missing or corrupt.
HEADRAT
I've followed a couple of guided but when I try and install I get:
File \window\system32\boot\winload.exe
Status: Oxc00000001
Info: The selected entry could not be loaded because the application is missing or corrupt.
HEADRAT
Soldato
Just make sure your PC can boot off a usb stick. Then mount the iso, and copy the files/folders from it over to the root of your usb stick. Then either run setup from the stick within windows, or just reboot and access the stick from there.
I activated mine yesterday. If you've already tried and it failed, go back and have another go.
Yes. From the Windows7 forums:
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If you are just upgrading then format the USB drive (i did FAT 32) then right click "my computer" and goto manage---> disk management and select the USB drive and set active (right click for options).
now copy the files from ISO to the USB drive (i used winrar). once finished run the setup and follow instructions.
if you done the above then you will be able to boot from that USB drive if your mobo supports and the USB drive is recognised in bios. (one of mine does USB drives is not reconisged in bios but in windows works fine)
*make sure you set "active" in disk management*
set the USB drive as 1st boot or if you can boot into the options (maybe f8 when POST starts)
you will start from the USB and then can install windows 7.
if you done everything and u get error in copying files or setup then you might have bad iso/source or bad sectors in HDD
now copy the files from ISO to the USB drive (i used winrar). once finished run the setup and follow instructions.
if you done the above then you will be able to boot from that USB drive if your mobo supports and the USB drive is recognised in bios. (one of mine does USB drives is not reconisged in bios but in windows works fine)
*make sure you set "active" in disk management*
set the USB drive as 1st boot or if you can boot into the options (maybe f8 when POST starts)
you will start from the USB and then can install windows 7.
if you done everything and u get error in copying files or setup then you might have bad iso/source or bad sectors in HDD
Soldato
http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-install-windows-7vista-from-usb-drive-detailed-100-working-guide/
I used this because when I used this one (http://www.istartedsomething.com/20...hard-drive-a-bootable-windows-7-install-disk/) it wouldnt detect it as a bootable device.
Soldato
Both my copies activated first go fine.
Regsitered it twice today and no problems at all.
Both times using the same key.
Soldato
I'm on 7068 and I'd like to know the same?
Caporegime
Thanks for that, really didnt want to have to reinstall all my games etc again
I don't have Windows 7, but I guess it's the same/similar to Vista.
Click Organize in an explorer window > Folder and Search Options > click the View tab > Apply to Folders