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I had many difficulties to install windows 7 to my shift, maybe because of my USB stick. And then every guide was a little bit complicated - too many instructions, too many steps, too easy to make a mistake and then go back to the beginning..
Didn't want to buy an external dvd-drive either..
Anyway, all this before I found this article.
Check this out
Installing Windows 7 without using a DVD or USB via direct method - No USB stick required. No USB drive required
In this method we install Windows 7 on a clean partition like the normal DVD boot method. Only change is we don’t use a DVD drive in this guide. Please follow the below instructions carefully and don’t skip any steps to make things quickly!
1. Download the Windows 7 ISO files from Microsoft. I hope you have already downloaded one.
2. Download and install Virtual Clone Drive from http://www.slysoft.com/en/download.html
3. Firstly, go to the directory where you have saved Windows 7 ISO file. Right-click on the ISO file, select Open with and then select “Mount files with Virtual Clone Drive” to mount your ISO file.
4. Go back to My Computer (or Just Computer) and then double-click on the Virtual Clone Drive icon to start Windows 7 installation process.
Yes, you are installing Windows 7 without a DVD or USB drive!
5. Next, follow the normal Windows 7 installation procedure to finish the installation. Windows may restart during the install process. Worry not, everything will go fine.
From
http://www.intowindows.com/installing-windows-7-without-using-dvdusb-drive-method-2/
P.S Any good site to download NON-aero themes?
apoparis said:
P.S. Any good site to download free non-aero themes? Thanks in advance.
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There already are some from microsoft availabale via the link in the personalize menu. Have you already downloaded those ?
Unfortunately those are aero themes, I'd like some NON-aero, to fit with both resolutions.
ok, now the short way to make a bootable USB Disk to install Vista/7
cmd
diskpart
list disk
select disk $ [where $ is the number of the USB Disk listed in the list disk command]
clean
create partition primary
select partition 1
active
format fs=ntfs quick label="InstallUSB"
assign
exit
exit
Copy the content of your Installation Disk on USB and boot from it, just simple as that
do this method install the new windwos over the existing windows, or on a new partition in HDD.
As far as I know, no version of windows allows installing of a new windows except from booting.
N_M_S said:
do this method install the new windwos over the existing windows, or on a new partition in HDD.
As far as I know, no version of windows allows installing of a new windows except from booting.
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I just tried it out and it installs it over the existing running windows, doesn´t matter if it was downgraded to xp, or already upgraded to 7, it will install a new and fresh copy of Win 7 in your local drive, regardless of the existing vista recovery partion, which can be used in any time... (I hope to get ride of it once Win 7 final version comes out...)
When the installation is complete, a folder called "old windows" saves all the files from the preivous running operating system, bt since it´s over 10 GB, I suggest you erase it..
Win 7 is fantastic!! I have my shift now running both Internet Explorer 8 and Opera, Office Pro 2007, Skype, Live Messenger, Eset Smart Security 4, Adobe Reader, and more.... as smooth as butter
Great..............Shift on W7.
Please someone could tell me if the differences are big using W7 instead Vista.
So, it's a great solution to move Shift to run on W7, or not ?
I upgraded my hard drive then changed to windows 7 with a clean install. It is amazing how much better my shift runs now that it is on W7. It is really worth it to upgrade.
upgraded to windows 7 ultimate
Hi,
i upgraded to windows 7 ultimate and changed the drivers compitibility mode to windows vista service pack 1 and they all run smoothly but except the wifi and bluetooth, also the shag control doesn't run
would you please advise?
i am planning to buy the windows 7 upgrade
thanks for your help in advance
cadc82 said:
I just tried it out and it installs it over the existing running windows, doesn´t matter if it was downgraded to xp, or already upgraded to 7, it will install a new and fresh copy of Win 7 in your local drive, regardless of the existing vista recovery partion, which can be used in any time... (I hope to get ride of it once Win 7 final version comes out...)
When the installation is complete, a folder called "old windows" saves all the files from the preivous running operating system, bt since it´s over 10 GB, I suggest you erase it..
Win 7 is fantastic!! I have my shift now running both Internet Explorer 8 and Opera, Office Pro 2007, Skype, Live Messenger, Eset Smart Security 4, Adobe Reader, and more.... as smooth as butter
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would you please help me in installing the drivers?
i have a problem with the VGA display driver (i can not increase the reslution), wifi and bluetooth.
hope to hear from you soon
Can someone pls give me the microsoft windows mobile 7 iso download link???...
I am still confused which iso file to download
abs_dear said:
Can someone pls give me the microsoft windows mobile 7 iso download link???...
I am still confused which iso file to download
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Windows mobile 7?
Just made the switch from ubuntu 10.10 to windows 7, didnt have issues using my cappy as a mass storage device on ubuntu
On win7 x64 if I try to transfer a file thats just more than a few mb's either from the cappy to the pc or vice versa, the transfer just gets stuck, the loading bar is flashing but it doesnt get anywhere. I have to unplug my phone from the computer in order for it to go away, this causes windows explorer(not the internet browser) to restart as well.
-my other usb devices work without a problem
-have tried all six usb ports on my computer, same thing
-even weirder, i reformatted, installed win7 x86 just to see, transfers work fine on it. Reformatted again and installed x64 with fingers crossed, transfers didnt work on it again.
-I have tried transferring files with no windows updates installed on x64 as well as all updates installed, file transfers still get stuck both ways.
-im using the x64 captivate drivers from the odin3 thread on xda. running andromeda3 ROM.
anyone know what this could possibly be?
JBLogic said:
Just made the switch from ubuntu 10.10 to windows 7, didnt have issues using my cappy as a mass storage device on ubuntu
On win7 x64 if I try to transfer a file thats just more than a few mb's either from the cappy to the pc or vice versa, the transfer just gets stuck, the loading bar is flashing but it doesnt get anywhere. I have to unplug my phone from the computer in order for it to go away, this causes windows explorer(not the internet browser) to restart as well.
-my other usb devices work without a problem
-have tried all six usb ports on my computer, same thing
-even weirder, i reformatted, installed win7 x86 just to see, transfers work fine on it. Reformatted again and installed x64 with fingers crossed, transfers didnt work on it again.
-I have tried transferring files with no windows updates installed on x64 as well as all updates installed, file transfers still get stuck both ways.
-im using the x64 captivate drivers from the odin3 thread on xda. running andromeda3 ROM.
anyone know what this could possibly be?
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sounds like bad drivers from samsung or windows is not using the newest driver version, maybe downloading drivers from samsung and manually installing would help
32 bit version of windows will have different drivers
I installed .net 4 and that seems to have fixed my problem, if that makes any sense.
makes sense. i keep forgetting about that but it is something you should have for alot of things in windows, thought it was one of the required things for adb and odin as well. not sure though
JBLogic said:
Just made the switch from ubuntu 10.10 to windows 7
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I'm lucky enough to have a roomate with a dual boot ubuntu/windows so I can keep my Ubuntu and borrow his windows machine when I need it. Definately sounds like driver/ .net 4 issues though.
When I connect the Note via USB to either Win7 32- or 64-bit, I get the empty folder "Galaxy Note" undrr My computer. The normal usb connection works fine but it's a hassle to always enter settings menu, connections, usb, connect, then plug in usb, connect again...
What could cause this?
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lukabike said:
When I connect the Note via USB to either Win7 32- or 64-bit, I get the empty folder "Galaxy Note" undrr My computer. The normal usb connection works fine but it's a hassle to always enter settings menu, connections, usb, connect, then plug in usb, connect again...
What could cause this?
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Shed more light!!
What rom you using??
Custom or stock??
Will be able to help you better!!
I had the same problem. Fixed it with a reinstallation of drivers.
1. Go to Control Panel>All Control Panel Items>System
2. Select Device Manager
3. Expand Portable Devices. You should see you GT-N7000 listed there.
4. Right-click on that and select uninstall.
5. Unplug you device from usb, wait a moment and re-connect.
Windows will now detect it as a new device and install the drivers. Let it do its work and you should now have your folders visible under the MTP device browser.
It Worked!
logicfox said:
I had the same problem. Fixed it with a reinstallation of drivers.
1. Go to Control Panel>All Control Panel Items>System
2. Select Device Manager
3. Expand Portable Devices. You should see you GT-N7000 listed there.
4. Right-click on that and select uninstall.
5. Unplug you device from usb, wait a moment and re-connect.
Windows will now detect it as a new device and install the drivers. Let it do its work and you should now have your folders visible under the MTP device browser.
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Thank You so much.
I struggled for days but was not able to find the correct solution. This simple thing worked, And now Kies working too!
By the way I am on Samsung S Plus GT-I9001 and OS is Win XP 64 bit prof edition.
Earlier Instead of GT-I9001, just MTP was visible in device manager. I uninstalled it, connected the phone again and then it was showing GT-I9001. My computer also showing same name folder with everything accessible and Kies working too now.
Please note that Kies is also working on a machine with Windows 7 64 bit Ultimate without any issue. So Kies is not to blame. This is for all those who like me used to think samsung had made such a bad software.
Thx mate I had the same pb with my SG3.. Now it works fine !!!
Just to complete : if on windows XP you don't even see your mtp device it's because you need at least windows media player 10 or 11
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_Transfer_Protocol
Windows 7
Make sure that you do not remove "Windows Media Center" feature under Programs and Features in Control Panel on Windows 7. It will cause MTP to show up as empty!
mikelyon said:
Thx mate I had the same pb with my SG3.. Now it works fine !!!
Just to complete : if on windows XP you don't even see your mtp device it's because you need at least windows media player 10 or 11
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_Transfer_Protocol
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i want to put a custom rom in my HD7. When i run DFT_RSPL_WP7FG2_LAUNCH.exe it gives me an error saying "the program can't start because RAPI.dll is missing form your computer". Please i need some help because i am new to flashing roms although i have read about flashing roms here but this will be my first time.
my PC OS is windows 8. zune recognizes my phone as i have been synchronizing music and videos
My hTC os version is 7.0.7008.0
bootloader version is 1.60.2250.0(114364)
radio software version is 5.52.09.16_22.33a.50.10u
your problem: my PC OS is windows 8
kingzerduff said:
i want to put a custom rom in my HD7. When i run DFT_RSPL_WP7FG2_LAUNCH.exe it gives me an error saying "the program can't start because RAPI.dll is missing form your computer". Please i need some help because i am new to flashing roms although i have read about flashing roms here but this will be my first time.
my PC OS is windows 8. zune recognizes my phone as i have been synchronizing music and videos
My hTC os version is 7.0.7008.0
bootloader version is 1.60.2250.0(114364)
radio software version is 5.52.09.16_22.33a.50.10u
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Your solution, use a virtual computer with windows 7 or xp, and do whatever you want with the phone. that dll is not part of Windows 8.
I got a computer running windows xp
faustolg said:
Your solution, use a virtual computer with windows 7 or xp, and do whatever you want with the phone. that dll is not part of Windows 8.
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i go t a computer running windows XP so i ran DFT_RSPL_WP7FG1_LAUNCH and it did not show that rapi.dll error but DFT_RSPL_WP7FG1_LAUNCH does not detect my HD7. i have Active Sync installed. i went to device manager and i does not fully recognize my device. so i updated the driver via internet. it updated then requested for zune. and zune will not run on xp so am stuck.
Please help me.
Thank you.
If you have problems from any Android 4.0 an higher to connect to Windows XP MTP & PTP in yellow question mark you can download Microsoft User Mode Driver Framework 1.0 and last work 1.9 for Windows XP without Windows Media Player 11 to work Samsung/LG/SONY/Huawei/Xaomi/Nokia/BlackBerry/Motorola. I highly recommened install Windows Media Player 10/11 because some programs like Samsung Kies/Kies 3/SmartSwitch not work at all to update android without PC Windows XP if you not update you phone with your router (PC faster update even Windows XP update connect USB even 2.0 than update connect you Wi-Fi). Also recommened install Visual C++ 2010/2012 to connect some program like HiSuite 10.0.0.510 still work Windows XP. Do you help you?
I recommened also install exFAT for Windows XP.
I am highly thankful to you for giving me a clue for my solution and I connected galaxy grand neo to PC via USB and that phone displayed a message that please install sp3 and windows media player 11 on your PC to get mtp access and I already have sp3 but I found that I have no windows media player 11 in my PC so I thought that user mode driver framework is my solution and it is attached to windows media player 11 so I installed your attached files and also media player 11 and now when I connect my android to PC now I get a dialog saying open in windows explorer or take no action I selected open in windows explorer and my phone opened in explorer and I am now able to access all of its files at last highly thanks