Windows 7 - The Mega Sticky - Page 3

**Bamboo** · 11-06-2009, 05:08 PM

Just a good easy to follow guide:
How To: Use Your Windows 7 Upgrade Disk On a Fresh PC

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**Bamboo** · 11-09-2009, 09:24 AM

In case you want some more info on Windows Firewall:

Windows 7 Firewall Control

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**Reaperassault** · 11-09-2009, 09:21 PM

Another maximum PC article

Freeware Files: Five Apps for a Windows 7 Desktop Makeover!

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/fea...sktop_makeover

**Bamboo** · 11-12-2009, 12:35 AM

Some good news I guess:

Tinker and Hold 'em coming to Games for Windows - for free!

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**Reaperassault** · 11-12-2009, 01:39 PM

unlock hidden Win 7 themes

http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/gui...m_campaign=rss

**Bamboo** · 11-14-2009, 02:01 AM

This looks kind of interesting:

Microsoft to Host Sponsored Themes for Windows 7

Hopefully there will be some cool ones (a TG theme *cough*cough*)

**Bamboo** · 11-14-2009, 09:44 PM

Good article just posted:

How To: Make Windows 7 Play Nice With All Your Gadgets

SmokingTarpan · 11-18-2009, 04:02 PM

Question regarding the OEM version of Win7. I'm looking to get Win7 Pro 64-bit, and would rather not spend almost $300. They've got the OEM version for about $140 on newegg:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-758-_-Product

From reading here and other places, the OEM comes with the limit of being tied to your system (ie, non-transferable). How much truth is there to this? If I installed the OEM OS and then 3 years down the line build a new system, MUST I buy a new OS disc/license? Is there no way whatsoever to continue to re-use this OEM disc/license? Or is this possible, but just with a big hassle? My XP disc has lasted me through 2-3 systems and was free (Dell rep allegedly handed it to me).

I'd get this through the University where I work, but for some reason there's a holdup on the licensing issue and it's going to be several more months until we might have something for departmental use and... "testing".

**Bamboo** · 11-18-2009, 05:39 PM

I'm pretty sure you can reuse it, but with a hassle. You are probably going to have to get a new license number using the automated phone system, which can be a pain, but cheaper than buying a new disk. When I was having memory problems when Vista came out, every time I messed with the RAM (like took a stick out or put it in), Vista would say I needed to register again, like I was putting it in a whole new system. Messing with RAM isn't supposed to do that, but Vista had some problems early on, and MS has said Win7 has been fixed. But I had to use the phone system a few times, and at least it has the system where it can recognize you speaking the numbers out loud.

SmokingTarpan · 11-18-2009, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bamboo

and at least it has the system where it can recognize you speaking the numbers out loud.

Only about half the time, though. :P I've had to register software for people at work, and half the time I just went with the good 'ole touchpad.

Good to know the extra info. Not sure if the hassle is worth paying less; I don't want to have to talk to people to make my system run if I change components.

**Bamboo** · 11-18-2009, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokingTarpan

Not sure if the hassle is worth paying less; I don't want to have to talk to people to make my system run if I change components.

True, it is a hassle, but 15-20 mins. of time every 2-3 years or so, and you save more than just a little $$.

Another way to think about it is MS wants to get back to a new version every 3 years or so. So if you are on an every 3 year upgrade cycle (give or take), then you might not be wanting to reinstall Win7, but rather Win8. And the amount you save going OEM on 7 would almost pay for OEM on 8.