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The P4 processor tag covers discussions about Intel Pentium 4 CPUs in older systems, particularly regarding compatibility and stability issues with modern Windows versions. Users report random freezes, lockups, and boot problems when running Windows 7 or Vista on P4-based hardware, even with clean installations. Common themes include troubleshooting SATA hard drive detection, overclocking failures, and driver conflicts such as AC'97 audio. The tag reflects real-world experiences of users trying to keep aging P4 machines functional with newer operating systems, often encountering hardware limitations and driver challenges.
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    Windows 7 desperate with windows 7

    Hi,I have an old cumputer: P4 3,4 ghz(northwood) in a asus p4c800-e deluxe. 4gb ram,and skystar 2 satellite card,pctv 310i tdt tv card.A his 4670 agp.2 ide hdd one sata hdd and a dvd rewriter and other dvd reader. Windows xp works perfect,ram is cheked:perfect.I take outside all...
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    • agp graphics compatibility freezes ide drive installation memory issues motherboard old hardware p4 processor sata drive satellite card tv card windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 AC'97 Audio Driver

    Since I'm one of those guys who is obsessed with having all the latest and greatest drivers for my hardware devices, I had to share this recent experience I had while testing the Windows 8 Developers Preview. After getting the Dev Preview up and running in both Virtual Box and VMware Workstation...
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    • ac97 audio audio drivers compatibility mode ddr memory device manager driver installation drivers hp pavilion legacy hardware microsoft update catalog p4 processor realtek restart soundmax user experience virtualbox vmware windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Multimedia
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    Windows 7 Troubleshooting Windows 7 Boot Issues: Possible SATA Hard Drive Problems and Overclocking Failures

    Greetings. This screen appeared : Link Removed Before windows loaded. Precursors to this included : All freezes for seconds\minute the unfreezes, sometimes while cpu 100% sometimes not. It also could freeze and show BSOD and start scandisk or something. It occured more often in-game (wic)...
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    • 0xc000014c asus bsod desktop issues detection error freezing game issues hard drive hardware old hardware overclocking p4 processor sata scandisk storage touch cables troubleshooting ultimate windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista Vista RC1 Locks Up!!!!

    Hi, I am facing a wierd issue on my just installed Vista RC1. At times the system just locks up and all i can do is restart the computer. The curor does not move and the hard drive stops responding. I have tried installing Vista RC1 onto two diff hard drives but with same results. My...
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    • bugs community help compatibility drivers error hardware installation memory issues nvidia p4 processor performance seagate system lockup tech support update user experience vista rc1 windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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