legacy

  1. Windows 8 Can't disable UEFI or boot in Legacy

    Hello, I'm trying to disable UEFI on my computer. I did this on some other PC's and it all worked out fine, but I got stuck with this one. The BIOS does have a "secure boot", "fast boot", and "quiet boot" option, but even when I disabled them all I could still only boot into windows 8 (I'm...
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  3. Windows 7 Visual C++ Redistributable - numerous

    I seem to have numerous files of this name. They are from 2005-2012 with the latest being dated 7/31/2014. Are the all necessary, or only the most recent? Thanks Found an old thread that addressed this. So nvm, but thanks.
  4. A look back on Windows XP: Success, simplicity and stupidity

    So consider this to be a bit of self indulgence as I give my own eulogy at windows XP's funeral. Windows XP was my first full time operating system, and as it ends its support cycle its time for me to do some fun looking back on one of the computing worlds biggest successes and how it all went...
  5. Windows 8.1 Nvidia stop support for older products

    Nvidia have decided that from Driver version 340 certain products will no longer be supported. The list for these products is below: Ref: http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3473
  6. Windows 7 windows 7 motherbord drivers

    Hy my motherbord is a little old i have asus p5pl2-e and i dont have the drivers anymore any tips were i can find some good drivers `` im not that good with drivers and motherbords`` please help.
  7. Windows 8 Re-Enable legacy F8 boot to safe option in Windows 8/8.1

    Tired of not being able to get into safe mode easily with Win 8, want to get rid of the Metro boot loader? Start an elevated command prompt and issue the following command: bcdedit /set {default} bootmenupolicy legacy If you want to go back to the old boot menu simply revert using: bcdedit...
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    Windows 8 3rd party imaging and UEFI

    Hello To recover an image am I better off using the Windows PE 4.0 disc that is made with this 3rd party imaging program to recover an image or, enable legacy if I have it? Without legacy should I disable secure boot control and launch csm or use the disc I referred to? I would return all I...
  9. Windows 8 Power menu customisation

    Users may not be aware of it, but you can customise the Start icon right click menu. This is not a tutorial, as such, but, for information of users who like to play with these thongs. ths Power menu is situated at: C:\Users\David\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX You can add or delete...
  10. Windows 8 Messenger Reviver 2: Keep using Messenger

    Microsoft wants everyone to move over to skype as Messenger is being put out to pasture.. If you want to keep using Messenger however there is now a way! Messenger Reviver 2 is an app created that will allow you to continue to use Messenger. The Skype forum is running a quick guide and 'How to'...
  11. 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...
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    Windows 8 Why is BIOS insecure on new Windows 8 laptop?

    I just received my new Dell Inspiron 15R-5520 64 bit laptop running Windows 8. It came with a new BIOS that supports both UEFI and Legacy. Compared to the BIOS on my old Dell Inspiron laptop it seems very insecure. I'm referring to access to the boot order. In my old BIOS I could set a password...
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    Windows 7 ntvdm cpu illegal instruction

    Hey guys, I need some help, it's urgent I have this crazy error non stop on my display it says: C:\OPTION-1\4B6F72-1\146.exe The NTVDM CPU has encountered an illegal instruction. Does anybody know how to solve this, please?? Link Removed
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    Windows XP KB2604110 will not go away - it is installed

    Hi, I keep being offered this Security Update Microsoft .NET Frame 3.0 SP2 Update and it is already installed. I have uninstalled it a number if times and them\n reinstalled it but this Update message will not go away. Any help would be appreciated. :confused: System: 2.85 Gigahertz Intel...
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    Windows 7 RS-232 Mouse problem

    I have a RS-232 mouse and my single click acts as double click in win 7! i also checked all solutions and i tried a new PS/2 mouse but there is the same problem. i also upgraded my win7 and mother board bios and all drivers. (i have not any problem with win xp and earlier versions of Microsoft...
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    Windows 7 Aero Does Not Work With My Ati Radeon Xpress 200 Graphic Card With Win 7 32 Bit Help!

    Hello people, i have a very big problem. Aero does not work on my windows 7 and the graphics card i have is an ATI Radeon Xpress 200, it has more than 128mb of memory which fullfills the requirement of Aero but it still does not work. I have no Transparency and the old boring Dull windows I have...
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    Windows 7 Standard VGA graphics Adapter

    Standard VGA graphics Adapter [FIXED] Hello, I have windows 7 professional(just installed) and I can't find an update for my graphics card. dxdiag information ------------------ System Information ------------------ Time of this report: 2/28/2012, 14:07:57 Machine name: PATRICK-PC...
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  20. Windows 7 Configuration registry corrupt

    Ok, so first things first, I am not a retard, I have been using pc's all my life, I have had very few problems ever, and never one I have never been able to solve on my own with some google help. this week I have spent many many many hours researching and trying fixes for this with no success at...