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    Windows 7 Looking to buy a pc to use for VFX / Game design

    I'm looking at buying a computer to use for vfx, game design, graphic, and high end 3d modelling and rendering. Not sure if I need a workstation or Pc maybe someone could advise me on this ? ( from what I have researched I think I need a workstation using xeon processor, nvidia gtx...
  2. Windows 7 Intel unveils next gen SSDs with 6Gbit/sec throughput

    New 510 SSD series takes advantage of high-speed SATA bus interfaces on new Intel Core platforms Computerworld - Link Removed a new line of solid-state drives (SSDs) that are based on the serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 specification, which doubles I/O throughput compared to previous generation SSDs...
  3. FastTrack Scripting Host Makes Unattended Windows 7 Deployments Truly Possible

    Milwaukee - Binary Research International Inc. (BRI), the authority on workstation cloning and migration since 1997 and a provider of cutting-edge software solutions, training and services, announced today its FastTrack Scripting Host software makes truly unattended deployments of Windows 7...
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    Windows 7 It's taking too long to do an "Unlock Wokstation"

    Hi all, I have a brand new laptop with windows 7 in 32 bits. This is a corporate laptop, so I have 2 other collegues with equal laptops (and equal operating systems) who don't have my problem. Here's the steps I'm taking: 1- When I'm working, sometimes I want to go somewhere, so I press Ctrl...
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    Windows 7 Desktop is Black

    I just got this new computer for a workstation at work with windows 7. Our company has an inhouse program that is serviced from a company in canada, when they do maintenance they log into a VPN site and ask us to change our view to classic view because it is faster on there end. When they...
  6. VIDEO Antec Releases One-of-a-Kind Open-Air Chassis

    Link Removed due to 404 Error in high-performance computer components and accessories for the gaming, PC upgrade and Do-It-Yourself markets, today announced the LanBoy Air: Antec's state-of-the art, fully-modular chassis designed to provide extensive customizability and flexibility to...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 pro 64 sleeps while rendering at 100%

    I've just upgraded the OS on a workstation, from Vista ult 64 to win 7 pro 64. It has all the latest updates installed. I also used the opportunity to install Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2011. The latest hotfix is installed. My problem is that windows 7 goes to sleep after the specified period...
  8. VIDEO VMWare Workstation 7.1.1: The Power of Virtualization

    My latest video review takes a look at the raw and unbelievable performance in VMWare Workstation 7.1.1, running 3 operating systems simultaneously under a Windows 7 64-bit host machine. Hi, this is Mike from Windows 7 Forums, and we’ve got a good one for you this morning. Today, we’re checking...
  9. Windows 7 “God Mode”

    Link Removed When you want to customize your workstation (and sometimes, even your server), you usually turn to "regular" configuration tools such as Control Panel applets, the computer's registry, command line tools and even the computer's local Group Policy. In most cases, using these...
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    Windows 7 Remote Desktop in Windows 7 Professional

    I set up a new computer with windows server 2008 and workstation windows 7 professional. The server been in place. There are other Windows 7 workstation allowing Remote Desktop. I have configure all the settings. I have allowed the computer to be accessed - allow access from computers...
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    Windows 7 Joining a Work Group and creating an User Account

    I just set up a Windows 7 Professional Workstation - and I joined the Domain. Everything is fine except and app we using - E-Copy. I checked the settings on the Printer/ Scanner - In the network settings - it shows "Work Group". I didn't make a work group profile. I joined the Domain first. So...
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    Windows 7 Sharing with XP/2000/98/Samba?etc...

    I have spent hours trying to figure out how to get other operating systems to connect to my main workstation. I run a workshop and i have 8TB+ of disk space in it, previous versions, xp vista, hell 98/2000 i was able to configure it so that clients could connect to my 8TB+ of disk space simple...
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    Windows 7 Acer Upgrade 7600G

    I have an Acer Veriton 7600G workstation which I am trying to upgrade with Win 7 In the main it is successful. but I have the known problems of the Ps2 mouse (trackball) and the integrated sound not working. The chipset is an Intel 865G (which they don't provide Win 7 support) and this I...
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    Windows 7 Can See Some Windows 7 Machiens on my Network But Not Others

    First, thanks for in advance for your help! Now on to the issue. I have a SBS 2003 domain ( I am a developer not a network admin, but manage to get by). I have a 25 workstation environment (currently all Windows XP SP2). My client has bought all new workstations - all of which are Windows 7...
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    Windows 7 Reboot right before installation completes/hardware?

    Hello Everyone, This is my first post so excuse me if I dont provide all relevant info right off the bat. Today I built a new workstation for my job, got everything assembled and started the Windows 7 installation process. System looks like this Antec Three Hundred Case Corsair 550 W...
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    Windows 7 networked inkjet 1200 - cant install

    Hi all, Just installed win7 on my workstation at work. So far going pretty well. I've only run into two issues so far. One of the issues is with the shared network printer we have. It's an inkjet 1200. I went to the HP site and they do not have any drivers for Win7 (or for visit) for this...
  17. Windows 7 VMWARE Workstation as a final attempt...

    Hello guys, We are now on VMWare Workstation as opposed to VMWare Server, which I feel, due to the fact that its free, is buggy as hell. Performance is immediately better and the Workstation can handle up to more CPU cores. Unfortunately I can never log out from the host operating system while...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 & SBS 2003

    Hi, I really cannot understand this and could do with some help. Connectivity between SBS 2003 Server and Windows 7 Workstation is a problem, works and then does notw work. At a basic level ICMP a ping between does not work, request timed out. If I ping another Machine on Network form...
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    Windows 7 Administrator Tools - AD Users and Computers not accurate.

    When I have a domain account that's locked out and I open that account through AD Users and Computers it doesn't show it as locked. If I go to XP workstation everything is display accuracily. Our DC are running Windows Server 2003 and my Win7 workstation is Ultimate.
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    Windows 7 Catastrophic system behavior

    Hi everybody. Before I start, I would like to say that I am not being lazy, I really have tried to solve this problem. I have also searched this and other forums, and though there are several threads about 'the application has stopped working' for specific programs, I can't find any info about...