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[K3m0sabe]

M_arc wrote...

As stated above I'm a computer science student and my university has a MSDN account,
so I've been enjoying the 32-bit version op my laptop and 64-bit on my pc for some time now yes
for free off course
What Vista can do, WIndows 7 can do. The only problems you might encounter are the usuals: that of not present drivers for some devices, but I'm sure that'll be fixed in the future.

Does the 64bit version have any compatibility problems regarding driver support or do all the vista 64bit drivers work on 7?

[stefan9]

K3m0sabe wrote...

M_arc wrote...

As stated above I'm a computer science student and my university has a MSDN account,
so I've been enjoying the 32-bit version op my laptop and 64-bit on my pc for some time now yes
for free off course
What Vista can do, WIndows 7 can do. The only problems you might encounter are the usuals: that of not present drivers for some devices, but I'm sure that'll be fixed in the future.

Does the 64bit version have any compatibility problems regarding driver support or do all the vista 64bit drivers work on 7?

Most vista drivers work. I haven't had any drivers issue with the rc 7100 x64 . Will see on monday but I don't think there should be any issues for me with the retail either.

[M_arc]

Yeah I second that, I also predict no problems. =)

[Terwox_]

My crap Celeron Laptop even manages to run 720p HD videos smoothly now with W7 installed on it. In my experience W7 is lighter than Vista with the possible exception when it comes to HD videos and High end Graphics. As for compatibility, I have to agree with the various other people who have already said the CC works fine on W7 7100 x64. And I'd put my bet down on the game working on it as well.

[Eurypterid]

Sword For Hire wrote...

Tenjac wrote...

 If you don't need the extra features of Pro, don't spend the extra cash.

store.microsoft.com/microsoft/Windows-7-Professional-Upgrade/product/8BB1A4B4

Microsoft was offering a student deal for any premium or professional full retail 32/64 for $30 usd
This won't be some chessy upgrade disc as you might think, the representive on the phone reassured me its the full install retail disc not the upgrade.
The deal was hinted on their website, which now seems to have been taken off.  However if i remember correctly the deal ends january 1st.  If that is the case for you and every college student, then your window of opportunity maybe closing especially since they removed the hint at their deal from their site.

I called their number a while back and spoke to a representive and ordered over the phone.

requirements are that you must have a .edu address that is on their list to qualify

There are two licences that i know of oem and retail and iirc they differ on how many machines you can install your copy or ie change parts out of your machine.

They were offering the full retail of home and professional, im a good guy and figured i pipe in and let you know. 
i called  1-877-MY-MS-STORE which is listed on the upper right corner of the page i linked

$300 dollars
or
$30

you choose

heres a quote for the price on newegg
www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx

Check the license agreement on that, as I'm pretty sure you're obligated to uninstall the OS once you're no longer a student. So there is a catch on that deal.

[lavosslayer]

really I have found most vista drivers work in 7 but most companies have at least beta drivers for 7 already and it wouldn't surprise me if those become finalized before are shortly after the official release of Windows 7

[Sword For Hire]

I didn't see that, can you show me a link?

but if true

"obligated" but not enforced

[oddbasket]

Win7 RTM user here as well, no probs for any games I'd been playing, so not expecting any issues with DA:O. Bioware don't let me down!

[Eurypterid]

Sword For Hire wrote...

I didn't see that, can you show me a link?
but if true
"obligated" but not enforced

I begin to think perhaps I'm on crack. I'm sure I read that from a Microsoft source, but I can't find it now. So perhaps I'm wrong. Still, as I said, I'm sure I read it. But yes, you're correct,  you wouldn't be forced to uninstall it.

[Schwinni]

Eurypterid wrote...
Check the license agreement on that, as I'm pretty sure you're obligated to uninstall the OS once you're no longer a student. So there is a catch on that deal.

Software students can get via MSDN Academic Alliance can be used after the studies as well.

For all other people (from Europe) I suggest buying a system builder version.
Who need a quick install guide or free phone support by MS?

Modifié par Schwinni, 28 octobre 2009 - 10:22 .

[Chikkenstorm]

There's nothing wrong with W7.

They learned the hard way with Vista that an OS should work at launchdate, and so they did with W7.



I have yet to find something that doesn't work, and I'm using the retail version for over a month now.

[kuraw]

Schwinni wrote...

Eurypterid wrote...
Check the license agreement on that, as I'm pretty sure you're obligated to uninstall the OS once you're no longer a student. So there is a catch on that deal.

Software students can get via MSDN Academic Alliance can be used after the studies as well.

For all other people (from Europe) I suggest buying a system builder version.
Who need a quick install guide or free phone support by MS?

a bit offtopic, but our university also has msdnaa and it's not tied to computer sciences, every student can use it (i'm studying law atm). I just wanted to say thanks schwinni for the info, i never knew you could use this software also after finishing university!

[Titius.Vibius]

Okay just to confirm, it seems there is a potential error with DA since I am crashing so much I have lost track since installing Windows 7, this is a clean install from XPSP3. I tried xp mode but its still the same. Man, did I just waste $300.00 out of the drain?

[Arvay5]

lol I have windows 7 ultimate and dragon age has never crashed for me...

[Soretooth]

Win7 Home Premium 64-bit, clean install on a dedicated SSD -- I'm lovin' it with no probs whatsoever.

[Jordi B]

Titius.Vibius wrote...

Okay just to confirm, it seems there is a potential error with DA since I am crashing so much I have lost track since installing Windows 7, this is a clean install from XPSP3. I tried xp mode but its still the same. Man, did I just waste $300.00 out of the drain?

Well, I'm hoping you didn't just buy it to make DA run smoother. Too bad it's not working for you. I run Win7 Pro 64-bit and everything is fine.

[Auraad]

Win7Ultimate/64 bit and no issues (except the mem leak/endless loading times the longer the game runs bug)

[Centra28]

win 7 prof 64-bit never one problem. runs flawlessly.   but, i play on my desktop, not a lap top.   your lap top probably can't run the game very well, if at all.  where you playing DA:O on your laptop before you installed win 7?  and what are your settings at?  they should be at the lowest possible unless you have a gaming lap top. 

Modifié par Centra28, 14 décembre 2009 - 04:23 .

[GreenGus]

I just bought a new laptop with Windows 7. I loaded DAO and got throught the startup utilities and when I went to play it says please load the game disc and press enter. Seems it can't find it or I'm doing something wrong.

Can someone help me out please?

[Bigfeet E]

Well i just bought the game tru EA download manager & it runs fine on my windows 7, just untill i want to open my inventory after taking some stuff in. The game stops and get a notice it cant run anymore. Then go's searching for a solution, wich fails, and thats it.

Now i just learn there are patches out, i'll try does first before paniccing

Edit : 6 hours later the problem still occurs (while patched)

Modifié par Bigfeet E, 06 janvier 2010 - 10:14 .