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  1. How do I reset Windows Update components?

    Describes how to reset the Windows Update components Link Removed
  2. Windows 7 Upgrade Questions Help Please

    Hi, I will list the specs from my computer at the bottom of this post. What I am wanting to do is see what options would be best for upgrading, and what I can upgrade that would be the most beneficial to me. I like to do a lot of video editing and I just got the sony nex-5n camera that shoots...
  3. How to disable IP version 6 (IPv6) or its specific components in Windows 7, in Windows Vista, in Win

    Provides step-by-step instructions for how to use the Windows registry to disable IPv6 or certain IPv6 components in Windows. More...
  4. Windows 7 Can't Install/Run Windows

    Hello. I'm not sure where else to turn because I've tried googling this for last few days and have had zero luck. I ordered parts from newegg.com and have been trying my first PC build. It's been a complete nightmare and pure frustration since I spent over $1,600 on it. When I try to install...
  5. Description of the update for Windows Activation Technologies

    An update to the activation and validation components in Windows Activation Technologies for Windows 7 is available. More...
  6. MS11-071: Vulnerability in Windows Components could allow remote code execution: September 13, 2011

    Resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a legitimate rich text format file (.rtf), text file (.txt) or Word document (.doc) that is located in the same network directory as a specially crafted... More...
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    Windows 7 Problems with OEM version of Windows 7

    I have been building my own machines since 1980. Over the years, probably 40 to 50 of them. Since about 1990, I have purchased the components at Fry's Electronics, most recently in Roseville CA. In December, I started converting to Windows 7. Over a period of six months, I have purchased the...
  8. Windows 7 CPU Advice

    I'm looknig at buying a new PC pretty soon and was looking at either an Intel 2500k or 2600k. I can't really decide between the two. I basically just want the PC to hadle anything i throw at it, not necessarily anything major. I want it to be fairly future proof too. I'm also having difficulty...
  9. An application that uses Direct2D or Direct3D may crash in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

    Fixes an issue in which an application that uses Direct2D or Direct3D and that hosts Internet Explorer components may crash. This issue occurs in Windows 7 and in Windows Server 2008 R2. More...
  10. MS11-059 - Important: Vulnerability in Data Access Components Could Allow Remote Code Execution (256

    Severity Rating: Important - Revision Note: V1.0 (August 9, 2011): Bulletin published.Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a legitimate Excel file (such as a .xlsx file)...
  11. USMT 4.0 migration from x86 to x64 results in corrupted COM+ components

    Using the User State Migration Tool (USMT) 4.0 to migrate from an x86 platform to an x64 platform, COM+ component settings will be corrupt. Note The issue does not happen when migrating from x86 to x86 or x64 to x64 platforms. Opening COMEXP.MSC or... More...
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    Windows 7 SFC/scannow - Errors Detected - But Unable to Fix

    After running sfc/scannow, no matter how many times I run it, I continuously receive the same error(s).:frown: sfc/scannow Beginning system scan. This process will take some time. Beginning verification phase of system scan. Verification 100% complete. Windows Resource Protection found corrupt...
  13. More upgrades *sigh*

    Had one of those days again where you get pushed into upgrading something that you want, but didn't really need.... not complaining, but just had to replace my daughter's aging and naff PSU this week, so rather than pop in an average non-brand which is always a false economy, I decided to gift...
  14. Windows 7 Cheap RAM

    If anyone is thinking about upgrading or building a system then for RAM at least the time is now.. I have been noticing more and more articles like this one: DRAM prices drop even further I've got my eye on some very cheap DDR2 which is now definitely playing second fiddle to DDR3. At one...
  15. Windows 7 Building a new Media PC

    Hey guys, I'm planning on buying a new PC for media purposes in the next week or so and this is what I've got so far. Planar - MSI 890GXM-G65 AM3 890GX 4*DDR3 PCI-E16 GBL DVI / VGA /HDMI/RAID/SATA3/USB3 - $130.00 Video Card - Sapphire HD6770 1G GDRR5 PCIE HDMI DP - $126.00 CPU - AMD Phenom II...
  16. Windows 7 DVI to DVI-D

    Hey Guys, This might be a silly question. I've been shopping around for parts to a PC i'm building. And came across a Nividia GeForce 460 Super SuperClocked+ 1GB GDDR5 online. But my question is the card has 1 HDMI output, and 2 DVI Outputs, but all the monitors that I like, have only...
  17. Advance Notice of Critical Java Update

    Oracle provided advance notification regarding the Oracle Java SE Critical Patch Update for June 2011. The update is scheduled to be released on Tuesday, June 7, 2011. The Critical Patch Update contains seventeen (17) new security vulnerability fixes for Java SE. As explained in the...
  18. Windows 7 Random BSOD @ brand new PC

    Hello there, I've alredy cruised severl forums and consulted many colleagues about this particular case, you may want to see the (unsuccessful) proggression I've had so far here and Link Removed - Invalid URL, but first of all, here's the skinny: I bought and assembled a new computer for a...
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    Windows 7 BSOD on new machine every time

    hi.. i have blue screen on new machine pc with news components, asus sabertooth x58, intel i7, hd caviar black wd, ddr3 corsair 1600 etc. the blue screen is every time, on internet, copy files, etc..the last blue screen say interrupt exeption not handled, but in the others times, is...
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    Windows 7 Best Component Upgrade for Gaming: GTX 460 SLI or Alternatives?

    Just wondered if anyone could recommend the next component to upgrade in my current build: though another gtx 460 for SLI but will leave it to those who know to say whats best for gaming performance. CPU: INTEL Core i5 2500K over clocked to 4.4GhZ RAM: 8GB DDR3 1033MHz OCZ GPU: MSI GTX 460...