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Describes how to use the Bootrec.exe tool to troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows Vista and Windows 7. More...

Hello I am using w7 ultimate with a GT 9600 Nvidia GPU, connected to a samsung 22" wide screen via a HDMI cable, when I boot up the OS loads the startup screen in the old Vista format instead of the new W7 screen. It appears that my issue is the initial low resolution output via the HDMI cable...

Just as XP users skipped Vista, many Windows 7 users plan to skip Windows 8. Microsoft could be in for a tough year. read more Link Removed

I don't even know where to start. Or how to search for this one. I am using Vista Home Premium. Everything boots up 100% fine, navigation through files & folders - perfect. The computer is not slow. The only program is going into Internet Explorer, getting out on the web. When I open...

Hey guys, I've been having some issues with latency issues recently. It all started after upgrading from Vista to Windows 7. I have tried upgrading all my drivers, and even downgrading my Network driver thinking it might fix the problem, but to no avail. I am a big online gamer, so you can...

Hi, Ive just bought a used vaio which had vista installed decided to install window's 7 everything went ok, Just one problem ive got is the av mode key doesnt work as it should if the laptop is switched off the av mode but switche's it on ? Ive read somewhere i need the sony launcher for it to...

Okay so I have Sony Vaio VGN-CR11Z. When I got it I had Vista home Premium but my brother currently installed Windows 7 on it, after this my MotionEye built in webcam do not work. I search around for a very long time for a download or something to fix this problem but i've found nothing. And...

no, bootmgr is not missing, but 'missing' in a another way. here is a screenshot of my root C: with the proper folder options to see bootmgr. Link Removed - Invalid URL I am confused because the bootmgr (compressed on vista+) is not visible. however with the exact some windows 7 pro it is...

Hello everyone. I have an Acer Aspire 4530 laptop that I put Windows 7 on last week. I have been trying every driver I could find to get my webcam to work with 7, but nothing I have done has worked. I went to Acer's website and downloaded the drivers from there and device manager says my webcam...

Okay, so this is a fairly long story as it starts all the way back when I was using Vista (I am now using a 7 installation). For the last few months, I have been getting hard lockups, freezes, where my mouse doesnt move and I cant do or press anything. These often happened during the night, or...

Hii I want to restore my system to factory settings.When I purchased my system it has Vista OS installed in it.Later I installed Windows 7 twice.Now if I restore it will Vista be my OS now? I want windows 7 to be my OS. Please help Regards

I am about to install Windows 7 64 bit on a new-build PC, so it will be a new install and on a new formatted hard drive. I have three other hard drives on which all the program and other files were created under Vista 32 bit. I know I can transfer the files which are installed on my Vista boot...

I have been trying to connect an IDE internal dvd drive to my laptop running win 7,by way of a USB to ATA/IDE BRIDGE.The problem is,win 7 does not see it.In "devices and printers" the USB to ATA/IDE BRIDGE,shows up as USB to ATA/ATAPI.I was able to do this with Vista.Any ideas? Thanks.

Ive heard windows defender in vista & 7 is fairly spectacular, so i was wondering if it will protect ie9 against browser hijackers by itself? Right now im running a 7 64 under SUA, UAC is on max, 7 firewall, DEP for all, and Defender is my only active protection......its allmost like...

Hello, I have a windows 7 oem disk that I purchased and installed on a new desktop I built. I have a laptop that is running Vista and it has come time for it to go. I want to install Win7 64 on the laptop but would like to know if there is a way to use the Win7 disk I already have. I don't...

I believe Prefetch was created for Win XP and Superfetch was an improvement for Vista. In my Win 7 registry I have Prefetcher and Superfetch. Notice the different spellings for each? One is followed by “er” but not the other. Is Prefetcher the same or different than Prefetch...

When Microsoft issued version 12 of its Security Intelligence Report (.pdf) last month, its marketing machine had one message it wanted journalists to communicate to businesses: Conficker worm infections are a serious concern. The messaging about Conficker was extremely strong. Prior to a...

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...

Printer (HP Officejet 6200) is wired to Vista Home Basic (2007 w/ SP2), printer sharing enabled via Netgear router. Laptop-1 (Win 7 Home Premium, 2009, w/SP1) and Laptop-2 (Vista Home Premium, 2007, w/ SP2) "see" printer via network. When I print anything Print Manager instantly reports "Error...

This started about a week ago and only from a cold boot, restarts are not affected. When I turn on my PC, it runs the normal BIOS activity and goes to the Full Logo screen before I get to my OS choice menu, normally this takes a few seconds, I choose my OS and then boots in a matter of...