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On WindowsForum.com, the tag 'disadvantages' covers user discussions about the downsides of various technology choices. Topics include comparing Linux Mint vs. Manjaro, weighing OEM vs. retail Windows 10 installations, choosing between UDF and ISO9660 file systems for optical media, and evaluating onboard sound versus dedicated sound cards. Users also explore limitations of Windows 7 Home edition, such as remote desktop restrictions, and whether installing a 32-bit OS on a 64-bit-capable system has drawbacks. The tag reflects practical concerns about compatibility, performance, and feature restrictions across operating systems, hardware, and software configurations.
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    Mint vs. Manjaro?

    What are your experiences, advantages and disadvantages between Linux Mint vs. Linux Manjaro?
    • WinFreak
    • Thread
    • advantages comparison disadvantages distro linux linux mint manjaro open source operating system user experience
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Linux Forums
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    Windows 10 Should I clean install Windows 10 OEM Activated or not?

    Hi, I am considering to clean install windows 10 oem activated. But I was wondering if my hardware will be compatible or not, because I have heard that an oem os is locked to the computer's hardware. Now considering that I successfully installed oem on my machine, will I be able to upgrade or...
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    Windows 7 UDF ALWAYS better as ISO9660/Jolliet?

    In many burning software programs users can chooses which file system they want to use on their DVD/BlueRay media disc. Is UDF (v1.02) ALWAYS bettern than ISO 9660 resp. Jolliet format? If not: What could be a disadvantage of UDF? I want to burn big (archive) files. No special audio or...
    • pstein
    • Thread
    • archive blu-ray burning software compatibility disadvantages dvd file system iso-9660 joliet media udf
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 All Simple Volumes

    Windows 7 Service Pack 1 I decided I needed a new partition and have done something that I don't quite understand. The computer still boots up fine and everything seems just as it was, operation wise, but something is not like it was before. I have a 500GB HD and originally had 3 Primary...
    • CtrlAltDel
    • Thread
    • advantages backup computer management data management disadvantages disk management disk space file allocation file system hard drive operating system partition primary partition service pack shrinking simple volumes storage volume windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. Jimbo22

    Windows 7 onboard sound vs sound card

    What would be the advantages/disadvantages of onboard sound vs a sound card? With a sound add on card are there headers for front panels connections.? Would I see/hear a big difference in the sound?
    • Jimbo22
    • Thread
    • advantages audio audio hardware disadvantages expansion card front panel onboard audio sound card sound difference sound quality
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 Windown 7 Home edition

    I am from India. I am planning to buy Windows 7 Home edition for my use. I am a freelancer working from home and need to often go for 'remote desktop connection' to work. I would like to know whether Windows 7 will restrict me here in any sense (I am currently using XP). My question basically -...
    • knvn
    • Thread
    • comparison disadvantages freelance home edition office 2007 pricing remote desktop vendor windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Can 32-bit Windows 7 disk install 64-bit Windows 7?

    In November 2009 I purchased a 32-bit Windows 7 installation disk, with plans on installing it on my 32-bit computer running Vista. I never updated it on that computer. This week I acquired a newer 64-bit computer with 64-bit Windows Vista installed. I want to upgrade this newer computer to a...
    • wesman
    • Thread
    • 32-bit 64-bit compatibility disadvantages disk installation software upgrade windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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