windows 7

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    Plz help. Can't choose operating system

    Hey guys. I've scoured our cyberspace for answers but every site gives another opinion. So I thought if I can't get a conclusive answer from mybroadband forums then I won't get it anywhere. :D I'm purely a gamer and was wondering what o/s would give me the best gaming performance for my...
    • Geo202
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    • specs upgrade vista windows 7
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Software
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    Windows 7 Bootmgr

    Hey guys. So ive been using the rtm for awhile now- this OS is worth every penny so far and will def buy it! BUT- a serious problem is irritating me of late. After EVERY restart and shutdown i get a "BOOTMGR" is missing error and I have to run a Start-up repair every single time i start or...
  4. M

    Windows 7 Cheap for Students

    This is good, and I think we should put presure on MS to expand this into SA! Link Come on MS, there are student in SA also!!
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    Windows 7 Sound Events (Sound Scheme)

    I can't understand this. I've been using Win 7 (32bit) for a while now and the sound scheme has always worked.... BUT... ...now it isnt! I went to control panel > sounds > sound, and the scheme is set on "Windows Default". However, when i try to play the sound (by clicking the [Test]...
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    Windows 7 Upgrade Can Take Nearly a Day

    Link What's a day - when you consider the lifetime of misery that follows, ne?
    • PeterCH
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    • microsoft story upgrade use linux instead windows 7
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Software
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    Windows 7 - Updates/tips/tricks/secrets/etc

    Hi All I moved to Windows 7 this weekend. At first glance it just seems like Vista with slightly faster booting. What is it that makes 7 great? What am I missing here? Also, please could anyone post a link to where I can download executables of the updates, so that should I ever need to...
  8. LazyLion

    Windows 7 Explorer - How do I fix this?

    This is one thing about Windows 7 that irks me no end.... When I click to expand a folder in Windows Explorer.... the folder list (in the left hand Tree pane) moves down to the bottom of the page so that the folder I just clicked on is the last one, and the folders I just expanded are hidden...
    • LazyLion
    • Thread
    • explorer folder view tree pane windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Software
  9. LazyLion

    Windows 7 & Virtual Disc Images

    Did we ever figure out which program was best for mounting Disc Images in Windows 7? VirtualCD doesn't want to install. I tried MagicDisc but I don't like it. It's too unwieldy. Any other suggestions?
    • LazyLion
    • Thread
    • disc image mounting virtual windows 7
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Software
  10. BLIXEMPIE

    Windows 7 Cracked

    Chinese hackers have already cracked the activation codes for Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7, less than one month after it was released to software developers. http://m.mippin.com/mip/plus/story.jsp?&id=2259&s=0&sid=65330819&c=3
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    Windows 7 memory issue

    I installed Windows7 64bit (RC1 build 7100) over the weekend. Everything went fine but when I look at the resource window it says that I have 4GB of installed memory but that only 2GB is usable. :confused: The mobo is a LANPARTY DK X58-T3eH6 with 4*1GB Mushkin RAM. Any ideas what could be...
  12. Praeses

    What is the slowest PC you've installed Win7 on?

    Would be interesting to see on what kind of systems people have installed win7 and how it performed, so share your experiences! I'm thinking about installing it on a P3 850MHz with 512MB of memory just for the heck of it :p The windows 7 upgrade adviser doesn't state that it won't run, it...
    • Praeses
    • Thread
    • old pc necromancy windows 7
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Software
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    Windows 7 RTM Build 7600 discussion

    So I installed Windows 7 RTM build 7600 x64 last night. After installing, it gave me the good old "30 days to activate" notification. Went googling for ways to activate it, found one which takes two files from an RC so I just had to put them in the respective windows directories and enter an...
    • pastry
    • Thread
    • build 7600 install rtm windows 7
    • Replies: 78
    • Forum: Software
  14. stroebs

    Windows 7 RC1/RC2 32 and 64-bit Needed

    Hi all. I am short on time and bandwidth (Already capped both of my accounts) and need copies of both Windows 7 64-bit and 32-bit. I reside in Green Point (Cape Town) but will be in Rondebosch for next week as I am a boarder at Rondebosch Boys' High. I am looking for the latest versions of...
    • stroebs
    • Thread
    • 32-bit 64-bit release candidate windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Software
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    Vista 64bit beats WIN7 64bit

    Vista 64bit beats WIN7 64bit in overall performance test from PC Format. SOurce Pc format July 09 Who has read the article, and what are your thoughts?
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    Windows 7 Pre-Order & Launch Pricing

    MS has announced launch and pre-order pricing for Windows 7. Vista and XP users, upgrades will cost $119.99, $199.99, or $219.99 for Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate respectively. Full retail: $199.99, $299.99, or $319.99. However, starting tomorrow, pre-orders upgrades will...
    • dantex
    • Thread
    • windows 7 windows 7 pricing
    • Replies: 54
    • Forum: Software
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    Windows 7 Borked

    I turned on my computer this morning and it was totally messed up. The windows seven gets to the boot screen and then sticks on that for about 5 minutes, then when it finally get in it is soooo soooo slow and I cannot click on anything..... At the bottom right the watermark said "this copy of...
    • Pooky
    • Thread
    • borked computer fubar windows 7
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Software
  18. K

    Windows 7 Issues

    Ok, i'm not talking about driver issues or old software that doesn't work, i'm talking about with the Windows 7 OS itself. Sometimes when I open folders containing lots (50) of video files, I see a green bar loading at the top of the screen (the file path) which loads for a long time. And...
  19. rpm

    Windows 7 and IE split concerns

    Windows 7 and IE split concerns The European Commission expressed scepticism late on Thursday over an announcement from Microsoft that it would strip Internet Explorer browsers from copies of its Windows 7 operating system sold in Europe.
    • rpm
    • Thread
    • european commission internet explorer microsoft windows 7
    • Replies: 81
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
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    Windows 7 boot from USB

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    Windows 7 on the Shelves 22 Oct 2009!!!

    This is really good news and I am very existed at this! Link...
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