The computer is a modified Dell Mini 9. It has 2 GB of RAM and a 32GB SSD instead of the stock config. I had Windows 7 Release Candidate (7RC) on it since 7RC came out.
It was quite a bit of work getting 7RC on the Mini 9. This time around, things got simpler. (See this blog for the exact steps: http://liveviews.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!ACAA9A3B4D2792FE!1526.entry) Basically, pop in a USB or SD card, use the DISCPART tool in Windows to partition and format it so it is bootable, copy the installation disc over. Done!
I had absolutely nothing stored on the Mini 9 so no cleaning/backup necessary. I pop the USB stick in, boot install and everything was done. It did took a while as the Mini 9 is quite a bit slower. Again, I went with 32 bit Windows 7 and MS Security Essentials.
That was it, really, it is that simple.
Filed under: Computer | Tagged: Dell Mini 9, Windows 7 RC, Windows 7 Professional, 64bit, 32bit, Microsoft Security Essentials
