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  1. Windows 8 Installing Windows

    I have a Mac at home, and want to use Windows to run different applications. I was wondering how to get Windows on my mac. If I have to buy Windows, what do I buy and how expensive is it? Thanks.
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    Windows 7 What Exactly is "Offline Installer"?

    By using an offline installer is there any problem with doing it? i.e. spyware, tracking, cost
  3. Windows 8 questions about Microsoft windows

    I am curious about Microsoft Windows. So I have a few questions. Microsoft Windows needs an antivirus program because it is in danger of getting viruses. Microsoft Windows also needs anti malware protection, antispyware protection.. Windows needs firewalls to protect from hackers. Windows...
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    Windows 7 Need a new Windows 7 Install Disk, where can I get one?

    I don't know where to go to get a windows 7 instal disk, at least without paying an absurd amount. I contacted microsoft and they told me because it was beyond the warranty it would cost over $32 after a shipping of ~$5. Please someone help. I don't want to spend 1/3 the cost of an entire...
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    Windows 8 How to convert "Single Language" Win 8 version into "Multi-Language"?

    On a notebook which was recently bought in Russia a russian Win 8 was pre-installed. Unfortunately it was a only a "Single Language" version rather than the "normal" Mutli-language version. Since I want to help occasionally the notebook owner and my russian is only poor I need to switch...
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    Windows 8 Upgrading to Window 8.1 Corrupted the Partition to my D Drive?

    I'm desperately trying to find some help with this. I recently upgraded from Windows 8 to 8.1. I really didn't want to, but I just wanted my computer to stop bugging me about upgrading. I finally did, and when it was all said and done, it looked like my D Drive wasn't recognized. I sat with...
  7. Windows 7 ATI 2013 PP vs ATI 2014 Premium

    I just got one of those seasonal offers to upgrade my 2013 PP to 2014 Premium. The cost is cheap enough so that it isn't much of a factor, but then I don't want to waste money for something I already have or won't use. After a very brief spell Googling, it appears that both versions can...
  8. Room Heaters

    Due to the fact that management of my apt. complex never turns on the central heat, until I start freezing, I need to purchase an electric room heater of my own. I have considered this for years, but each time I start shopping I can't figure out which would be best for me. I understand that...
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    Windows 7 SSD 960gb and 700gb SSD pricing

    so im thinking of importing the former rather then the later but im looking at pricing i dont live in the states but like wise i am wondering what sort of prices im looking at in regards to imports thanks
  10. Windows 8 Upgrade to Win 8 Pro

    I have my Dell Inspiron running Vista ready to upgrade to Win 8. Win 8 upgrade assistant gave the green light. Question : If I go through Microsoft, here are the cost to upgrade ; Windows 8 ......................$119.99 Win 8 Pro ........................$249.99 At ebay, I can have Win 8 Pro...
  11. Windows 7 New Microsoft Printing Press

    I just saw a prototype of a new printing press Microsoft is working on. A few notable features include... 1. You can't change the font (hope you like Wing-Dings). 2. It smears the ink on every other page, meaning... 3. It requires 3x more ink than the "Old Fashioned" kind. The good news is...
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    Windows 8 Can I Download and Save Windows 8 Upgrade for Later Use?

    I'm thinking about downloading windows 8 from their website and I was wondering if I could save the download so I can save it to a disk for later use. It's the upgade for $39. Does anyone know?
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    Windows 8 upgrading to Win 8 Pro. Price goes from $39.99 to $536

    [I am trying to upgrade to Win 8 Pro. I had the Evaluation Copy and it expired. When I try to upgrade, the price goes from $39.99 to $536. OK I don't mind the $40, but why is the price jumping to $536? I tried several time with the same result. What can I do?SIZE=3][/SIZE]
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    Microsoft will no longer support ActiveX as of 2015

    I just read in my E-mail today from PC MAG that Microsoft will no longer support ActiveX as of 2015, or was it with the new Windows 8? Just 3 years after I purchaced Windows 7? What in the wide world of sports is agoin' on here??? Call Windows 8 for what it really is , Vista 2.0...
  15. Windows 7 HP CP1025NW Toner Cartridges (HP126A)

    I had no intention of ever buying a laser printer, but a neighbor in need just came by with a brand new one still sealed in the box, so I bought it. The price for the printer wasn't too bad, but the prices of genuine HP toner cartridges are. There are four different colors of which each costs...
  16. Windows 8 More Interesting Facts

    While the information concerning the Windows 8 Upgrade $39.99 offer is all over the internet, what is a tad more interesting and a little harder to find is; That Microsoft will extend this offer to users of the Windows 8 Release Preview as well. While such an upgrade will entail the...
  17. Windows 8 Winning hearts and minds?

    According to available information, it looks like OEMs will likely be paying almost double the price for Windows RT (Windows 8 for ARM) versus what they've payed in the past for Windows 7. As explained in the article, there may be some underlying strategy and logic for the cost but it seems a...
  18. Windows 8 Upgrading a new PC to Windows 8 will cost you... $14.99

    Microsoft's usual plan is to offer a free upgrade to users of older versions of Windows to bump up to the next release version. This time around there will be a cost, according to sources. Source: Yahoo! News
  19. Windows 8 Well, there goes that idea!

    Hi I'm interested in buying a pad computer. It's something that both myself and my wife have a use for. It's clear that the iPad 3 is the state of the art pad computer. But I'd like to have a Windows based pad so I can use the software that I'm familiar with and get for free, like my music...
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    Windows 7 Administration software policy?

    Hi there I hope someone knows this but is there a good software out there that helps you set policy and restrictions on your PC? Like Novell but less expensive and for your desktop. I have found a couple but it does not have things like disallowing someone to use f8 or anything like it to by...