windows pro

  1. Windows 8 Reminder-Windows 8 Release Preview expires in January 2013.

    I know it's nearly Christmas but a reminder that,if you are still using Windows 8 Release Preview,it is due to expire on 15th January 2013. Also if you have still got Windows 8 Consumer Preview, or Windows 8 Developers Preview,those two Beta version will also expire on the same day. So...
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    Windows 7 Windows 8 Antivirus Question

    Hi everyone, I once again have a question...before I upgraded to windows 8 pro, I was using the free version of AVAST antivirus. But it seems to be interfering with my computer being able to run windows updates with it turned on. Can someone direct me to a good free AV program that runs well on...
  3. Windows 8 Download the Win 8 ISO after you already installed Win 8 Pro

    There is a method to download the Win 8 Pro ISO file if you did not save the ISO file and thus do not have a DVD. On the email receipt you received from Microsoft after you purchased Win 8 Pro, near the top you will see: If you need to download Windows, write down your new product key and...
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    Windows 8 Start Menu X for Windows 8 Pro & Enterprise

    Found another Start Menu freeware app. Completely customizable, from adding/removing items to changing the start button and changing the skin. May remind you of another menu app. Read more & download @ Start Menu X: Get Start Menu in Windows 8 RTM or here; http://www.startmenux.com/ Enjoy...
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    Windows 7 Windows Cardspace - disable or turn off?

    Does anyone know how to Turn off Windows Cardspace? I would like to remove it from my PC if possible I have no use for it on the specific Windows 7 PCs it is on, but I've found references to it being integrated into Windows NT functionality, so I don't want to mess anything up. Windows 7 Pro...
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    Windows 8 Windows 8 Final Versions

    First, Windows 8 is the official product name for the next x86/64 editions of Windows. Microsoft has announced that there will only be 3 editions of Windows 8 in x86 & x64 versions. Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT. The first 2 are for desktop and tablet users. Windows RT...
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    Windows 7 Can't get online; Windows 7 Pro set up a public network (?) & lost LAN

    This is a long story and I’m not sure where to start. I’ll start with the problem THEN explain what I’ve tried (for those who think they can help and want to keep reading). PROBLEM: I can’t get online. Icon in taskbar says I don’t have a network connection. Upon exploring, I find that Windows...
  8. Windows 7 Windows 7 Cloning

    Does anyone know the easiest way to keep 2 windows 7 pc's exactly cloned? it can be a nightly thing or a weekly thing.... i have 2 gaming PC's i use to run VMware, all of the vm's need to be backed up and ready to boot up in minutes, i cant be shutting them down nightly so i thought the easiest...
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    Windows 7 repair disc created by win 7 64 bit not compatible with this system

    I installed win 7 Pro on a new build: Gigabyte GA-P55-UD7 + i7875 + 8Gb Crucial DDR3. Made system backup and created System Repair Disk. A few days later (and a few backups later as various software loads were made) the system crashed while I was attempting to email photos from Picasa via...
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    Windows 7 Webpages fading in and out?

    Recently I've noticed certain websites will fade darker as I scroll down while remaining light on top, as if a dark overlay is on top. I cannot figure out how to disable this. I recently upgraded my graphics card which is around the time this started happening. I am using Windows 7 64 bit Pro.
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    Windows 7 Start menu question

    I'm working with 7 Pro. I've had my start menu setup in such a way since Win95 and I'm trying to accomplish the same thing here in 7. Rather than having multiple folders off to the right side of the start menu I've always listed all of my programs above the divider on the left. Above shutdown...
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    Windows 7 BSOD When using AVS Video Converter

    I am receiving a BSOD. When the stop error first started appearing it left before I could read what it said. I have since found out the error says: --------------------------------- PFN_LIST_CORRUPT 0X0000004E (0X0000000000000007, 0X0000000000008000, 0X0000000000000001, 0X0000000000000000)...
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    Windows 7 F5 Network seems to hang up forever

    I have 64 bit Windows Pro with Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 When I go to my corporate site Link Removed - Invalid URL it installs and starts F5 Network stuff But then it hangs up forever. Previously I have used this with XP Pro and Vista Business, with no problems. Has anyone heard of...
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    Windows 7 Key malfunc

    I'm using a Enermax micro keyboard and when I had W7 RC installed it work fine since loading W7 Pro genuine the board has a couple of keys that seemed to be crossed with other keys, I tied it on my XP machine and the board works fine so I know it's not the problem some kind of setting that...
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    Windows 7 Blank icons in Win 7 systray

    Hi! This has been bugging me for a while, we got the full version of 7 Pro through Microsoft Action Pack a few months back but i've waited until the general release as I thought maybe it would have been solved with an update of some kind before the full release. Anyway, after leaving the PC on...
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    Windows 7 Lost 'my recent places' folder in windows explorer

    Help! I've lost the very handy 'my recent places' folder in windows explorer, and my favourites (yellow star) folder is now empty and I can't drag anything into it. Anyone know what's going on here? I dunno why it happened, but I'd like these very useful features back. I'm using a new...
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    Windows 7 Fix Blank Game Explorer in Windows 7 Pro

    I know this is far from a big issue, but the games that come with windows like chess and whatever other little games they have are not showing up. I have windows 7 pro installed, and everything seems to be working great but when i go to the game explorer it's blank. Any ides on how to fix this?
  18. Windows 7 Start menu search doesn't search into favorites

    Hi, this is my first post :D. I need help with Windows 7 Pro x64 RTM version from MSDNAA (italian). Even if i stopped windows search service, i can use search box of start menu to find programs or control panel item, but it doesn't search into favorites !!! The strange think is even if I enable...