Thanks AZ & Sazar
I opted out of Windows 7 64 bit / XP dual boot as I regularly got into a reboot loop situation when trying to access the XP partition.
So from that view point at least XP mode is much better.
The games used are quite basic from a rendering angle , and tend to be dated from...
I have a problem that Windows 7 XP Mode runs in "maximised " window mode for the desktop screen and browsers , but not for any games that are set for this function.
They loaded correctly in XP itself when in separate dual boot mode.
Video card is Radeon HIS 5770 1 GB.
XP mode is set for 512 mb...
A friend has gone on holiday and asked me to install above on dual boot with Vista.
No problem , but they did not have reg key (s) on receiving box of subscription DVDs, including Office & Windows 7 etc.
Previously they has Partner discs from Microsoft for Vista, and reg keys in the box.
I have...
My Photosmart C6380 worked normally on RC1 64 bit and as you say ok on a wireless network connection only, on the full version.... b4 the update, (minus the correct printer icon.)
For some reasons received Windows 7 Home Premium full version yesterday rather than after 22/10.
After loading 64 bit on dual boot with XP noticed 2 problems not seen in RC1.
Kaspersky security 2009 does not work ( update to 2010 resolved this) and problems with loading very recent HP scanner...
As far as the "OEM" version of Vista is concerned, I have reinstalled more than 10 times and changed the hardware .......... no problem with new activation code via Microsoft.
Hopefully Windows 7 OEM will be the same .
I managed to order Windows 7 full version @ £44.99 so should receive 32 / 64...
I have an Abit IP Pro motherboard that does not recognise an E Sata externally connected H/D in Windows 7 64 bit at all, works in other versions of Windows @ max speed with no problems.
May be work in progess issue ?
http://www.resplendence.com/support
Have you tried "WHO CRASHED" on above website to get BSOD info etc......... shows the module /location and named process causing the BSOD or crash in system .
Saves complicated debugging processes being used
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3741-hard-disk-partition-letter-missing-windows-7-fix.html?filter[2]=Hardware%20and%20Drivers
Try above for fix to show vista partition when using Windows 7
Never wanted to use live.com b4 ... certainly dont like Mail ,and never wanted Messenger.
Ah well...... will probably now use Thunderbird , at least you can back it up.
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