Windows 7 beta

GPI Steve · 01-02-2009, 19:12

Just letting folks know i have Lfs, gtr2 and my shiftlight indicator running superbly on windows 7 (64 bit) over triple screens with softTH. Everything is super smooth and frame rates are up on xp home (32bit)
Personally i cant wait for this new o/s to release

SpaceHedgehog · 01-02-2009, 21:27

Thanks for that it's useful to know! I've just downloaded the 64bit beta and was looking to install is soon to find out how things run. I have both XP and Vista and I'd like to consolidate at some point. Have you got yours running as a dual/tripple boot?

Twenty-Se7en · 01-02-2009, 23:54

I keep wondering if on an older system it would run faster too or if it simply can take advantage of the newer systems better.

GPI Steve · 02-02-2009, 18:57

I started off with with dual boot but i have been so impressed with the stability of the beta, i have binned xp all together and im running w7 as my main o/s.
I haven't encountered any problems yet.
I cant really say how an older machine might cope with w7 because mine is
pretty modern.

DJ24966 · 15-06-2009, 19:26

As most already know, the Release Candidate is already out. Very nice and I've been using it since it came out, along with the first build that was publicly released.

StevePMo · Yesterday, 05:08

I have had trouble with installing software for my Momo, I get the message that this software was designed for Windows XP 32 bit, blah blah blah, it is a fresh download, right off of logitechs site, I tried running it in compatability mode, but no luck. Anyone know of a solution?

**Marcus Jaeger** · Yesterday, 05:14

Hey Steve.

I too have luck running all my software on Windows 7 RC. It is superb and superior to my Vista install any day of the week.

As for an older machine. I just installed the 32 bit Windows 7 on my wife's clunker. 3.0 Pentium, couple gig of ram... The thing runs better than XP did for her. I highly recommend trying it. Even if your machine is dated.

StevePMo · Yesterday, 06:05

Scratch my post, I was trying to install the XP 32 bit drivers on Windows 7, Downloaded the Vista 64 bit drivers, and all is well, haha

aarojack · Yesterday, 21:38

GTR 2 wont load from the DVD in Vista 64 bit for me. Was hoping it would be fixed in Windows 7 64 bit, but it still doesnt work.

Anyone else have this issue?

The only way to get the game to load is to use the No cd patch.

Other users have reported the same problem at No grip.

Other than that the OS is superb, but I plan on runing the Vista 64 until I build again as I didnt see any gain.

StevePMo · Today, 01:21

I haven't tried installing GTR2, but I did install the "Volvo The Game" demo, and it runs just fine on Windows 7, no problems ( after I installed the correct Logitech drivers )

01-02-2009, 19:12	#1
GPI Steve Registered Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cyprus Posts: 65	Windows 7 beta Just letting folks know i have Lfs, gtr2 and my shiftlight indicator running superbly on windows 7 (64 bit) over triple screens with softTH. Everything is super smooth and frame rates are up on xp home (32bit) Personally i cant wait for this new o/s to release

01-02-2009, 21:27	#2
SpaceHedgehog Registered Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London England Posts: 116	Thanks for that it's useful to know! I've just downloaded the 64bit beta and was looking to install is soon to find out how things run. I have both XP and Vista and I'd like to consolidate at some point. Have you got yours running as a dual/tripple boot? __________________ Build an r-pod. Cockpit plans here: https://forum.racesimcentral.com/showthread.php?t=316152

01-02-2009, 23:54	#3
Twenty-Se7en Registered Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,095	I keep wondering if on an older system it would run faster too or if it simply can take advantage of the newer systems better. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \|\|\| There comes a time in every hobbist's life when they are forced to remorgage their house. \|\|\| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yesterday, 05:08	#6
StevePMo Registered Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: St. Louis, U S A Posts: 629	I have had trouble with installing software for my Momo, I get the message that this software was designed for Windows XP 32 bit, blah blah blah, it is a fresh download, right off of logitechs site, I tried running it in compatability mode, but no luck. Anyone know of a solution? __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/77145824@N00/

Yesterday, 05:14	#7
Marcus Jaeger Forum Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States Posts: 330	Hey Steve. I too have luck running all my software on Windows 7 RC. It is superb and superior to my Vista install any day of the week. As for an older machine. I just installed the 32 bit Windows 7 on my wife's clunker. 3.0 Pentium, couple gig of ram... The thing runs better than XP did for her. I highly recommend trying it. Even if your machine is dated. __________________ -Jagermeister Simjunkies.org - The Home of Casual Gaming

02-02-2009, 18:57	#4
GPI Steve Registered Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cyprus Posts: 65	I started off with with dual boot but i have been so impressed with the stability of the beta, i have binned xp all together and im running w7 as my main o/s. I haven't encountered any problems yet. I cant really say how an older machine might cope with w7 because mine is pretty modern.

15-06-2009, 19:26	#5
DJ24966 Registered Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 1,420	As most already know, the Release Candidate is already out. Very nice and I've been using it since it came out, along with the first build that was publicly released.

Yesterday, 06:05	#8
StevePMo Registered Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: St. Louis, U S A Posts: 629	Scratch my post, I was trying to install the XP 32 bit drivers on Windows 7, Downloaded the Vista 64 bit drivers, and all is well, haha __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/77145824@N00/

Yesterday, 21:38	#9
aarojack Registered Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Maine Posts: 309	GTR 2 wont load from the DVD in Vista 64 bit for me. Was hoping it would be fixed in Windows 7 64 bit, but it still doesnt work. Anyone else have this issue? The only way to get the game to load is to use the No cd patch. Other users have reported the same problem at No grip. Other than that the OS is superb, but I plan on runing the Vista 64 until I build again as I didnt see any gain.

Today, 01:21	#10
StevePMo Registered Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: St. Louis, U S A Posts: 629	I haven't tried installing GTR2, but I did install the "Volvo The Game" demo, and it runs just fine on Windows 7, no problems ( after I installed the correct Logitech drivers ) __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/77145824@N00/