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  1. Windows 10 Upgrades or New Hardware: The Fine Print

    With the Windows 10 upgrade releasing next week, what options do you have for upgrading old equipment or purchasing new hardware? read more Continue reading...
  2. Windows 8 Preinstalled windows 8 on PCs.

    It is common knowledge that PC sales are down and unlike previous years where a new OS release from Microsoft helped boost PC sales; Windows 8 has done the opposite. The problem is that new PCs come with win 8 pre installed. It would make more sense to either allow the buyer to choose between...
  3. Windows 8 Microsoft may scrap full retail edition of Windows 8

    Rumours are that Microsoft have plans to do away with full retail copies of it's next os. Now like with all other windows rumours I wouldn't hold your breath but still..... Reference: Microsoft may scrap full retail edition of Windows 8, offer OEM and upgrade only | The Verge
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    Carrier Contracts: What's Your Opinion?

    Worldwide, contracts are the popular route for clients to take with cellular operators. And what's not to love? Carriers will often times "give" you the latest phone for $0. That's great, considering it may otherwise cost upwards of $600. However, you'll be obligated to sign a 36 month contract...
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    Windows 7 Win 7 Pro with Foreign Language Programs

    Hello, I understand that Ultimate is required to switch between different languages for the operating system language. However, does this mean that other versions of 7 do not support foreign language programs? I tried using a Chinese language program that worked perfectly fine in windows...
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    Windows 7 Vista 64 bit to win7 64 bit

    Hi Guys i was a late adopter of vista 64bit home premium having bought it for a new machine i built a couple of months back. I got the free upgrade to Win7 with that version of vista of which i recieved in the post the other day. the version says for windows 7 upgrade option program. Now i...
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    Windows Vista Re-install Vista with no recovery disc

    Ok – Here is the situation. I was given an HP Compaq notebook 6820s by a non-mechanically inclined friend When the HD died. He didn’t make recovery discs and none are available. It has Vista Business OEM from HP. I can replace the HD no sweat and I have some XP OS install...
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    Windows 7 Dell Windows Vista OEM to Windows 7 Upgrade

    I recently bought a DELL STUDIO 1555 on June 12. Since Free windows upgrade is for the systems purchased after June 26 i am not getting a upgrade. I am from INDIA. I contacted Dell Customer Service here. They said i cannot purchase it from them also. Actually they had very less information...
  9. Windows 7 BSOD after login

    Im in somewhat of a sticky pickle. I have spent all day googling, going through my OS's, and I cant find a fix. Everytime I log in, I receive a BSOD telling me of a SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION. It usually appears immediately after I get to the desktop. I get a message telling me of the previous...
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    Windows Vista Windows XP Pro on HP Media Center upgrade

    I just purchased Vista Premium upgrade for my WinXP Pro/HP Media Center PC. Is this the best/ideal upgrade path, or should I have purchased the Vista Pro upgrade? I've not yet attempted the install/upgrade yet.