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  1. Windows 7 Over sensitive screensaver ...

    I browsed through the "Screensaver" posts before even joining the Forums and didn't find my particular issue. I purchased a "used" HP Compaq 6200 with Windows 7 Pro installed. If other information about this machine is needed, I'll need steps on how to find it within the software as there is...
    • Rich73Kelly
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    • background processes bubbles compaq desktop display fans monitor old machine reinstall screensaver settings software issues tech support time settings troubleshooting upgrade user experience windows 7 windows forum workaround
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Uninstall 7, reinstall XP

    I have an older machine, that I have Windows 7 RC Built 7100 installed. I would like to remove Widows 7 and reinstall XP. There is only one hard disk. When I run setup on the XP disk, it says that it is an older OS then the current and won't do it. Booting from the CD with the XP disk on it...

  3. Windows 7 Why Windows 7 Will Flop - It's The Economy

    Hey, far be it for me to piddle on anyone's parade and having worked on computers since the KayPro days, I am a fan of anything new. I like MS as a company, albeit their money making schemes sometimes tick me off. Anyway, I like XP, that has been around since 2001 and now that we have Service...
    • MichaelSFO
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    • computer usage consumer cost analysis drivers economy market forecast market trends old machine operating system recession service pack software issues tech support technology upgrade user experience windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  4. Windows 7 Minimum hardware specification for Windows 7

    I don’t have Windows 7 yet but when I do install it, I want to put it on an ‘oldish’ machine. Is there a site showing minimum specifications? Thank you.