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Windows 7 32 bit v 64 bit
Ive never used a 64bit OS before. I was just wondering what advantages it might give me over a 32 bit system? Im running an Intel Pentium D 3Ghz dual core duo so as far as I know I should be able to run the 64bit version right?- qavorq
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- 32-bit 64-bit advantages compatibility dual core intel pentium performance user experience
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Windows 7 Keep switching to Windows 7 basic theme
I am running 4 gig of ram and a duel core 4 gig processor and it keeps telling me that I am running low on memory, can any one tell me what is going on, thanks.- Frostbite
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- basic theme dual core memory memory issues processor ram themes windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Windows Live Messenger Keeps Pausing
After using Windows 7 x64 beta for many months, I decided to install the Windows 7 x64 Release Candidate from MS yesterday. Everything runs fine as with the beta, but I have one annoying problem. Windows Live Messenger keeps pausing every 10 seconds, becoming unresponsive for a few seconds...- no123one
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- beta bug fixes chat window driver issues dual core graphics card hardware installation memory issues motherboard pause power supply release candidate software issues troubleshooting unresponsive windows 7 windows defender windows live messenger
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Windows 7 Installing Media Direct and Windows 7 on an Inspirion
Have a 1505 inspirion Dell dual core. The laptop powers on Media Direct on the left and POwers on os on the right. I've installed windows 7 which takes up full bios. To get media direct installed CORRECTLY do I have to wait until the final windows comes out and then install Media Direct First or...- confused
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- bios dell dual core inspirion installation laptop media direct windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Hardware
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Windows 7 Not One Game Works right
No Game will work on my Win 7. I tried: 1. Assasins Creed 2. Fear 3. Command and Conquer 3 - Tiberium Wars in all 3 Games Windows crashes Completly after about 20 minutes. Screens went black and tthe sounds going mad. My System: Win 7 RC 64 bit 8600 GT GeForce 1024 MB 2 Gig memory...- Moscito
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- assassin's creed command and conquer dual core fear gaming geforce 8600m graphics driver memory issues system crash windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Games
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Windows 7 ACPI.sys Address 88ET3481 BASE AT 88EP4000 DATESTAMP 49E9766
Hello, I'm facing very serious problem with win7 (Enterprise) installation.. I'm getting the message below while installing windows 7. ACPI.sys Address 88ET3481 BASE AT 88EP4000 DATESTAMP 49E9766 Env: Previous OS : Vista Home Premium Laptop : Sony VAIO - VGN-C25G/B E1 Memory ...- Michael Sync
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- acpi bsod compatibility driver issues dual core enterprise error installation laptop memory processor recovery rollback sony vaio system crash tech support troubleshooting windows 7 windows vista
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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Windows Vista STARTS IN PREBOOT ASSESSMENT BUILD 4106 Dell 1720 Inspiron Laptop
Dell Inspiron 1720 (17â€Â) Laptop Computer (Intel Pentium Dual Core T2390, 160GB HDD, 3GB RAM) Replaced hard drive and did clean install Reinstalled DellMediaDirect, Reinstalled vista Home Premium Edition & Drivers and Utilities from factory disc. PROBLEM: Diagnostic boot...- tms
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- assessment boot manager clean install computer dell diagnostics drivers dual core error hard drive hdd inspiron mobile hardware preboot ram support technology update utility windows vista
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Problem wih sound
I got Windows 7 build 7100 and everything works flawlessly except the sound. When I installed windows 7 everything worked fine I only installed video card drivers but sometimes when I play music it sounds a bit distorted and fuzzy at times. I tried this with multiple speakers and It never...- dr_goose91
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- audio drivers audio issues chipset drivers compatibility mode distorted sound driver compatibility driver installation dual core fuzzy audio headphone issues microphone nvidia 8800gs p5kpl-c ram system specs tech support video playback windows 7 windows nt windows vista
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- Forum: Windows Hardware
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Windows 7 DVD Drive recognized, but not reading
I installed the 64bit version of 7 last night. After countless snags along the way, it's finally in and looks great. However, this morning when I went to begin installing applications, I noticed that my DVD-RAM won't spin up or load CD/DVD when they are put into the tray. For example, the...- Rustedbucket
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- amd app installation bios update drivers dual core dvd dvd drive firmware hypertransport installation loading issues motherboard nforce not reading raptor storage system specs uac prompts windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Hardware
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Windows 7 A number of errors
Motherboard: Asus M3A78-CM AM2+ Video card: N9500GT-1GDS Processor: AMD Athlon 64 x2 7750 Kuma 2.7 GHZ Dual Core Case/psu: Raidmax Dirk-Tooth Newegg.com - RAIDMAX SMILODON ATX-612WBP Black 1.0mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Foldout MB Computer Case With 500W Power Supply - Computer Cases Ram: 4GB...- Azajay
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- apc_index_mismatch driver issues dual core error error codes freezes graphics card issues memtest86 motherboard pc build pc components performance processor ram random restarts sata seagate system issues troubleshooting
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Installation Issue: EA Folder Contents Disappeared After Battlefield 2 Disk 3
tryed installing BF2, and the installation went fine until after disk 3. After that...the contents of the EA folder just disappeared. No clue where they went. When it asked for disk 3 there was 1.8 gig in the EA folder....and then gone after 3 finished.....any clues? Intel dual core 1.7 gh...- kevin from Chi-town
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- battlefield 3 disk issues dual core ea games file recovery gaming help installation intel issues performance software support troubleshooting windows
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- Forum: Windows Games
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Windows 7 Microphone on headset not working
Hello, I've installed the Windows 7 RC on a Dell Inspiron 1420 with 2.5 gigs of RAM, 1.8 Dual Core Pentium Processor, Nvidia GeForce 8400M, SigmaTel High Definition Audio Codec...and that's where the problem lies. The sounds works great and the audio/microphone ports on the laptop were working...- [email protected]
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- altec lansing audio audio issues audio ports dell driver issues dual core hardware headset microphone ram recording sigmatel sound properties tech support troubleshooting webcam windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 When installing it freezes on "Starting Windows" screen
I loaded it on a usb, go to install, windows loads files then freezes on the Starting Windows screen...I had the same problem when the BETA came out but gave up and now wanted to try again with the release candidate. I have heard a bunch of people with ASUS motherboards say this was a problem...- Camdiggy
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- 32-bit amd asus beta bios dual core error fix freezes graphics card hardware installation memory motherboard overclocking release candidate sli troubleshooting usb windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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Windows 7 windows 7 crash on install bsod stop 0×00000124
I try to install new RC Windows 7 Windows 7 RC 7100.0.090421-1700 x86 Ultimate EN.iso But I can`t Downloaded from the Microsoft www. Burn ISO on DVD. Change BIOS setting - boot from cd: Link Removed OK, now, the installer copies the files to start the installation process: Link Removed...- arcy
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- audio bios bsod compatibility crash drivers dual core error hardware installation iso memory network nvidia sata stop error troubleshooting ultimate usb windows 7
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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Windows 7 BSOD at boot up
Ive been playing around with windows 7 since the first beta, and every few builds after that up to the current RC. I keep having the same problem with EVERY version though. I will install windows everything goes fine, it boots up and runs fine, until I install 1 of the updates, so I just...- darcw0lf
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- amd boot bsod corruption dual core error hardware installation laptop memory partition repair toshiba update windows 7
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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Windows 7 Win7 x64 only sees 3 gigs of ram!
I'm using the 64bit version of windows 7 build 7100, and it only sees 4 gigs of ram, but only 3 is usable. I thought this was only an issue with 32 bit OS. i got an -Asus p5b-E motherboard -intel 6600 dual core -2 gigs of OCZ, Ram -2 gigs Crucial, Ram -Radeon 1950XT Any ideas as to why it...- xybercoke
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- 64-bit asus dual core hardware intel performance ram troubleshooting usable memory windows 7
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Windows Hardware
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Windows 7 Build 7048 (32 bit) HDMI issues
I have HDMI on my motherboard (along w/ DVI-D and VGA) I installed the disk that came w/ my motherboard (I had to run it in Vista SP1 compatibility mode for it to install). I have my Catalyst Control Center and the correct video drivers installed but my HDMI still doesnt work. I havnt been able...- David28227
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- amd asus catalyst control center compatibility dual core dvi frustration graphics driver gskill hdmi issues motherboard radeon ram support technology troubleshooting vga video hardware windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Hardware
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Windows 7 Is my memory usage high low or normal?
I have a dual core t2300 with 2GB of memory. I show my windows 7 when it idles using about 1gb of memory. Would you say this is where it should be high or low. Thanks. Since changing to trend micro my memory usage went way down which I thought was interesting. Seems like windows 7 will need...- confused
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- 2gb ram dual core idle memory performance system requirements t2300 trend micro usage windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Hardware
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Windows 7 help with windows 7 64-bit , 8GB RAM
Can anybody help me please? I have Windows 7(beta) 64-bit AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 6000+ 3.00 GHz When I put more then 2 GB of ram my computer acts funny when I put 4GB(2x2) my internet will not work when I put 8GB .(my internet still not working) I start the PC and when I get to...- rafaelRO
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- 64-bit amd blank screen dual core experience index internet performance ram troubleshooting windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Hardware
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Windows 7 7 Installer problems and slow loading
gday I'm using version 7057 Beta, it looks very good and high def is brilliant, however Windows 7 is very slow loading to desktop getting stuck on Loading welcome screen for 2 to 3 minutes before loading desktop with pauses when loading devices and software, these pauses cause system to not...- 007
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- beta desktop dual core experience fix gigabyte graphics card hardware installer loading issues pause pentium performance ram registry slow software system freeze troubleshooting windows 7
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Windows Help and Support