Which build of Windows 7 beta are you using?

[Thrax]

If you're earnestly looking at a beta build of Windows 7, I strongly suggest 7077. It is the most bug-free build compiled and leaked thus far.

 

[whoosh]

That is true if you wish to stick to a beta go for 7077.

 

[jpnthailand]

Thanks Whoosh - et al.

Yep, Whoosh, that's good common sense and was my first choice. I have both Win XP Pro 64 bit and Win 7 Build 7077. While the question is rightly labeled "moronic" I do have some experience with new/experimental MS OS and was labeled "perverse" at one time for actually being able to install and use XP 3.51. If nothing else, I am dogged.

Annoying as it may seem, can anyone tell me just some of the problems I will have with Win 7 build 7077 as well as the problems I will have with XP Pro 64 bit.

If I am a pain in the old butsky and a drain on your time, please feel free to email me, point me to a helpful info source or, if convenient side bar me at (e-mail address removed).

In the meantime I will read more of the group posts on this site in the hopes of learning more.

Thanks all. Btw, my name is Dennis.

 

[whoosh]

Well the most important thing is to see if the software you used while running XP will work with win7 . As win7 is still in the beta stages that may change . Only reason I thought of sticking with XP for now . If you find your software works with win7 ..great!:dontknow:

 

[jpnthailand]

Dual boot of 64 bit XP Pro and Win 7 - separate HD's

Since I'm running dual 1 terabyte hd's, I have lots of "trash-can" space to play with. What then would be the easiest way to dual boot Win XP Pro 64 bit and Win 7 - one OS per TB HD would be the easiest (forget mirror backup for a while)

Will keep my XP Pro 32 bit computer on network so if I do mess up I won't lose much work time. No need to fear my becoming suicidal accordingly. Btw, extremely helpful site - I need to pick up my reading speed to catch up with you guys.

 

[Thrax]

Easiest: 10GB partition on HDD0 for Windows XP, 25GB partition after that for Windows 7. Install XP, then install 7.

 

[whoosh]

Easiest: 10GB partition on HDD0 for Windows XP, 25GB partition after that for Windows 7. Install XP, then install 7.

Dito on that and as I said just make sure all your software works with windows 7

Good luck and happy days

 

[jpnthailand]

Thanks as always but I wanted XP Pro 64 bit on one TB HD and Win 7 7077 on the other one TB HD. Not a big problem - just that rooting out the answer now is tough as I won't finish my final hip surgery till next week and sitting is really a bear. Btw, it's nice to find a group with such fine people.