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  1. Derrick

    Dell says Windows 7 too pricey

    There’s great demand for Windows 7 but the higher price may be a barrier to entry. That’s according to Dell marketing executive Darrel Ward. “If there’s one thing that may influence adoption, make things slower or cause customers to pause, it’s that generally the ASPs (average selling...
  3. Derrick

    Windows 7 promotion raises cholesterol

    If you didn’t know that Windows 7 was released yesterday, I’m glad to see that you have finally awakened from that coma. The Microsoft marketing machine has been in full gear leading up to the launch date, and the internet was abuzz with all sorts of news surrounding launch events. The...
  4. Derrick

    Windows 7 ‘God Mode’ and more discovered

    Windows 7 lovers rejoiced when the blogosphere came alive with the news that a secret control panel had been discovered. Quickly dubbed the ‘God Mode,’ the control panel can be accessed in the following way. Create a new folder with any name, followed by a period, and then this text string...
  5. Derrick

    Windows 7 gets it’s official release date and Android on a netbook near you.

    Some interesting tech news on the bubble around E3 and all around the web. Here are some highlights. Google to compete in the e-book market Google confirmed it is out to maim and destroy anyone who made the mistake of thinking there is such a thing as an easy to rule e-book market. If you...
  6. LazyLion

    Pastel Partner 2009 and Windows 7

    Hey guys.. .we have Pastel Partner 2009 version (Build 10.1.3). We want to install it on Windows 7... but I understand that this build is not compatible. Apparently the Pervasive SQL version will not work with Windows 7. Must I upgrade to the newer version? We got a quote for R4805.00...
    • LazyLion
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    • pastel pervasive sql windows 7
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Software
  7. R

    Can't use 3G while connected to the LAN

    Good day all I've got a silly problem. My work laptop is a HP ProBook 4520s running Windows 7 Pro. These units come with a built-in 3G modem. If I fire up the modem I can't use it to go online while I'm plugged into the network. I have to either unplug the machine from the network or remove...
  8. jes

    The prospect of Windows 8

    The prospect of Windows 8 Windows 7 is now a year old and Microsoft is working on its successor, Windows 8
  9. LazyLion

    Can I upgrade from WinXP Pro (OEM) to Win 7 Home Premium Retail Version?

    The XP Pro home version is not legit (I think it has one of those pirated volume license keys), but it is working fine... WGA is not installed. So I want to help the client get legal. We can buy the Retail version of Win7 Home Premium, but can she use that to upgrade and keep all her other...
    • LazyLion
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    • home premium retail version upgrade windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Software
  10. jes

    Windows 7 surpasses Vista

    Windows 7 surpasses Vista StatCounter recently said that Windows 7 has overtaken Vista in total market share
  11. T

    Connect Media Player to Windows 7 pc via LAN

    Hope this is the right spot to post... I have a media player connected to my Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit. When I go to the network settings on the media player, it sees the Workgroup, entering which I can see my windows 7 pc. When I attempt to access the pc, the media player prompts me with a...
  12. M

    Cannot tether with HTC Desire using the "Internet Sharing" option with USB

    This is so f*&king annoying. My Sony Ericsson W910 could effortlessly connect to the internet through USB and my 6 thousand rand smart phone can't? I've installed HTC Sync, uninstalled it, downloaded the latest one and still no luck. (I've also reinstalled Windows 7) When I select...
    • Metaphysical
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    • android 2.2 froyo htc desire tethering windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Android
  13. Twista

    Windows 7 Enterprise 64 Bit - random freezing when using WMP and google talk

    Hi, Did anyone here experience random freezing on their windows 7 64 bit when using Windows Media Player or google talk. I get this screeching sound of "death" and then my computer freezes. Nothin responds. I am running 6GB ram, i5 2.4GHZ, HP Pavilion dv7. re-installed most drivers. Did a fresh...
    • Twista
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    • 64 bit freezing google chat windows 7 wmp
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Software
  14. M

    Windows Update

    its gone now
  15. D

    Windows 7

    Ok so I only need 4GB ram, and apparently Win7 x32 supports 4GB, so why would I want to go x64, are there any benefits for gaming using x64 version? update I found that one would first have to tweek the 32bit OS in order to be able to use 4GB ram. So I'll just stick with 64
    • Deleted member 78630
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    • windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Software
  16. D

    Windows Media Center Remote Control

    Hi there!! Can anyone please help me... I am looking for a new MCE Remote Control and Receiver looking like this one: http://www.letsautomate.com/images/11992.jpg Now I understand there is more versions of the Microsoft remote, so I was hoping someone can direct me to a store that has...
  17. S

    Outlook emails to windows7

    I recently upgraded? to Windows7 and did all the backup required, however as outlook express is not compatible with 7 I cannot get hold of my emails saved in OE. What folder must I look for in the bkf file to find the emails. Are they recoverable at all. I also need to get hold of my OE...
    • s3n3kal
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    • importing files to 7 outlook express windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Software
  18. G

    Windows7 - System Idle Process at 99%

    I know that the web is full of this question, but no one is given the correct answer. My system idle process in Windows7 is running at 99%. I know that this "is good", because my PC has nothing to do. But the problem is that my PC has something to do. I run a bunch of other processes that...
  19. H

    Wireless connection not working in Windows 7

    I installed a fresh copy of Windows 7 Pro on my HTPC last night. After installation I plugged in a USB Wireless stick and tried to connect to my home Wi-Fi network. It picks up the network, but it's not able to connect. The Wi-Fi network is setup to use WPA2 authentication but when I try to...
    • hschutte
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    • wifi windows 7 wireless
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Software
  20. PhreeMe

    iTunes Problem in Win7 x64

    Hi Guys Im getting rather frustrated with iTunes now!!!!!!! I recently upgraded to Win7 pro X64 and even more recently purchased an iPod Nano. I downloaded iTunes 9.0.3 64bit installed it and it worked fine on first launch. Registered my iPod, imported my music etc. Since then it doesnt even...
    • PhreeMe
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    • itunes problem windows 7
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Software
  21. R

    Which modem? Windows 7 64 and Telkom

    Hi there, Been lurking these parts for years and now, have finally joined :) Hopefully will be of some assistance in the future... Have a bit of a conundrum: Want to go Windows 7 64 but will need a compatible modem. Any suggestions? I'm certain others have struggled with this...
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