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Hi everyone, So today I logged into my computer to find that my copy of Windows 7 Ultimate x64 has been deemed "not genuine". I was scammed by buying what I thought was a legit copy of Windows off ebay, for considerably less than what it was selling retail. Yes, I was greedy, no I don't need...

So after some days of playing around with Windows 7 I feel that it would be worth while building my new systems on Windows 7 rather than XP pro again. So a little advice on which way to go would be a great help please. Now I am a software developer that uses a lot of 32bit applications...

Windows 7 has been on my computer for about3 moonths now with absolutely no problems. Today, however, when I logged on my icons would not appear, and the pointer was in the was blue loading ring for about 15 minites. I logged off using the ctrl+alt+del and logged back on. this time the icons...

After a few days of Windows 7, Sticky Notes has somehow broken (it used to work just fine). At startup I get the error message "Not able to launch Sticky Notes. Issue with accessing the file.(Quit)" I also get the same message whenever trying to open the application. Not sure if there is any way...

Hi Peoples I was wondering if someone here may have some advise on a particular problem that I am having. My readyboost cache is continually re-created everytime I reboot my laptop. Its on a 4GB SD Card and I dedicate the entire SD card to the readyboost cache. I noticed that there was...

Hy! I'm new so please, be nice. Link Removed Previously, I was using two operating systems - C: Windows XP x64 SP2; D: Windows XP x86 SP3. I was given ten seconds to choose the operating system, or it automacally shoosed the first one. Now, I have installed Windows 7 Ultimate RC on C, and...

Good morning. I have this dilemma on my hands at the moment, and I wish to get the advise of people who are more up-to-date on the W7 scene than I am .. ie: you guys :D I'm currently running Windows 7 Beta Build 7229 x64, using the Beta key provided my Microsoft which activated nicely etc...

This is for those who fall into this category....not the general tech public. You are still running Beta Code. Infact,, if you are not running 7600 build 16385...... ******Line Deleted by OP***** You will probably save yourself a ton of headaches and time. The issues may have already been...

Hi people, I noticed that its not possible to edit the tags and properties of video files in windows 7. Did someone else encounter that problem? Would appreciate your advice.

I have installed Windows 7 Build 7231 and everything seems to be in good working order except Windows Media Center. I have added the WMC gadget to the desktop but it won't open. Any advice?

Hi there, i have just downloaded some files, but cant seem to find them anywhere, looked in all the usual places but not seeing them, is there a way i can search my entire cdrive for them as it's driving me nuts!! Thanks

Just ordered a new cd that happened to be published in 2003. Popped it into my Vista lappy and got ready to transfer the cd to iTunes so I could put them on my iPod. The stupid thing made a lot of noise, some of which sounded like the drive was destroying the cd, and then I got "Please insert...

Hi guys Finding Drivers can usually be a real pain - especially if you get a yellow exclamation mark against "Unknown Device" or "Mass Storage controller". You'll probably find it tempting to look at those programs that "Offer to fix your drivers Free" / "Scan your computer" etc etc -- they...

Hi guys just a warning for the really adventurous --. If you are going to try to connect to your Online Banking account (ensure your firewalls and AV software are working properly) I'd advise your Bank FIRST by Email or Phone that you want to connect via Windows 7. Some new security systems...

Hi all, I've planned to install 7 on my Pc, but a friend of mine, warned me, that this could distroy my whole Software System. I would install 7 on a second HDD, and I would boot always, from that Disc, not from the one with XP on it. Actually I think, that this should'nt make problems, but I'd...

It appears that a recent Windows Update (KB951748) causes major Internet connectivity issues on systems using ZoneAlarm security software. Users should either avoid installing this update, or uninstall it if already present, or set their Internet Zone Security permission slider from High to...