windows 7

  1. LazyLion

    Windows 7 and ATI drivers - ATI's financial motive?

    Is there a financial motive behind ATI's decision to not support any legacy video cards below DirectX 10? Having installed numerous Windows 7 systems now I am finding that ATI support for legacy cards is a nightmare. many cards simply will not work at all except with Windows 7 "Standard VGA...
  3. I

    Need a laptop with Win 7 Pro 64bit + HDMI + 3G

    Hi... I'm looking to purchase a laptop that comes pre-installed with Windows 7 64bit (or at least the option to install/convert/upgrade to it for free). The laptop also needs to have an integrated 3G modem, and an HDMI port. Please help! Would it be easier to just buy Windows 7 64 bit retail...
  4. S

    Where to buy Windows 7 Upgrade [Media?]

    So here I am considering to upgrade to Windows 7 Professional 64-bit from my Windows Vista Business 32-bit. I hear you can make use of the "Windows Upgrade Media" which is essentially there for people who already have a legal copy of a previous version of Windows (XP or Vista) installed on...
  5. P

    Windows 7 and Drivers

    I have just installed Windows 7 and it seems that everything is running smoothly and working... Does this mean I don't need to install drivers?
    • Pooky
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    • automatic drivers smooth windows 7
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Software
  6. F

    Neotel and Wireless Networking?

    Hi all, Please bare with me through this long and tedious post. This is my dilemma... All I want to be able to do is: A) Share my internet connection via wireless to other devices (namely my XBOX 360 and Macbook Pro). B) Share files/folders via wireless to other devices (as specified...
  7. Rouxenator

    Windows 7 Usage Passes All Versions of Mac OS X

    http://www.tomshardware.com/news/windows-7-mac-osx-apple,9159.html The overwhelming majority of the market uses Microsoft Windows, so it should come as no surprise that Windows usage this past weekend was higher than that of Mac OS X. The interesting stat, however, was that Windows 7 usage...
    • Rouxenator
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    • mac os x non fruit rulzor superior windows 7
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Software
  8. A

    Pc turning off when gaming? It's killing me :(

    Hi everyone, I have a new rig that looks as follows: Intel Q9400 2.66 GHz Quad Intel DG45ID mobo 3GB DDR2 800 RAM Samsung Syncmaster 2333SW LCD Asus Ati HD 4890 1GB DDR5 GPU Vantec Ion2+ 520Watt PSU Nothing Overclocked or anything like that Whenever i play a game like sims3 or GTA4...
    • Aofil
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    • bsod games restart windows 7
    • Replies: 55
    • Forum: Gaming
  9. gregmcc

    Teracopy on Win7

    I've always used Teracopy on XP and love it. I've installed it on Win7 and have a problem when I try and copy files to my USB drive - keep getting access denied I think its got to do with when I normally right click a file and send to my USB drive I get the admin security window thing...
    • gregmcc
    • Thread
    • access denied teracopy usb windows 7
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Software
  10. LazyLion

    Windows 7 Networking Problem!

    the networking in Windows 7 is one thing I don't like about the new OS. It makes things unnecessarily complicated and all the settings are spread out over ten different pages. Anyways, I re-installed Windows 7 on a friend's computer, but I did it at my house. He brought his computer over...
    • LazyLion
    • Thread
    • home group local area network networking windows 7
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Software
  11. M

    Windows 7 [US] sales beat Vista by 234%

    :D
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    Windows 7 runs faster on Macs due to Snow Leopard Glitch

    More here Well thats quite hardcore!! Hopefully this can be fixed with an update.
  13. Mars

    Windows 7 - Should I bother..

    I can get a copy of 7 Ult DSP. The question is.. Should I bother? I'm quite happy with xp and I'm a bit concerned with this Virtualization thing. The check says I need some kind of hardware for this... Thats the only issue that comes up with the check. Is it THAT awesome that I should learn a...
    • Mars
    • Thread
    • virtualization. windows 7
    • Replies: 49
    • Forum: Software
  14. K

    Windows 7 Upgrades not available in SA?

    I may have this wrong but it seems that the Windows 7 upgrade packages (i.e. from Vista to Win 7) are not being made available in SA. None of the retailers seem to be offering the upgrade packages. They do have the Anytime Upgrades which are use to move from one version of Win 7 to another...
    • kenironside
    • Thread
    • windows 7 windows 7 editions windows 7 pricing
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Software
  15. H

    Apple's take on windows 7

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T7mCDvOHtc&feature=rec-LGOUT-exp_fresh+div-HM
  16. P

    Win 7 on multicore not faster than XP

    http://tech.slashdot.org/story/09/10/21/1234214/Windows-7-On-Multicore-mdash-How-Much-Faster Well if that 17% benefit can be significant - if 1. it's under all circumstances not just heavy use in >2 core CPUs and 2. CPU power draw is a significant power draw - then Win 7 is beneficial because...
    • PeterCH
    • Thread
    • multiple cores story windows 7 windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Software
  17. A

    Windows 7 pre-lease discounts

    All over the world there have been pre-release discounts for Windows 7. These have actually been for several months in many countries. Yet in South Africa we have only in the last week been able to order from local suppliers - and their prices offer no discounts at all. I've been looking at...
    • AnonZA
    • Thread
    • microsoft windows 7 windows 7 pricing
    • Replies: 80
    • Forum: Software
  18. D

    Windows 7: Your Opinion

    So what do you think about it? The release is coming up on the 22nd of October. Do you think it has what it takes to meet you standards? (ie: gaming, business etc). Personally I think it has potential, the looks of Vista with Xp's (or better) performance.. Share your thoughts :) dayav07
  19. d0b33

    Performance showdown: OSX Snow Leopard beats Windows 7

    http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-31012_7-10319612-10355804.html
  20. T

    Windows 7 called slower than Vista

    http://www.pcworld.com/article/173441/windows_7_called_slower_than_vista.html?tk=rss_news Experiences so far?
    • Tassidar
    • Thread
    • boot time windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 124
    • Forum: Software
  21. LazyLion

    A Review of the Pirated Copy of Windows 7 I Bought On eBay

    http://www.cracked.com/blog/using-windows-7-may-lead-to-murder/ haha... hilarious read! Some language warning, but worth the read! :D
    • LazyLion
    • Thread
    • cracked ebay piracy pirated reviews windows 7
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Software
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