Running U3 Programs in Windows 7 Beta

Bought a Sandisk Micro U3 2GB flash drive which comes with U3 launchpad version 1.6.1.1. This works in Windows 7 Beta.

Avast! Antivirus U3 Edition (2 months trial) and McAfee VirusScan USB (30 days trial) work in Windows 7 Beta.

The only issue is that both programs conflict with internet connection using 3G which caused the signal to "disappear". But, internet connection using wireless is fine.

Installing Windows 7 Beta on Lenovo Z61t

The Windows Experience Index is 3.2 on Lenovo Z61t. The only score which is lower than Lenovo IdeaPad S10 is the primary hard disk since it is running at 4200rpm in Z61t as compared to 5400rpm in S10.

But, I'm surprised by the differences in the scores for the graphics and gaming graphics since both have the same graphics chipset and same amount of video memory.

Instant-On Computing

Splashtop - DeviceVM

1. Motherboard - Asus Express Gate (P5N73-CM, P5KPL/1600, P5QL-E P43 etc)
   
2. Netbook - Lenovo Quick Start S9e, S10e, S10 (March 2009)
   
3. Applications - Web Browser (Firefox 2), Music Player, Photo Manager, Skype, Chat
   

Hyperspace - Phoenix

1. Netbook - Lenovo S10
2. Applications - Web Browser (Opera), Instant Messaging
   

Installing Windows 7 Beta on Acer Aspire One

You can install Windows 7 Beta on Acer Aspire One A0A110 with 8GB SSD. There is no need to vlite Windows 7 and you can ignore the warning that the recommended free space for installation is 8279MB. After installation, the free disk space left is 990MB.

As shown, the Windows Experience Index is only 2.0 due to the slow MLC SSD and graphics. The only score which is higher than Lenovo IdeaPad S10 is the memory even though both have 1GB RAM.

Personal Computer World March 2009

Features

1. Rescue your files
2. Better battery life

Cover CD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. Acronis True Image 10 Personal
2. Webroot Window Washer 6.5
3. Paragon Drive Backup 9 SE
4. Iolo Antivirus (12-month licence)
   

Computer Shopper March 2009

Features

1. The Price is Right
2. Silence Your PC
3. Beating Us At Our Own Games

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. Trend Micro Internet Security 2009 (6 months)
2. Avira AntiVir Premium (90-day trial)
   

Hakin9 January - February 2009

Features

1. Defeating AntiVirus Software
2. Training - The Security Minefield
   

PC Pro March 2009

Features

1. Broadband: Fixed vs Mobile
2. Free Upgrades
3. The DIY spy

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. Iolo Search & Recover

PC Advisor March 2009

Features

1. Bag a bargain laptop
2. Online treasure trove
3. Email safety tips
   

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. BitDefender Total Security 2009 - 6 month
2. Paragon Hard Disk Manager 2008 SE
   

Australian APC Magazine February 2009

Features

1. Hottest New Tech for 2009
2. 2009 Security

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. novaPDF Desktop Lite 5.4
   

Running Windows 7 Beta on Lenovo IdeaPad S10

After running Windows 7 beta on my Lenovo IdeaPad S10 for almost a week, I am very pleased with the performance.

As shown, the Windows Experience Index in Windows 7 varies from Windows Experience Index in Windows Vista. The maximum score has been bumped up from 5.9 to 7.9. Upgrading to 2GB of RAM will only change the score from 4.4 to 4.5.

The supported security providers for Windows 7 are AVG, Kaspersky and Norton. Kaspersky and Norton are still beta products and Kaspersky is not compatible with PC Tools Firewall Plus. The current release AVG Anti-Virus free edition 8.0.176 runs well.

Australian PC Authority February 2009

Features

1. The Ultimate PC Upgrade Guide
2. Never Lose a File Again
3. Quantum of Gadgets

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. PC Tools File Recover 7
2. Paragon Partition Manager 9.0 Express
   

Australian PC User February 2009

Features

1. How to Upgrade Your PC
2. How to Benchmark

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. PC User's UserBench Encode 2009
2. Ashampoo Photo Optimizer 2
   

Installing Windows 7 Beta on Lenovo IdeaPad S10

I downloaded the 32-bit version of Windows 7 Beta Build 7000 and it took about 35 minutes to install on Lenovo IdeaPad S10. The recommended free space for installation is 8279MB. Contrary to reports on prominent websites, the evaluation copy will expire in August 2009 but as shown, it will expire on 2 July 2009.

All the hardware are automatically recognized in Device Manager except for one unknown device This can be resolved using the Energy Management driver from Windows XP.