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  1. Windows 10 Back to windows - confused - wake on lan to resolution

    Hello so I haven't used windows really since 2006, being a Mac user, but a huge fan of gaming, but fed up with having to buy the latest consoles every couple years... Xbox 360 original, 360 slim... xbox one to Xbox s/x and now the Xbox series gen. So I got my holiday money for 2020 summer...
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    Windows Vista Correct ISO for Vista Business?

    I think I have downloaded the wrong windows vista iso, it seemed strange I had only installed 32bit when the laptop is 64, however upon finally geting internet access to it, it wont activate windows based on the registration key on the lable of the laptop. Is there anyway to get the proper iso...
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    Windows Vista Vista driver issue

    I installed vista onto a vista laptop using an iso I downloaded which was supposed to do vista 64 but for some reason it has installed 32 bit, anyway, I use the vista product key code stuck to the botttom of the laptop. I used the physical disconnect button for the wifi during install and it did...
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    Windows 10 Can I re-use my Windows 10 licence for an OS reload on same PC

    Hello, I'd like to do a Windows 10 reinstall ( a complete OS reinstall) on my current PC, as it's old and getting very slow. Would anyone know can I reuse my Windows key, which I originally bought on Ebay the first time I installed it about 4 years ago? According to my system page it's a...
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    Windows XP XP error message

    I wanted to install win xp pro onto a Del latitude laptop D630 which originally had vista installed. I however came across this error message, is there anything I can do?
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    Windows XP Installing windows xp on vista computer

    Hi, I have been given a windows laptop: intel pentium Compaq Presario A900 Notebook, 32 bit. It is running windows vista, but I specifically want windows xp for a program that I have that will only work on windows xp and no other operating system. I am not interested in using it for anything...
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    Windows 10 Windows 10 cannot find "file location"

    Getting this message when I right click on a PDF file in my downloads folder and select "Open with PDF Vista." It says it can't find the PDF folder that I clicked on. Any ideas as to how to solve this?
  8. Windows 10 Windows 10 on Toshiba Qosmio F10 (Intel Pentium M735 CPU)

    I have an old Toshiba Qosmio F10 15" Laptop from 2004 with Intel Pentium M735 1.7ghz and 2GB ram. As far as I know, I can install only Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 and maybe Windows 8, didn't tried. I know that I can install Linux that is 10x better on this old machine, but I would...
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    Seeking Virtualization Software for Dell Inspiron and Custom Desktop Running Windows 10

    Hi, I would like to introduce myself I am Robert Fassbender, I am retired. I use to live in Portland,Oregon. While I lived there a friend of mine help me to get started leaning about computers, afterwards I taught myself computers. I moved back to Eugene,Oregon in 2009 and have lived here since...
  10. Windows 10 Saying that I need to reinstall Windows tool for vista

    Windows is giving me problems and I need to install windows tool for vista Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  11. How to move the client-side caching (CSC) folder to a new location in Windows

    Describes how to move the client-side caching (CSC) folder to a new location in Windows Vista or later versions of Windows. Also describes how to delete the old cache folder after you move the CSC cache folder to a new location. Continue reading...
  12. Windows 7 I have a Dell laptop. Its runs Vista. Last year, before I bought a Window 7 Product Code.......

    My Dell could not take higher upgrades (ie 2008 and above) and I ran the advisor and compatability wizard before I bought the Windows 7 upgrade. I have since purchased an HP Pavillion, so my need to install the Windows 7 was not so urgent. I am now wondering how I can now install this upgrade...
  13. How to rebuild the Tokens.dat file when you troubleshoot Windows activation issues

    Describes how to rebuild the Tokens.dat file in Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008. Continue reading...
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    Windows Vista icloud control panel and photo stream

    Hi All, I'm really hoping someone here can help me.I have a Sony Vaio Laptop ,which I love !!.It's os is Vista 32 service pack 2 .. I deleted icloud control panel and photostream by mistake and now I can't find it anywhere. I need the 2.1.3 version of icloud control panel and Apple says it...
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    Windows 8 Upgrading windows vista ultimate

    So I have an older machine using a core 2 duo 8500 processor with 3.18mhz. I use this maching mostly for social media and email and it has worked fine until microsoft stopped supporting vista. I even upgraded the drive to a nice ssd and the machine boots up pretty fast. But as time goes on, I am...
  16. Steam Support for Windows XP & Vista ends today

    Support for two former operating systems, XP and Vista will no longer be in effect after Jan 1st 2019. This is due to embedded software within steam becoming incompatible with the old os's: Ref: Windows XP and Windows Vista Support - Steam - Knowledge Base - Steam Support
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    Windows 7 How can i remove all duplicate transferred files????

    I have duplicate transferred files from another computer , along with duplicate data from my WM6.5 phone and duplicate photos from my camera my hard drive. I am running Windows 7, and looking for a way to compile, sort out the many duplicate files I have created over time, by making numerous...
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    Windows 10 buttons close, maximize and minimize, win10 same as win7 or vista?

    How do I leave the buttons: close, maximize and minimize, windows 10 same as windows 7 or vista?
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    Windows 10 Unable to start real Windows HDD in virtual machi

    Not tested on Windows 2000. But if I attempt starting a working XP/Vista/7/8/10 HDD via VirtualBox or a different PC, I can only access the boot menu. Even safe mode results into BSOD.
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    Windows XP Run Vista applications and games on XP?

    When I visited one of my friends with a Windows XP computer, he had Windows Vista games and a context menu option called Run Vista Compatible when right-clicking on an .exe-file. Where can I get that?