application compatibility

  1. Windows XP Do we need the NET Framework 4 installed on XP?

    There is an app for my webcam (CyberLink You Cam) that requires this update on my HP desktop. But on this Dell, I've yet to run across a component that requires this software. The NET Framework 4 takes a bit to install, not counting the numerous updates to it that takes quite some time to...
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    Windows 7 a few programs don't run on admin account but only on 2nd account

    hi everyone as this is my first thread I run Windows 7 on a Sony Vaio, and never had issues. recently I had this situation where some software doesn't run properly on my main account (admin) but only in a secondary account I had created the software is installed without problems, but then...
  3. Windows 7 overtakes Windows XP for market share in the US

    There are still a lot of people out there running Windows XP, whether it’s because they prefer it, or they’re stuck in an office or other workplace that doesn’t support anything but it, or they rely on applications that only run in Windows XP. Still, slowly but surely, Windows 7 has been...
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    Windows 7 Enterprise Support

    When upgrading an enterprise from XP to Windows 7, what are some lesser-known tech support features of Windows 7? I've read about the MDOP pack that includes the DaRT tools, DEM, Problem Steps Recorder and App-V/Med-V for application compatibility. Are there any other features we should look...
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    Windows 7 Fonts + Control Panel problem

    Hey, I was wondering if anyone could help me with a problem that I've only just noticed because there hasn't been a time for me to install fonts until today. I'm using Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit and I had to do a reformat about a week ago. I just noticed an odd thing with regards to the...
  6. Windows XP End of support for Windows XP SP2 and Windows Vista RTM

    End of support for Windows XP SP2 and Windows Vista RTM As we announced in 2008, support for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) will end on July 13, 2010. Support for Windows 2000 will end on the same date. Support for Windows Vista Release to Manufacturing (RTM) will end on April 13, 2010...
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    Windows 7 ERROR - "Connection with the server was reset."

    Hi, I have an application built in visual fox pro9 SP1 and using SQL server 2008 as the back end. I have set up my application in XP operating system with IE 8 and it works fine. Now I have installed windows 7 in my PC and set up the above application accordingly. When downloading...
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    Windows 7 Shims(fixes) from Application compatibility Toolkit 5.5 in group of computers

    hi , I want ask how can we reuse SHIMS(fix mode) from Microsoft Application Compatibility toolkit5.5 when we have 100 computers. Is there any way shims(fixes) can be reused automatically in 100 computers at one go.
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    Windows 7 xp home to windows 7_?

    Hi guys, Hope someone could be so kind and help me out! I am attempting transferring a FULL SYSTEM BACKUP (all programme files and any data on the C-drive) from my old Windows XP HOME PC to a new WINDOWS 7 PC and was wondering if this will work and what problems I might encounter? It's just...
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    Windows 7 Running Java 6 Update 11

    Hi All, I have had this ongoing problem using Java in Vista and it has carried over to Windows 7, I have written to Sun (Java) and they said they would get back to me, not true! Anyway, when using sites that use Java, especially with the newer update, such as Pogo, AOL, etc., my processor...
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    Windows 7 Microsoft Comfortmouse 3000 - wheel works improperly

    Upon upgrading vista to windows7, I notced my mousewheel was acting strange. In some applications, such as mIRC, the mousewheel will not respond unless I move it continously very quickly, in which then causes it to overscroll. Basically, no scroll or too much. No in-between. This behavior also...