hardware upgrade

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    Windows 7 vista x86 to windows 7 x64, clean install rolls back to vista

    Hi I've been trying to upgrade my parents computer from vista x86 home premium to windows 7 x64 with a clean install. Everytime i go to boot the computer with my 7 installation disk, it begins to load files, then windows boot manager starts saying their is a problem with driver...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 random Application crashes and BSODs

    Hi For the past month or so, i've been using Windows 7, however, about 3 weeks ago, i got a replacement for my PSU (the original one fried some how) and upgraded my graphics card from a 9600GT to a GTX 275. Both upgrades were carried out at the same time. Sadly, after i upgraded, my computer...
  3. Windows 7 7 upgrade

    It's official, I have successfully upgraded one of my PC's to windows 7. It happens to be my wifes laptop that I used as the first guinea pig. This was very time consuming but no problems. It took almost 7 hours to complete. The download took the most time. On the positive side I did get the...
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    Windows 7 graphics card ATI 3600 series

    I have upgraded to windows 7 from xp pro. I am using the same video card ... ATI HD 3600 series. With xp and this card I had no problems watching movies using VLC player on my big screen, ( having cloned my desktop) After a fresh install of win 7 and checking to see if this video card was...
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    Windows 7 changing hardware and windows 7 retail

    I wish to purchase Windows 7 in the near future, I will also be upgrading my motherboard and CPU when I have the money but I am worried if I purchase and install Windows 7, then upgrade my hardware months later will I have problems with license thinking it is a new computer. Am I right in...
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    Windows 7 Win 7 and PC upgrade questions

    Hello, I am currently using Windows XP Media Center Edition on my desktop PC which came pre-installed from the vendor. I dont have any license/serial number for this OS. The PC came with a recovery partition on the hard disk from which I can boot and reinstall Windows XP Media Center Edition...
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    Windows 7 No boot after Hardware Upgrade

    To start, I'd love to post more detailed system specs, but I cant even get into the OS. I had a Dell Workstation 380 with 7, sporting an extra (NOT the one with the OS) 750GB HD that failed. I deemed the case unworthy and built what is essentially a new rig. Mobo: Gigabyte EP43 UD3L with the...
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    Windows 7 unreal tournament 3 issues

    whenever i try to connect to a server on UT3, the game crashes. i've tried changing the compatibility settings, but it didn't work with any of the combinations i tried. i just installed the latest graphics driver from nVidia and the latest game patch from Epic, but neither helped. the only thing...
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    Windows Vista Random freezing in Vista Ultimate 64

    I have recently upgraded my system with some new hardware, and installed Vista for the first time. It turned out to be a disaster. My computer freezes up seemingly at random, requiring a reset from the front switch. This freezing has occurred as soon as the login screen loads up, when...
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    Windows Vista will my hardware support vista?

    im upgrading my hardware for my computer to support vista. here is my new configuration - 1. Mobo - ASUS P5LD2-VM R2.0 - 945g express chipset 2. Processor - Intel Pentium D950 - 3.4 GHz 3. RAM - 4 GB Dual Channel DDR-II 4. Video Card - nVIDIA GeForce 7100 GS - 256mb - im not a gamer!!!! 5...
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    Windows Vista what is vista checking for video experience values

    I have a new sys that all is rated over 5 in windows experience index except my Nvidia Geforce 6600 that is a lowley 2.8 what is windows using as a reference on the cards and any one know a good card to use for vista thanks for any help. All the best Jim