older systems

  1. Discover tiny11: Windows 11 24H2 on a DVD for Older Hardware

    Recently, the dev community has been abuzz with excitement, thanks to a new innovation from the creator of the tiny11 project, NTDEV. This petite powerhouse of an operating system is none other than Windows 11 24H2, now available in an ultra-compact version that can actually run off a standard...
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    Windows 7 Windows updates NOT Compaq laptop

    I have an older laptop that I try to keep secure with windows updates. Especially In the wake of all these ransom ware attacks. When new updates are issued on my desktop, I check the laptop to see if it will be getting same. Never happens. When I go to my security menu and ask for windows...
  4. Windows 7 Watch Downloaded Videos

    Hello there, I have a newer laptop that is running Windows 10. My desktop is a bit older and I have freshly installed Win 7 after trying on 10. I have several Movies that I have purchased (not rented) from the Win10 store. I would like to think that I can watch these on my big display, surround...
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    Windows 10 What Is It With Script Errors Showing Up In WIN10

    Here it is, "suppose" to me the greatest new modern Operating System on the market....Windows 10, and I get bombbarded with Script Errors. I'm running Internet Explorer 11 both on the HP desktop with WIN 10 Home and the other HP desktop with WIN 10 Pro. These script errors seem to...
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    Windows 10 Guide: How to force Windows 10 Update even if "incompatible"

    If for some reason you can't get Windows 7/8/8.1 to upgrade to Windows 10, there is a way to force it. I had help with this last night from Microsoft Support and wanted to share it. Open your registry and go to the following key...
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    Windows XP Getting rid of unused Quickbooks files

    I'm using an older HP laptop and Windows XP. At one time I had Quickbooks on it but had uninstalled it some time ago. My problem is that there are quite a few Q/B files remaining in the Windows folder taking up much needed space and, interfereing with the loading of at least one program...
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    Windows 8 Stand Alone Windows 8 Readiness Tool

    I now that the Windows 8 disk has a built in tool to check if it is compatible with the hardware. Is there a stand alone version that people can use without buying Windows 8 first? If not MS missed another opportunity for people with older hardware that want to upgrade. I've searched but haven't...
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    Windows 7 Jumping desktop

    Hi, recently i have been experiencing something knew i have not experienced before. at random points the screen looks funny like parts of web pages appear a little out of sync. For example right now part of my screen has gone a little funny like taking a screen shot, selecting a section &...
  10. Windows Vista problem with iTunes + internet

    I did a system restore on an HP Pavilion dv2000 which had a nasty virus on it, and ever since that was done, whenever iTunes is played, about 30+ mins into playing, the internet starts to not work, and cuts out completely. The only thing that fixes it is a restart. I have tried using Safari, IE...