About this tag
Windows Starter is a limited edition of Windows 7 designed for netbooks, often preinstalled on low-cost devices. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover common issues like installation errors on netbooks, such as the Samsung NC110, and whether upgrading from Starter to a more powerful version is advisable. Users also explore hidden features, including ad-hoc wireless networking, which Microsoft officially states is unavailable but may be enabled by some OEMs. Other topics include customizing the taskbar to hide popups. The tag reflects user experiences with Starter's limitations and workarounds, particularly around networking and installation challenges.
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    Windows 7 Can't install Windows 7 on my Netbook (Samsung NC110 A03)

    Hello everyone! I thought my Netbook deserved a fresh install and so I started formatting my HD's with GParted. NTFS all in one HD of course. Well I fixed my bootable ISO with the original Windows MSDN on my USB stick and it all worked perfect. UNTIL I had to restart my computer. First I got...
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    Windows 7 Hide Taskbar popups

    is there a way to hide the text popups that comeup whenever you hover the mouse over the taskbar on Windows Starter? I've included a screenshot so you can see what im talking about. Link Removed due to 404 Error Thanks
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    Windows 7 Starter Edition can participate in ad-hoc wireless networking ?

    Within Windows This week, I was disassembling software that a major, to-remain-nameless OEM, put out for their netbook customers. I was ready to call them out on code that deliberately bypassed a licensed feature check in Windows, enabling ad-hoc wireless networking… but when I booted up...
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    Windows 7 Starter includes hidden wireless feature, says sleuth

    Link Removed Ad hoc networking thought to be unavailable in netbook edition is there, noted Windows blogger says - Microsoft may have buried a wireless networking feature in Windows 7 Starter, the edition installed on most netbooks, but it did not actually disable the ad hoc wireless feature...
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