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09-12-2009
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| 7 Ultimate 64Bit(retail) Primary OS, 7 RC 64Bit Secondary, ubuntu 9.10 on Virtual Box | Turn Vista into Windows 7 for free Quote: September 11, 2009 10:05 AM PDT Turn Vista into Windows 7 for free by Tom Merritt "Every time Microsoft delivers a new OS it's possible to get many of the features of a Windows upgrade in the previous version of Windows. Windows 7 is no exception. Here's a roundup of a few things you can do to make Windows Vista as Windows 7-like as possible, without shelling out for the new OS. We'll start out with a couple tweaks, then tell you about four free apps you can download. And a tip of the hat to the amazing Gina Trapani at Lifehacker, from whom I picked up several of these tricks.................. Last edited by Brink; 09-12-2009 at 06:35 AM.. Reason: Cannot copy the enitre article - only a teaser |
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09-12-2009
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| vista ultamate 64bit | Re: Turn Vista into Windows 7 for free a better and easyer way is to follow this thread over at 7 forums Download Windows 7 Features for Vista SP2 - Windows 7 Forums Edit: dont expect the theme any other such stuff tho |
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09-12-2009
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| 7 Ultimate 64Bit(retail) Primary OS, 7 RC 64Bit Secondary, ubuntu 9.10 on Virtual Box | Re: Turn Vista into Windows 7 for free That looks good too!  Between the two someone should be happy! |
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09-13-2009
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| Vista Home Premium SP2 32bit, Windows7x32bit | Re: Turn Vista into Windows 7 for free I found the same info in this forum posted by SGT Oddball(Announcing New Tools for IT Professionals & Developers Transitioning to Windows 7) but I couldn't install by following the instructions,may be I'm not smart enough. The methods in Nighthawks information are easy to follow and implement for everyone. |
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09-13-2009
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| vista ultamate 64bit | Re: Turn Vista into Windows 7 for free  Quote: Originally Posted by brummyfan  I found the same info in this forum posted by SGT Oddball(Announcing New Tools for IT Professionals & Developers Transitioning to Windows 7) but I couldn't install by following the instructions,may be I'm not smart enough. The methods in Nighthawks information are easy to follow and implement for everyone. once you have that file you simply rename it to Platform Update for Windows Vista_Beta.cmd right click and run as admin, a dos box will them appear and all you need to do is press enter/return, after this is done you now have to use windows update and check for updates, a new update will show, once downloaded and installed you will be asked to restart your pc for parts 2 & 3 to complete, once a full restart has completed then your done |
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09-13-2009
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| Vista Home Premium SP2 32bit, Windows7x32bit | Re: Turn Vista into Windows 7 for free Thank you ripbox for this very helpful instructions, really appreciate your contribution. |
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09-13-2009
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| Vista Home Premium SP2 32bit / Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit | Re: Turn Vista into Windows 7 for free Love your new Avatar Brummy |
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09-13-2009
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| Vista Home Premium SP2 32bit, Windows7x32bit | Re: Turn Vista into Windows 7 for free Thanks Joan, I like it for it's creator's imagination and sense of humour. |
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