refurbished

  1. Windows 7 New laptop, best way to back-up?

    I've just had an old laptop refurbished and restored to original factory settings since a codec problem meant I could run anything (and couldnt find how to restore factory settings on my alienware myself), I've reinstalled windows 7 on it and wondered what the best way to back it up would be...
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    Windows 7 Need help- Can't install any programs!

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me with my big problem. I recently bought a used but referbished computer and after I tried it out and when to download a program, the program once downloaded would not install. The UAC control would come up on some programs then go away after...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7- 64 bit, Impressive so far!!

    I just installed Win 7 ultimate 64bit on my year old refurbished Gateway 1625 with an AMD Turion x2 tl-60 with 4 gigs ram and an ati 1270 integrated graphics chip. So lets say this is not the best hardware but pretty good fit for Win 7 or it should be from what I have read and been told. I...
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    We're not worthy - the Intel core I7 processor

    I HIGHLY recommend this CPU. They are rated in the top 10 fastest processors on the market. I'm running a I7 920 system from Tiger Direct for $699 and have never seen any system run as fast and as solid - with so much power left over. It is a refurbished system with 3 gigs ram, dvd writer...
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    Windows 7 Win 7 RC1 freezes up after 5 mins...HELP PLEASE!

    I just got this problem, have no clue what is making it do it. I have not installed any new programs, my laptop is a refurbished HP Touchscreen laptop and I literally just got it so have no system restore points. I wrote the guy that I bought it from and haven't got a response yet. I am...
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    Windows Vista Aministrator login

    Hey all. I bought my computer refurbished from Tiger Direct. Whenever I start the computer, it automatically starts with the Administrator profile. I have set up accounts for me and my kids, and would like to change to where the person turning on the computer chooses the user account they want...
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    Windows Vista SP1..Yea or Nay?

    I would like some opinions.... Since April 08,when I purchased a refurb. Gateway M6307, I have been using Vista without SP1. After reading all the problems reported after installing SP1 I decided not to install until the problem reports abated. Let me also say I have had no problems whatsoever...