Windows 7 Professional

cmryan21 · « **Reply #20 on:** 8 Oct 2009, 04:54 am »

Quote from: Levi on 8 Oct 2009, 03:11 am

Hi there, I have not tried connecting my Macbook Pro to HDTV. I will be testing the usb audio out soon!

Cool deal. I was just thinking you had tried it at some point, but I forget that not everyone tries to use their laptop like I do.

Best of luck using the usb output.

ctviggen · « **Reply #21 on:** 8 Oct 2009, 11:18 am »

Anyone know if there's a way in Windows 7 to save a folder to the "open" or "save" dialog (ie, the dialog you get when you ask to save a file while in, say, Word, or Power Point). At work, that could save me many, many hours per year.

WerTicus · « **Reply #22 on:** 8 Oct 2009, 12:34 pm »

'my documents' and 'my pictures' and 'my movies' (and all that) folders can reference anywhere you like now... even multiple locations!

(this is even better than re assigning the default start point imo)

Levi · « **Reply #23 on:** 8 Oct 2009, 01:01 pm »

I tried listening to USB via my PS Audio DAC. I did not hear any difference switching to 16bit radio vs 16bit dvd audio output or bringing enabling sound enhancements. Perhaps, the PS Audio DAC only see music. I do love the interface for the various audio controls under the speaker properties.

To conclude, the sound from USB is the same but the interface is better. Well, that is my findings. Your mileage may vary.

Quote from: cmryan21 on 8 Oct 2009, 04:54 am

Quote from: Levi on 8 Oct 2009, 03:11 am
Hi there, I have not tried connecting my Macbook Pro to HDTV. I will be testing the usb audio out soon!

Cool deal. I was just thinking you had tried it at some point, but I forget that not everyone tries to use their laptop like I do.

Best of luck using the usb output.

GHM · « **Reply #24 on:** 9 Oct 2009, 05:20 am »

Quote from: cmryan21 on 7 Oct 2009, 06:06 pm

Levi, does the media center in Windows 7 have an option to properly display if connected to an hdtv? Specifically, I had heard that there is an easy way to correct over-scan. If it has this feature I'm pre-ordering right now.

The Media center displays just fine for me. I do use an LCD though. Over scan doesn't seem like a problem.
There are some very cool free plug-ins that will add meta-data to your movie collection with posters,movie info and actor info.

The newest Classic Media player cinema has so many adjustments, I'm sure it will do anything you need.

Levi · « **Reply #25 on:** 31 Oct 2009, 02:53 am »

Lyndon · « **Reply #26 on:** 20 Nov 2009, 05:22 pm »

Guys, give me a bit of help.
I am running XP Pro at home, and plan to purchase through my work, the Windows 7 Pro.
My main purpose is to apply it to my newly built HTPC, to take advantage of the built in Media Center.
Because I can't buy the true OS, just the update, I guess I will have to install my old XP Pro, and then update it with the 7 Update, which on a new machine should not be that bad????
And should I convert my regular desktop from XP Pro as well? And what is the most painless software or links to accomplish this?
Also, should I order the 32-bit or 64 bit? Price is the same.
Thanks, guys
Lyndon
Salt Lake City

Levi · « **Reply #27 on:** 20 Nov 2009, 06:05 pm »

You cannot upgrade from winxp to win7. Ithas to be a clean install. Verify with your distributor.

Lyndon · « **Reply #28 on:** 20 Nov 2009, 06:25 pm »

Thaks, Levi
This salesman doesn't know beans.
Here is an idea
Now I do have a laptop hd that I removed from my laptop to install a larger hd and I put my XP Pro
in...this was a little more than a year ago, and one of the biggest tech headaches I have ever experienced. Didn't know that HP would rather sell your children into slavery rather than give you the drivers to go back in time...
But couldn't I piggyback that Vista laptop drive, and use it in my HTPC build, then use the upgrade Windows 7? But then how to remove the laptop drive.....

Lyndon

GHM · « **Reply #29 on:** 20 Nov 2009, 10:41 pm »

Quote from: Lyndon on 20 Nov 2009, 06:25 pm

Thaks, Levi
This salesman doesn't know beans.
Here is an idea
Now I do have a laptop hd that I removed from my laptop to install a larger hd and I put my XP Pro
in...this was a little more than a year ago, and one of the biggest tech headaches I have ever experienced. Didn't know that HP would rather sell your children into slavery rather than give you the drivers to go back in time...
But couldn't I piggyback that Vista laptop drive, and use it in my HTPC build, then use the upgrade Windows 7? But then how to remove the laptop drive.....
Lyndon

If your HTPC can hold two HDs. Just insert the second drive. When you do the upgrade have it to reformat and upgrade the drive with XP on it. You should be good to go. If you ever need some drivers, just let me know. I'll burn you a disc and mail it to you. This disc has 70,000 drivers for Vista,XP and Windows 2000.

Oh make sure when it ask if you want to do upgrade or custom install...pick custom install.

Lyndon · « **Reply #30 on:** 20 Nov 2009, 10:56 pm »

GHM,
I went ahead and ordered the Win7 Pro Upgrade. I also did the 32 bit, because I am not sure that my mobo and
the graphic card I got could deal with the 64.
It won't arrive until next week. And yes, there are two bays for the two 1TB drives I have for the system.
Man, all I want to use is that Media Center.
Right now, I'm all tech'ed out.

I bought a el cheapo Best Buy blu ray player, mostly for the fact that it had Netflix downstreaming, and a USB connection. Well, the USB connection will only work for my thumb drives and not my portable Western Digital Passport (which works like a charm on my older Philips player), and I have not tried the Netflix option yet.
It also won't read some of my commercial dvd discs. It wouldn't recognize anything off of the USB until I downloaded more current firmware. Bleh! I did break down and bought the HBO series, John Adams in blu ray, and did it ever look and sound great!
Now, it is time for a glass of wine, and some soothing Friday afternoon music.
Though when I bounce back, I gotta find that 'net skit on the Mad Men tv series, called Milk Men.
Thanks again, GHM and Levi!

GHM · « **Reply #31 on:** 20 Nov 2009, 11:08 pm »

Yeah that media center is a very cool program!

While you're at it install the Media Browser. This is an awesome program. It works with the media center and allows a ton customization. You can pick out an actor and the media browser will locate every movie in your collection with that actor in it. aa

Levi · « **Reply #32 on:** 21 Nov 2009, 12:55 am »

It looks like Lyndon is in the right path. Removing the HDD from your laptop should be easy. You just have to find the service manual which is available through the manufacturer's website.

Keep us up to date with your upgrade Lyndon!

JessicaD · « **Reply #33 on:** 25 Nov 2009, 02:05 am »

Levi is correct -- when migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7 you will not have an "in place upgrade" option. You will however have the option to select "custom" install when prompted. The Windows 7 install process will then copy all of your data in "My Documents" over to a Windows.old folder within Windows 7 itself. All applications and documents stored in other locations will have to be reinstalled / transferred manually.
For more information on the Windows 7 Upgrade, please go here: http://bit.ly/3DvynK
For additional assistance with the migration of Windows XP to Windows 7, please go here: http://tinyurl.com/mhbep4

Jessica
Microsoft Windows Client Team

Levi · « **Reply #34 on:** 25 Nov 2009, 02:12 am »

I find the microsoft links above helpfull and informative. Thanks Jessica!

GHM · « **Reply #35 on:** 25 Nov 2009, 03:46 am »

Quote from: JessicaD on 25 Nov 2009, 02:05 am

Levi is correct -- when migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7 you will not have an "in place upgrade" option. You will however have the option to select "custom" install when prompted. The Windows 7 install process will then copy all of your data in "My Documents" over to a Windows.old folder within Windows 7 itself. All applications and documents stored in other locations will have to be reinstalled / transferred manually.
For more information on the Windows 7 Upgrade, please go here: http://bit.ly/3DvynK
For additional assistance with the migration of Windows XP to Windows 7, please go here: http://tinyurl.com/mhbep4

Jessica
Microsoft Windows Client Team

This is true if going directly from XP to Win7. I've done the upgrade path going from Win7 Ultimate down to Win7 Home premium. It wasn't supposed to be possible either..but it can be done.

Of course it is basically a new install not an upgrade.