I just did a clean install of Windows 7 and was wondering what you guys recommend for keeping my PC clean including startup processes, running processes, etc.Currently I use Glary Utilities, CCleaner, as well as Remove Empty Directories...I also clear out my Temp folder using the command "%temp%".I am not comfortable with stopping and deleted processes (Startup & Running)
View 1 RepliesI'm not exactly the most tech-savvy individual, so I will try to convey the problem I'm having here. I'm at my girlfriend's house, and have two laptops with me. One is a Sony VAIO (which I am currently using), the other is an Alienware m14x (sitting right next to me). I use the Alienware to play Diablo 3, and have had no issues connecting to any wireless access points prior to this.My sony connects to her home network just fine (linksys), but the alienware will not. I enter in the network password, and when I try to connect, it gives me the yellow exclamation mark over the white connection bars. When I click on it, it says "connected" in bold letters next to the network name. However, above, it says "Unidentified network," and underneath, "No Internet access."I have tried disabling firewalls and anti-virus software, I have reset the router, the computer, the wireless adapter, all to no avail. I'm not sure what to do. I'm pretty sure it's not the router's issue since all other wireless devices in the house connect to it just fine.
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restore Alienware m11x theme that came preinstalled?
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edit: i forgot to add, when starting up sometimes windows will freeze and i have to hold the power button to shut it off. and other times, when it's loading up the monitor shuts off and about 2 minutes later it will turn on and then windows will show up and finally load.
Just got done doing a clean install of my OS, but I do not know what order to install drivers/utilities/applications. Does anyone know the order?
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What kind of laptop would be best?
My business is websites, so I almost automatically jump to an apple since its pushed more for the graphics/artists
But I also like the dells & alienwares.
I'd also like them to talk wirelessly/via bluetooth while they are in the same room together to "sync" up.
I'm just not sure which way to go.
I wont be gaming, just heaving internet surfing & web design/work.
I run Windows 7 64 & Ubuntu 64 (though I havent used it as much since Windows 7 64 came out)
How to Clean or Clean All a Disk with the Diskpart Command ?
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a) "New Volume", 80GB NTFS, Primary, healthy
b) "Local Volume", 0 bytes Not Formatted, Primary Healthy
c) 1.741TB Unallocated
My problem is I didn't create and don't want the "Local Volume" partition. But just about everything I try in Acronis Disk Director either crashes it or says "internal error".I've given up on the data. Is there anything I can do to get this drive back to its original usable state?I'm running Win7 x64 (and I suspect its repair utility caused the corruption).
Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.1
OS Version: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium , Service Pack 1, 64 bit
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9550 @ 2.83GHz, Intel64 Family 6 Model 23 Stepping 10
Processor Count: 4
RAM: 4095 Mb
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, 256 Mb
Hard Drives: C: Total - 120828 MB, Free - 32402 MB; D: Total - 238471 MB, Free - 238334 MB; E: Total - 102983 MB, Free - 30575 MB; F: Total - 43395 MB, Free - 20055 MB; H: Total - 82348 MB, Free - 82256 MB; I: Total - 248479 MB, Free - 116531 MB; K: Total - 153654 MB, Free - 67650 MB; L: Total - 61632 MB, Free - 18737 MB; M: Total - 312318 MB, Free - 127387 MB;
Motherboard: ASUSTeK Computer INC., P5QC, Rev 2.xx, MS1C88B51102856
Antivirus: McAfee Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware, Updated and Enabled
Just had to reinstall win7 starter on my netbook after Comodo made mess there. I ran the Acer eRecovery and replaced the entire operating system, but Acer added all the "free" crap including Macafee.Mostly I got rid of all the fluff, but MCAgent.exe still persists and I can't get rid of it or the folders it is in.I installed "Take Ownership," but still can't remove the remnants. The Macafee icon shows up in the Notifications Customize list too.
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1st. Can be install lower versions of Windows 7, like Home Premium if i have a Ultimate Disk
2nd. I hear about Clean Install and Upgrade.. I have a fair bit of software installed,
now if i Install Windows 7 is software keys going in the dump..or just transfer over..(i haven't stored many keys to software)
if i can transfer over my software. which method of installation is that. Clean or Upgrade?
I am currently running build 7600 of Windows 7, I did a clean install without formatting the drive over windows vista premium 64bit and then removed the windows.old folder via the directions found on this board. My question is, that when I download my copy of Windows 7 off of digitalriver (I'm a college student) what is it I need to do in order to have a clean install? I've heard numerous reports that say I wouldn't have to install anything because build 7600 is the final version, and all I would need to do is enter the product key given on my upgrade version.
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I'm currently using XP Pro 32-bit on my existing HDD, hence getting a new one in preparation.
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