Been using windows 7 since launch on same machine with no problems recently installed windows 8.1 on separate new hard drive so i can duel boot out of the two windows 7 wins hands down in my opinion. :):):)
i had same problem a while ago i done a system restore and everything has been fine since, if windows cant find a restore point you may have to reinstall the operating system you may be lucky and be able to use a program that resets the icon cache go to this site Link Removed - Invalid URL it...
help speak to Microsoft and tell them you upgraded your board when you install 7 windows new anti piracy system is in place they copy your board details so you cant take the key to another pc:eek: the chip has a unique code
svchost.exe sounds like you need to run a system restore to get things back to normal my friend here is a link for a good task manager which is free. To help see what problems you have,Free Extended Task Manager http://www.extensoft.com/?p=downloads_cnet_freetaskmanager
thanks i will give it ago i have been in touch with hp about the problem i had a reply lots of questions they ask i thought it would be a simple task to rectify:)
yes it would be nice for a moment i thought i had been sold the wrong machine! from pc world. its a quad core intel 2 q8300 with 6 gig ram and a 1000 gb drive very quick of the mark.:)
thanks great thanks i will have a look when at home didint relize acer took them over im sure it doesnt change the quality? ive been a dell user for 6 years and changed to packard bell first the time now .:redface:
can any one help, when i boot up (packard bell iextreme) the first pic to show has gone it was a packard bell logo etc, what i have now is a acer start up screen, the window login page is ok, any help will be great as i am new here, cant get any help fom packard bell at the moment. bry.:confused: