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    Windows 7 Wireless Network problem with Window 7 only

    I recently upgraded to Windows 7 and I went out earlier and bought a Linksys Wireless N (WRT120N) router. Hooked it all up, no problem - installed routers a billion times before. Once the wireless network was setup, I plugged my laptop in using a cable and the internet worked fine (still does)...
    • thewayfarer
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    • access point compatibility connection connectivity error help intel ipv6 laptop linksys network noob router setup troubleshooting upgrade wifi windows 7 wireless
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Networking

  2. Windows 7 Where is my HDD? And my stereo sound?

    Hi everyone, I'm new here :) I'll admit I'm a bit of a noob, so bear with me and ask questions if I'm babbling. I just installed the beta of Windows 7 on my freshly repaired PC, and the installation had a few hitches but everything went alright. I chose to install Win7 on my 200gb harddrive and...
    • Joriaan
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    • audio beta bios computer drivers hardware hdd installation noob quadraphonic sound stereo storage storage drive troubleshooting vlc winamp windows 7 wmp
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Installed Win7 on old Dell Laptop, monitor driver issue

    Hi everyone, ultra noobie here... I just installed RC.1 on my desktop and it worked like a charm, love it! Then I went ahead and did the same on my Laptop. It's an old Dell Inspiron 1100 series (service tag 9M93T31 if you'll want to see exactly what it is on Dell.com). I know my hardware...
    • That Guy 2-1
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    • chat support clean install compatibility dell display issues driver issues graphics hardware inspiron installation intel laptop noob resolution software support upgrade user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 32 bit vs 64 bit?

    OK, time for me to feel like a total noob here. I've been running the W7 beta 32 on my primary desktop, which originally shipped with XP. Have not used Vista at all. I'm curious about running the 64-bit version of the RC, but want to know if I will get a performance boost or hit, or what...
    • RobMinor
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    • 32-bit 64-bit athlon beta compatibility drivers enhancements experience graphics card motherboard noob nvidia performance questions ram system specs technical upgrade windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 7 Trouble Booting Windows 7 After Dual Boot with XP: Seeking Help

    Well I am glad that I found this board. Here is my dilemma. I installed VM ware and installed Windows 7 and all was well...I figured I would install this as my OS. I realize that its in beta however after the install which by the way I tried as a dual boot with my XP install....I rebooted...
    • sparker781
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    • beta black screen dual boot installation noob operating system troubleshooting vmware windows 7
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  6. Windows 7 Can I Perform a Clean Install of Windows 7 from Windows XP without a Vista Disc?

    Hey folks just another noob here, I'm currently running XPSP3(no Vista here) and I was wondering if I can do a clean install of Win 7 7000 on a spare HDD I have. Do I need a Vista disc to do it? Thanks in advance, this forum is great BTW!!