Recent content by ChrisNC

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    Do I really need to install other programs on a separate partition from Win7 ?

    In updating my ThinkPad from XP, have installed a new HDD and Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit. I set up three partitions: "C" for the operating system, "D" for all other programs, and "F" for my files. As I install other programs, such as Adobe Reader and Flash, Belarc Advisor, printer drivers...
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    Desktop cannot access internet through switch, but laptop will

    Bingo! Bought a wireless router, and it did what I needed when used in wired mode. The switch will go back to Fry's. Thanks very much for helping out this greenhorn. Chris
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    Desktop cannot access internet through switch, but laptop will

    I use Time Warner cable for telephone and internet access, with a Arris TM502G modem, I do not have a router. My connections are wired only, no wireless. The modem has only one internet port, so I have to switch the CAT5 cable in order to access internet on either machine. Dell Dimension 4400...