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  1. Windows 7 Need urgent help ! 32bit to 64bit

    I got a new laptop which came with a win 7 pro 32bit and just 2 GB RAM so i upgraded ram to 6 GB days before. Now i learned that win 7 32bit supports only 4 GB of ram :( So the question is "Is my laptop config good enough for a 64bit win 7 ?" Pls reply My laptop specs : AMD Turion II Dual Core...
  2. 3DMark update

    Futuremark has released a new version of the Link Removed graphical benchmark. It contains DirectX 9, 10 and 11-based benchmarks, and requires Windows Vista, 7 or 8 to run. There is a free Basic Edition of 3DMark available. Link Removed
  3. Windows 8 Unable to install SATA RAID/AHCI drivers

    GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket 1155 - GA-P61-S3 (rev. 2.0) Ive installed the rest of the drivers provided by manufacturer except the SATA RAID/AHCI ones.The Intel Rapid Storage Technology gave me an error that I dont meet the system requirements so I no longer insisted with the others...
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    Windows 8 Installation Error

    I'm trying to install Win 8 Pro. After a few mins into the beginning of the install, I receive the following error "Windows cannot read the <Productkey> setting from the unattend answer file." Pretty much all the solutions I've come across during a search deal with this error and installing in a...
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    Windows 8 Windows 8 memory disadvantage?

    Hi all, Im thinking about upgrading windows 7 to windows 8. PLEASE read the following before replying: The issue I face (as with all windows past XP) is its memory useage .... Let me explain first before you rip me a new one: We all know windows VISTA ate RAM .... the more you had, the...
  6. Windows 8 List of features removed with each "upgrade"

    List of features removed in Windows Vista - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia List of features removed in Windows 7 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia List of features removed in Windows 8 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia And somehow, despite everything removed, it still takes up to 5x more...
  7. Upgrading Vista to Windows 7 fails with error 0xc0000359 and reference to iastor.sys

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    Windows 8 Should i and can i download windows 8

    i have an acer aspire one netbook 11.6 does my netbook pass the requirements and do you recomend upgradeing to windows 8 my specs- INTEL CELERON CPU 877 @ 1.40GHZ (2 CPUS) MEMORY 2048MB RAM DIRECT X 11 WINDOWS 7 HOME ACER ASPIRE ONE 320 GB INTEL HD GRAPHICS 814 MB RES. 1360x768 DO...
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    Windows 7 9800 gt problems in windows 7 x64?

    Hi people, Im having problems with my 9800 gt. Just installed, it works fine.. but windows started in basic mode (no aero) and seems like there isnt a graphic card. In Device Manager appears the "famous" Error 43, BUT did recognize the card as 9800 gt.. i was reading around all the internet and...
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    Windows 7 Is My System Capable Enough to Run Windows 7 ?

    Is system capable enough to run windows 7 Home Premium ? My system Specs are - CPU - Intel E5200 Motherboard - DG31PR Ram - 2GB I mainly use my desktop for web browsing and playing media files thats all. Will my system become slow after installing W7? Any other tips,advice on upgrading...
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    Windows XP Problem with GTA: Vice City

    I have the game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City on my Windows XP Service Pack 3 system but it doesn't run very smoothly. It jams from time to time. Sometimes it even crashes. I can't understand why this is happening, because I also play GTA: San Andreas on my PC and this one works fine. Vice City...
  12. Windows 7 I am trying to go from 32 bit Vista to 64 bit Windows 7.

    I am trying to go from 32 bit Vista to 64 bit Windows 7. The 32 bit Vista was installed by mistake. My system can handle a 64 bit OS. Now I have finally found the time to upgrade. But the 64 bit intallation DVD can't be read from my OS. Any Advice? I have tried setting up my CMOS so that I...
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    Windows 7 Lord of the Rings Battle for middle earth II Problem

    System specs Intel core 2 duo 2.20 ghz NviDea Geforce 9400GT 512mb 3gb ram 250gb hdd hope that supplied my system specs My problem is when i run LOTR II with latest patch....and start campaign or skirmish the buildings characters etc are always invisible except the map elements like trees...
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    Windows 8 less then 512MB RAM

    Hello, is it possible to install with less then 512 MB? The installer says not, but is there a way (just like in Windows 7) to install anyway? Adding RAM is not an option, because I don't have them
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    Windows 7 Laggy/stuttering Games

    I am playing some fairly new games and they keep lagging at parts and jumping/stuttering. My specs: OS: Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 OC to 3.0GHz RAM: 4 GB DDR3 Board: Msi G41 Graphics: MSI R6850 1GB 256Bit Cyclone Power OC Edition Storage: 500GB Western Digital...
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    Windows 7 Games that will work on my laptop

    Hello, can anybody advise me on new games to purchase that will work on my laptop. I'm looking for newish games and very surprisingly even though Just Cause 2 did not work or Sniper ghost warrior didn't, Skyrim did, on very low graphics, all programs closed and game booster running, I was very...
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    Windows 8 W8 Apps won't install: "Why didn't this app install?" message

    Just installed W8 32-bit on an Asus F8P-X1W laptop with Intel I7/ 2 Gb mem + 150 Gb disk. The O/S installed perfectly & Windows update works fine. However, when I try to install apps such as "Ashampoo FX", "Finance", "Solitaire", "Maps" etc., the install fails: The sequence is...
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    The Windows 8 Consumer Preview is now live!

    Hello everyone, Today, here at Windows7Forums.com we are excited to announce the next public testing version of Windows 8! You may remember the Windows 8 Developer Preview went live in September 2011. Since then, Microsoft has remained hard at work on the next version of their Windows operating...
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    Windows 7 Gta 4

    Hello, I am wondering if I can run GTA 4 with my following system, if yes, at what settings: PS: I am not expecting on running the game on high. Motherboard: ASRock P45DE CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E5200 @ 3.0 GHz RAM: Corsair 2x2GB 800MHz DDR2 CL5 DHX Dual Channel Kit GPU: 9800GTS 512MB/256MB BUS...
  20. Windows 7 EL matador game problem pls help...

    Link Removed System Requirements ================================== Minimum Requirements Processor : Intel or AMD, 2 GHz Operating System : Windows 2000/XP Memory : 512 MB RAM Disk Space : 3000 MB Graphics Card: 128 MB DX9.0c compatible card with AGP support, GeForce4 or...