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Mark · 28-10-2009, 00:08

Don't think I can do 64-bit Minidumps, otherwise I'd offer to diagnose the problem for you. Without more info on that front it's just guesswork.

Zico · 28-10-2009, 00:29

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Originally Posted by Mark

Don't think I can do 64-bit Minidumps, otherwise I'd offer to diagnose the problem for you. Without more info on that front it's just guesswork.

I'll have to make a note of the BSOD as I can't get into W7 in normal mode.

The new fangled restore tools that run off the 100mb partition seem be unable to fix the problem.

Since there isn't anything on the HDD other than the borked W7 install, the only thing I have to loose in a fresh format and install is time.

If I continue to get BSOD when I have another go then it's probably pointing towards a hardware fault (wouldn't know where to start first

).

LeperousDust · 28-10-2009, 01:32

Out of interest whats everyones power settings when it comes to laptops? Windows 7 gives you a whole lot of choice! I personally feel things need fine tuning a little, need to make sure i can squeeze the most out of my battery for certain occasions in "power saver", yet make sure the computer is able to rinse the battery and not sleep or hibernate so quickly (for film watching etc...) in "High Performance". Even more annyoing is trying to find a balance for the balanced power setting, one that i will most often be leaving it on.

I'm trying to work out how long is sensible before i switch my screen off, or hard drives or hibernate and what certain things want scaling back on a day to day basis. Theres so much to choose from and so much to think about i havent quite worked out exactly myself yet, but i'm gonna look into it the next fews days

I wouldn't mind a battery meter like the one that comes default with ubuntu either

Mark · 28-10-2009, 01:56

All down to personal preference. For example even in high performance on my laptop I limit the CPU to a maximum of 80% (or so). That's to stop it getting rather too hot mind.

Limiting CPU speed and turning the brightness down will help most under "power saver". Disk spin down is only useful if you can keep the disk idle, which I rarely find is possible for very long (spinning the disk back up wipes out the saving). Obviously disable stuff you don't need (do you need the network card enabled on battery power, for example).

PS - this is all based on Vista, but Windows 7 isn't that different IIRC.

LeperousDust · 28-10-2009, 02:19

Yeah they're very similar, i love the options but i can never make my mind up!

Also i'm unsure at what real impact having wireless is minimum power saving or maximum performace really does in the real world etc...

Nutcase · 29-10-2009, 21:18

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Originally Posted by Nutcase

As Mark said, it looks like the checker is a bit poo. On Windows 7 now

and it looks like it works on mine out the box

Did a quick WIE on the fresh install:

Processor: 6.1
RAM 6.1
Aero Graphics 6.8
Gaming Graphics 6.8
HDD 5.2 (not a suprise, the drive I'm trying is ancient!)

Basic spec is Dual core 2.6 with 4gb 1600 DDR3 and a Radeon HD4670 512mb GDDR3.

edit: after installing all available updates, no change to the score.

Hmm, dissapointing, I've done a clean install using my 1TB SATAII drive and that score has only gone up to 5.9 - what are others getting?

Jingo · 30-10-2009, 10:11

I'm getting

Processor 7.3
RAM 7.3
Graphics Aero 6.8
Graphics Gaming 6.8
HDD 5.9

Not really fussed about the numbers to be honest, I'm yet to find anything my machine struggles with so I'm perfectly happy

Daz · 30-10-2009, 11:37

You'll probably only break 6 in a stripe setup I imagine, or maybe a quick ssd. My striped disks are 5.9 in Vista, but I'm switching it to Linux shortly so I'll never find out what 7 would have given it

Glaucus · 30-10-2009, 17:37

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Originally Posted by Feek

I'm surprised the XP Mode isn't in the HP version though.

It has xp compatibility. What pro/ultimate has is XP virtual machine. Which home users wouldn't use anyway.

Nutcase · 03-11-2009, 20:29

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Originally Posted by Mark

As long as it's on the same PC, I don't think that's a problem. Best read the EULA first though.

You may have to do telephone activation on the second install.

From the EULA:

Quote:

Alternative Versions. The software may include more than one version, such as 32-bit and 64-bit. You may install and use only one version at one time.

Doesn't sound hopeful

About to give it a try!

edit: Ooh, seems to work!

28-10-2009, 01:32	#283
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Out of interest whats everyones power settings when it comes to laptops? Windows 7 gives you a whole lot of choice! I personally feel things need fine tuning a little, need to make sure i can squeeze the most out of my battery for certain occasions in "power saver", yet make sure the computer is able to rinse the battery and not sleep or hibernate so quickly (for film watching etc...) in "High Performance". Even more annyoing is trying to find a balance for the balanced power setting, one that i will most often be leaving it on. I'm trying to work out how long is sensible before i switch my screen off, or hard drives or hibernate and what certain things want scaling back on a day to day basis. Theres so much to choose from and so much to think about i havent quite worked out exactly myself yet, but i'm gonna look into it the next fews days I wouldn't mind a battery meter like the one that comes default with ubuntu either __________________

28-10-2009, 02:19	#285
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Yeah they're very similar, i love the options but i can never make my mind up! Also i'm unsure at what real impact having wireless is minimum power saving or maximum performace really does in the real world etc... __________________

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Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	I'm getting Processor 7.3 RAM 7.3 Graphics Aero 6.8 Graphics Gaming 6.8 HDD 5.9 Not really fussed about the numbers to be honest, I'm yet to find anything my machine struggles with so I'm perfectly happy __________________

30-10-2009, 11:37	#288
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	You'll probably only break 6 in a stripe setup I imagine, or maybe a quick ssd. My striped disks are 5.9 in Vista, but I'm switching it to Linux shortly so I'll never find out what 7 would have given it __________________ apt-get moo

28-10-2009, 00:08	#281
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Don't think I can do 64-bit Minidumps, otherwise I'd offer to diagnose the problem for you. Without more info on that front it's just guesswork.

28-10-2009, 01:56	#284
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	All down to personal preference. For example even in high performance on my laptop I limit the CPU to a maximum of 80% (or so). That's to stop it getting rather too hot mind. Limiting CPU speed and turning the brightness down will help most under "power saver". Disk spin down is only useful if you can keep the disk idle, which I rarely find is possible for very long (spinning the disk back up wipes out the saving). Obviously disable stuff you don't need (do you need the network card enabled on battery power, for example). PS - this is all based on Vista, but Windows 7 isn't that different IIRC.