Installing Windows 7 Beta
Windows 7 home
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/
http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/MainFeed.aspx
Download the Beta
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-download.aspx
How to use an ISO -
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Install-Windows-7-Windows-Vista-t232522.html
Installing Windows 7 64-bit on MacBook Pro
http://ourcoffeestops.com/2009/01/guide-windows-7-x64-build-7000-on-a-macbook-pr o/
Also, Windows 7 Security (not all AV programs are ready for W7)
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/antivirus-partners/windows-7.aspx
RealTek audio drivers
http://www.opendrivers.com/driver/289233/realtek-hd-audio-codecs-driver-2.09-win dows-vista-x32-x64-free-download.html
64-bit iTunes 8.0.x
http://support.apple.com/downloads/iTunes8_0_1_for_Windows_64bit
Blog, tips, discussion Windows 7
http://windowsteamblog.com/
http://blogs.msdn.com/e7/default.aspx
BBS forum:
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/category/w7itpro
install-vista-x64-sp1-under-bootcamp
http://www.iotashan.com/index.php/2008/07/06/install-vista-x64-sp1-under-bootcam p/
windows-7-x64-build-7000-on-a-macbook-pro
http://ourcoffeestops.com/2009/01/guide-windows-7-x64-build-7000-on-a-macbook-pr o/
Technical changes under the hood of Windows 7
http://blogs.msdn.com/e7/
Installation Notes on Windows 7
https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-installation-instructions.aspx
Release Notes:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=139ff495-0cd2-4e88-be98 -1090867ab28f
News:
http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/MainFeed.aspx
Windows 7 Beta FAQ
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-faq.aspx
Windows 7 Beta forum
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/category/w7itpro/
Critical update for Windows Media Player and MP3 files
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/961367
iTunes_8.x for Windows 64-bit
http://support.apple.com/downloads/iTunes8_0_1_for_Windows_64bit
Once you've installed Win7, your drivers will not work. So you have to run them in *Compatibility Mode*
(Right Click, Properties and select Compatibility Mode) & select Vista.
Or
Right Click on the selected Driver, and then choose "Trouble Shoot Compatibility Mode".
This will do the same as manually selecting Compatibility mode, but it will also save he settings for future reference, and you can just install as per normal.
For me, I just dived in, and hoped there'd be drivers for this Win7 OS. There maybe some, but I hunted high n low, and didn't get what I wanted. The Vista Drivers I have now installed work, and no problems as yet.
http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/73202/
You will not find Windows Mail, if you install over Vista, you're fine, and if you install Windows Live Mail it will import your old Windows Mail.
Antivirus software - AVG, Norton and Kaskpersky are working on Windows 7 betas. Avast seems to be popular but check around.
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itprosecurity/threads/
Tip on installing drivers in Windows 7 using "Vista Mode"
http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/73202/
Driver Installation Hints
"Download Accelerator" utilities should be disabled when downloading any drivers.
Do not run virus protection software in the background while installing the drivers. This prevents the driver from configuring itself properly.
http://www.nvidia.com/object/driverinstallationhints.html
Tip for how to uninstall, delete, and install new graphic drivers.
http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.asp?m=396474
Driver Sweeper and how to use it to uninstall drivers properly and fully
http://www.guru3d.com/category/driversweeper/
Windows 7 Security Providers
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/antivirus-partners/windows-7.aspx
Vista Security Providers
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/antivirus-partners/windows-vista.aspx
fix Vista compatibility
See InfoWorld's analysis "The generation gap: Windows on multicore"
http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/01/22/03TC-windows-multicore_1.html?source=f ssr
+(I would not be able to use IE8 in Windows 7 to post replies if it weren't for IE's "Compatibility View" which allows the Apple Discussions to run in and be viewed as IE7 mode. Neat.)+
...what about installing Windows 7 beta on iMac? I had a problem to do this.
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2009/01/10/ie8-in-windows-7-beta.aspx
Hopefully, IE8 RC2 isn't far off.
A full explanation of Windows 7's "Troubleshoot Compatibility" mode for installing drivers. “Program Compatibility” wizard:
http://www.techspot.com/blog/354/no-windows-7-drivers-yet-try-using-vistas/
Search for drivers:
*TechSpot Device Drivers*
Keep your system up-to-date and out of trouble, from videocards to printers and motherboard BIOS updates, this is a service you shouldn't be missing.
http://www.techspot.com/drivers/
I created a little program that gives you better performance of the apple keyboard manager program (kbdmgr.exe) when booted natively into Windows 7 (bootcamp). Use this program to see your performance/latency (simple exe no installer).
http://www.thesycon.de/deu/latency_check.shtml
If it has red and yellow spikes install this:
Click here to begin download:
http://rapidshare.com/files/194346694/setup.rar
All this does is create a shortcut that sets the affinity of kbdmgr.exe to the second processor and sets the priority to low. You can do this yourself but it does not stay after reboot. The latency should be much lower (all green) after that.
New setup file that checks for the existence of the bootcamp driver so there is no error on reboot if its not already installed:
Click here to begin download:
http://rapidshare.com/files/194452129/setup.rar
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To modify the ISO image of Windows 7 Beta "UltraISO".
http://www.ezbsystems.com/ultraiso/
Installation Choices for Vista:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
http://forums.macosxhints.com/showthread.php?t=60992
Guide (of sorts)
http://blog.andersonshatch.com/2008/04/13/macbook-pro-and-vista-64-bit/
How to use an "Upgrade edition" to do clean install:
http://www.eggheadcafe.com/software/aspnet/32411999/its-official-upgrade-ha.aspx
Command line reference, useful for reformatting a drive from Vista DVD etc
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/4e7cd306-e9b0-4296-9528-9121 d4f9bd111033.mspx
Probably the "Best" guide to installing Vista on Mac Pro:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=441765
Using Parallels (trialware) to force Vista install. Sounds extreme but works (and learn more in the process than you ever wanted to know!)
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1464025&tstart=0&messageID=701 6574#7016574
+Originally Posted by jerryrock+
64-bit System Design and Features (GPT, EFI, etc)
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/platform/64bit/default.mspx
Some more security products:
http://www.superantispyware.com/
http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/2007.01.securitywatch.aspx
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
http://www.pctipsbox.com/tag/malware/
http://www.pctipsbox.com/windows-7-betartm-official-security-solutions/
One place I've found to always be reliable (along with ZDNet Security which is excellent as well) is TechWorld to learn about new security threats and vulnerabilities.
http://www.techworld.com/
*How to make a Windows 7 64bit Mac Compatible DVD*
*+“Select CD-Rom Boot Type:_”+*
If you get this error when trying to install windows 7 64bit on your Mac, then follow this guide.
Steps:
0 - create 3 folders c:\windows7iso c:\windows7exe c:\windows7dvd
1 - download this .exe file and put into c:\windows7exe
http://sergiomcfly.googlepages.com/oscdimg.exe
+(there was no web site home page to link to)+
2 - put the windows 7 .iso you downloaded from ms into c:\windows7iso and unzip the contents with imgburn
http://fileforum.betanews.com/browse/SystemUtilities/CD/DVDWriting
3 - move .iso file out of c:\windows7iso
4 - open a dos prompt in c:\windows7exe and type exactly as shown (Or copy/paste):
oscdimg -n -m -bc:\windows7iso\boot\etfsboot.com c:\windows7iso c:\windows7dvd\windows7dvd.iso
Now burn the windows7dvd.iso file to a DVD and proceed to install windows 7.
http://mactyler.com/?p=59
Hey all, new to the forums and cant seem to find where to post a new question, so I am posing here. This may be an easy one.
I just used Boot Camp and installed Windows 7 beta, and after fixing the audio (with the reltek audio driver) and isight (with boot camp 2.1 download), all seems to be well. I was just wondering if there is a way to have the boot screen come up automatically when I start the computer, rather than having to hold down option and putting more wear and tear on my keyboard. I would essentially like to power on the mac and have the option to pick which OS I would like to use. I have set the default to mac, but would like to enable this if at all possible. Thanks.
I really want to crack this problem myself.
The iMac hasn't yet been updated to support 64-bit EFI (UEFI 2.x) so you should be seeing a screen to "Select 1: 2:" on screen.
+Why Apple didn't start using UEFI on 2008 iMac and officially support 64-bit....? and yet supported 64-bit on EARLY MacBook and MBP!+
The trick with OSCDImg and ImgBurn is to save the DVD back to disk, edit out the EFI boot loader, then build a new ISO and burn to DVD. You could or might also install another version of Windows and do an "in place" clean install.
http://forum.imgburn.com/index.php?s=2444b2a71fef1352648add8eeb95913e&showtopic= 6392
http://forum.imgburn.com/index.php?showforum=4
If it is not possible to boot directly from the disk, to bypass the "Select CD-ROM Boot Type" error, I had to boot with an old Vista x64 non-Sp1 disk and put W7 in a 2nd DVD drive.
There are a number of programs for removing malware on Windows.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-programs-to-keep-your-computer-secure/
Of course keeping a system up to date on patches, using common sense and reliable protection.
Boot from your (their) OS X DVD; install or boot from an external drive with OS X on it (backup, emergency boot drive, etc). And make sure to have the latest OS X Security Update (patches ClamAV).
Go through 'cleaning' these steps:
1.Clear the (IE) temporary Internet files and the history cache.
Click 'Start' and then click 'Run'... then type (or copy/paste)
"inetcpl.cpl" (w/out quotation marks) into the box, then click the 'OK'
button.
In Internet Properties panel 'General' tab, under 'Browsing history', click
'Delete...'button, in 'Delete Browsing History' panel, click the 'Delete
all...' button then place a checkmark into the box beside 'Also delete
files and settings stored by add-ons', Click 'Yes' and exit the Internet
Properties panel by clicking the 'OK' button.
2.Clean HDD
Delete files using Disk Cleanup (if on Vista)
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/1264bc24-72a8-48aa-84e3-a355 327139d91033.mspx
3.Download/execute:
Malwarebytes© Corporation - Anti-Malware
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam/program/mbam-setup.exe
and
SuperAntispyware - Free
http://www.superantispyware.com/downloadfile.html?productid=SUPERANTISPYWAREFREE
4.Download and execute HiJack This! (HJT)
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis
Please, do not post HJT logs to this newsgroup.
Fora where you can get expert advice for HiJack This! (HJT) logs.
http://www.thespykiller.co.uk/index.php?board=3.0
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5
http://forums.tomcoyote.org/index.php?showforum=27
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html
http://www.malwarebytes.org/forums/index.php?showforum=7
http://www.5starsupport.com/ipboard/index.php?showforum=18
http://www.theeldergeek.com/forum/index.php?s=2e9ea4e19d3289dd877ab75a8220bff6&s howforum=29
NOTE:
Registration is required in any of the above mentioned fora before posting
a HJT log and read the 'stickies' (instructions/guidelines) for the
respective HJT forum.
Additional information:
GMER - is an application that detects and removes rootkits.
http://www.gmer.net/index.php
For additional assistance in relation GMER scan results consult either
http://antirootkit.com/forums/index.php?sid=9e746bb696ac0bb38781ffe4361c3a17
--or--
http://www.thespykiller.co.uk/index.php?board=3.0
For Vista the most dependable defenses are:
1. Do not work in elevated level; Day-to-day work should be performed
while the User Account Control (UAC) is enabled.
User Account Control Step-by-Step Guide.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc709691.aspx
Understanding and Configuring User Account Control in Windows Vista.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc709628.aspx
2. Familiarize yourself with "Services Hardening in Windows Vista".
Services Hardening in Windows Vista
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/technetmag/issues/2007/01/SecurityWatch/
Educational reading:
10 Immutable Laws of Security
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc722487.aspx
3. Don't expose services to public networks.
Windows Vista Service Configurations Introduction
http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/servicecfg.htm
4. Keep your operating (OS) system (and all software on it)
updated/patched. (Got SP1 yet?).
Windows update.
http://www.update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us
Secunia Personal Software Inspector
http://secunia.com/software_inspector
https://psi.secunia.com/
And
M/S Security Baseline Analyzer 2.0
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=4B4ABA06-B5F9-4DAD-BE9D -7B51EC2E5AC9&displaylang=en
can assist also.
Why Service Packs are Better Than Patches.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/archive/community/columns/security/essays/srvpa tch.mspx?mfr=true
5. Secure (Harden) Internet Explorer.
IE7 safe/secure settings
Internet Explorer7 Desktop Security Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=6AA4C1DA-6021-468E-A8CF -AF4AFE4C84B2&displaylang=en
Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration changes the browsing
experience
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;815141
The Internet Explorer 7 Security Status Bar
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ie/ev/security.mspx
Extended Validation SSL Certificates
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ie/ev/default.mspx
Note: Tight security settings will break down some websites. You need to
add these websites into the Trusted Zone for smooth access.
Add the following URL's to the Trusted sites:
http://update.microsoft.com
http://download.windowsupdate.com
https://*.update.microsoft.com
http://*.update.microsoft.com
http://*.microsoft.com
6. Review your installed 3rd party software applications/utilities;
Remove clutter, including 3rd party software personal firewall
application (PFW) - the one which claims:
"It can stop/control malicious outbound traffic".
7. Activate the build-in firewall and tack together its advanced
configuration settings.
Tap into the Vista firewall's advanced configuration features
http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10877-6098592.html
"...once you discover the secret of accessing its advanced configuration
settings via the MMC snap-in, you'll find it to be far more configurable
and functional. At last, Windows comes with a sophisticated personal
firewall that can be used to set up outbound rules as well as inbound, with
the ability to customize rules to fit your precise needs."
--Or--
Configure Vista Firewall to support outbound packet filtering
http://searchwindowssecurity.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid45_gci1247138,00.htm l
--Or--
Vista Firewall Control (Free versions available)
http://sphinx-soft.com/Vista/
7a.If on high-speed Internet connection use a router.
7b.Implement countermeasures against DNSChanger.
http://extremesecurity.blogspot.com/2008/06/use-default-password-get-hijacked.ht ml
7c.Just in case, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) has been
superseded by Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).
8. Utilize one (1) each 'real-time' anti-virus and anti-spy
application.
9. Employ vital operating system monitoring utilities/applications.
Consider: Process Explorer, AutoRuns, TCPView, WALLWATCHER, Wireshark,
Port Reporter etc.
10.Routinely practice Safe-Hex.
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
Hundreds Click on 'Click Here to Get Infected' Ad
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2132447,00.asp
The least preferred defenses are:
Myriads of popular anti-whatever applications and staying ignorant.
A quick review of some AV programs that install, update and scan.
Links to download various AV suites
http://www.techspot.com/blog/463/list-of-antivirus-that-presently-work-with-wind ows-7-beta/
*Windows 7 Secrets*
http://blogs.msdn.com/tims/archive/2009/01/12/the-bumper-list-of-windows-7-secre ts.aspx
Before Running any Anti-Virus Scan, e.g. Norton, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, e.t.c.,
You should in this order
01. Update the Product.
02. If you plan to do the Anti-Virus Scan in Normal Mode, Dis-connect from the Internet, then Run the Anti-Virus Scan.
03. If you plan to do the Anti-Virus Scan in Safe Mode, you should do so Without Networking and double-check that you are indeed not connected to the Internet, then Run the Anti-Virus Scan.
04. If you plan to do the Anti-Virus Scan in Safe then Normal Mode, re-start in Safe Mode Without Networking and double-check that you are not Connected to the Internet, then Run the Anti-Virus Scan. Re-start in to Safe Mode, and do not Connect to the Internet until the Anti-Virus Scan in Normal Mode has been Completed.
http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/03/win-7-on-a-macbook.ars
*CD/DVD drive not working*
The culprit was iTunes.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060/
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2372
+there was a similar type problem two years ago caused by iTunes as well.+
Various optical drives (Pioneer, Samsung, TSST H653, TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L632N ATA Device, Plextor PX-800A was throwing that error 52 message. worked fine in Vista Ultimate 64-bit does not work in Windows 7 64-bit.
----
GEARAspi driver who seems to be install by iTunes...
Procedure must be made manually:
Remove any file who began with GEARAspi. You can found them in system32, system32/drivers and sysWow64.
After this, delete any key in registry who began with GEARAspi and the folders names GEARAspi...
Uninstall the device and scan for hardware change and the device reinstall correctly.
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/w7itprohardware/thread/96197089-73 9f-4e56-9b20-cfc9840d233d/
----
Microsoft technote:
+You installed software that adds filter drivers in the CD and the DVD storage stack that interfere with existing filters.+
Backup the registry: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/
To resolve this problem, remove the affected filter drivers. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click Start
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Start button
, type regedit in the Start Search box, and then click regedit in the Programs list.
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User Account Control permission
If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your password, or click Continue.
2. Locate, and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY LOCALMACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE1 0318}
Caution There can be many instances of the registry subkey that is mentioned in step 2. You must make sure that you are in the appropriate registry subkey before modifying the UpperFilters and the LowerFilters values. To verify that you are in the appropriate registry subkey, make sure that the Default data value is DVD/CD-ROM and the Class data value is CDROM.
3. In the right pane, right-click UpperFilters, and then click Delete.
4. Click Yes to confirm the removal of the UpperFilters registry entry.
5. In the right pane, right-click LowerFilters, and then click Delete.
6. Click Yes to confirm the removal of the LowerFilters registry entry.
7. Exit Registry Editor, and then restart the computer.
Note After you remove the UpperFilters registry entry and the LowerFilters registry entry, you may lose functionality in certain programs such as CD recording programs. In this scenario, you must reinstall any affected programs. If the problem recurs, contact the program vendor to determine whether an update is available for the program.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/929461/en-us
iTunes for Windows - 8.1 disables burning CD/DVDs
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1939904&tstart=0&messageID=916 7204#9167204
Some highlight points from Tom's Hardware's *Gaming In 64-Bit:*
/LAA "Large Address Aware" only gets your application to 4 GB of address space rather than the full 8 TB
LAA-enabled titles right now typically give a more stable experience when running on Windows x64 because they have much more headroom in the very tight 2 GB address space environment for modern AAA titles.
Also see "Hitting the ceiling on games with 32-bit OS"
Practical Problems With 32bit Addressing In Windows
it doesn't so much "go faster" as it enables new scenarios without giving up performance running 32-bit applications. This is a pretty key issue for adoption. x64 technology "just works" and means you are not giving up anything to get 64-bit capabilities. Technically you are giving up the ability to natively execute 16-bit code when running your processor in 64-bit mode
+With the exception of Grand Theft Auto, none of the games we tested demonstrated any appreciable speed-up.+
*The magic of 64-bit computing isn’t what it does for performance. Rather, the real story is what it does for game while it’s in development and then for stability when it’s in the hands of the gamer.* properly recognizing 4GB or more requires a 64-bit OS, and that even 32-bit games with the large address aware flag can benefit from extra system memory
Core i7-based machine and triple-channel DDR3 you’re looking at 6 GB and a forced move to 64-bit ecosystem — 64-bit processor, motherboard, BIOS (pretty much everything nowadays), a 64-bit operating system, and the requisite 64-bit drivers +(note, Apple uses EFI64 UEFI 2.x in only some of their systems though)+
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/64-bit-vista-gaming,2250-4.html
+PS: My early 2006 Mac Pro.... 32-bit EFI BIOS is limited to 1.9GB in 32-bit OS, and no officially support for x64 - at all.+
Road to 64-bit kernel in Snow Leopard
AMD released new Catalyst drivers for Windows 7.
http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_catalyst.aspx
Catalyst 9.3 release is the industry's first unified driver installation package to incorporate Windows 7 support, including Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 1.1 compliance.
Nvidia Windows 7 Drivers:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/windows_7.html
This does not exactly follow the thought pattern here, but my daughter is buying a macbook pro 17. She can only access her work email in Internet Explorer, I am assuming 7 because that is what she has on her windows laptop. She is in the military and says this is all that works. Safari and Firefox wont work. Any problem with installing Windows Explorer 7 or 8 on the mac, or should we install windows xp as well and install the explorer in windows xp? Thanks for helping out . Any advice is appreciated.
Select CD-ROM Boot Type when installing Server 2008 64-bit with Hyper-V
Solution:
0 - create 3 folders c:\server2008iso c:\server2008exe c:\server2008dvd
1 - download this .exe file and put into c:\server2008exe
2 - put .iso you downloaded from ms into c:\server2008iso and unzip it
3 - move .iso file out of c:\server2008iso
4 - open a dos prompt in c:\server2008exe and type:
oscdimg -n -m -bc:\server2008iso\boot\etfsboot.com c:\server2008iso c:\sever2008dvd\server2008dvd.iso
The server2008dvd.iso is the file you gonna burn onto a new DVD
oscdimg.exe -n -m -bd:\boot\etfsboot.com d:\ c:\windows7x64.iso
http://sergiomcfly.blogspot.com/2008/04/select-cd-rom-boot-type-when-installing. html
Select CD-ROM Boot Type when installing Server 2008 64-bit with Hyper-V
Solution:
0 - create 3 folders c:\windows7iso c:\windows7exe c:\windows7dvd
1 - download this .exe file and put into c:\windows7exe
2 - put the windows 7 .iso you downloaded from ms into c:\windows7iso and unzip the contents with imgburn
3 - move .iso file out of c:\windows7iso
4 - open a dos prompt in c:\windows7exe and type exactly as shown (Or copy/paste):
oscdimg -n -m -bc:\windows7iso\boot\etfsboot.com c:\windows7iso c:\windows7dvd\windows7dvd.iso
oscdimg.exe -n -m -bd:\boot\etfsboot.com d:\ c:\windows7x64.iso
Now burn the windows7dvd.iso file to a DVD and proceed to install windows 7 on your mac!
http://sergiomcfly.blogspot.com/2008/04/select-cd-rom-boot-type-when-installing. html
And with Windows 7 RC due out May might want to test drive in a VM.
http://blogs.vmware.com/teamfusion/2009/01/windows-7-on-mac-with-vmware-fusion-a -practical-guide.html?eurl=http://www.youtube.com/myvideosedit2
Fusion doesn't yet support Windows 7, but using Server 2008 configuration (and turning off 3D) it can be loaded.
Update:
Using latest Imgburn and following tips on what options to select, was able to take and modify the ISO to allow booting and not getting the EFI boot menu.
made a bootable DVD Windows Ultimate (7077) 64-bit using the latest Imgburn and tips from Jowie.
http://jowie.com/blog/post/2008/02/24/Select-CD-ROM-Boot-Type-prompt-while-tryin g-to-boot-from-Vista-x64-DVD-burnt-from-iso-file.aspx
http://www.imgburn.com/
Just entered the parameters from Jowie and it did the rest.
Took DVD I had burned with 7077, wrote to disk, modifies it, and when burned back to new (bootable) DVD. Also worked with the system recovery CD that Windows 7 now offers to create, just have to redo the CD, but boots fine and lets me see and repair both Vista and Windows 7 operating system volumes.
What you will see when a program is incompatible.
this has been formalized with an appearance by the familiar Program Compatibility Assistant window shown here.
http://community.winsupersite.com/blogs/paul/archive/2009/04/25/security-softwar e-changes-in-windows-7-rc.aspx
Virtual XP Mode:
Enter Virtual XP Mode, the problem solver for those who have been reluctant to upgrade past XP. Did certain programs work better in XP? No problem. Virtual XP mode should take care of that.
A fast install time, faster boot up, and snappier UI.
....
http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/04/28/my-top-10-reasons-why-you-should-upgrad e-to-windows-7
Windows 7 Release Candidate Available In A Couple of Days
http://www.geeksmack.net/
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/default.aspx
In a few hours we will be able to download an install windows 7 RC.
Will Bootcamp's drivers work or do we need to wait for apple's new bootcamp release ?
thanks
Has anyone got Windows 7 x64 installed on a dedicated disk using native EFI boot?
If so, what are the steps to get this to work without BIOS emulation?
Here is my comment: I created this as an FAQ of sorts, not for Q&A. If you had read through, you would find links to how to modify the ISO for Windows 7 64-bit on "Jowie" and Imgburn.
Would appreciate it if questions were posted in their own thread please.
- Thanks.
Does anyone have a solution to getting the video working properly? 32bit build 7100 rc. White 24" iMac, bluescreens on nvlddmkm.sys. I can use bootcamp driver for the video, however, the external monitor wont go to full resolution making text virtually unreadable.
I did read through, the links don't cover how to enable a native EFI boot without BIOS emulation.
Hey! Why isn't this thread a sticky at the top of the Boot Camp section? It should be made such ASAP, IMHO.
Message was edited by: Pier Rodelon
Microsoft Windows 7 Installaton Instructions
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/installation-instructions.aspx
http://blogs.msdn.com/e7/archive/2009/04/07/delivering-a-quality-upgrade-experie nce.aspx
http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/05/05/exclusive-windows-7-rc-download-goes-li ve
http://www.geeksmack.net/microsoft/344-first-look-at-official-windows-7-badge.ht ml
Other forums
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/w7itproinstall/threads
http://windows7forums.com/windows-7-installation-upgrade/
A tutorial from MacBook Pro owner and 64-bit install:
http://deseloper.org/read/2009/05/windows-7rc-x64-with-boot-camp/
Microsoft has scrapped older APIs from the Release Candidate of Windows 7. The transition to the new APIs began 18 months ago with Vista SP1, and ended.
Perhaps whatever hooks Apple was using are broken as well.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applicationprogramminginterface
Upgrade advice on various options:
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/win7_upgrade.asp
Wiki entry:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7
Paragon Software's *Partition Manager 10 Professional*
Enjoy full-fledged support for Windows 7, the 64bit versions of Windows XP, Vista and 7, Blu-ray discs, the new GPT-formatted hard disks (used in Windows 7, Vista, Mac® OS X and Linux) and the latest Linux-Kernel.
Install Windows OS Wizard:
Install Windows 7or Vista on your Intel-based Mac® either as a sole operating system or create a dual-boot system.
http://www.paragon-software.com/home/pm-professional/
Thanks Hatter!
Bookmarked this.
Mike
The Release Candidate download page moved but is suppose to be extended until August.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspx
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/dd353205.aspx
Opera works well, Safari does not. And I had trouble with the last beta of Firefox when it comes to downloading the release candidate from Microsoft.
Comparing Editions:
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/win7skuscompare.asp
FAQ
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/faq.asp
Example:
Q: Can I perform a clean (full) install of Windows 7 with the Upgrade media?
A: Microsoft says yes.
Windows 7 editions, comparison, upgrading
Wiki: Windows7_editions#Comparisonchart
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7
Windows 7 Upgrade Path Chart
http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/08/10/windows-7-upgrade-chart-available-looks -bleak-confusing
Hands on look at Windows 7 RTM (8 pgs):
http://review.techworld.com/desktop-oss/121183/review-windows-7-rtm--hands-on-wi th-the-os-release/
Windows 7 Milestone 2
http://www.geeksmack.net/microsoft/575-a-glimpse-into-windows-7-milestone-2.html
Windows 7 Service Configurations
http://www.blackviper.com/Windows_7/servicecfg.htm
http://www.blackviper.com/Windows_7/service411.htm
Windows 7 Tweaks & Tips:
Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/20windows_7_tweaks_tips_%E2%80%93_every_secret_uncovereddate
10 top tips for fixing problems:
http://windows7news.com/2009/09/29/10-top-tips-before-phoning-a-friend/
XP to Windows 7 Migration
http://news.softpedia.com/news/XP-to-Windows-7-Migration-122961.shtml
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/review_upgrade.asp
Microsoft Security Essentials
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/
http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/09/first-look-microsoft-security-esse ntials-impresses.ars
Upgrade from XP to Windows 7
http://windows7news.com/2009/09/29/how-to-upgrade-from-xp-to-windows-7/
Another good article on upgrading from Technet -
Step-by-Step: Windows 7 Upgrade and Migration
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd446674(WS.10).aspx
From Windows7news: Fix for Vista Upgrade to 7 :
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975253
+(Would have been better to be able to apply the fix-it patch first, and then proceed with the upgrade, no?)+
Clean install with Windows 7 upgrade media? Get the facts!
http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?p=1505&tag=nl.e539
Two points in the above article of interest:
*7 Things To Do After Installing Windows 7*
Even out of date software rather than the latest versions (some security programs had updates on or after the Oct 22nd launch).
Tthread devoted to installing Windows 7 on iMac 2009:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2295474
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/blogs/2009/10/26/how-to-install-windows-7-onto-the-new-27 in-imac/
Tom's Hardware:
* Hardware stability issues (not driver related).
* Application compatibility or app bugs
* Driver issues
* Windows bugs
* Integration problems
Troubleshooting Windows 7 With Microsoft's Built-In Tools
FAQ, Updates, etc http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp
System Requirements: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1899
Windows 7 FAQ: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3986
List 64-bit Compatible: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1846
Boot Camp 64-bit 3.1 http://support.apple.com/kb/DL979
Boot Camp Vista Upgrade Utility http://support.apple.com/kb/DL977
I know people have said that they deleted and uninstalled their graphic drivers (had to because the ones Apple supplies are buggy and don't work). Not sure why uninstall from Device Manager won't....
Apple has a set of drivers for use _when installing Windows 7_ -
*Boot Camp (USB Flash Drive) iMac Late 2009 drivers*
+*Boot Camp: iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) displays a black screen during installation of Windows 7 using Boot Camp*+
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3173
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Previously, owners with trouble with Nvidia drivers used this:
When you get into the Windows installer, click past the language selection. Then click "Repair your computer".
Windows will scan for installations and prompt you with a list. Select your "C" drive and click Next.
You should be presented with a windows titled System Recovery Options.
At the bottom of this list you should see Command Prompt.
Select the command prompt.
When the console opens, you can delete the offending driver using the following command:
DEL C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\NVLDDMKM.SYS (was written for Nvidia driver)
Close the command prompt window and click the Restart button.
This time, boot from your hard disk.
Having done this go to the vendor web site and download the latest drivers for Windows 7.
Install, re-boot and ...
---------
*Driver Sweeper*
Guru3D - Driver Sweeper is a fast tool to remove driver leftovers from your system. It's very important to remove your drivers on a proper way, because driver leftovers can cause problems like stability and startup problems. You can use it if you want to update/remove drivers from your system.
+How to use ?+
* Use the official uninstaller(s) of the driver(s) you want to uninstall.
* Reboot your PC in Safe Mode.
* Run Driver Sweeper and select what to clean.
* Analyse lists all the entries possible to remove, cleaning removes the entries selected.
* More drivers can be selected for the same cleaning process.
+What can it be used for ?+
Driver Sweeper support/discussion forums can be found here.
http://forums.guru3d.com/forumdisplay.php?f=29
http://www.guru3d.com/category/driversweeper/
A tip and workaround for how to get ATI mobility/laptop drivers so that Windows no longer thinks the ATI is a desktop card:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=11286987
Summary (my own edit steps):
1. Install Boot Camp 3.0 and upgrade to 3.1
2. Uninstall graphic drivers and run Driver Sweeper
http://www.guru3d.com/category/driversweeper/
instead of:
3. Install ATI Mobility (link)
4. Uninstall ATI (Programs control panel?) Device Manager (rollback; uninstall?)
5. Device Nanager: update driver and BROWSE BACK to 8.681 (the original apple driver that was causing freezes and purple artifacts) - navigate to /Apple/Drivers/ATI
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*Now the upshot of using modified drivers is that it FORCES the catalyst control panel to be installed, meaning you get a few more options to mess around with the card.*
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/
http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/MainFeed.aspx
Download the Beta
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-download.aspx
How to use an ISO -
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Install-Windows-7-Windows-Vista-t232522.html
Installing Windows 7 64-bit on MacBook Pro
http://ourcoffeestops.com/2009/01/guide-windows-7-x64-build-7000-on-a-macbook-pr o/
Also, Windows 7 Security (not all AV programs are ready for W7)
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/antivirus-partners/windows-7.aspx
RealTek audio drivers
http://www.opendrivers.com/driver/289233/realtek-hd-audio-codecs-driver-2.09-win dows-vista-x32-x64-free-download.html
64-bit iTunes 8.0.x
http://support.apple.com/downloads/iTunes8_0_1_for_Windows_64bit
Blog, tips, discussion Windows 7
http://windowsteamblog.com/
http://blogs.msdn.com/e7/default.aspx
BBS forum:
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/category/w7itpro
install-vista-x64-sp1-under-bootcamp
http://www.iotashan.com/index.php/2008/07/06/install-vista-x64-sp1-under-bootcam p/
windows-7-x64-build-7000-on-a-macbook-pro
http://ourcoffeestops.com/2009/01/guide-windows-7-x64-build-7000-on-a-macbook-pr o/
Technical changes under the hood of Windows 7
http://blogs.msdn.com/e7/
Installation Notes on Windows 7
https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-installation-instructions.aspx
Release Notes:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=139ff495-0cd2-4e88-be98 -1090867ab28f
News:
http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/MainFeed.aspx
Windows 7 Beta FAQ
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-faq.aspx
Windows 7 Beta forum
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/category/w7itpro/
Critical update for Windows Media Player and MP3 files
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/961367
iTunes_8.x for Windows 64-bit
http://support.apple.com/downloads/iTunes8_0_1_for_Windows_64bit
Once you've installed Win7, your drivers will not work. So you have to run them in *Compatibility Mode*
(Right Click, Properties and select Compatibility Mode) & select Vista.
Or
Right Click on the selected Driver, and then choose "Trouble Shoot Compatibility Mode".
This will do the same as manually selecting Compatibility mode, but it will also save he settings for future reference, and you can just install as per normal.
For me, I just dived in, and hoped there'd be drivers for this Win7 OS. There maybe some, but I hunted high n low, and didn't get what I wanted. The Vista Drivers I have now installed work, and no problems as yet.
http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/73202/
You will not find Windows Mail, if you install over Vista, you're fine, and if you install Windows Live Mail it will import your old Windows Mail.
Antivirus software - AVG, Norton and Kaskpersky are working on Windows 7 betas. Avast seems to be popular but check around.
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itprosecurity/threads/
Tip on installing drivers in Windows 7 using "Vista Mode"
http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/73202/
Driver Installation Hints
"Download Accelerator" utilities should be disabled when downloading any drivers.
Do not run virus protection software in the background while installing the drivers. This prevents the driver from configuring itself properly.
http://www.nvidia.com/object/driverinstallationhints.html
Tip for how to uninstall, delete, and install new graphic drivers.
http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.asp?m=396474
Driver Sweeper and how to use it to uninstall drivers properly and fully
http://www.guru3d.com/category/driversweeper/
Windows 7 Security Providers
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/antivirus-partners/windows-7.aspx
Vista Security Providers
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/antivirus-partners/windows-vista.aspx
fix Vista compatibility
If you use Windows' Device Manager to check driver information for a given peripheral, you may see Microsoft credited as the author, and perhaps a release date that places the driver in the early XP era.
Windows' default drivers work; that's all they're designed to do. For example, Windows' default device drivers for several built-in and aftermarket Wi-Fi chipsets don't enable WPA2 encryption.
Windows default drivers tend to address a family of hardware, leveraging the peripheral's backward compatibility. The most common case is Windows' default use of video cards' ubiquitous, unaccelerated Super VGA mode. I think that Windows 7 will build on that.
http://weblog.infoworld.com/yager/archives/2009/01/windows7beta.html
Windows 7 has other promises to keep that weren't in the previous beta. One is application self-healing. Software that uses deprecated APIs or otherwise crashes with memory access violations and the like will supposedly fail as expected but be auto-patched by Windows 7 on a later attempt to run the app.
Windows 7 takes better advantage of multicore systems than either Windows Vista or Windows XP.
See InfoWorld's analysis "The generation gap: Windows on multicore"
http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/01/22/03TC-windows-multicore_1.html?source=f ssr
+(I would not be able to use IE8 in Windows 7 to post replies if it weren't for IE's "Compatibility View" which allows the Apple Discussions to run in and be viewed as IE7 mode. Neat.)+
...what about installing Windows 7 beta on iMac? I had a problem to do this.
*IE8 in Windows 7 Beta*
IEBlog
The Windows 7 Beta includes a beta of Internet Explorer 8. I say “a beta” because IE8 in Windows 7 Beta is a pre-release candidate build of IE: it’s IE8 Beta 2 plus end user features that are only available on Windows 7 plus many fixes based on feedback we’ve gotten from IE8 Beta 2 usage. This post is an overview of what you’ll find new in Windows 7’s Internet Explorer, as well as some suggestions about how to get the best experience with this pre-release software.
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2009/01/10/ie8-in-windows-7-beta.aspx
Hopefully, IE8 RC2 isn't far off.
A full explanation of Windows 7's "Troubleshoot Compatibility" mode for installing drivers. “Program Compatibility” wizard:
http://www.techspot.com/blog/354/no-windows-7-drivers-yet-try-using-vistas/
Search for drivers:
*TechSpot Device Drivers*
Keep your system up-to-date and out of trouble, from videocards to printers and motherboard BIOS updates, this is a service you shouldn't be missing.
http://www.techspot.com/drivers/
I created a little program that gives you better performance of the apple keyboard manager program (kbdmgr.exe) when booted natively into Windows 7 (bootcamp). Use this program to see your performance/latency (simple exe no installer).
http://www.thesycon.de/deu/latency_check.shtml
If it has red and yellow spikes install this:
Click here to begin download:
http://rapidshare.com/files/194346694/setup.rar
All this does is create a shortcut that sets the affinity of kbdmgr.exe to the second processor and sets the priority to low. You can do this yourself but it does not stay after reboot. The latency should be much lower (all green) after that.
New setup file that checks for the existence of the bootcamp driver so there is no error on reboot if its not already installed:
Click here to begin download:
http://rapidshare.com/files/194452129/setup.rar
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To modify the ISO image of Windows 7 Beta "UltraISO".
http://www.ezbsystems.com/ultraiso/
Installation Choices for Vista:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
http://forums.macosxhints.com/showthread.php?t=60992
Guide (of sorts)
http://blog.andersonshatch.com/2008/04/13/macbook-pro-and-vista-64-bit/
How to use an "Upgrade edition" to do clean install:
http://www.eggheadcafe.com/software/aspnet/32411999/its-official-upgrade-ha.aspx
Command line reference, useful for reformatting a drive from Vista DVD etc
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/4e7cd306-e9b0-4296-9528-9121 d4f9bd111033.mspx
Probably the "Best" guide to installing Vista on Mac Pro:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=441765
Using Parallels (trialware) to force Vista install. Sounds extreme but works (and learn more in the process than you ever wanted to know!)
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1464025&tstart=0&messageID=701 6574#7016574
+Originally Posted by jerryrock+
This is not exactly correct. Pre 2008 MacBook Pro and Mac Pro have an EFI that is not compatible with Vista64 SP1. The disk will not boot in these machines without modification of the boot loader. There are a few sites on the web that describe the process of reconfiguring the boot loader and burning a new Vista 64 SP1 installer disk that will work. The necessary drivers then need to be installed manually before the BootCamp 2.1 upgrade will work.
This is true too. You have to burn a modified version of the retail disk so you need a computer already running windows to get the install done, but Vista x64 works without any problems once you do all this stuff.
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=541481
64-bit System Design and Features (GPT, EFI, etc)
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/platform/64bit/default.mspx
Some more security products:
http://www.superantispyware.com/
http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/2007.01.securitywatch.aspx
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
http://www.pctipsbox.com/tag/malware/
http://www.pctipsbox.com/windows-7-betartm-official-security-solutions/
One place I've found to always be reliable (along with ZDNet Security which is excellent as well) is TechWorld to learn about new security threats and vulnerabilities.
http://www.techworld.com/
*How to make a Windows 7 64bit Mac Compatible DVD*
*+“Select CD-Rom Boot Type:_”+*
If you get this error when trying to install windows 7 64bit on your Mac, then follow this guide.
Steps:
0 - create 3 folders c:\windows7iso c:\windows7exe c:\windows7dvd
1 - download this .exe file and put into c:\windows7exe
http://sergiomcfly.googlepages.com/oscdimg.exe
+(there was no web site home page to link to)+
2 - put the windows 7 .iso you downloaded from ms into c:\windows7iso and unzip the contents with imgburn
http://fileforum.betanews.com/browse/SystemUtilities/CD/DVDWriting
3 - move .iso file out of c:\windows7iso
4 - open a dos prompt in c:\windows7exe and type exactly as shown (Or copy/paste):
oscdimg -n -m -bc:\windows7iso\boot\etfsboot.com c:\windows7iso c:\windows7dvd\windows7dvd.iso
Now burn the windows7dvd.iso file to a DVD and proceed to install windows 7.
http://mactyler.com/?p=59
Hey all, new to the forums and cant seem to find where to post a new question, so I am posing here. This may be an easy one.
I just used Boot Camp and installed Windows 7 beta, and after fixing the audio (with the reltek audio driver) and isight (with boot camp 2.1 download), all seems to be well. I was just wondering if there is a way to have the boot screen come up automatically when I start the computer, rather than having to hold down option and putting more wear and tear on my keyboard. I would essentially like to power on the mac and have the option to pick which OS I would like to use. I have set the default to mac, but would like to enable this if at all possible. Thanks.
I really want to crack this problem myself.
The iMac hasn't yet been updated to support 64-bit EFI (UEFI 2.x) so you should be seeing a screen to "Select 1: 2:" on screen.
*Notable Changes in Windows Vista Service Pack 1*
Adds support for new UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) industry standard PC firmware for 64-bit systems with functional parity with legacy BIOS firmware, which allows Windows Vista SP1 to install to GPT format disks, boot and resume from hibernate using UEFI firmware.
+Why Apple didn't start using UEFI on 2008 iMac and officially support 64-bit....? and yet supported 64-bit on EARLY MacBook and MBP!+
The trick with OSCDImg and ImgBurn is to save the DVD back to disk, edit out the EFI boot loader, then build a new ISO and burn to DVD. You could or might also install another version of Windows and do an "in place" clean install.
Just copy all files from DVD or ISO image to temporary folder and then use oscdimg.exe from Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) to create new .iso file. Then burn new install dvd.
1. In the settings of your DVD-burning software, make sure 'Don't add ';1' version number to files' is checked. This ISO 9660 file record name format is the cause of our impediment. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931708
Therefore, if you use a program other than CDimage.exe or OSCDimg.exe to create the CDFS image file, the computer does not start from the image. http://www.imgburn.com/
#1 First thing you will want to do is extract the boot image off of the DVD created from the .iso downloaded from the beta site, you can access this while in "Build" mode
#2 With all that information in hand, I went about recreating the .iso file to burn back to disk to see if simply setting checking the option in imgburn to not use the versioning scheme worked.
(with the) DVD you burned is still in the drive, and after you've extracted the boot image somewhere to your hard drive, click the button to browse for a folder to add the files from the DVD to the image.
Just add the root of the drive, you should then have something that looks like this.
On the Options tab, ensure the file system is selected as ISO9660 + UDF, and the UDF version is set to 1.02. These settings matched what the MS .iso file were set at, and is the only reason I chose them.
configure the ISO9660 settings, on the Advanced tab, Restrictions subtab, then ISO9660 subtab, I set the Folder/File Name Length to Level X, and checked all the options toward the bottom of that pane.
*Bootable Disk tab.* Check the option to make the image bootable, select None for emulation type, browse to the boot .ima file you extracted earlier, and set the sectors to load to 8 for a Win7 DVD.
Create the new .iso file and then burn it to disk. Using this procedure I was able to boot from the DVD.
jowie: "Select Boot Type"
http://forum.imgburn.com/index.php?s=2444b2a71fef1352648add8eeb95913e&showtopic= 6392
http://forum.imgburn.com/index.php?showforum=4
If it is not possible to boot directly from the disk, to bypass the "Select CD-ROM Boot Type" error, I had to boot with an old Vista x64 non-Sp1 disk and put W7 in a 2nd DVD drive.
There are a number of programs for removing malware on Windows.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-programs-to-keep-your-computer-secure/
Of course keeping a system up to date on patches, using common sense and reliable protection.
Boot from your (their) OS X DVD; install or boot from an external drive with OS X on it (backup, emergency boot drive, etc). And make sure to have the latest OS X Security Update (patches ClamAV).
Go through 'cleaning' these steps:
1.Clear the (IE) temporary Internet files and the history cache.
Click 'Start' and then click 'Run'... then type (or copy/paste)
"inetcpl.cpl" (w/out quotation marks) into the box, then click the 'OK'
button.
In Internet Properties panel 'General' tab, under 'Browsing history', click
'Delete...'button, in 'Delete Browsing History' panel, click the 'Delete
all...' button then place a checkmark into the box beside 'Also delete
files and settings stored by add-ons', Click 'Yes' and exit the Internet
Properties panel by clicking the 'OK' button.
2.Clean HDD
Delete files using Disk Cleanup (if on Vista)
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/1264bc24-72a8-48aa-84e3-a355 327139d91033.mspx
3.Download/execute:
Malwarebytes© Corporation - Anti-Malware
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam/program/mbam-setup.exe
and
SuperAntispyware - Free
http://www.superantispyware.com/downloadfile.html?productid=SUPERANTISPYWAREFREE
4.Download and execute HiJack This! (HJT)
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis
Please, do not post HJT logs to this newsgroup.
Fora where you can get expert advice for HiJack This! (HJT) logs.
http://www.thespykiller.co.uk/index.php?board=3.0
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5
http://forums.tomcoyote.org/index.php?showforum=27
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html
http://www.malwarebytes.org/forums/index.php?showforum=7
http://www.5starsupport.com/ipboard/index.php?showforum=18
http://www.theeldergeek.com/forum/index.php?s=2e9ea4e19d3289dd877ab75a8220bff6&s howforum=29
NOTE:
Registration is required in any of the above mentioned fora before posting
a HJT log and read the 'stickies' (instructions/guidelines) for the
respective HJT forum.
Additional information:
GMER - is an application that detects and removes rootkits.
http://www.gmer.net/index.php
For additional assistance in relation GMER scan results consult either
http://antirootkit.com/forums/index.php?sid=9e746bb696ac0bb38781ffe4361c3a17
--or--
http://www.thespykiller.co.uk/index.php?board=3.0
For Vista the most dependable defenses are:
1. Do not work in elevated level; Day-to-day work should be performed
while the User Account Control (UAC) is enabled.
User Account Control Step-by-Step Guide.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc709691.aspx
Understanding and Configuring User Account Control in Windows Vista.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc709628.aspx
2. Familiarize yourself with "Services Hardening in Windows Vista".
Services Hardening in Windows Vista
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/technetmag/issues/2007/01/SecurityWatch/
Educational reading:
10 Immutable Laws of Security
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc722487.aspx
3. Don't expose services to public networks.
Windows Vista Service Configurations Introduction
http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/servicecfg.htm
4. Keep your operating (OS) system (and all software on it)
updated/patched. (Got SP1 yet?).
Windows update.
http://www.update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us
Secunia Personal Software Inspector
http://secunia.com/software_inspector
https://psi.secunia.com/
And
M/S Security Baseline Analyzer 2.0
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=4B4ABA06-B5F9-4DAD-BE9D -7B51EC2E5AC9&displaylang=en
can assist also.
Why Service Packs are Better Than Patches.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/archive/community/columns/security/essays/srvpa tch.mspx?mfr=true
5. Secure (Harden) Internet Explorer.
IE7 safe/secure settings
Internet Explorer7 Desktop Security Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=6AA4C1DA-6021-468E-A8CF -AF4AFE4C84B2&displaylang=en
Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration changes the browsing
experience
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;815141
The Internet Explorer 7 Security Status Bar
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ie/ev/security.mspx
Extended Validation SSL Certificates
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ie/ev/default.mspx
Note: Tight security settings will break down some websites. You need to
add these websites into the Trusted Zone for smooth access.
Add the following URL's to the Trusted sites:
http://update.microsoft.com
http://download.windowsupdate.com
https://*.update.microsoft.com
http://*.update.microsoft.com
http://*.microsoft.com
6. Review your installed 3rd party software applications/utilities;
Remove clutter, including 3rd party software personal firewall
application (PFW) - the one which claims:
"It can stop/control malicious outbound traffic".
7. Activate the build-in firewall and tack together its advanced
configuration settings.
Tap into the Vista firewall's advanced configuration features
http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10877-6098592.html
"...once you discover the secret of accessing its advanced configuration
settings via the MMC snap-in, you'll find it to be far more configurable
and functional. At last, Windows comes with a sophisticated personal
firewall that can be used to set up outbound rules as well as inbound, with
the ability to customize rules to fit your precise needs."
--Or--
Configure Vista Firewall to support outbound packet filtering
http://searchwindowssecurity.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid45_gci1247138,00.htm l
--Or--
Vista Firewall Control (Free versions available)
http://sphinx-soft.com/Vista/
7a.If on high-speed Internet connection use a router.
7b.Implement countermeasures against DNSChanger.
http://extremesecurity.blogspot.com/2008/06/use-default-password-get-hijacked.ht ml
7c.Just in case, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) has been
superseded by Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).
8. Utilize one (1) each 'real-time' anti-virus and anti-spy
application.
9. Employ vital operating system monitoring utilities/applications.
Consider: Process Explorer, AutoRuns, TCPView, WALLWATCHER, Wireshark,
Port Reporter etc.
10.Routinely practice Safe-Hex.
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
Hundreds Click on 'Click Here to Get Infected' Ad
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2132447,00.asp
The least preferred defenses are:
Myriads of popular anti-whatever applications and staying ignorant.
A quick review of some AV programs that install, update and scan.
Links to download various AV suites
http://www.techspot.com/blog/463/list-of-antivirus-that-presently-work-with-wind ows-7-beta/
*Windows 7 Secrets*
http://blogs.msdn.com/tims/archive/2009/01/12/the-bumper-list-of-windows-7-secre ts.aspx
Before Running any Anti-Virus Scan, e.g. Norton, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, e.t.c.,
You should in this order
01. Update the Product.
02. If you plan to do the Anti-Virus Scan in Normal Mode, Dis-connect from the Internet, then Run the Anti-Virus Scan.
03. If you plan to do the Anti-Virus Scan in Safe Mode, you should do so Without Networking and double-check that you are indeed not connected to the Internet, then Run the Anti-Virus Scan.
04. If you plan to do the Anti-Virus Scan in Safe then Normal Mode, re-start in Safe Mode Without Networking and double-check that you are not Connected to the Internet, then Run the Anti-Virus Scan. Re-start in to Safe Mode, and do not Connect to the Internet until the Anti-Virus Scan in Normal Mode has been Completed.
http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/03/win-7-on-a-macbook.ars
*CD/DVD drive not working*
The culprit was iTunes.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060/
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2372
+there was a similar type problem two years ago caused by iTunes as well.+
Various optical drives (Pioneer, Samsung, TSST H653, TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L632N ATA Device, Plextor PX-800A was throwing that error 52 message. worked fine in Vista Ultimate 64-bit does not work in Windows 7 64-bit.
Device status: "Windows cannot verify the digital signature for the drivers required for this device. A recent hardware or software change might have installed a file that is signed incorrectly or damaged, or that might be malicious software from an unknown source. (Code 52)"
In driver details, there is two driver file. One from Microsoft (cdrom.sys) who is digitally sign with a certificate (no error and a icon of a certificate) and the other (GEARaspiWDM.sys) who is not recognize as digitally signed.
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GEARAspi driver who seems to be install by iTunes...
Procedure must be made manually:
Remove any file who began with GEARAspi. You can found them in system32, system32/drivers and sysWow64.
After this, delete any key in registry who began with GEARAspi and the folders names GEARAspi...
Uninstall the device and scan for hardware change and the device reinstall correctly.
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/w7itprohardware/thread/96197089-73 9f-4e56-9b20-cfc9840d233d/
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Microsoft technote:
+You installed software that adds filter drivers in the CD and the DVD storage stack that interfere with existing filters.+
Backup the registry: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/
To resolve this problem, remove the affected filter drivers. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click Start
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Start button
, type regedit in the Start Search box, and then click regedit in the Programs list.
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User Account Control permission
If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your password, or click Continue.
2. Locate, and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY LOCALMACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE1 0318}
Caution There can be many instances of the registry subkey that is mentioned in step 2. You must make sure that you are in the appropriate registry subkey before modifying the UpperFilters and the LowerFilters values. To verify that you are in the appropriate registry subkey, make sure that the Default data value is DVD/CD-ROM and the Class data value is CDROM.
3. In the right pane, right-click UpperFilters, and then click Delete.
4. Click Yes to confirm the removal of the UpperFilters registry entry.
5. In the right pane, right-click LowerFilters, and then click Delete.
6. Click Yes to confirm the removal of the LowerFilters registry entry.
7. Exit Registry Editor, and then restart the computer.
Note After you remove the UpperFilters registry entry and the LowerFilters registry entry, you may lose functionality in certain programs such as CD recording programs. In this scenario, you must reinstall any affected programs. If the problem recurs, contact the program vendor to determine whether an update is available for the program.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/929461/en-us
iTunes for Windows - 8.1 disables burning CD/DVDs
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1939904&tstart=0&messageID=916 7204#9167204
Some highlight points from Tom's Hardware's *Gaming In 64-Bit:*
/LAA "Large Address Aware" only gets your application to 4 GB of address space rather than the full 8 TB
LAA-enabled titles right now typically give a more stable experience when running on Windows x64 because they have much more headroom in the very tight 2 GB address space environment for modern AAA titles.
Also see "Hitting the ceiling on games with 32-bit OS"
Practical Problems With 32bit Addressing In Windows
it doesn't so much "go faster" as it enables new scenarios without giving up performance running 32-bit applications. This is a pretty key issue for adoption. x64 technology "just works" and means you are not giving up anything to get 64-bit capabilities. Technically you are giving up the ability to natively execute 16-bit code when running your processor in 64-bit mode
+With the exception of Grand Theft Auto, none of the games we tested demonstrated any appreciable speed-up.+
*The magic of 64-bit computing isn’t what it does for performance. Rather, the real story is what it does for game while it’s in development and then for stability when it’s in the hands of the gamer.* properly recognizing 4GB or more requires a 64-bit OS, and that even 32-bit games with the large address aware flag can benefit from extra system memory
Core i7-based machine and triple-channel DDR3 you’re looking at 6 GB and a forced move to 64-bit ecosystem — 64-bit processor, motherboard, BIOS (pretty much everything nowadays), a 64-bit operating system, and the requisite 64-bit drivers +(note, Apple uses EFI64 UEFI 2.x in only some of their systems though)+
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/64-bit-vista-gaming,2250-4.html
+PS: My early 2006 Mac Pro.... 32-bit EFI BIOS is limited to 1.9GB in 32-bit OS, and no officially support for x64 - at all.+
Road to 64-bit kernel in Snow Leopard
AMD released new Catalyst drivers for Windows 7.
http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_catalyst.aspx
Catalyst 9.3 release is the industry's first unified driver installation package to incorporate Windows 7 support, including Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 1.1 compliance.
Nvidia Windows 7 Drivers:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/windows_7.html
This does not exactly follow the thought pattern here, but my daughter is buying a macbook pro 17. She can only access her work email in Internet Explorer, I am assuming 7 because that is what she has on her windows laptop. She is in the military and says this is all that works. Safari and Firefox wont work. Any problem with installing Windows Explorer 7 or 8 on the mac, or should we install windows xp as well and install the explorer in windows xp? Thanks for helping out . Any advice is appreciated.
Select CD-ROM Boot Type when installing Server 2008 64-bit with Hyper-V
Solution:
0 - create 3 folders c:\server2008iso c:\server2008exe c:\server2008dvd
1 - download this .exe file and put into c:\server2008exe
2 - put .iso you downloaded from ms into c:\server2008iso and unzip it
3 - move .iso file out of c:\server2008iso
4 - open a dos prompt in c:\server2008exe and type:
oscdimg -n -m -bc:\server2008iso\boot\etfsboot.com c:\server2008iso c:\sever2008dvd\server2008dvd.iso
The server2008dvd.iso is the file you gonna burn onto a new DVD
you can call the iso file whatever you like. (It's the output, not the input. The input is a folder, or in this case, a DVD-ROM disc.) Note that you have to change the -bc: to -bd:, since the drive letter changes.
oscdimg.exe -n -m -bd:\boot\etfsboot.com d:\ c:\windows7x64.iso
http://sergiomcfly.blogspot.com/2008/04/select-cd-rom-boot-type-when-installing. html
Select CD-ROM Boot Type when installing Server 2008 64-bit with Hyper-V
Solution:
0 - create 3 folders c:\windows7iso c:\windows7exe c:\windows7dvd
1 - download this .exe file and put into c:\windows7exe
2 - put the windows 7 .iso you downloaded from ms into c:\windows7iso and unzip the contents with imgburn
3 - move .iso file out of c:\windows7iso
4 - open a dos prompt in c:\windows7exe and type exactly as shown (Or copy/paste):
oscdimg -n -m -bc:\windows7iso\boot\etfsboot.com c:\windows7iso c:\windows7dvd\windows7dvd.iso
you can call the iso file whatever you like. (It's the output, not the input. The input is a folder, or in this case, a DVD-ROM disc.) Note that you have to change the -bc: to -bd:, since the drive letter changes.
oscdimg.exe -n -m -bd:\boot\etfsboot.com d:\ c:\windows7x64.iso
Now burn the windows7dvd.iso file to a DVD and proceed to install windows 7 on your mac!
http://sergiomcfly.blogspot.com/2008/04/select-cd-rom-boot-type-when-installing. html
And with Windows 7 RC due out May might want to test drive in a VM.
http://blogs.vmware.com/teamfusion/2009/01/windows-7-on-mac-with-vmware-fusion-a -practical-guide.html?eurl=http://www.youtube.com/myvideosedit2
Fusion doesn't yet support Windows 7, but using Server 2008 configuration (and turning off 3D) it can be loaded.
Update:
Using latest Imgburn and following tips on what options to select, was able to take and modify the ISO to allow booting and not getting the EFI boot menu.
made a bootable DVD Windows Ultimate (7077) 64-bit using the latest Imgburn and tips from Jowie.
http://jowie.com/blog/post/2008/02/24/Select-CD-ROM-Boot-Type-prompt-while-tryin g-to-boot-from-Vista-x64-DVD-burnt-from-iso-file.aspx
http://www.imgburn.com/
Just entered the parameters from Jowie and it did the rest.
Took DVD I had burned with 7077, wrote to disk, modifies it, and when burned back to new (bootable) DVD. Also worked with the system recovery CD that Windows 7 now offers to create, just have to redo the CD, but boots fine and lets me see and repair both Vista and Windows 7 operating system volumes.
What you will see when a program is incompatible.
this has been formalized with an appearance by the familiar Program Compatibility Assistant window shown here.
http://community.winsupersite.com/blogs/paul/archive/2009/04/25/security-softwar e-changes-in-windows-7-rc.aspx
Virtual XP Mode:
Enter Virtual XP Mode, the problem solver for those who have been reluctant to upgrade past XP. Did certain programs work better in XP? No problem. Virtual XP mode should take care of that.
A fast install time, faster boot up, and snappier UI.
....
http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/04/28/my-top-10-reasons-why-you-should-upgrad e-to-windows-7
Windows 7 Release Candidate Available In A Couple of Days
http://www.geeksmack.net/
*FAQ: How to get Windows 7 RC*
Can I upgrade from the Windows 7 beta?
You can, although Microsoft doesn't want you to.
Instead, Microsoft told users to either do a clean install -- wiping out their copy of Windows 7 beta, all the applications they'd added and all the files those applications had generated -- or revert back to Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1), which they had presumably been running before they upgraded to the beta, then install RC.
To get around the block, copy the contents of the Windows 7 RC DVD to a local folder -- a bootable USB drive works, as does any root-level folder on the machine running the beta -- then on that drive or in that folder, open the "Sources" folder. Open the "cversion.ini" file with Notepad, and change the value of "MinClient" to "7000." Save the file and run Setup.
Microsoft walks you through the steps here.
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleI d=9132478
Windows 7 RC installs will begin shutting down... March 1, 2010. http://techreport.com/discussions.x/16843
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/default.aspx
In a few hours we will be able to download an install windows 7 RC.
Will Bootcamp's drivers work or do we need to wait for apple's new bootcamp release ?
thanks
Has anyone got Windows 7 x64 installed on a dedicated disk using native EFI boot?
If so, what are the steps to get this to work without BIOS emulation?
Here is my comment: I created this as an FAQ of sorts, not for Q&A. If you had read through, you would find links to how to modify the ISO for Windows 7 64-bit on "Jowie" and Imgburn.
Would appreciate it if questions were posted in their own thread please.
- Thanks.
Does anyone have a solution to getting the video working properly? 32bit build 7100 rc. White 24" iMac, bluescreens on nvlddmkm.sys. I can use bootcamp driver for the video, however, the external monitor wont go to full resolution making text virtually unreadable.
I did read through, the links don't cover how to enable a native EFI boot without BIOS emulation.
Hey! Why isn't this thread a sticky at the top of the Boot Camp section? It should be made such ASAP, IMHO.
Message was edited by: Pier Rodelon
Microsoft Windows 7 Installaton Instructions
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/installation-instructions.aspx
*Can I upgrade directly from Windows Vista to the RC?*
Yes. If you're running Windows Vista, you can install Window 7 RC without having to back up and reinstall your programs and data. But to be on the safe side, please do back up your data before you start.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/faq.aspx
http://blogs.msdn.com/e7/archive/2009/04/07/delivering-a-quality-upgrade-experie nce.aspx
http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/05/05/exclusive-windows-7-rc-download-goes-li ve
http://www.geeksmack.net/microsoft/344-first-look-at-official-windows-7-badge.ht ml
Other forums
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/w7itproinstall/threads
http://windows7forums.com/windows-7-installation-upgrade/
A tutorial from MacBook Pro owner and 64-bit install:
http://deseloper.org/read/2009/05/windows-7rc-x64-with-boot-camp/
Microsoft has scrapped older APIs from the Release Candidate of Windows 7. The transition to the new APIs began 18 months ago with Vista SP1, and ended.
API is low-level hooks into the operating system in order to deliver protection to end users, and it is this intimate kernel connection that causes incompatibility issues when the platform version is bumped up a notch. Softpedia: Incompatibility Warnings
Perhaps whatever hooks Apple was using are broken as well.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applicationprogramminginterface
Upgrade advice on various options:
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/win7_upgrade.asp
Wiki entry:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7
Paragon Software's *Partition Manager 10 Professional*
Enjoy full-fledged support for Windows 7, the 64bit versions of Windows XP, Vista and 7, Blu-ray discs, the new GPT-formatted hard disks (used in Windows 7, Vista, Mac® OS X and Linux) and the latest Linux-Kernel.
Install Windows OS Wizard:
Install Windows 7or Vista on your Intel-based Mac® either as a sole operating system or create a dual-boot system.
http://www.paragon-software.com/home/pm-professional/
Thanks Hatter!
Bookmarked this.
Mike
The Release Candidate download page moved but is suppose to be extended until August.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspx
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/dd353205.aspx
Opera works well, Safari does not. And I had trouble with the last beta of Firefox when it comes to downloading the release candidate from Microsoft.
Comparing Editions:
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/win7skuscompare.asp
FAQ
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/faq.asp
Example:
Q: Can I perform a clean (full) install of Windows 7 with the Upgrade media?
A: Microsoft says yes.
Windows 7 editions, comparison, upgrading
Wiki: Windows7_editions#Comparisonchart
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7
Windows 7 Upgrade Path Chart
http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/08/10/windows-7-upgrade-chart-available-looks -bleak-confusing
Hands on look at Windows 7 RTM (8 pgs):
http://review.techworld.com/desktop-oss/121183/review-windows-7-rtm--hands-on-wi th-the-os-release/
Finally, the new Windows XP Mode allows businesses to run Windows XP applications inside Windows 7 so that they look as if they are running on Windows 7 natively although they in fact are running in a virtual XP window. (Consumers can run this as well, but because of hardware limitations and a less-than-simple setup, it is better for businesses.)
Windows 7 Milestone 2
http://www.geeksmack.net/microsoft/575-a-glimpse-into-windows-7-milestone-2.html
Windows 7 Service Configurations
http://www.blackviper.com/Windows_7/servicecfg.htm
http://www.blackviper.com/Windows_7/service411.htm
Windows 7 Tweaks & Tips:
Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/20windows_7_tweaks_tips_%E2%80%93_every_secret_uncovereddate
10 top tips for fixing problems:
http://windows7news.com/2009/09/29/10-top-tips-before-phoning-a-friend/
XP to Windows 7 Migration
http://news.softpedia.com/news/XP-to-Windows-7-Migration-122961.shtml
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/review_upgrade.asp
Microsoft Security Essentials
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/
http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/09/first-look-microsoft-security-esse ntials-impresses.ars
Upgrade from XP to Windows 7
http://windows7news.com/2009/09/29/how-to-upgrade-from-xp-to-windows-7/
Another good article on upgrading from Technet -
Step-by-Step: Windows 7 Upgrade and Migration
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd446674(WS.10).aspx
From Windows7news: Fix for Vista Upgrade to 7 :
Vista users who tried to perform an upgrade to Windows 7 were experiencing an error at exactly 62% of the update.
Windows performed an automatic rollback to Windows Vista at this point leaving the user puzzled and confused. Some users even experienced an endless reboot problem which would initiate the upgrade process again only to fail again at 62%.
Vista user needs to click on the Fix-It button on the Microsoft support website after the upgrade failed at 62% to fix the issue and initiate the upgrade again.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975253
+(Would have been better to be able to apply the fix-it patch first, and then proceed with the upgrade, no?)+
Clean install with Windows 7 upgrade media? Get the facts!
http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?p=1505&tag=nl.e539
Two points in the above article of interest:
*You just bought a brand-new Mac and you want to use Boot Camp to install Windows 7 on it.*
You do not qualify for an upgrade license. Apple didn’t sell you a copy of Windows with your Mac, so there is no original Windows edition to qualify for an upgrade license. From a contractual point of view, you must purchase a full license to install in the Boot Camp partition.
*You installed virtualization software on your PC or Mac and you want to run Windows 7 in a virtual machine.*
You do not qualify for an upgrade license. A virtual machine is considered a separate PC. In fact, Section 3(d) of the Windows 7 Professional license agreement makes this explicit: “Use with Virtualization Technologies. Instead of using the software directly on the licensed computer, you may install and use the software within only one virtual (or otherwise emulated) hardware system on the licensed computer.”
*7 Things To Do After Installing Windows 7*
*1. Reinstall 7 if you purchased a new PC with 7 –*
Yes, you heard right. If you purchased a new OEM PC from a store, than it’s best to go and purchase a fresh copy of Windows 7 from that same store and re-install your OEM PC right after purchasing it.
Why?
Because the installations of Windows that come with these OEM systems are clogged with bloatware, causing system crashes, instability, sluggishness and various other issues that can be eradicated with a clean copy of Windows.
Myself and many people I know do this with all the systems that they get their hands on, and *it’s been proven to make a positive difference*.
Even out of date software rather than the latest versions (some security programs had updates on or after the Oct 22nd launch).
Tthread devoted to installing Windows 7 on iMac 2009:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2295474
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/blogs/2009/10/26/how-to-install-windows-7-onto-the-new-27 in-imac/
Tom's Hardware:
* Hardware stability issues (not driver related).
* Application compatibility or app bugs
* Driver issues
* Windows bugs
* Integration problems
Windows 7 gives you a robust set of tools to track down problems you encounter
Understanding what tools are available, however, should help you better solve problems you encounter. The tools in Windows 7 are more comprehensive and easier to use than past versions as well.
Troubleshooting Windows 7 With Microsoft's Built-In Tools
FAQ, Updates, etc http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp
System Requirements: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1899
Windows 7 FAQ: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3986
List 64-bit Compatible: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1846
Boot Camp 64-bit 3.1 http://support.apple.com/kb/DL979
Boot Camp Vista Upgrade Utility http://support.apple.com/kb/DL977
I know people have said that they deleted and uninstalled their graphic drivers (had to because the ones Apple supplies are buggy and don't work). Not sure why uninstall from Device Manager won't....
Apple has a set of drivers for use _when installing Windows 7_ -
*Boot Camp (USB Flash Drive) iMac Late 2009 drivers*
+*Boot Camp: iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) displays a black screen during installation of Windows 7 using Boot Camp*+
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3173
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Previously, owners with trouble with Nvidia drivers used this:
When you get into the Windows installer, click past the language selection. Then click "Repair your computer".
Windows will scan for installations and prompt you with a list. Select your "C" drive and click Next.
You should be presented with a windows titled System Recovery Options.
At the bottom of this list you should see Command Prompt.
Select the command prompt.
When the console opens, you can delete the offending driver using the following command:
DEL C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\NVLDDMKM.SYS (was written for Nvidia driver)
Close the command prompt window and click the Restart button.
This time, boot from your hard disk.
Having done this go to the vendor web site and download the latest drivers for Windows 7.
Install, re-boot and ...
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*Driver Sweeper*
Guru3D - Driver Sweeper is a fast tool to remove driver leftovers from your system. It's very important to remove your drivers on a proper way, because driver leftovers can cause problems like stability and startup problems. You can use it if you want to update/remove drivers from your system.
+How to use ?+
There are two methods to use Driver Sweeper. Both methods achieve the same results. This method is always able to clean all files.
This method will delete remaining files upon reboot (if deleting failed). You can clean your drivers this way:
* Use the official uninstaller(s) of the driver(s) you want to uninstall.
* Reboot your PC in Safe Mode.
* Run Driver Sweeper and select what to clean.
* Analyse lists all the entries possible to remove, cleaning removes the entries selected.
* More drivers can be selected for the same cleaning process.
+What can it be used for ?+
The current supported drivers are NVIDIA (Display and Chipset), ATI (Display), Creative (Sound) Realtek (Sound), Ageia (PhysX) and Microsoft (Mouse).
All the settings are saved in an ini file. Nothing is created in the registry, so it's possible to use it as a portable program. Log files can be saved to the harddisk and viewed as well. You can find the logs under the Tools menu.
Driver Sweeper support/discussion forums can be found here.
http://forums.guru3d.com/forumdisplay.php?f=29
http://www.guru3d.com/category/driversweeper/
A tip and workaround for how to get ATI mobility/laptop drivers so that Windows no longer thinks the ATI is a desktop card:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=11286987
Summary (my own edit steps):
1. Install Boot Camp 3.0 and upgrade to 3.1
2. Uninstall graphic drivers and run Driver Sweeper
http://www.guru3d.com/category/driversweeper/
instead of:
removing the crashing driver by going into windows 7 setup via its install cd and deleting the ati driver manaully
3. Install ATI Mobility (link)
4. Uninstall ATI (Programs control panel?) Device Manager (rollback; uninstall?)
5. Device Nanager: update driver and BROWSE BACK to 8.681 (the original apple driver that was causing freezes and purple artifacts) - navigate to /Apple/Drivers/ATI
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(Apple uses) a 4850 card in the iMac, its modified a bit for apple. Enough that desktop drivers don't work, and modded-for-laptop desktop drivers don't work either.
*Now the upshot of using modified drivers is that it FORCES the catalyst control panel to be installed, meaning you get a few more options to mess around with the card.*
I couldn't use the original apple drive, it locks up, the newer one had banding, the newer radeon drivers direct form ATI wouldn't work until they were modded and then they cause black screens.
SO the solution, as obscure as it was, was to download ACTUAL mobility Radeon drivers - version 10.3 still, but made for laptops.
http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx
THESE drivers I was able to install - and here is where things changed.
THIS driver changed they way windows saw the video card in device manager.
As I mentioned before, its NOT a desktop card, its a modified laptop card, but installing mac drivers makes windows THINK its a full desktop card, and running the original 8.681 driver crashed it.
Once installed 10.3 LAPTOP driver it now appeared in device manager as a MOBILITY card.
These Steps "should" work:
delete ATI driver manually
reinstall apple driver after that and see if that works,
otherwise try the steps above
(mod drivers, remove via windows recovery off setup disk, install laptop drivers, reinstall apple driver over it)