Recent Topics SimHQ Forums en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:22:17 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm 5 guod http://simhq.com/forum/images/general/default/rss_icon.gif http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2905583.html#Post2905583 adlabs6
on: Today at 01:24 PM

I chose 32bit for my Windows 7 install. Wanting to run some older software, and a successful testing period with the RC were enough to satisfy me. The one main advantage I'd see with 64 bit, more RAM, I don't have and don't plan on with this build.

Happily, I as times change I can always use my 64 install media when needed. For those who don't know, my Windows 7 Upgrade Retail came with two DVDs in the box, one for 32 and 64 bit.]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:24:35 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2905583.html#Post2905583 http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2904385.html#Post2904385 BILL_
on: 11/19/09 01:47 PM

I buy 'built' computers. No 'brand loyalty', but I *am* familiar with HP's recovery DVD system, etc, so I just bought a new HP. All their upper level, *real* systems are 64 bit. I haven't had a single irregularity that I could pin on '64 bit'. I have had a couple times my Logitech mouse messed up, but that is IT. I am 'currently' running W7, as I am wringing it out, to know what I can of it before somebody I know buys a new computer and asks me questions. There are 'little' things about W7 that are awkward for me, and I expect in a while to go back to VISTA-64...which I both like, and never had problems with, except the mouse thing. I *suspect* I can cure that by using the HP corded optical mouse, but IT doesn't 'wheel' something I ALWAYS 'wheel'. Point of fact the best computer in the house is VISTA-32; runs PERFECTLY, all the time! ....But I can't buy a new, upper level, 32 bitter, etc...etc...etc.

Lots of blarney here, maybe some part of it will help you... I tried.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:47:27 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2904385.html#Post2904385 http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2903309.html#Post2903309 RSColonel_131st
on: 11/18/09 02:36 AM

Well, the license won't be much cheaper than the DVD + License.

I'm not sure, technically it is possible to define on the DVD which keys work with that installation. So it's possible that an OEM key would not work with your Family-Pack DVD.

Your best bet is to buy an OEM license and media. Any particular reason why you want to use the DVD you already have?]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:36:51 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2903309.html#Post2903309 http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2902613.html#Post2902613 RSColonel_131st
on: 11/17/09 07:15 AM

BTW, the large German PC mag I get here at work - which is quite detailed and much better than the average mag you find at the store - has tested Win7 and states that the OEM is fine, it just doesn't include the two free Support Requests. Not even a mention of any legal hardware tie.

So, if even these editors got it wrong, how can MS expect the average customer to get it right?]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:15:24 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2902613.html#Post2902613 http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2901206.html#Post2901206 Uther
on: 11/15/09 07:00 AM

Excellent, thanks]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:00:38 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2901206.html#Post2901206 http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2900665.html#Post2900665 adlabs6
on: 11/14/09 06:52 AM

Nifty, thanks!]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:52:50 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2900665.html#Post2900665 http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2899079.html#Post2899079 Willem
on: 11/11/09 02:15 PM

OK, this is a first; just ran into battle backwards , just to try another key (S) it looks like the pauses are even worse.

Also tried a cheap logitech keyboard: no joy.

I will also try installing the ATI driver I was using under XP. but that will have to wait till tomorrow.

Thanks and Goodnight.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:15:44 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2899079.html#Post2899079 http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2898665.html#Post2898665 RSColonel_131st
on: 11/11/09 01:33 AM

Run the setup in compatibility mode for XP, that might help.

Or install it on an XP system somewhere else, burn the folder to disk and copy over.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:33:09 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2898665.html#Post2898665 http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2896105.html#Post2896105 RSColonel_131st
on: 11/06/09 02:53 PM

Maybe it would be good if people posted their base RAM usage in variously clean W7 installs. That, and knowing which 32bit games are LargeAdressAware (able to use 3GB instead of 2GB) might help calculating the advantage of 64bit and how well 4GB RAM hold up.]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:53:01 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2896105.html#Post2896105 http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2895719.html#Post2895719 guod
on: 11/06/09 07:24 AM

Thanks. ]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:24:21 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2895719.html#Post2895719