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    Windows 8 Windows 8 Service Configurations

    Black Viper, well known for service configuration settings for Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and has now created a Service Configuration for Windows 8. From Black Viper; Link Removed From my own personal experience, I have found that right clicking on any particular service, then selecting...
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    Windows 7 What is Win7 doing with 350megs to run?

    General Question - I think I've tweaked the system about as far as I can know how to do right now - disabled Aero - done other things using Black Vipers tweaks and configurations and still at startup Win7 is running 350 megs. I like Win7 and memory is sort of a problem as I only have 1gig - but...
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    Windows 7 Questions regarding installation of an SSD

    Hello everyone, I recently bought a Dell XPS 17 laptop running Windows 7 and would now like to insert an SSD in the available slot to run in parallel with the HDD that originally came with the laptop. I realize that the answers to some of my following questions are found in other related...
  4. Windows 7 Long Load after Login

    Since about a week ago, whenever I turn on my laptop and login to Windows 7 I can't click anything for about 5-10 minutes (changes every time). A loading icon pops up while I can't click anything (reminds me of Mac spinning wheel of death). Sometimes the wallpaper will go white and a box comes...
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    Windows 7 PC suddenly runnign slow

    I need some help with my PC. Over the past 3 to 6 months it has gotten weird. I have a HP I purchased at a store just over a year ago. I am running Windows 7 64bit. Specs: OS Name Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Version 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601 System Manufacturer...
  6. VIDEO Repair and Optimize Windows: Why We Love Auslogics BoostSpeed 5

    Link Removed May 1st, 2012: 25% off. Use coupon code: WINDOWS7FORUMS Optimize every aspect of Windows 7 with the System Advisor or manually. Repair corrupt registry entries and defragment the registry. Disable and enable services based on how you are using your computer. Adjust and edit...
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    Windows 7 Fixing System Interrupts Causing Performance Issues on Windows 7 PC

    Hi the last phew days i have been suffering major performace issues with my system and every time i check to see what is eating up my procesor using task manager the process System interupts is cuasing massive spikes and each time it spikes my computer freezes and my audio becomes glitched i...
  8. Windows 7 Case fan voltage mod. Slow those noisy fans!

    Let's say you've just fitted a new 120mm fan to the front of your pc. The wire isn't long enough to reach a motherboard fan header nor is there any way to modulate the fan speed. You've fitted it but it's going like the clappers and sounds way too loud... One answer would be to employ the fan...
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    Windows 7 Single or Multiple Hard Drives for Best Performance

    I just rebuilt my desktop and installed Windows 7. I had thought to put My Pictures and My Music on separate Hard Drives from the Operating System and everything else; OR would performance be better with all on one hard drive and backing up the My Music and My Pictures to separate Hard Drives...
  10. Windows 7 More RAM for less power is forecast in 2010

    More RAM for less power is forecast in 2010 Analysis DDR3 hits 1.2V at 1333 and 1.35V at 1600 By Link Removed - Invalid URL Monday, 30 November 2009, 15:23 WHEN LOOKING AT PC system power consumption, the usual focus is on the CPU and GPU, followed by the chipset, disk drives and such...
  11. Windows 7 Bootloader and Icons.

    I got two these I want to chat about with you guys. Right when I start my pc, the bootloader comes up where you pick which os you want to go into, since I dont use Vista anymore or Ubuntu ones that I installed with Wubi, I want to delete them, but I dont know how can someone tell me how to...
  12. Windows 7 dxgmms1.sys thread CPU Usage 100%

    I've been trying to troubleshoot a very sluggish Windows 7 install for a couple days, and need help finding the cause. The culprit according Process Explorer is that the System Process runs at 100% CPU usage, and when I view the threads, it's actually dxgmms1.sys that's doing it. Does anyone...
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    Windows Vista New computer - Internet & Win Media Player SLOW

    I bought a new Sony Vaio LS 25 E computer with Vista Home Premium & 2 G of RAM. I have it plugged into my DLink DI-634M router (not using the wireless capabilities). Previously, I had a Vaio with Windows XP before and had blazing fast internet and smooth Windows Media Center operation (with 1 G...