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  1. Windows 7 vs Vista: how polish, performance, and 64-bit maturity saved Windows

    Windows 7 arrived as a counterpunch: a carefully tuned, performance-minded release that salvaged the innovations of Windows Vista while shedding its worst excesses — a reboot of public perception that turned a tarnished chapter in Windows history into a rediscovered foothold for Microsoft’s...
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    Windows 8 32 driver in a 64 bit os

    Hi I'd like to have windows 8 loadup a 32 driver, can I do this? It seems running a 32 bit program in xp mode isn't working owing to the driver I want to load not working. Thanks again guys for your help. I tried to install it manually using the have disc option but it complains about the 32...
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    Windows 10 Concerns About Missing Features and Functionality in Windows 10 Compared to Previous Versions

    Well after Windows 7 it seems like MS has been paring down features on each new release. My understanding is that XP mode from Windows 7 will be removed in Windows 10. What about Hyper V does that still work Windows 10? I've got Windows 7 Ultimate and it had a feature that was dropped in Windows...
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    Windows 7 windows validation unsupported

    hi im trying to dl virtual pc and xp mode but everytime i click continue i get a window that tells me tht i need to validate windows i run it and i get windows vaildation tool is unsuported or system clock is incorect clock is on please help
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    Windows 7 mapping a xp server drive to a virtual pc xpmode client

    my dos application is installed in the c: of a xp server. my client is a win7-64 running virtual pc xp mode. can i map the c: of the xp server to the win7-64 virtual pc xp mode client. i.e. i want the full c: of the server to be mapped as z: in the win7-64 virtual pc xp mode. (to map, should i...
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    Windows 7 XP Mode and Virtual PC not showing in Start Menu or All Programs???

    Just built this Windows 7 64-Bit desktop machine with a 3 GHz Intel i5 CPU, an Intel DB75EN mobo, and 16 GB of RAM. I installed XP Mode and Virtual PC, but they do not appear in the Start Menu or under All Programs. They also do not appear under installed programs, or when I do a search for XP...
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    Windows 7 dos based application icon created in virtual pc xp-mode desktop not appearing in win7 desktop

    first of all, thanks for all those who have aided me in getting to my virtual pc xp mode now please, a couple of NEW queries: query 1 I have installed a 16 bit DOS based application in the C: of the virtual XP Mode (it is a DOS based application, so there is no installing procedure) An icon...
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    Windows 7 mapping in virtual xp mode

    my 16-bit clipper application software is installed on a dedicated win7-64 bit system-C drive. (CompA) the .exe file is TIMELOG.EXE (clipper 16 bit file). the folder name is TIME (since it is installed on a dedicated system, i do not need to run the software on CompA. CompA is networked to 8...
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    Windows 7 xp mode (virtual pc) in my win7-ultimate-32 bit

    i am trying to create a XP mode in win7-ultimate-32 bit to run my legacy 16-bit programs. i have downloaded 4 files: file 1: WINDOWSXPMODE_EN-US.EXE (492,597,008) file 2: WINDOWS6.1-KB958559-X64-REFRESHPKG.MSU (17,091,624) file 3: WINDOWS6.1-KB958559-X64.MSU...
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    Windows 7 xp mode in win 7-64 bit

    i have a client base of 1500+ clients using my 'clipper' based program. virtually every client of mine is upgrading their system to win7-64 bit. my software runs on 32-bit system only. (it runs under win7-32 bit-but not under 64 bit) i came to know a XP mode can be installed in a win7-64 bit...
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    Windows 8 How to run a game in DX1 - WIC not working

    Welcome, As in the topic I wanted to know how I could play a game ( World in Conflict ) in DirectX 10? I can't get WIC to work because it crashes after going to black screen in xp sp3 compatibility mode. Normally it is worse: it doesn't even go fullscreen. In massgate forums they told...
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    Windows 7 Sweex camera m6225 - Windows 7 drivers

    Hello everyone. I would like to ask you a question about a recent problem i have with my camera - Sweex m6225 model. The problem is following...I have that old camera and since i reinstaled my Windows 7 OS, i noticedi cant find any drivers or find any way to install the drivers in compatibility...
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    Windows 7 Enable Hardware Virtualization

    It seems I recall there was a setting for hardware virtualization in the BIOS but when I upgraded the BIOS that setting is no longer seen. This Asus P8P67LE is supposed to have it built in, according to a Windows article, but XP mode reports that it's no longer enabled. There is a hotfix...
  14. Windows 7 Can I install VirtualBox VM onto a USB3 Flash Drive?

    Last month, I bought a 128GB Crucial M4 SSD for my MSI FX603-064US notebook. Performance is excellent, couldn't ask for more, especially given the bottleneck, the SSD is designed for SATA3, my MB is SATA2. But I have a concern. I've read forum posts & articles that states that it's not good to...
  15. Windows 7 cannot attach USB Sony SX 46 in Windows 7 XP mode

    I have a Sony ICD SX 46 USB recorder that I would like to run within Windows 7/64 XP mode. I have installed Sony voice recorder 2.4 software and the SX driver within XP mode. All went well. However, when I tried to attach the USB port, the attached function correctly recognizes my Sony ICD SX...
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    Windows 7 Changing XP Mode VHD

    So I made an image with XP Mode that I want to use as a base image for multiple other users XP Mode on my network. I put all of the applications on the image and syspreped (Resealed it). So now I have a clean VHD with all my applications on it that is ready for first time use for each machine. I...
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    Windows 7 Having issues with XP Mode application.

    I'm running Windows 7 Enterprise 64 Bit with XP Mode installed. Our users want to have access to Pinnacle V5.4.5 without having to log onto the XP VM. I have created the application shortcut onto the host Windows 7 machine, and it opens without having to open the XP VM. However, when opening...
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    Windows 7 "troubleshoot compatibility" feature is not working

    I have just taken delivery of a new laptop running Windows Home Premium 64 bit O/S. I have an old program that is absolutely essential (my accounts) and I have previously installed this using the "troubleshoot compatibility" option. When I right-click and select this option on the new machine...
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    Font Issue on Windows 7 64 bit

    Hi Everyone, I am a newbie here. I have a laptop running on Windows 7 64 bit. I have installed a dictionary software which runs well on Windows 7 32 bit. The problem i have is that when i run the program i get a message "Fail to install font". After the message, the program opens and runs well...
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    Windows 7 Windows 8 CR on VHD ?

    Hi all, I'm curious to know if i'll run into any issues by installing/upgrading to W-8CR on the -XP mode- VHD within W7 Ultimate ☺ The reason i ask is it i already have 4 partitions on C:\ and space on my external drives is crammed. just looking for quick /easy way to have a peak at the latest...