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3DMark 11 version 1.0.4 released 3DMark 11 has been updated to version 1.0.4 and is now fully compatible with Windows 8. This update addresses compatibility issues and a few uncommon bugs. Benchmark scores are not affected and scores from this new version can be compared with scores from the...

I'm trying to get LED edit 2012 to work on my laptop (i5-3317u, Windows 7 home prem. 64bit). But it just won't work!! It works on my desktop which is also 64bit... Have tried numberous netframe installs, and even a clean install of the laptop. This is driving me nuts!! :mad: The application...

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[I am trying to upgrade to Win 8 Pro. I had the Evaluation Copy and it expired. When I try to upgrade, the price goes from $39.99 to $536. OK I don't mind the $40, but why is the price jumping to $536? I tried several time with the same result. What can I do?SIZE=3][/SIZE]

Hello: I have a unusual problem and I'm seeking guidance on resolving it. I am a musician and this is a problem associated with the use of my DAW and activating a recent plug-in purchase. Background: About 6 months ago I purchased a Windows 7 upgrade: to upgrade from Vista. I didn'trealize at...

If you want to back up your computers you have to buy afamily pack for 3 times the price. A couple of years ago before the familypacks you could put software on all your personal computers but now you have tohave a license for each "Personal" computer. So why pay a hundreddollars for your backup...

Users running pirated copies of Windows 8 Pro can reportedly upgrade to a fully licensed and permanently activated version of the OS by simply installing a free Windows 8 Media Center upgrade offered by Microsoft. Link Removed

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I have 2 computer with Windows 7. One is an upgrade and one is a full version. How can I find out which one is what? The reason I ask is if I trash one of them I need to know which OS to put on my new computer.

I need to install Windows 7 on multiple computers (over 20), overwriting the original install with a customized one with added software. I would use boot time imaging software to simply load the image but I am concerned about the license key for each computer. Could I update the cloned...

HI, I have a small office with a Desktop PC onvereted into a File server which has licenses for couple of multi user softwares residing. Further I have about 10 Laptops and 3 Desktops. My server has two NIC's. A linksys wireless (wrt54gs) router is connected to one NIC and a Netgear WL router...

if i install win 7 64bit on one hdd+ win 7 32bit on another will the product key work for both and will i be able to update both thanks.

HOW long does reactvation to windows 7 last. ACTUALLY I used win 7 for years before activation even with all the nuisances.

Rumours are that Microsoft have plans to do away with full retail copies of it's next os. Now like with all other windows rumours I wouldn't hold your breath but still..... Reference: Microsoft may scrap full retail edition of Windows 8, offer OEM and upgrade only | The Verge

I have two HP laptops. One came with Win 7 Pro while the other has home edition. Is it possible to install the pro version on both the machines with the same installation disk. I think since I own both the laptops and their respective OS, I might try to do that. The main reason is one has a...

I bought a laptop on 3/11/11. It came with windows 7 premium. I did a clean install of Windows 7 Ultimate about 1 week later. I activated windows no problem. At times during using the laptop, I had checked to verify Windows was legitimate. It always said YES!! Last night I noticed I lost my...

Not to appear lacking humility, thought I'd share this. Seems, as of today, I am a Microsoft Licensing Expert. Well, in so much as I studied 2 courses this week & passed both my exams & received Certificates for each, Microsoft Licensing Programs Fundamentals and Licensing the Private Cloud...

Dear Friends, I have installed WINDOWS 7 (Lisenced) in HP-LAPTOP. After that i can install all drivers. Then i can use all USB drivers. I am using 3 USB regularly. Then i installed VMWARE 7 . Now i cant use all USB drivers except 3 drivers. While connecting, It scanning "Searching Windows...

According to available information, it looks like OEMs will likely be paying almost double the price for Windows RT (Windows 8 for ARM) versus what they've payed in the past for Windows 7. As explained in the article, there may be some underlying strategy and logic for the cost but it seems a...