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    Windows 8 Redirect music to xbox 360?

    Hi folks. I'm wondering if there is a way with Windows 8 Pro to stream the music i'm playing from my laptop to my Xbox 360 without visiting the 360. Basically "airplay" for Windows. Is this possible?
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    Windows 8 Windows 8 on Dell Latitude D630: Sigmatel/IDT sound drivers not working with docking station

    I have a Dell Latitude D630 and Windows 8. The generic Windows sound driver made the sound for the laptop run, but not with the docking station. I installed the Sigmatel drivers for Windows Vista 32bit. They also worked for me on Windows 7. First, they didn't wanna install, but then I made a...
  3. Windows 7 Problem with Homegroups on Windows 7

    I'm having trouble with my computer's homegroup. I have 3 computers, two laptops and a desktop. The two laptops connect via wifi (I have only 1 network for all 3) and my desktop via cable. For some reason, my desktop can't connect with the other two laptops (they both work correctly, meaning...
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    Windows 8 Win 8 $39.99 online install, 32 or 64 bit. Where do we get to select the version we want to install?

    I've installed Win 8 on two older but similar laptops, one went 32 bit and the other 64 bit. Both had 2 gig of memory and I would have preferred 32 bit but I don't remember being given a choice. Did I miss something?
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    Windows 7 TeVii S660 Problem With Windows7 64

    My Problem with Win7 64 it Work With XP SP3 very Well Need Help My Laptop: Dell Inspiron N5520 Core i7 Check The AttachmentsLink RemovedLink RemovedLink RemovedLink RemovedLink RemovedLink RemovedLink Removed
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    Windows 7 Offline Files won't activate?!?

    I have a rather peculiar problem on my hands. I recently purchased 4 new laptops for my company with windows 7 pro preinstalled. (I have 9 of the same laptops already running, same configuration) Once I set everything up on these computers, my last step is to make a user folder available...
  8. Windows 8 "Simple" Idea to Save "Legacy" Non-Touch Monitors and Laptops?

    If there is a way to create a touch screen plastic attachment ranging from 11" to 27" at first, but obviously getting larger as time goes on, transparent of course, and with adhesive to connect to existing monitor, we could use a Bluetooth or wireless attachment of some kind, or a USB connection...
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    Windows 7 Stuck in Selective Startup

    I got a new laptop recently (Windows 7 Home Premius SP1), and but there were several dozen updates that wouldn't install. After looking around online a bit, I eventually decided to go to msconfig and change the startup to only boot with windows programs, which solved that particular problem...
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    Windows 7 sleep mode disabled/greyed out, how to enable it?

    i reinstalled win7 & it is not showing the sleep mode in start option when i click to shut down...the sleep option is greyed out/disabled. Also on closing the lid of my laptop, it is not going to sleep mode_i have checked the power options in control panel & there also its not showing any sleep...
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    Windows 7 Two identical computers(almost) with different result when adding bluetooth devices

    Hello All;I'm new to the forum and have a basic understanding of both software and hardware. I have two Dell Studio laptops(PC replacement style) a 1747 and 1749 both running Windows 7 Home Premium with service pack 1. I recently added several bluetooth combination stereo headphone/microphone...
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    Windows 7 Cannot connect to the network suddenly, tried a lot of fixes, still no go.

    As the title says, my laptop suddenly stopped being able to connect to the network in my house and for that obviously it doesn't have any internet. It doesn't work either by connecting a cable or trying to use the wireless, here are the detaills for each case: When I connect the cable, the...
  13. Windows 8 Tutorial on getting started with Win8: Take the scary out of this new OS, DO NOT PANIC!

    Tutorial on customizing (Navigating) your Win 8 installation: When you open Win 8 for the first time you will be very startled. You will be presented with what is called the Metro Start Menu. This replaces the well know Windows Start Menu. Do not panic! Note: This tutorial is generally for...
  14. Windows 7 Windows 7 ICS errors

    Hey there guys id really like some assistance ive ran into a peculiar problem after upgrading to an ssd i fresh installed windows on my laptop and started having ICS problems when i would try to connect my xbox through my laptops ethernet cable. In my previous installation everything worked fine...
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    Windows 7 Can't find laptops with Windows 7 Ultimate - best solution?

    I hope somebody can help...... I want to buy a modest laptop but with Windows 7 Ultimate. (I am a one-man business, keep my business on my laptop and take it away on business every week and want good security: I have read that Bitlocker will give me that.) The problem seems to be that most big...
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    Windows 7 How to Connect Windows 7 Laptops and Desktops to the Same HomeGroup

    I have a laptop with Win 7 using wireless. I upgraded my HP desktop to Win 7. Both have HomeGroups but only 1 shows the name of the homegroup. I can't figure out how to get both these computers on the same homegroup and to recognize each other. Thanks
  17. Windows 7 What the hell happened to cloud computing?

    Whatever happened to Cloud computers from Google. I was just about to purchase one as I have seen the light so to speak.But, I can't find a laptop with a google OS... Have Google given up on Cloud computing? I've seen the light.It's a system whereby you can combine all your thoughts in one...
  18. Windows 7 BSoD every morning / every other morning from my Win 7 laptop

    I checked out another thread with a similar BCCode and it was a page file issue, I recently replaced my HD, and the week that I installed it (a month ago at least now if not 2 months) I had no boot device found issues, etc etc, I think its the mini sata connector thing, the way the cord crunches...
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    Windows 7 Batteries, Laptop to Charge or Not?

    I have a Windows 7 Toshiba Laptop and I tend to use it while watching the TV, should I charge it then? I know that laptop batteries only are good for so many charges. Is it better to let it run down and recharge when needed? Or put it on charge while using it at home? Thanks
  20. Windows 7 WIN 7 system Image

    I have 6 new laptops all the same unit If I remove all "bloatware " and then generate a system image from within Win7 can that image be used to retore to the rest of these units (essentially clone from the first image) thanks [email address removed]