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  1. Windows 8 UI Revolution Triggers Fear and Loathing

    Paul Thurrott's Supersite for Windows The new Windows 8 user experience has triggered excitement in the Windows user community, but also some fear and loathing for competitors and their supporters, and for developers. I'm happy to see Microsoft's competition on the run for a change, but the...
  2. Windows 8 UI Revolution Triggers Fear and Loathing

    Paul Thurrott's Supersite for Windows The new Windows 8 user experience has triggered excitement in the Windows user community, but also some fear and loathing for competitors and their supporters, and for developers. I'm happy to see Microsoft's competition on the run for a change, but the...
  3. VIDEO Windows 8 UI

  4. Windows 8's user interface a touching experience

    Admit it. Source: Yahoo! News
  5. Windows 8 – the power of Windows, the magic of Windows Phone?

    With Apple’s Mac OS X 10.7 promising the power of Mac OS X and the magic of iPad, it looks like Redmond’s photocopiers have been running so hot, they’ve finally managed to blend the desktop power of Windows 7 with the magic of the Windows Phone 7 experience, with 7 plus 7 clearly equalling 8...
  6. Acer CEO: Windows 8 Tablet Requirements 'Troublesome'

    As you all know, Microsoft is hard at work making sure Windows 8 runs well on tablets, including a completely new, Windows Phone 7-like Metro user interface. Another similarity between Windows 8 and Windows Phone 7, apparently, is that Microsoft will be controlling the hardware experience rather...
  7. Windows 7 The Ultimate Gaming Pod - OVEI

    Perry Darling from Link Removed has built the ultimate gaming pod for gamers. With full 5.1 surround sound, multiple screens, and the technical ability to house your Xbox 360...this thing is awesome. Link Removed Link Removed
  8. Windows 7 My BSOD Problem (Gigabyte GA-870-UD3 (Rev 2.1)

    Since I have recently recovered from a reasonably difficult BSOD issue, I thought that I would add my experience and resolution Link Removed, as some may find in helpful. Good luck and Best Wishes Randy
  9. Asus Claims People Do Genuinely Want Windows 7 on Tablets [Tablets]

    Despite Asus offering up a couple of Android tablets , they're still finding that customers want nothing more than Windows 7—because that's what they're used to. While Asus may privately agree that Android—or iOS—provides a better tablet experience than Windows 7, the fact of the matter is...
  10. Squirrel rescued from toilet by Goose

    British businessman Duncan Goose has told of his surprise at finding a squirrel peering up at him from his toilet. Mr Goose, 42, was in Malawi to check on aid projects backed by his company's One projects when he rescued the forlorn animal. He was preparing for bed in his hotel room...
  11. Windows 7 Countdown to MIX11: All Things Digital

    Link Removed joins the show today to talk about his job as the web guru for the Link Removed (Oh, the pressure!). From the front-end marketing site to the back-end tooling, and of course we haven’t forgotten about that oh so awesome Odata feed, Mark describes his role as the person who is always...
  12. Windows 7 Playtesting for Xbox

    Okay, so you want to get a sneak peek at the Microsoft campus, an inside look into Xbox, and get your hands on a new game. Well, becoming a Microsoft playtester is one way to do that. I stopped by the Xbox Playtesting facility a few weeks ago to find out exactly how becoming a Microsoft...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Newbie probs with Micronet wireless lan driver, and 7 advice.

    Installed Win 7 64-bit. Clean install, not upgrade. Downloaded the 7 driver from the Micronet site... but it seems it's for the PCIE card. Before installing the drivers I contacted Micronet to ask if the driver would work with the 64-bit version. Had no joy with the drivers, but a gentleman at...
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    Windows 7 Retail software activation key site. Genuine or not?

    Hi Folks, I already have a genuine version of windows 7 installed on my main PC but would now like to instal it onto the other PC's I have at home. On searching the net to buy new licence keys I came across a site which claims to offer genuine unique keys for vastly reduced prices...
  15. Miracle cat survives for five weeks by licking pipes

    A cat trapped under the floorboards of a renovated house in Somerset survived for five weeks by licking the condensation off water pipes. Twinkle used to be chubby, until she slipped under the floor while workmen fitted a new central heating system in her house. The nine-year-old tabby...
  16. A Much Needed Thank You to All Viewers, Members, and Supporters

    A Word of Thanks On behalf of Windows 7 Forums, we would once again like to thank you for your hospitality and support in donating to the cause of the website. Contributions from members in the form of excellent posts, important questions, financial support, and even constructive criticism...
  17. Cyclist didn't expect Siberia to be so cold

    Link Removed Link Removed - Invalid URL A German cycling enthusiast almost lost a few fingers after attempting to bike through Siberia in subzero temperatures, a Russian news report said Tuesday. Sven Riedel has been hospitalised after suffering severe frostbite, a hospital employee...
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    Windows 7 HELP HELP HELP- Hardware issues

    Please help me with this: I am running this: and i have lots of compatibility issues. i can't get a windows experience index!!: :cow::(:(:(:(:(:(
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    Windows 7 New Monitor, New Driver, No Problems, A Pleasant Surprise.

    Here is a "it just worked" experience. Lenovo T500 W7 Pro-64, Intel Chipset updated to V8.15.10.2226 GM45 Driver and a ViewSonic 24" monitor. Plugged the monitor into my 2504 mini dock D-SUB port, powered it up, booted W7 and everything just came up. Put the T500 display in standby mode...
  20. Windows 7 Comprehensive Fallout: New Vegas patch imminent

    Obsidian have announced that the massive Fallout: New Vegas patch they’ve been working on since launch is almost here. There have been a few incremental updates to the game in the last couple of months, but this larger update should squash the remaining bugs and finally bring the game up to par...