legacy systems

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

All of my computers at work are on a domain controlled by a SBS 2003 Server except for an old Windows 2000 Server that I have printers attached to it that the network uses. All of the windows 2000 computers and XP can access the printers and drive on this machine outside of the domain but the...

How long is your favorite version of Windows going to be supported? Maybe longer than you think. One current version, in fact, will still be supported in 2020. And no, it's not Windows XP. I've... More...

OK i have read other post and what i did i can see the files on XP compter belonging to win 7 but not able to find printer which are connected to xp on the win 7. First off, I had all printers connected to win7 which also has the router still. DO I need to remove the printers on win 7? My...

Ok, I have tried everything I know of. My XP machine can see/access my windows 7 machine BUT the windows 7 machine cannot see the XP. Both machines can ping each other. the Win. 7 is running mcafee free trial they give you and the XP is running Norton. Turned off both firewalls, no luck. I...