Sorry about the rather scarce updates, but I have been busy trying to get something done here, before moving on with my blog and other projects.

As you probably knew already, Microsoft generously offered free keys for an extended release version of their brand new OS, Windows 7. Wanting to see what it’s all about and trying something new, I decided to download the 64-bit version before the offer was no longer valid.

My first problem was disk space; the C: partition was too small with its 15GB of total disk space. Windows 7 64-bit RC requires a minimum of 18GB, if memory serves me right. Using a partitioning tool only caused further problems and did not work until I toggled off the System Restore tool in Windows XP. I always use NTFS and was surprised by the partitioning tool’s message that the system was using FAT 32 files for some purpose (System Restore Points).

The second problem turned out to be my system’s ancient DVD-rom drive. It could not detect the content of the Win 7 ISO file, that I burned using a laptop computer. So, we purchased a 8GB Kingston stick, roughly twice as big as needed by Win 7 (a 4GB USB memory stick will do fine).

The file transfer has just completed, and it’s time to see whether the motherboard will accept the USB Flash Memory Stick as a boot-able device. Crossing my fingers ..

Upgrading your OS is not the most easy thing in the world, nor should it be, because it is a pretty serious decision. Windows 7 has been reported by thousands of users to yield higher performance than even Windows XP, despite its higher system requirements, and it seems Microsoft has developed a solid OS eventually.

I look forward to get back to the article marketing and everything, it’s been very quiet for the last week or two due to many reaons.