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    Windows 8 so, is windows 8.1 faster than 7? also some enterprise questions?

    i plan on trying out the enterprise evaluation on my AMD e-350 based system with integrated Radeon 6310 graphics. it runs windows 7 home premium well enough, but ive read that windows 8 actually is faster than 7. will the enterprise evaluation be slower than seven home premium since it has...
  2. ECS LIVA Review: The Nettop Rises Again

    Nettops and netbooks, as a class of products, have been on the decline over the last few years. However, the introduction of SoCs based on the new Silvermont Atom cores has given the segment a chance to reinvent itself. ECS is trying to take the lead here with their LIVA mini-PC kits . Read on...
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    Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 Virus protection compared to other Windows

    The news on anti-virus death is greatly exaggerated. The right way to look at it is that antivirus is not, and may never have been, a sufficient means by which to protect the user against attack. But, for most users, it's still an important front-line defense. One great advantage of Windows 8.1...
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    Windows 8 Download dialog box "issue"

    Hi I'm Mick and new to this forum. I'm running the Win8 Enterprise evaluation (daul boot with Win7) to get a feel of the new OS. There is this one thing that I came across that doesn't work properly and that's the Clear List option in the Download Dialog Box. When the Dialog Box is active i.e...
  5. VIDEO Windows 8: The Animated Evaluation

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  6. VIDEO Windows 8: The Animated Evaluation ... Just a fun post. I do not support the video or the analysis.

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  7. Windows 8 Windows 8 Animated Evaluation

    This hilarious video explains why Windows 8 sucks [Video] | Reviews, news, tips, and tricks | dotTech
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    Windows 8 Windows Release Preview Evaluation Copy Expired

    I downloaded Windows Release Preview Evaluation Copy. Build 8400. Now I am getting messages that says my version has expired and to download the newest version. The newest version requires a payment. This seems like a bait and switch. Windows says I can't uninstall Windows 8 and go back to...
  9. Microsoft Office 2013 Trial

    Microsoft has released a free Office 2013 Trial, allowing users to evaluate the productivity suite for 60 days
  10. Windows Server 2012 Update

    Windows Server 2012 is now available. It offers businesses and service providers a scalable, dynamic, and multitenant-aware cloud-optimized infrastructure. Windows Server 2012 helps organizations connect securely across premises and helps IT Professionals to respond to business needs faster...
  11. Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 evaluation version

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  12. VIDEO Windows 8 Consumer Preview Video Review with whoosh, kemical, and Mike

    Ross Cameron, Mike Fara, and Michael Myles, come together to host, discuss, evaluate, and explain the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system to each other and the broader audience at large. We talk about the Metro UI Start Screen, gaming performance, showing off new featres, and the learning...
  13. Windows 7 Bluetooth issue with key being pressed down

    I have a Deltaco USB bluetooth adapter that I want to use to connect a wiimote to my computer to play games with. But when I plug the adapter in, the computer acts as if the up arrow-key is being constantly pressed down, making it scroll upwards or flip through options constantly. Nothing short...
  14. Windows 7 I activated Windoews with the wrrong date in...

    Hi Guys n Gals, I bought myself a new CPU, MB and Memory and had to reinstall Windows. When I put the date in I put the month and day in the wrong way arround, but it was still an acceptible date as far as the pc was to know. (09/10/2011 instead of 10/09/2011) After I corrected this it has...
  15. Welcome zigzag3143, Sonny, nmsuk, and Elmer!

    Please give a warm welcome to the new members of the Windows 7 Forums Team. These four individuals have volunteered their time to assist the website during this great time of change and transition. We are happy to have them aboard. Over the next coming weeks, their performance will be evaluated...
  16. Windows 7 How IT pros can evaluate Lync 2010 with free downloadable virtual hard disks

    Using the power of virtualization, IT pros can now quickly evaluate Lync 2010 and other Microsoft Unified Communications solutions through a series of pre-configured Virtual Hard Disks (VHDs). You can download the VHDs and evaluate them for free in your own environment without the need for...
  17. How big is Microsoft gambling with Windows 8?

    Analysts parsing what Microsoft revealed of Windows 8 earlier this week are split today on how big the company's gambling with its operating system cash cow, some saying the bet was for the farm, while others said it was the best move Microsoft could make. Link Removed
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    Windows 7 Bug Installing Office Professional Plus 60 Day Trial Version

    HELLO I HAVE A PROBLEM... I HAD OFFICE STARTER INSTALLED IN MY COMPUTER, THEN I DECIDED TO UPDATED TO THE PRO PLUS EVALUATION... AFTER I INSTALLED IT, BOTH (STARTER AND PRO PLUS(60 DAYS TRIAL)) WERE WORKING RIGHT; HOWEVER, WHEN OPENING PRO PLUS IT REQUIRED SOME TIME TO LOAD SOME "ARCHIVES...
  19. Windows 7 Trying to bring my Toshiba laptop back from the dead

    For several days I have been trying to repair issues w/ my Toshiba laptop, that just started happening suddenly. With lots of reading, I've been able to bring the computer back from only booting into safe mode. Now with normal boot it takes up to 20 min. to fully boot. Then once everything...
  20. VIDEO Remote Desktop Solutions

    We examine a vast number of remote desktop solutions, remote support utilities, and remote desktop connection software to allow for remote access from nearly anywhere in the world. We evaluate these tools to determine their overall value, usefulness, and ability to be used realistically in...