Recent content by windows7guy

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    Buying Windows 7?

    Hello Purple_buzz, I will tell you from first hand experience, all of my systems have been converted to Windows 7. I am not just saying it to say because I am affiliated with Microsoft. I can truly stand behind this product and tell you straight away it works very reliably, fast and extremely...
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    Atheros ar5bmb5

    Hello Private_rock, Check out the Windows 7 Compatibility site: (There you will find out about hardware and software compatibilty.) http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/en-us/default.aspx There is a pulldown from which you can choose "hardware" and "software". There are also some great...
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    Is it possible to install windows xp on windows7 laptop

    Hello Durrani, Check out the Windows 7 Compatibility site: (There you will find out about hardware and software compatibilty.) http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/en-us/default.aspx There is a pulldown from which you can choose "hardware" and "software". There are also some great...
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    New build bsod issue 0x00000024

    Hello daddo78, Sounds like hardware issues, you will need to physically take out the hardware(e.g. sound cards, tv tuner, etc.) just start system with only the bare motherboard, video, ram and hard drive. Make sure you have the latest drivers, but not beta drivers. Also spyware maybe? You...
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    Help me configure Win 7 for new Rig *new build*

    Hello Shocken, When upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7 you must upgrade the version currently installed within Windows Vista to the corresponding version in Windows 7. I.E. Windows Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Home Premium; Windows Vista Business to Windows 7 Professional; and Windows...
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    Geforce7050m windows seven drivers

    Hello eli3000, Sounds like hardware issues, you will need to physically take out the hardware(e.g. sound cards, tv tuner, etc.) just start system with only the bare motherboard, video, ram and hard drive. Make sure you have the latest drivers, but not beta drivers. Microsoft does have an...
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    Black screen after splash/before login HELP!

    Hello Wolfram23, Sounds like hardware issues, you will need to physically take out the hardware(e.g. sound cards, tv tuner, etc.) just start system with only the bare motherboard, video, ram and hard drive. Make sure you have the latest drivers, but not beta drivers. Microsoft does have an...
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    Windows 7 Power Settings less than 1 minute

    Hello thatonegeek, For that power setting and dimming issue: Microsoft does have an official Windows 7 Support Forum located here http://tinyurl.com/9fhdl5 . It is supported by product specialists as well as engineers and support teams. You may want to check the threads available there for...
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    Virus hijacked harddrive

    Hello Mrv1991, You can place spybot and free AVG on a USB drive, additionally, you can run a complete scan with NAV (Norton Anti-Virus) Boot Disk: This will check everything BEFORE booting to windows. You will need a reliable source computer to work from since your main computer seems to be...
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    Windows 7 computer gets blue screen of death on reboot including safe mode

    Hello there, Sounds like hardware issues, you will need to physically take out the hardware(e.g. sound cards, tv tuner, etc.) just start system with only the bare motherboard, video, ram and hard drive. Make sure you have the latest drivers, but not beta drivers. Microsoft does have an...
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    Random Hard Drive Failure

    hello evilgenius, Sounds like hardware issues, you will need to physically take out the hardware(e.g. sound cards, tv tuner, etc.) just start system with only the bare motherboard, video, ram and hard drive. Make sure you have the latest drivers, but not beta drivers. Microsoft does have an...
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    Averatec 3250 and windows 7 compatability

    Hello gosagego, It is always best to check with the software manufacturer FIRST. They will tell you if they have tested the product and the version, as well as whether or not it will work with Windows 7. Check out the Windows 7 Compatibility site: (There you will find out about hardware and...
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    Windows 7 upgrade

    Hello CMW, Check out the Windows 7 Compatibility site: (There you will find out about hardware and software compatibilty.) http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/en-us/default.aspx There is a pulldown from which you can choose "hardware" and "software". There are also some great...
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    Is this legit?

    Hello arendell, Just an FYI. I would not recommend downloading Windows 7 from any other site than the Official Microsoft Sites. Additionally, it's always best to make sure you have a genuine version of Windows 7, this will entitle you to recieve updates and support from Microsoft with Genuine...
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    Asus a8n sli windows 7 drivers

    Hello trafalskip91, It is always best to check with the software manufacturer FIRST. They will tell you if they have tested the product and the version, as well as whether or not it will work with Windows 7. Check out the Windows 7 Compatibility site: (There you will find out about hardware and...