Deploying Windows 7 with Configuration Manager 2007

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Fix none working DVD/CD drive in Vista and windows 7

When You upgrade a computer to Windows Vista or Windows 7 Beta, or install Windows Vista Service Pack, and after a restart, the computers CD/DVD drive no longer works as expected, or it says driver is not digitally signed, you will have to remove the affected filter drivers. To do this, follow these steps: Open [...]

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Windows 7 deployment not supported with Configuration Manager

I have seen a few questions about support for ZTI support for Windows 7. It’s currently not supported. You can deploy Windows 7 using LTI MDT 2010 beta or MDT 2008. MDT 2008 requies a few modifications in order to support Windows 7 deployment.

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Upgrading Windows Vista Enterprise to Windows 7 Ultimate

I just performed an upgrade from my Vista Enterprise SP1 x64 bit to Windows 7 build 7000 on my Lenovo T500. The upgrade path from Enterprise edition to Ultimate is not supported but with a quick little registry fix it turned out to be a painless upgrade. Prior to the upgrade change these settings: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows [...]

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