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    Windows 7 Windows 7 didnt install my audio hardware on my old pc .

    hi there,i just installed a windows 7 home edition on my old pc which has this specs: P4 2800 asus p4s800d-x motherboard socket 478. ATI X1950 pro video card 3 gb of RAM everything went well during installation but the audio hardware didnt recognized (onboard) i went to asus web site and...
  2. Drew

    Windows 7 Don't forget or neglect VMs

    For example, I keep VMs of legacy Windows for client support. IF, for whatever reasons, you are running VMs of Operating Systems remember they, too, require updating... (their) browsers, Adobe, Java, Microsoft Updates, security tool(s) for A-V & A-M, CCleaner, et al; AND the same TLC, too...
  3. B

    Windows 7 Switch screwed me up

    I recently went totally insane and installed Windows 8. Played with it for about 6 hours and decided to rename it El Crappo. I had full access to the net under Win 8, but when I reinstalled Win 7, I could not get access (through a router) to save my life. In prior reinstalls of Win 7, it had no...
  4. H

    Windows 7 Nikon total station surveying devise

    we have a Nikon total station DTM-720 and its an old devise, and can only be connected to dos system, through serial port. we tried connecting the serial port to a USB but the windows only show a USB input devise and no data is received orcan be shown on the computer. we used transit and trimble...
  5. P

    Windows 7 Disappearing mapped network drive madness

    We have a small netwrok with one workgroup. We recently added a new machine running wn7Pro 64-bit. We had to fiddle for days with it just to make winXPpro and win2kPro workstations and their drives visible to it. That should be out-of-the-box automatic functionality, but it isn't because Win7Pro...
  6. enigma1944

    Windows 8 W8 Download & Install

    For some reason my cementmixer (brain) told me I could set up W8 in the following manner BUT it was a failure. I used this procedure over 30 years ago on large IBM mainframes. The following was my logic: On the C drive I only have 1 partition which is used for W7 files etc. I used diskmgmt...
  7. catilley1092

    Windows 2000 Pro, still a usable OS after all these years.

    There may be those who don't care about running older OS's, and if so, just ignore this thread. This is for those who still wants to run Windows 2000 Pro, or is interested in trying. First, you either need a computer that Windows 2000 was meant to run on, where drivers are still available from...
  8. Mike

    Windows 8 Relationship Advice: Saying Goodbye to Windows XP

    The latest video release showcasing Microsoft Windows 8 benchmarks, and a quick press release by Emily Wilson at Microsoft, shows that Windows 8’s boot time capability will be superior to Windows 7. No, the system was not in hibernation; otherwise we would have seen the restore from hibernation...
  9. J

    Old Neglected Computers

    Most of us try and keep our machines cleaned periodically from dust and all that. I just retired last year as a heavy machinist where a lot of the work is cast iron. They used a lot of low end Windows NT and 95 desktops and some lasted for 10-15 years with no maintenance. They were always on and...
  10. R

    Windows 7 windows error 800F8026

    I am having a problem with Windows 7 Service Pack 1 update KB976932, After installation and reboot, it only configures to 7%, reboots, continues at 7% then says Failure configuring Service Pack 1, reverting changes. After a reboot, Windows Updates gives this error codex800F8026. Can anyone...
  11. B

    Windows 7 My Apologies, another XP/W7 Dual boot issue

    As i said in the title i apologize for yet another dual boot Xp W7 post, iv searched and solved my problem partially but now another issue has arisen and im unsure on how to continue. Il start from the beginning. My PC just had XP 64 Prof on a sata HD but i bought a new sata HD to install W7 64...
  12. News

    Windows Vista IE10: Don't cry for me, Windows Vista

    By Ed Oswald, Betanews Surprise, Vista's short four-year support run is coming to an end. What's the reasoning for the early exit? Link Removed - Invalid URL Link Removed - Invalid URL Link Removed - Invalid URL Link Removed - Invalid URL Link Removed - Invalid URL Link...
  13. News

    Windows Vista Windows Vista: Microsoft Using IE 10 to Deliver Death Blow

    Internet Explorer 10 won't run on Windows Vista, a clear attempt by Microsoft to kill off the OS. But why bother? Vista has done a very good job of committing suicide itself. Link Removed
  14. News

    Windows 7 Reigns Supreme--At Least in the United States

    Windows 7 has surpassed its decade-old predecessor, Windows XP, to take the crown as the top OS in the U.S. Link Removed
  15. reghakr

    Windows 7 Seagate Releases New 3TB Drive That Works in Older Systems

    Seagate Overcomes "2.1GB Barrier" with New Drive, Software Seagate Technology on Tuesday unveiled its new hard disk drive (HDD) that it proclaims to be the easiest to deploy HDD with 3TB capacity. The drive features a number of internal improvements and comes with a special program that allows...
  16. Neotanium

    Windows XP IE install

    Just wondering if anyone found a way to install the new IE on WinXP
  17. News

    Windows 7 upgrades stalled by IE6 holdouts

    Gartner offers advice for bringing IE6 applications to Windows 7 Microsoft wants customers to upgrade to Windows 7, and most IT managers say they plan to do just that.  Link Removed - Invalid URL
  18. K

    Windows 7 microphone problems :(

    Hi , My microphone isn't being detected when i plug it in. there is also no option for the mic in the sound panel ive been trying for a week to find the right driver and such..... :( im goin insane. help please!!! Operating System System ModelWindows 7 Ultimate (build 7600) Install...
  19. News

    Microsoft sings Happy Birthday to Windows 7

    Dodgy Uncle Vista isn't coming. And Uncle XP is too busy Comment Today marks the first anniversary of Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system. Meanwhile, the OS that refuses to die – Windows XP – turns nine on Monday, 25 October.… More...
  20. S

    Windows 7 All PCs connect to new router except W7 machine that set router up

    My old Netgear wireless router died over the weekend. Monday I got a D-Link DIR-615 HW E1 FW 5.00 NA and used the directions, a direct Ethernet connection, and the install CD to configure the router from my Windows 7 computer. I then moved the cable modem and router to a central room so both...
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