xp comparison

About this tag
The xp comparison tag covers discussions where users compare Windows 7 to Windows XP across networking, hardware compatibility, memory usage, file permissions, and software installation. Common themes include slower network share access on Windows 7 compared to XP, difficulty configuring independent displays for multiple TVs, higher memory consumption after hours of use, UAC restrictions on modifying files in Program Files, and slower program installations. Users often express frustration that tasks manageable in XP become problematic in Windows 7, seeking solutions to replicate XP-like behavior or understand the differences.
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 machines dont network over wireless connection!

    I've setup the basics, I.e: Ip address, default gateway, etc. But for the hell of me, it doesnt network! I cant see my desktop through my laptop and vice versa. Is it much different to network as it was from the XP days?
    • Azim1980
    • Thread
    • default gateway desktop ip address laptop network network issues setup windows 7 wireless xp comparison
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 7 home premium 64 bit card recomendation wanted

    I have the above system. I need to display from my computer onto two tvs. One has rca and s video in the other only has a video in. This is for movie watching. I prever to watch the movies on the tv screens and still have my computer to browse. In the past on xp my problem was what ever was on...
    • styleten
    • Thread
    • 64-bit computer setup dual display graphics card home premium movie watching multi-screen rca s-video tech support tv connection video output windows 7 xp comparison
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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    Windows 7 Network share database problem

    I have a share database by two Windows 7 pcs (server is home premium ,client is Windows 7 basic) My problem : when i want to access program database from client it takes more than 2 min. How can i fix it because if pcs are XP there is no slow access time Thank you.
    • ktopgun
    • Thread
    • access issues client computer database file sharing home premium network performance slow access windows 7 xp comparison
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 IE Not Remembering

    IE8 is not remembering what I type in search bar. Also nothing is being remembered that I type into web pages ie user names etc. I hate to mention XP again but I could fix it there, can't find a way round it with 7 though. Thanks.
    • RobertWiltshire
    • Thread
    • autocomplete browser settings ie8 internet explorer memory issues search bar username webpage windows 7 xp comparison
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 What eats up so much memory in Win 7 after a few hours of use ?

    I don't know what causes that. Recently switched to Win7 from XP & I can't understand why my PC starts lagging so bad after a few hours of use & forces me to reboot. I got 2 gb of RAM (which is enough). I do the usual stuff.. browse web, watch movies & play games mostly. But after a few hours of...
    • br0k3n77
    • Thread
    • application browser gaming lag memory usage performance ram reboot windows 7 xp comparison
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 How do I un-protect a file?

    I would like to un-protect a specific file in a Program Files (x86) subfolder, which the system will not allow me to change without requiring administrative approval (UAC). Is this possible? The file is C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\Firefox.js, and I need the system login...
    • jratzlaf
    • Thread
    • admin approval file security firefox program files script modification uac windows 7 xp comparison
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Experiencing Slow Program Installations on Windows 7: Need Help Troubleshooting

    Ok, so i'm having the problem of some programs taking forever to install. I.e I started the install of power dvd, it took like 7min to pop up the window to say Next.\ I installed the 1.2patch of CoD W@W and it took a while, and used 500MB of ram. Thats crazy? or am i just being stupid...
    • foX2delta
    • Thread
    • build 7100 clean install cod w@w dual channel hard drive installation memory usage performance powerdvd programs raid slow install system specs troubleshooting windows 7 xp comparison
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Software