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Windows Update error 80070422 in Windows 7

Posted by Rich On January - 10 - 2009

Windows Update error 80070422 in Windows 7

If you get Windows Update error 80070422 in Windows 7, this guide is for you.

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Windows 7 Runs Flawlessly on 512MB RAM

Posted by Rich On January - 10 - 2009

I have an installation of Windows 7 running really well, on 512MB RAM*, without any problems at all. I must say: “I am very impressed by this operating system.”

UPDATE: More information on running Windows 7 on 512MB RAM under normal use here.

See the task manager performance log below to see how the resources are being used. If you have an older system running on Windows XP (because Vista requires too much of the system), you may want to try Windows 7.

Windows Seven 7 Runs Flawlessly on 512MB RAM

Find out how to get a 30 day (can be extended to 120 days) trial here

*I am not using Aero and only have core programs installed.

Remove "Send Feedback" Link in Windows Seven 7 [How To]

Posted by Rich On January - 10 - 2009

Remove Send Feedback in Windows 7

If you are one of the many who are testing Windows 7, you may have noticed the “Send Feedback” link on every window’s title bar. In this guide, you’ll learn how to remove the link manually or by applying a registry hack.

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UPDATE: You can download the RTM versions of Windows 7 Ultimate, Professional, and Home Premium here (64/32-bit available.)

The links to the ISO files are up again. Get your downloads below (this image gives you a 30-day license trial — learn how to get your key here):

Windows 7 Beta ISO English (x86) 2.45 GB

7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULFRE_EN_DVD.iso

Windows 7 Beta ISO English (x64) 3.16 GB

7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULXFRE_EN_DVD.ISO

NOTE: You can extend the trial to 120 days by running the following command at the command prompt: slmgr -rearm

Windows 7 Beta Product Key and Download Available

Posted by Rich On January - 9 - 2009

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After much trying [F5 Key], I got a license key.

EDIT: You may need to give your F5 (refresh) key a good work out to get a successful page load. Thanks Angad!

Do the following:

  1. Login in you Passport account, for example, here.
  2. Without closing the Passport page, open one of the following in a new tab:
    Windows 7 Beta 32-bit
    Windows 7 Beta 64-bit

Good luck!

Get the ISO format downloads here

[Thanks Lifehacker]

Windows 7 Beta Download Stalls Microsoft Servers

Posted by Rich On January - 9 - 2009

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If you’re trying to download a copy of the Beta of Windows 7 today, you should probably hit the torrent trackers–looking for files named “Microsoft.Windows.7.Beta.1.Build.7000.x86.DVD-GENUiNE.iMAGE” for example.

Using the Technet servers will likely bring you to a screen like the one below:

Do you have your copy of Windows 7 yet?

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