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    How long did it take you to install Windows 7 RTM or RC1 (from start to a useable desktop)?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by BinkNR, Aug 7, 2009.

  1. BinkNR

    BinkNR Knock off all that evil

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    With RTM hitting MSDN (MicroSoft Developer Network) yesterday, I installed it today and decided to try the USB stick method of installation. In doing so, from start to finish, it only took 13 minutes to install—and I imagine it would have taken even less had I typed faster or had an SSD HD.

    How long did it take you to install Windows 7 RTM or RC1 (from start to a useable desktop)?
     
    BinkNR, Aug 7, 2009
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  2. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    20 minutes and 13 seconds....I can't pick a spot on the poll because I'm between two time segments.
     
    gerryf19, Aug 7, 2009
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  3. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    I did a clean install of the RC off a DVD. I recall it taking around 20 min.
     
    crash, Aug 7, 2009
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  4. BinkNR

    BinkNR Knock off all that evil

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    I’d say you comfortably fit in 16-20 minutes.
     
    BinkNR, Aug 7, 2009
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  5. TehSuigi

    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    Can't recall, but I did do an in-place upgrade so it took a lot longer.
     
    TehSuigi, Aug 7, 2009
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  6. MaXimus

    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    I wonder how come installation is so fast despite it being feature rich :)
     
    MaXimus, Aug 8, 2009
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  7. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Holy sweet pineapple Batman! Less than 15 minutes off a DVD. Holy moly. That is INCREDIBLE. Awesome! Spectacular! No devices lacking drivers either. Simply astounding.

    Granted I know as new devices are released, this will change, but hot off the press this is great. I think I will do some baseline benchmarking before I even install updated drivers.

    I don't think I will even need to do a "fresh install" backup since it will probably take just as long to do a restore as it would an actual fresh install. Well, except for the fact of activation. I will definitely image after activation.
     
    HTWingNut, Aug 8, 2009
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  8. BinkNR

    BinkNR Knock off all that evil

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    Unlike XP, which copies files, sets up the Registry and related, the installer for Windows 7 and Vista is imaged based—meaning, a full installation of Windows was already performed and an image of the complete system was taken. This image is compressed beforehand and the installer simply decompresses it onto your hard drive—resulting in significantly less work compared to the legacy Windows installer.
     
    BinkNR, Aug 8, 2009
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  9. mtarm1

    mtarm1 Notebook Evangelist

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    mine took 13 mins of a 5 yr old ide dvd drive. that god damn impressive.

    it was much quicker than the beta which took me about half an hour.
     
    mtarm1, Aug 8, 2009
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  10. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Glad to see they're being innovative.
     
    HTWingNut, Aug 8, 2009
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  11. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    prob not even the 11 for me but i cant remember exactly hoe long on my desktop.. running at 4.5ghz its blazing fast..

    now even the lappy's only prob took less than 15 minutes on anything i threw it at. i only have a single system left running vista because for some reason windows 7 still cant run the hp software for the office printer. it will install but doesnt work no matter what ive tried...

    windows 7 is awesome. but im one of those that never had any problems with vista either though
     
    zfactor, Aug 8, 2009
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  12. GoodBytes

    GoodBytes NvGPUPro

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    Well is all depends on HDD speed. A 5400RPM HDD will take more time than a 7200RPM and same for a 10000RPM and SSD solution.
    Also, if a DVD is used, it depends on the optical drive speed. Oh and let's not forget internet connection speed to activate Windows, and perform it's update to provide you will the latest bug fix and drivers.
     
    GoodBytes, Aug 9, 2009
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  13. arktrance

    arktrance Notebook Guru

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    Just installed the RC version of Windows 7 on my new desktop that I built yesterday as well. Took about 16-20 minutes if I remember correctly. Windows 7 so far is freaking awesome.
     
    arktrance, Aug 9, 2009
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