hardware upgrade

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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...
    • win7q
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    • activation compatibility computer upgrade desktop pc hardware upgrade installation license motherboard os installation pre-installed os processor ram recovery partition serial number support upgrade upgrade path windows 7 windows xp wipe hard drive
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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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...
    • Donavenn
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    • blue screen boot issue classpnp error computer rig dell workstation error fix gigabyte motherboard hard drive issues hardware upgrade installation dvd mobo drivers os migration power supply ram issues repair installation safe mode system specs troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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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...
    • Mirrorboy
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    • admin privileges compatibility ddr sdram display scaling error message game crashes game patch game settings graphics driver hardware upgrade memory issues memory upgrade nvidia operating system performance system monitor tech support unreal tournament visual themes windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Games
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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...
    • Facepuncher
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    • 3dmark bios settings computer crash driver updates freezing gaming issues hardware upgrade intel q9550 internet browsing minidump motherboard msi 8800gts mushkin ram p45 chipset power supply ram testing troubleshooting vista ultimate windows problems
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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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...
    • shave31
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    • asus audio chipset compatibility configuration creative speakers drivers gaming hardware upgrade intel pentium lan motherboard performance ram sound card support system requirements video card vista certified windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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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
    • jim
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    • geforce graphics card hardware upgrade nvidia performance system requirements tech support video experience windows index windows vista
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support