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    Windows 7 Random frames per second (FPS) drops!

    I installed Windows 7 Release Candidate edition and it's been going pretty smoothly so far, but one thing I notice, this happens quite randomly (that is, sometimes often, sometimes it just runs for hours/days perfectly) that the frame rate of the games just drops massively, nothing is running in...
    • andri
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    • 64-bit asus counter strike directx drivers fps drops gaming graphics intel memory issues need for speed nvidia performance pre-release release candidate system specs troubleshooting windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Games
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    Windows 7 Antivirus Concerns for Windows 7 RC: Protecting Vista and Safe Browsing Tips

    I currently run Vista with Microsoft's Onecare Live for antivirus/spyware protection. I've just installed Windows 7 RC on a separate partition, and of course Onecare Live won't work with Windows 7. Could anyone tell me (a) if I picked up a virus while using Windows 7 am I correct in thinking...
    • JohnM
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    • antivirus email security installation microsoft onecare pre-release protection security spyware virus windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. BigFeet

    Windows 7 Windows 7 beta upgrade won't be easy

    Link Removed Those who want to move from the beta version of Windows 7 to the upcoming "release candidate" version will be able to do so, but it is going to take some work. In a blog posting on Tuesday, Microsoft said that it is offering two options for going from the beta to the newer test...
    • BigFeet
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    • beta feedback microsoft operating system pre-release release candidate testing upgrade user experience windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. bball925playa

    Windows 7 Creative X-Fi BSoD

    edit 2: SOLUTION FOUND! CHECK Link Removed FOR DOWNLOAD LINK disclaimer: this is not an "official" driver so download and install at your own risk. worked for me though! edit: just tested my video card theory by installing the sound driver in safe mode, then disabling the device, then booting...
    • bball925playa
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    • ati audio beta bsod creative device manager drivers installation interference pre-release radeon safe mode software support system restore troubleshooting update video windows x-fi
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 7 build number of official beta?

    i've been googling but i can't find any info. is it the 7000 build or a new build? it's only going to be available to the first 2.5 million people who download it. sounds like a lot, but it won't last long! i wish i knew what time it's being released on friday...
    • garbanzo
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    • beta build numbers download limit friday release pre-release release date release information testing user limit windows update
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. kemical

    Windows 7 Windows 7 will be speedy,uses less memory than Vista & will be on sale in early 2010

    Microsoft Corp. said Tuesday that regular PC users will be able to test out a "beta" version of Windows early next year. Windows 7, the forthcoming operating system, will let users choose to see fewer alerts and warnings from their computers. Rampant notifications and pop-up windows alerting...
    • kemical
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    • beta design changes file management jump lists libraries memory usage microsoft netbook notifications operating system pc users performance pre-release security software development taskbar touchscreen user interface windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista Windows 7 as early as next year??

    Hi all It is being hinted by microsoft that vista could be already consigned to the bucket as early as next year. To read the article see the following link from a reliable post: Link Removed - Invalid URL Any thoughts????????
    • superbill
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    • community discussion microsoft operating system pre-release software support tech news update user opinions windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 My own personal Minefield >> (Firefox 3 pre) Vista

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    • Graham
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    • error firefox links minefield pre-release windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  9. kemical

    Windows Vista Early signs of Windows 7-Beta in a year?

    I was reading a interesting article concerning Windows 7 and how a very early beta has already been released to certain quarters.. Looks like Microsoft may be giving up on Vista after all? Check it out here: Link Removed due to 404 Error Another article by one of my fav journalists who writes...
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