fwrend
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Windows 7 Premium/Pro/Ultimate?
I'd like to update my DAW (Intel DP35DP, E6850, 4Gb, WinXP) but not ready financially to jump to a new MB yet. So I'm moving to a Quad core with 8Gb, Win7 & maybe 64bit. I know it's been touched on but a search didn't answer my question - does it matter which version of Windows 7? I came across this great deal which would cover my whole household. NEWEGG 1. All 3 of my computers are running XP 2. My DAW MB can only hold a maximum of 8Gb of RAM anyway 3. This version contains both 32bit & 64bit versions Thanks for any advice!
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jcschild
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Re:Windows 7 Premium/Pro/Ultimate?
2010/10/28 10:58:33
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Home is limited to 16gig ram and cant access domains (office networks)
Pro is 192Gig
Ultimate is a complete waste unless doing Home theatre.
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fwrend
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Re:Windows 7 Premium/Pro/Ultimate?
2010/10/28 11:09:19
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Thanks Scott - spot on EDIT - & BTW the ADK desktop & laptop computers are still going strong without issue - Thanks!!!
post edited by fwrend - 2010/10/28 11:10:55
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jcschild
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Re:Windows 7 Premium/Pro/Ultimate?
2010/10/28 12:14:50
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good deal !
i dont think win7 can be put on the laptop (1Q, 1Q MV) best to call Chris or Eric and ask first!
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fwrend
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Re:Windows 7 Premium/Pro/Ultimate?
2010/10/28 14:01:35
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Will do - just thinking desktops at the moment.
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Stuart Germain
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Re:Windows 7 Premium/Pro/Ultimate?
2010/10/31 15:53:17
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I have Win7 64-bit pro and it is awesome!! It has the ability to run a virtual winXP machine so that program compatability is no longer an issue. I would say that for the extra money win7 64-bit pro is definitely worth it!!
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Beagle
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Re:Windows 7 Premium/Pro/Ultimate?
2010/10/31 18:07:23
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Wren - did you see the comparison chart? well the direct link didn't work. click on the SEE MORE > COMPARE link on that page you posted, then click on COMPARE at the top tabs (don't know why it didn't go directly to compare!  )
post edited by Beagle - 2010/10/31 18:08:35
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fireberd
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Re:Windows 7 Premium/Pro/Ultimate?
2010/10/31 18:21:30
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My system is the Intel DP35DP motherboard, Q6600 quad processor and 8 GB ram (the max for the motherboard). I have Win 7 pro 64 bit. The Pro is probably the best for the buck. Ultimate is really for business systems and even a marketing tool calling it "Ultimate" so people think they must have the "ultimate" version.
My system is about 2 1/2 years old but still going strong.
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dance_lets@yahoo.com
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Re:Windows 7 Premium/Pro/Ultimate?
2010/11/01 01:21:20
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Stuart Germain
It has the ability to run a virtual winXP machine so that program compatability is no longer an issue.
Just to amplify what Stuart said, In my opinion the single most important feature that 7 provides is the virtual machines. But to really take advantage, you need your CPU to support hardware virtualization. I think all current AMD cpus have it, but you might need at least an i7 for an INTEL.
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RogerS
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Re:Windows 7 Premium/Pro/Ultimate?
2010/11/01 03:31:14
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While Windows 7 Pro includes the Windows XP Virtual Machine (which is nicely integrated with the host OS), you can also run Microsoft Virtual PC (a free download) in Windows 7 Home.
On my Windows 7 Pro machine, I also use Microsoft Virtual PC instead of the integrated Windows 7 VM because I need to manage several VMs. Of course, with Virtual PC, you must provide your own OS for the host.
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fireberd
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Re:Windows 7 Premium/Pro/Ultimate?
2010/11/01 06:34:56
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The older Q6600 Quad Intel CPU that I have supports the Win 7/XP Virtualization.
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RogerS
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Re:Windows 7 Premium/Pro/Ultimate?
2010/11/01 16:42:49
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Regarding virtualization, the only computers I know for sure that do not support it are the Sony Vaios, which therefore means that you cannot use the XP VM in Windows 7 PRO. Sony spewed some BS about virtualization being a security threat.
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fwrend
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Re:Windows 7 Premium/Pro/Ultimate?
2010/11/01 17:26:59
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Thanks guys - I'm not sure that virtual XP and 12Gb RAM liimit are deal breakers for me at this point but appreciate the ideas. BTW RogerS - the download doesn't seem to be available for Home Premium users and requires one to download the Microsoft validation software??
post edited by fwrend - 2010/11/01 17:29:45
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slartabartfast
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Re:Windows 7 Premium/Pro/Ultimate?
2010/11/02 03:53:30
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Hardware virtualization was initially a requirement for use of "XP mode" with Win 7 but now is available for CPU's that do not have that capability. from the FAQ "Is hardware virtualization a must-have to run Windows XP Mode? No. Windows XP Mode can be run on a CPU without hardware virtualization." Windows Virtual PC (the generic version that requires a second OS) is available here. It will run on home premium. The win 7 business system includes a licensed version of XP available as a download here, but do not confuse that with the ability to run VPC. I am assuming that people do not intend to use virtualization mode as a platform to run Sonar, as I expect that there is a substantial performance penalty to pay. But if anyone is using it for that purpose I would be interested in hearing how it is working.
post edited by slartabartfast - 2010/11/02 04:01:10
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RogerS
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Re:Windows 7 Premium/Pro/Ultimate?
2010/11/02 14:30:04
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fwrend
BTW RogerS - the download doesn't seem to be available for Home Premium users and requires one to download the Microsoft validation software??
I had previously thought that and only used VPC on XP Pro, Vista Business, and Win 7 Pro. Then I read here on the forums that you can install VPC on the home versions. When you are warned that your OS is not supported, don't cancel the install, just keep going. I now have it running perfectly on Vista Home and Win7 Home.
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tim@homestudio
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Re:Windows 7 Premium/Pro/Ultimate?
2012/07/20 14:43:20
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I read the comments. So, is Windows 7 Pro really worth it? Are there any drawbacks to Pro? I'm getting a new DAW very soon and want to know if I should get Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Pro.
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slartabartfast
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Re:Windows 7 Premium/Pro/Ultimate?
2012/07/21 04:07:25
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You will note that this thread started a couple of years ago. Windows 8 will be hitting the market October 26. If you want you can download a working copy of the Windows 8 Release Preview free and get started with that, then when the final version comes out you can switch to that if the preview is working for you. The other option would be to buy a Windows 7 version and upgrade in October for 39.99. Since you can get the upgrade price from any version of XP, Vista or Windows 7, it does not make a lot of sense to pay twice as much for a Windows 7 Pro version that will be outdated in a couple of months. There really is not much advantage to the Pro windows 7 for DAW use. Your music software will run fine on the home premium version. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/release-preview
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Re:Windows 7 Premium/Pro/Ultimate?
2012/07/21 06:48:18
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I just built a new PC and installed Win 7 64 bit Home. Sonar X1 64 bit runs without problems.
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