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    Windows 7 Pricing for release candidate users

    Hi, This week I built a new system, and bought Vista OEM for $99 with it. I haven't opened the package for Vista yet, as I've downloaded/installed the Windows 7 RC. Here's my question: Does anyone know what MS has in store for pricing Win7 for those of us that are using the Release Candidate...
    • grindy
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    • cost installation microsoft oem pricing release candidate system build upgrade vista windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 no secondary hdd

    my device manager says my secondary drive is attached and working properly but I can't seem to access it, is there something I'm missing or is it one of those things that hasn't been fixed yet, I just built a new system with a 64gb ssd and a 1tb hdd and ssd is reading wonderfully but not enough...
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    Windows 7 Unexpected IO error during install, after previous good install on same system?

    So, I have a strange issue. I think it would be easiest to just describe the steps that I have taken and the results. First, I just built a new system. Specs are Asus P6T motherboard, intel i7 920, 12 GB OCZ Platinum 1333mhz DDR3, XFX Geforce GTX 260 black edition, 1300W Tagan ABS modular psu, 1...
    • soul777toast
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    • bootloader bsod compatibility digital signature disk error driver issues error firmware installation intel motherboard raid recovery reformatting sata system build troubleshooting windows 7 windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 7 Need Advice on Clean Install w/ Reversion Option

    I plan to use and test the Windows Release Candidate 64-bit Edition on my current system. I assembled my current system myself from Gateway DX4200-09 basic components into an Antec Solo case. Motherboard: Foxconn RS780 Stock CPU: AMD Phenom 9100e Quad-Core @ 1.8GHz Stock...
    • daprez546
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    • advice amd antec bios clean install community configuration graphics hdd motherboard networking os testing release candidate reversion sound ssd system build upgrade vista windows
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 7 Ati drivers stops working

    Hello. I've been using Windows 7 for some days now. I have this annoying problem...When I have installed the Ati driver and catalyst control panel everything works fine. But after like 1 or 2 days they stop working. In Windows Media Player for example....I have sound, but no picture. In Media...
    • Dnaq
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    • ati drivers audio issues catalyst control configuration driver issues driver solution driver updates graphics green screen laptop media player multimedia reinstallation software bugs sony vaio system build user experience video formats video playback windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Can't delete .exe files from Desktop

    For some reason, anytime I drop a file on the desktop with a .exe extension, I can no longer delete that file from the desktop. Actually...I can delete it, but as soon as I hit F5 or e.g. log off and back on, the file simply reappears. I can only delete a .exe file permanently in Safe Mode. I do...
    • mobidutch
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    • access denied desktop issues executable file deletion file management file permissions file properties ownership right click delay safe mode system build system restore technical support temporary files troubleshooting user permissions virus scan windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista os install problem with phenom9950

    Have just built new system:-phenom9950, m/b GA MA78GM-S2H,2g ram@800, Nvidia 9800gtx.Had vista premium 64 already installed.On boot, after verifying data got message "missing NTLDR". Tried fresh install. After formatting hdd & repartitioning, Vista said "unable to find suitable volume on which...
    • Dankden
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    • 32-bit 64-bit boot issues computer hardware error fresh install ga ma78gm-s2h hdd partitioning missing ntldr nvidia 9800 os installation phenom 9950 read error sata drives system build tech support troubleshooting vista windows vista xp home premium
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 7 Windows Vista64bit BSOD and Bootup Errors (Pictures Included)

    Hello, So this is my dilemma. A friend and I built my computer a little over 8 months ago. It has been running great for the most part, but not until recently (past month or two) it has been severely acting up. I don't recall doing any major driver updates that would cause these severe errors...
    • ZethX
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    • boot errors bsod computer freeze dmi pool driver issues error messages graphics cards hardware problems intel cpu nvidia sli operating system performance issues reinstall windows software problems system build technical support troubleshooting windows ultimate windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows Vista Q6600 Vista Ultimate 32

    I just did my first from scratch build based around a Core 2 Quad Q6600. I got some programs to watch the core usage, and I do not get ANY action on any cores but core 1. I got Vista Ultimate 32-bit for free from a conference.. (not what I wanted, butI figured why buy when I already have?)...
    • usarian
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    • 32-bit core 2 quad performance processor q6600 quad core system build technical support vista ultimate windows vista
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista Vista works here,freezes there.!!!!!!!

    64,000.00 dollar question. I built a vista home system for a friend. It freezes up in media player,on the internet,or just whenever it feels like it at his house but will run all day long when i bring it back home,no matter what i do with it. :confused:I've noticed 2 things about his house. He...
    • Underground
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    • antennas breakers compatibility configuration freezing hardware home network ide internet issues media player pc issues performance power supply ram sata system build troubleshooting user experience windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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