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    Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8 peripherials reviews and unboxings

    Hi guys I've recently found this channel which reviews the newly released Wedge mobile keyboard compatible for Win 8 tablets. It's noted also that more windows 8 peripherials will be unboxed and review so I'll be posting them here. Enjoy! PS: MS nailed the design of it! <object width="484"...
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    Windows 7 Problem with USB headset

    When i plugin my USB headset its like the computer doesn't notice - if I reboot the machine with the headset plugged in then everything works fine. I'd like to be able to plug it in without rebooting first. Any tips?
  3. The HBA APIs return the wrong device names for the HBAs and their external peripherals in Windows 7

    Fixes an issue that occurs in Windows 7 and in Windows Server 2008 R2 when you enable some HBA APIs in an order that differs from the order in which they were disabled. Link Removed
  4. Windows 7 On boot mouse doesnt work

    Hi, I have problem... when win 7 boots up, mouse doesn`t work, at all... no lights underneath. After maybe one to tvo minutes light is up and mouse works normally. Why is that... how to fix that???
  5. Windows 7 Shutdown taking FOREVER (+ slowish startup..for a SSD HDD)

    Hi pplz, I have done some googling on the below but am coming up either confused or just wanting a 2nd opinion from a my beloved trusted forum friends!! The "story": I built my first PC in April: i7 2600k (unclocked) GTX570 2x 4GB g.skill Ripjaws SSD 120 Corsair (my OS) I use peripherals by...
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    Windows 7 Apple wired keyboard with USB Hub on Windows 7 issue.

    [SOLVED] Apple wired keyboard with USB Hub on Windows 7 issue. 1st- the Apple keyboard (model # MB110LL/A) isn't listed as compatible with Windows 7. But I like it very much & had an extra one & decided to make use if it on my Windows 7 PC. The only issue I have using it on my PC is that the...
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    Windows 7 BSOD - Bad Pool Header

    I'm here, obviously, because I'm having computer problems. (Isn't it funny how you never hear from some people until they have problems?) I had gone to eat and came back to my computer to see it working fine. I sat down and continued typing happily on my documents and then BAM. BSOD. I...
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    Windows 7 REPEATED BSOD - sandy bridge b3 revision, z68 chipset, very little hair left!

    Hey guys, I'm in need of help with a HTPC I built based on sandybridge (Z68) which suffers from BSOD approx 2-3 times per day under Windows 7 Ultimate x64. It'll run fine for days sometimes but then it'll randomly BSOD three times in 2 hours. The BSOD usually occurs when using windows media...
  9. Windows 7 Installing and Using the Kinect Sensor

    This video covers the basics of installing and using the Kinect sensor. You may find it easier to follow along by downloading the Link Removed. [Link Removed] Overview of Kinect Sensor [Link Removed] Device Manager [Link Removed] Using Kinect as an Audio Device [Link Removed] Using Kinect for...
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    Windows 7 Plugging working USB mouse off and back in: Mouse does not work any more

    I have a USB mouse which works fine when it is plugged in at boot time. When I then (when Win7 is already up) plug the USB mouse out and 10 seconds later back in again then it is not working any more. Another USB mouse on another Win7 computer does not have such problems. Whats wrong...
  11. Speccy update supports Windows 7 SP1

    By Link Removed - Invalid URL Piriform has updated its system information tool Speccy to version 1.09. The update adds support for Windows 7 Service Pack 1, plus promises better hardware detection along with a number of minor bug fixes. Speccy provides detailed system information about the PC...
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    Windows 7 Re: Windows 7 freeze while in setup_2

    First of I'd like to say hi to all as im a newbie on the forum Well I'm all out of ideas with my dilemma. I have a amdx2 64 dual core +5200 installed and for some strange reason, all i can install now is xp pro sp3 media edition/xp pro sp3 and xp pro sp3 64bit edition. Before I had an amd...
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    Windows 7 Add laptop turn-on key to 2nd keyboard

    Hello, I made my Windows 7 64-bit laptop my new desktop. I put all the peripherals to the laptop; monitor, keyboard, speakers, etc, etc. Everything works fine. I am able to restart the laptop from the added monitor, however, I'm not able to power it back on from a complete shut down...
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    Windows 7 Old Peripherals looking for COM 1 ports in USB only computer with Windows 7

    I just bought a new computer with Windows 7. It is a HP Pavillion and only has USB ports. I NEED to use old peripheral(s) with serial and parallel cables. I have bought adapters for both and everything connects okay, but then I can't use the software because it's looking for a COM 1 port or an...
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    Windows 7 Unable to use USB keyboard and mouse on Welcome Screen

    I am able to use my laptop trackpad and keyboard, but my external keyboard and mouse don't work on the welcome screen. Once I login the external devices work without issue. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Windows 7 Is there a program to disable peripherals?

    Some of my games don't like me having 3 game controllers connected to my computer. Is there a program that can disable hardware peripherals from USB or other within windows avoiding device manager and unplugging my USB's? Gog.com's release of interstate76 arsenal freaks out.
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    Windows 7 USB mice not found via USB hub

    Title says it all really. I have two USB hubs neither of which Windows can find a USB mouse on. I think the problem is that I have tried a number of USB mice on this machine so Windows does not know which driver to use. Any idea's? (I'm using a laptop with three USB ports so I need to use a...
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    Windows 7 windows 7 hanging on install. please help =(

    I'm having a problem with installing windows 7. I start the computer and boot from my dvd-rom and it gets past the "Windows is loading files..." screen occasionally i get to the "starting windows" screen with no logo over it. other times i get a random blue screen. I've read a bunch of different...
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    Windows 7 Installation just freezes at expanding files..

    I tried many times to install 7 ultimate but it just freezes at expanding files even the 3 dots freeze i tested my ram and disc for errors but everything is ok i left only 1 ram but nothing i disabled all the peripherals in my mobo but nothing also checked my hdd for errors and its ok...
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    Windows 7 usb randomly stopped working

    ok so i have a big problem. i've been running 7 for some time now, all has been good with no problems what so ever, until last night. my mouse and keyboard stopped functioning, i thought maybe it would pass if i restarted. well that was a big no when i got to the login screen and couldn't type...