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10-29-2012, 10:03 PM
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#76 | | The Lone Wanderator
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For those who've upgraded, how long did it take? I'm not sure if I want to tackle this tonight, or tomorrow.
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10-29-2012, 10:05 PM
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#77 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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Originally Posted by c3m  Move mouse cursor to the top of the screen. Then left click and drag down to close app | Yea, I managed to figure that out but I guess that's the only way eh? It does take a bit longer than the old system. Looks like Alt+F4 still works.
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10-29-2012, 10:05 PM
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#78 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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Originally Posted by Graeme S For those who've upgraded, how long did it take? I'm not sure if I want to tackle this tonight, or tomorrow. | Took about an hour or so.
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10-29-2012, 10:12 PM
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#79 | | Banned (ABWS)?
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Originally Posted by StylinRed install it and just download it from torrents/newsgroups (not the rtm version but the reail one) and keep that along with your product key to use whenever ? | So how does that work? as long as I have a legit key, it will be compatible with any windows8 I download? Quote:
Originally Posted by StylinRed he's on XP that might be the reason | Yeah, reading a bunch of forums, seems like XP users are getting shafted. Not sure if it's ONLY them, but XP users are for sure.
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10-29-2012, 10:16 PM
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#80 | | The Lone Wanderator
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XP users getting shafted? I'm surprised MS is allowing XP users to run this; it's supposedly an upgrade for people who've bought Win7 PCs since June.
I think it's a way for MS to make nice with all the people who've been like  with buying legit windows.
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10-29-2012, 10:17 PM
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#81 | | Banned (ABWS)
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got a hulu app! so if I make an account I can watch it?!!
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10-29-2012, 10:30 PM
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#82 | | The Lone Wanderator
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Originally Posted by BigTrollFace got a hulu app! so if I make an account I can watch it?!! | I expect you'll see
"The content you have selected is not available in your area"
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10-29-2012, 10:33 PM
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#83 | | Banned (ABWS)?
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Originally Posted by Graeme S XP users getting shafted? I'm surprised MS is allowing XP users to run this; it's supposedly an upgrade for people who've bought Win7 PCs since June.
I think it's a way for MS to make nice with all the people who've been like with buying legit windows. |
If I'm not mistaken, I think $40 for upgrade supports XP, Vista, and win7 users.
The $15 that this thread is jumping on is the one that's only for Win7 users of June and later.
Although we obviously all found a loophole and paid $15 for it regardless.
Either way, I'm legit cause my XP is legit too! 
(My system also meets win8 requirements despite it being old.)
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10-29-2012, 10:44 PM
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#84 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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So does upgrade mean that your Windows 7 key would become invalid?
My girlfriend's laptop is on Vista and I'm wondering if she could upgrade to 7 and use my old key.
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10-29-2012, 10:50 PM
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#85 | | The Lone Wanderator
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Keys don't become invalid, but they're not transferrable, technically.
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10-29-2012, 11:24 PM
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#86 | | The Lone Wanderator
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A couple of my friends have said they've been asked for win7 keys as they go through the installation. Anyone here run into that?
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10-29-2012, 11:36 PM
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#87 | | I only answer to my username, my real name is Irrelevant!
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Originally Posted by AzNightmare So how does that work? as long as I have a legit key, it will be compatible with any windows8 I download?
Yeah, reading a bunch of forums, seems like XP users are getting shafted. Not sure if it's ONLY them, but XP users are for sure. | yep should be perfectly fine after all its just the install files it's what i've done for previous versions of windows when losing my install files/disc Quote:
Originally Posted by BigTrollFace got a hulu app! so if I make an account I can watch it?!! | the hulu plus app is a paid monthly service ($5) only available in the US but you should be able to use a DNS to get around that; that's what im doing for my dad and his Netflix and what im doing for Hulu through the web browser (im not paying for HuluPlus just regular Hulu)
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10-29-2012, 11:47 PM
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#88 | | Meow
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Still very iffy about the update, I have a code for the $15 update in my email but I am waiting on more reviews.
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10-29-2012, 11:57 PM
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#89 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
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I wouldn't be in a hurry to use it. I kind of have to though. Will start performance testing tonight
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10-29-2012, 11:59 PM
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#90 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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i get a free copy november 2nd  | |
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10-30-2012, 06:57 AM
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#91 | | Everyone wants a piece of R S...
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I dont get the install from media option... I am XP though.. is that the reason?
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10-30-2012, 10:18 AM
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#92 | | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
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Originally Posted by Graeme S A couple of my friends have said they've been asked for win7 keys as they go through the installation. Anyone here run into that? | Nope!
My Win 7 Ultimate was downloaded from torrents, but I activated it using an activator program that asks which model Mainboard your computer is using -- it then generates an OEM key specific to that so Microsoft thinks you're using the real deal.
It never asked me for any key except the promo one which brought it down to $15.
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10-30-2012, 11:51 AM
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#93 | | Trollollolloing RS sine 2005
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can confirm it works, took me 2 hrs to figure it out and get everything running
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Originally Posted by 1exotic Vtec doesn't kick in on Reverse. | Quote:
Originally Posted by Ulic Qel-Droma its like.. oh yeah oh yeah.. ohhhh yeah... OOoooOohh... why's it suddenly feel a bit better... ohhhh yeahh... ohhh...oh..fuck... it probably ripped. | | |
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10-30-2012, 12:55 PM
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#94 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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Just got a promotion code, planning on purchasing Win8 later and install it onto my laptop
For those that already upgraded, do you guys find any significant increases in terms of performance? (I'm on Windows 7-64 right now)
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10-30-2012, 01:12 PM
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#95 | | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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1. get promo code on email
2. run upgrade assistant.exe
3. select pay by paypal or credit card
4. enter promo code
5. download
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hopefully what other are saying is true that I can use this on fresh install??
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10-30-2012, 05:37 PM
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#96 | | The Lone Wanderator
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To do a fresh install apparently you have to install it once, then when it freaks out and says you haven't installed before, then start the installation process again and it'll be all good.
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10-30-2012, 05:43 PM
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#97 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Originally Posted by valent|n0 1. get promo code on email
2. run upgrade assistant.exe
3. select pay by paypal or credit card
4. enter promo code
5. download
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hopefully what other are saying is true that I can use this on fresh install?? | That's pretty much it. You can choose to keep personal files or nothing during installation.
The serial key that Microsoft email you will only be valid by upgrading from Window 7. So if you are doing a fresh install on a computer that does not run Window 7 then the serial key would not work
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10-30-2012, 07:58 PM
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#98 | | Trollollolloing RS sine 2005
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Originally Posted by valent|n0 1. get promo code on email
2. run upgrade assistant.exe
3. select pay by paypal or credit card
4. enter promo code
5. download
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hopefully what other are saying is true that I can use this on fresh install?? | Quote:
Originally Posted by Graeme S To do a fresh install apparently you have to install it once, then when it freaks out and says you haven't installed before, then start the installation process again and it'll be all good. | i booted into the usb, format and wiped whats in the hdd (not activated win 7) n began installation from there, dont think it checked for any copies of previous windows?
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Originally Posted by MajinHurricane I had some girl come into the busser station the other day trying to make out with every staff member and then pull down her pants and asked for someone to stick a dick in her (at least she shaved). | Quote:
Originally Posted by 1exotic Vtec doesn't kick in on Reverse. | Quote:
Originally Posted by Ulic Qel-Droma its like.. oh yeah oh yeah.. ohhhh yeah... OOoooOohh... why's it suddenly feel a bit better... ohhhh yeahh... ohhh...oh..fuck... it probably ripped. | | |
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10-30-2012, 09:24 PM
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#99 | | Everyone wants a piece of R S...
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Originally Posted by Graeme S A couple of my friends have said they've been asked for win7 keys as they go through the installation. Anyone here run into that? | Running into it many times...
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10-30-2012, 11:07 PM
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#100 | | Banned (ABWS)
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doing just an upgrade been stuck on restarting pc in a moment for a long time......
did a manual restart and have to restart the entire process again
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