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    Windows 8 to Windows 7 using a new hard drive, how to install

    I have an HP computer with Windows 8. I want to remove the hard drive, install a new hard drive and install a new copy of Windows 7. What should I look for in the BIOS so that I can install Windows 7 on this new hard drive. Tnanks
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    What program are you using to do a full backup of Windows 8 ?

    I know that Windows 8 uses the option of Windows 7 backup program, but was wondering what other programs work good with Windows 8. I had been using Acronis 2010 (which I think is their best version) but it is not compatible with Windows 8. So, what are you using ?
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    When I reboot Windows 8, it keeps asking for my password, how do I disable

    Installed the evaluation copy of Windows 8 to see if some of my programs work. One thing I cant figure out is how to have it go right into windows when I reboot. It stops at a scene with the time and then when I hit enter it asks for my password which I have to type in everytime I reboot. Is...
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    Is there a way to download an evaluation copy of Windows 8

    I would like to clone my Windows 7 drive to a spare drive and somehow download an evaluation copy of Windows 8 before I buy it. One reason is that a program I use (which is very expensive) supposedly wont work on Windows 8 but does on Windows 7. Anyway, here is my questions 1. Is it possible as...
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    Question about upgrading to Windows 8 from 7, does the install affect the BIOS ?

    This is what I want to do. I need to learn Windows 8 to help customers with the new OS. I have a Dell tower with Windows 7 (computer is about 4 years old). My plan is to clone the hard drive to another hard drive, remove the first one which will have Windows 7 and upgrade the cloned h.d. to...
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    Can a new computer that came with Windows 8 be formatted so I can install Windows 7

    I am a little computer savy and remember something about new computers that come with Windows 8 cannot have Windows 7 installed because of something in the BIOS ???? I need to get a new computer (HP or Dell) and would like to remove the h.d that has Windows 8 and install a spare h.d. and...
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    Does windows 8 have a compatibilty mode to run progams

    I have a program that runs fine in XP and on my Windows 7 computer. I was told by the manufacturer of the program that it wont run on Windows 8 and that I will have to upgrade the program at a very high cost. If I remember correctly, Windows 7 had some type of compatibility mode that would run...
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    How do I access my computer at work from home in Windows 7

    I opened a business and need to access the computer at work from home on occasion. Both are running Windows 7. I am trying to find a site that can walk me through the steps. I need to know how to set it up, does the one at work have to be set to a certain setting before I leave work so I can...
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    How do I hide a slave drive in Windows 7

    I plan on installing a slave drive in my Windows 7 computer. Idea is to be able to clone the master hard drive (drive C) to the slave drive (drive D) using Acronis. I want to hide the slave drive so that when family uses the computer, they wont see the drive so I wont have to worry about...
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    Can SP1 be uninstalled if needed ?

    I have a number of clients who are running Windows 7 and I have advised them to upgrade to SP1. Many want me to do it for them. Question is, if for some reason, the upgrade causes a problem after the install, can it be uninstalled ? I checked the windows that shows all the Windows 7 upgrades...
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    Why doesnt Windows 7 see my USB drives ?

    I have 3 external USB drives. Whenever I plug one in Windows 7 shows in the bottom right system tray that it is installed but does not show up in My Computer. I then have to right click on My Computer and click on Manage, click on Disk Management. It shows up there but has no driver letter...
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    which of these two CPU's is faster ?

    I have two Dells that I installed Windows 7 on. Unfortunately one wont give me the WInodws Experience Index, so I cant get how fast one of them is. Anyway, here is the two CPU's, which one is better. 1. System 1 Intel Pentium 4 D running at 2.80 ghz ( its supports Windows 7 64 bit), this...
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    Want to buy Windows 7, can I use OEM system builders version ?

    I have a HP with Vista. I want to do a clean install. I know that you can do this with the upgrade version which cost $109.00 at www.newegg.com They also sell a full version for $99.00 which is for system builders. Question is, can I use the system builders version to do a cleane install or...
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    Where can I buy a Windows 7 logo sticker ?

    I bought the family 3 pack a couple of months ago and upgraded my computers. All have the Windows Vista sticker on them and I would like to put a Windows 7 sticker on the cases. The retail box only came with the 2 DVD's for Windows 7, but no stickers. Any idea where I can buy 3 ? Thanks
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    How do I change the USER name in Windows 7

    I installed Windows 7 and during the install it asked for a name and I chose Bob. I want to change the name. I went to Accounts in the Control Panel and changed it and the change took place when I click on the Start button, it shows the new name The problem is it doesnt change the User name in...
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    Will a SATA and IDE drive work in the same computer ?

    I have an older Dell that has only one SATA connection on the m.b. I installed Windows 7 on it and no problems. I also have a spare 320 gig IDE drive and the Dell has a IDE connection on the m.b. I want to install the IDE as a slave. Will there be any conflicts running a SATA and and IDE...
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    Which of these two Dell's are better ?

    Hi I been out of the computer world for a while and am back in. I have two systems that were given to me because people didnt want to pay for upgrades, buying Windows 7 and they opted for new systems. System 1. Dell Dimension 9200 Intel Core 2 4400@2.00 Ghz 500 gig Sata H.D. 4 gigs of ram...
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    Which of these two Dell's has the better CPU ?

    Hi I been out of the computer world for a while and am back in. I have two systems that were given to me because people didnt want to pay for upgrades, buying Windows 7 and they opted for new systems. I would like to know first, which of these two cpu's are better and how much faster one...
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    using key finder and reinstalling Windows 7

    I have a question about using key finder and reinstalling Windows 7. My original install would not activate with the key so I called the phone activation and was given a new set of numbers to enter in the boxes and it activated. I now plan to reformat and reinstall everything with a larger hard...
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    Is a Pentium D 2.8 GHz considered fast ?

    I just was given a Dell E510 that has a Pentium D 2.8GHz processor. Is this processor considered fast or is it not worth putting any money into this computer. I wanted to install Windows 7 and some more ram, but not sure that its worth it if you say that the above processor is too obsolete. Thanks
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    Changining hardware and reactivating Windows 7 questions

    I originally couldn't get Windows 7 to activate over the internet and chose to do by phone. I got an automated voice which asked for the numbers and it then gave me a different set of numbers and it activated. Now I plan on changing my video card, here are questions I have. 1. Do you think...
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    Changining hardware and reactivating Windows 7 questions

    I originally couldn't get Windows 7 to activate over the internet and chose to do by phone. I got an automated voice which asked for the numbers and it then gave me a different set of numbers and it activated. Now I plan on changing my video card, here are questions I have. 1. Do you think...
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    How do you get to the repair console in Windows

    I tried to fix a friends XP computer that was having some issues with Windows by inserting the install disk and booted from it. I clicked on Repair from the options and was taken to a black DOS window and a C: I then typed repair and only got a help menu. Anyway, how do you do a repair of...
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    confused about pci express 16 and pci express 16 2.0

    I am somewhat confused as to what I can use in my Dell. I am currently using what came in it which is a Radeon X300. I want to upgrade the video card and am confused by the different technologies. The Dell site says that my video PCI slots are PCI 2.3 two 120-pin connectors...
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    Guru's Do you think my motherboard is my problem ?

    I will try to make this short as possible. I inherited a Dell 4600 which ran fine but had some issues. I installed a new SATA drive hard drive in place of the old small IDE hard drive. Reinstalled WIndows Vista, drivers and all was well. A day or two later, I smelled something burning, seems...
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    How do I disable the internet for a user account

    I currently have just my account (administrator) set up at my business and when I am not around my employees can log on and use the internet. I would like to create a user account for the two employees and have the internet disabled when they log on. I will create a password for mine so they...
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    Still cant convert from Dynamic to Basic, why ?

    Ok, here is what I tried. Went to Disk Management. Disk is only setup with a C drive. It shows the C drive and the Windows 7 system partition to the left of it. Here is what I tried., 1. I tried to right click and delete the C drive, it was grayed out. 2. I tried to right click and delete...
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    Why does my hard drive say Dynamic instead of Basic after installing Windows7 Home ed

    Here is my problem 1. Installed new H.D. 750 gig 2. Ran the custom install, chose to partition my hard drive into 4 partitions. 3. Installed Windows 7 Home premium 4. Tried to use two backup programs that I have been using on other Windows 7 machines (Paragon backup 10 and Macrium Reflect)...
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    Send page by mail or link is greyed out in Windows Live mail

    I clicked on "PAGE" in tool bar of I.E. 8 in Windows 7. I tried to send a Page by email or send Link by Email and both are greyed out. I cant get them to work. I tried one suggestion which I found on another site which was to click on Start, COntrol Panel, Default Programs, Set your Default...