home computing

  1. Why I use Linux as my main OS

    I have been a linux user for about 7 years now, I am a loyal user of Linux and barely use Windows and I have some very good reasons. First of all Linux has not been as troublesome to me as Windows has, if there is an issue with it its actually easier to fix (even with the terminal) then Windows...
    • Ralph Bromley
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    • Forum: Linux Forums
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    VIDEO 10-25-09

    The major cause of problems when UPDATING from Vista to Windows 7 are programs like Antivirus, Firewalls, and the dozen or so programs that are loading when the system boots up. Save yourself a LOT of headaches and turn them all off and run Msconfig and uncheck all the boxes under startup. Then...
    • tblount
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    • antivirus clean install computer custom install download accelerator energy savings firewalls hard drive home computing installation msconfig optimization performance registry software tech tips troubleshooting upgrade usb boot windows 7
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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    Windows 7 It took me 17 hours, but I finally got windows 7 working.

    I downloaded it, I installed it. No display on bootup. Downloaded and installed again. Nothing. Tried again with erasing everything on my hard drive (didn't back up, I was wasting enough time already). After a whole 12 hour day (i'm 16, summer break) at home, I still did not have windows 7...
    • kevinkrg6
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    • boot issues crt monitor display problems driver remover drivers error code frustration hardware replacement home computing installation microsoft networking success summer break system configuration troubleshooting unsigned drivers vga connection windows 7 wireless
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support