Info on test download of windows 7 please...? -

If i download and install the test version of the new windows 7 will it delete my old OS as it normally would? or does it just work over the current one? Also can it only be used for a limited testing time or will it allow me to use it permenantly once installed?

Yes, it will delete your current version of Windows unless you dual-boot The Windows 7 beta will stay activated until August, then you won t be able to use it

It will delete the OS if you install it over the old one. You might want to use a separate hard drive or partition. You can also upgrade to windows 7 from vista, but I ve heard that it is a very slow process compared to wiping a hard drive and installing it fresh. You have until August 1st 2009 to run Windows 7, then it gets canceled.

It will work until 1st August then you will have to return to current OS. Like Microsoft say Do use on your every day computer Unless you want to use Windows7 for Programme Development testing then i wouldn t recommend downloading or do what i done use Microsoft Virtual Machine 2007. Search Microsoft.com

you don t install beta operating systems on a working system yes it will noly work till August then stop working if ms don t extend the beta date for more testing anyway is not what it is made out to be, jusy a upgrade of vist nothing more

http://news.cnet.com/Windows-7-Moving-be... All you need to know about windows 7 beta

it ends august 1 -2009 you should dual boot instead http://lifehacker.com/5126781/how-to-dua...

It will replace your existing OS. It works until Aug 1st, then deactivates. So, you will have to reinstall your OS you have now Aug 1st.

Just install it on another partition.

You can choose weather it deletes your operating system or installs next to it. It will expire on August 1st 2009.

only for a limited period ~up to August i believe enjoy