computer setup

Hey all, I'm in the process of organizing the data explosion that are my files and folders and until recently had been using the "Library" focused Windows 7. I'm working with a different PC now which has Windows 8.1 as its OS. I'm a little confused by 8.1's lack of "Library" filing structure...

I have a laptop running Vista and my husband's pc runs Windows 7. We can access the files on the laptop from the pc but get 'access denied' if we try to access files on the pc from the laptop. We appear to have all the same network and sharing settings so what do we need to do?

I have a new Lenovo computer with Windows 7 Professional 64 bit. I'm going to partition it into drives C, D, E and F. It has a 1 Terabyte hard drive (actually 918 GB) I need to allow sufficient space in the C partition for the W7P operating system PLUS Virtual XP, which I plan to install...

As you know Intel core i* CPUs contains a full graphic GPU which allows driving a monitor without additional graphic card hardware. But what if I explicitely want to use an additional graphic card (e.g. because it is faster or can handle higher resolutions like 4K). Does core i* CPU resp. the...

I recently got a used computer from an acquaintance and i thought the best way to set it up would be to just reinstall windows 7 so that i would basically give me a clean computer. However i am now regretting that decision because i cant connect to the internet and the graphics are not worth a...

I installed a new video card to replace my old one that did not have HDMI connections. Since that time I am getting multiple BSODs sometimes one after another other times after a few days. The video card is an AMD Radeon R7 200 Series. My power supply is an OCZ 500W ModXstream Pro 500. I have...

Hi. I have been given a computer with Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit installed. I would like to install Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Bit, but without interfering with Vista. The reason I need to do this is because the PC I was given has Microsoft Visual Studio on it, (installed on Vista) and I...

I have installed windwos 8.1 in my computer, I want install windows 7 inside of my win8.1 . but I don't like I'll be saw windows chosen page. and I like when I turn on computer windows 8.1 automatically load up and just when I'll need to use windows 7 just I press a key (Such as F7 or F10 or any...

Hi! I try to make an script for some video recording using ffmpeg. I have an Microsoft webcam model LifeCam HD-3000. This camera is show in control panel like this: Microsoft® LifeCam HD-3000. When i list devices with ffmpeg a got some strange character because of registered trademark sign. I...

Hi! I have a Lenovo y560 with its main graphic card (ATI radeon 5730) broken. Right now it's using its integrated graphic card (an intel HD 3000). I have read that the integrated graphic card doesn't allow my computer to use most of its installed RAM. The installed RAM is 4Gb. I followed the...

Hi My liquid cooling system is leaking. I got the message when a blue screen opened up and said that there was a problems and my computer was shutting down. When I booted backup I was forced into setup where I got another message saying that my CPU had exceeded 90C and had shut down to...

Hi, Sys: Windows 8.1 Pro clients attached to MS 2003 server domain. (yes I know its best to have a higher win server version with 8.1, but i do not have that currently) Ok, so the problem is that roaming profiles and folder redirection work but on only SOME of the windows 8.1 clients!!!! How...

I am looking for a way to get my HP pavilion a1700n computer to show two displays one of course on the monitor that it is hooked up to and my tv which I can only go HDMI or componets my specs for the computer is here Link Removed plus I have a wifi adaptor connected for internet. Any help is...

Hi, Could someone please tell me what the difference, if any, there are between installing an original English version of Windows 7 (or 8 for that matter) and installing an English Language Pack through Windows Update? So far, I just understand that I need either an Ultimate or Enterprise...

I don't have any experience with UEIF machines. My nephew is autistic and learning disabled and I got him a new HP Windows 7 PC and it is UEIF. I've been setting it up for him. I made the repair disk and figured out how to boot from it but it says disk error or not a system disc. I burned an ISO...

I have Win7 installed on one SSD that was used in one PC and Win8.1 on another SSD and PC. I would like to install both SSD on one of the PC to create a dual boot. How do I go about it? Thanks

Hi. I have new comp with wind 8.1 installed on 500gb sata drive. I now want to install a second drive and install wind 7 onto it. After fitting new drive will I be given option to load wind 7 to this drive on booting up wind 7 disc or is there anything I should look to do when installing. My...

I have a question. One related to hard drives, multiple windows os', and BIOS. I wont waste time. Here's my question. I have save data on my old hard drive (disk) that I need to retrieve that is in the Windows7 "My documents recognized by Windows 8.1 (Windows 8.1 is on my new SSD). I am...

I plan to soon upgrade my OEM Windows 7 to Windows 8 and then Windows 8.1 I believe my main operating system will then no longer be OEM and be able to be transferred to another pc. I also own a full version of Windows 7. Once I upgrade OEM Windows 7 to Windows 8.1, how can I use the full...

So, I must say I'm at my wits end. I've been getting complete system freezes while going about my business, happening while doing various things. I could be simply browsing, playing games, watching video, and sometimes doing nothing. I don't BSOD, everything just locks. The mouse cursor won't...