system compatibility

Hello Its the very first time I am posting here as I just registered. So please redirect me to the correct forum section of the forum if it is not appropriate for this query. My question is: "Do the names and paths of the registry keys changed from windows version to version and PC to PC?" I...

Hi I keep getting in the list Upgrade to windows 10 home Status failed. There is no error code. Just failed. when I did the check your pc. You're good to go your pc will work with windows 10. What do you think could be causing this? and how can I get windows 10 home 64 bit to install right...

There's one application on my computer, Powerchute Personal Edition, that has not worked (rather, it "seems to be working") since it was installed on a new computer running Win7. Yes, its icon is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen (I forget the corner's name) and, I do receive...

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Hello everyone, I was trying to install the Win8 RP/Beta or whatever its called, and the .exe version says that my CPU is not supported, and using the .ISO inside of VirtualBox or VMWare results in the "Windows" text popping up, then after about five minutes, I get: Your PC needs to...

Hello, i just arrived to this forum. this is my first post. I'm here because i'm tired to search solutions to my problem. I hope u guys can help me. I have just bougth a new pc (HP Z 600 Workstation - intel xeon 2.4Ghz (2 processors) 12GB RAM) and i'm using windows 7 professional 64 bit. I'm...

So as most of you probably already know, Microsoft has stated that it will be releasing the first Windows 8 Beta to the public as it did with the first Windows 7 Beta. (Of course this can always change and most likely will change) but it would be pretty sweet if MS actually does this again. I...

Hi, I'm trying to install this graphics card on my system with no luck at all. The kind shop that built the PC put it in and didn't bother to install any drivers. I have been on the sapphire website and tried to install the drivers - though not quite sure of the specific memory some are...

...I have an AOC V19 monitor connected to a Dell Optiplex GX270 with Windows 7 installed. I tried to update the video card driver with the latest driver download but always get the message: "The best driver for your device is already installed. Windows has determined that the driver software...

Hello, I have system with MB model intel 915GAVL and pentium4 dual processor 1.5 GB DDR RAM and use Pinnacle internal PCTV stereo card for TV viewing. My system uses both win XP SP3 and windows 7 ultimate. I have recently added nvidia 9400GT 1GB PCI Express graphic card. The XP version...

Hello, I have system with MB model intel 915GAVL and pentium4 dual processor 1.5 GB DDR RAM and use Pinnacle internal PCTV stereo card for TV viewing. My system uses both win XP SP3 and windows 7 ultimate. I have recently added nvidia 9400GT 1GB PCI Express graphic card. The XP version...

Issue with Windows 7 32/64 bit and Windows 2008 R2 environments Hi Friends, I am facing issue when I am trying of open OSK.EXE (On-Screen Keyboard) through ShellExecute() in both Windows 7 32/64 bit and Windows 2008 R2 environments. OSK is not getting popped up after executing the command. My...

Hi guys, I’m new to computer world and to this forum.....so plz help me!!! My problem is with the game Virtua Tennis 2009 .... After i install it and everything was OK, i ran it and received a message that it stopped working!! It’s an "Appcrash" so is it because of the video card, the PhysX, the...

I have an exe I wrote which works fine on 32 bit OSes. However my users who run 64 bit windows 7 tell me that it's only able to read files under the directory where the exe is installed. If they use the exe to read a file anywhere else on the file system is throws an error. I am assuming this...

Hi. I've been using windows7 x86 professional for a few weaks. I've been told and read that seven is fast as xp with vista interface. That's not what i've experience. I've always used vista and never had a single problem to report (sorry vista haters). +95% i used the my computer in office...

Hi guys, I emailed Microsoft support this question and got a useless answer back; they just sent me a link to download the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor, which basically told me what I already knew (that my system is capable of running Windows 7). So I called them just now and the so-called...

Now that I have switched from 32 bit to 64 bit I have a question on memory. My motherboard only takes 4gb memory at max. What I am wondering now that I have gone to Win7 home premium 64 bit can I install more memory or will that crash my computer? I would like to double my memory to 8gb. Hope...

Although I installed the proper Win 7 - 64bit driver for my Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000, and the camera was recognized ok by the OS, etc., sometimes it just disappears or is "lost" or gone from the devices list, while being used or just by pointing it somewhere! I actually confronted this...

My concern: If I completely re-install windows vista 64-bit via format, then apply a windows 7 home premium upgrade. Will it be corrupted due to two different operating systems being installed to complete the windows 7 package If I paid $199.00 for a full version and installed it then I am...

Hi - I am having a problem upgrading from Windows XP Pro SP3 to Windows 7 Professional. I purchased Win 7, and received the box and installation discs from the manufacturer. I used the Windows Easy Transfer tool to make a .MIG file that backs up all of my information, and then attempted to do a...