Ideal CPU And RAM For Win7
Dec 1, 2009Can find "will my system work?" Can't find ANY recomendations for a person buying a new laptop. Any good links to recommendations for RAM & CPU speed?
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Ideal Partition Setup
Mar 4, 2010I have a new notebook which is an r519. I have no idea how to split the drives and which percentage should be which. I've been sitting here for ages moving the slider then moving it back. The total harddisk capacity is 232.88gb. How should I split this between C and D drives.
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Nov 27, 2009First post for me on WSF. First time I've been really interested in Windows 7.
I'm building a new rig and the plan is to have two O/S drives one for XP and one for Windows 7. In addition, each drive will host the O/S-specific apps - games on XP, productivity on Windows 7, etc. A third drive will house the user data files.
I have two questions:Since I will be starting from scratch what is the ideal sequence for installing the O/Ses in a dual-boot config? Can Windows 7-64 coexist with XP-32 without having to fiddle with BIOS settings? Okay, come to think of it I have another question: could I add a third O/S drive and have a triple-boot config with Win 98-SE?
I can hear the roars of laughter now but... if you've ever spent sleepless nights playing Panzer General you'll understand why I just can't let go of Win 98. And no, PG won't run in XP's emulation mode. Neither will NFS Porsche Unleashed...
Win7 (32bit) To Win7 (64bit) Upgrade Install Error
Nov 8, 2009I have purchased and downloaded both 32 bit and 64 bit Windows7 Professional (no CDs or media here only download version)
I sucessfully upgraded from Vista 32 to Windows 7 32
Then I upgraded my hard disk (140Gb 500GB) and RAM (3GB to to 4GB)
Now I would like to go from Windows 7 32bit to 64bit
When I try and run the Windows 7-P-retail-en-us.x64.exe file it upacks the box then stops with this error:"We are unable to create or save files in the folder in which this application was downloaded. Please check the folder properties to make sure that you have security permission on the folder to write flies and that that folder is not read only".
I am the System Admin and I have full rights, and have moved the exe and the setup box files to My Documentsand I have modified the directory properties/attributes but I still get the same error over and over.
I searched the posts and some people stated one needs a clean install others say you can upgrade from any version so I am trying the upgrade here especially since the upgrade from Vista 32 to Windows 7 32 was smooth and did require all the extra work of a reinstall.
Upgrade Win7 32bit To Win7 64 Bit In Place
Oct 28, 2009Is it possible to upgrade in place from Windows 7 32bit to Windows 7 64bit.
Is it better to do a clean new 64bit install?
Reinstall Win7 32bit To Win7 64bit
Oct 28, 2009I purchased the Win 7 Pro Upgrade 32bit via digitalriver, but I've been doing some reseach and probably should have selected the 64bit version.
- Any ideas how I can get the 64bit version?
- For those who ordered the 32bit back-up disc kit for the extra $15 and have received it, does it come with both 32bit & 64bit?
- I've already installed and activated the 32bit version, but when I go to install the 64bit version, will I need to / is there a way to deactivate my initial 32bit install or will this not matter?
Creating Bootable USB For Win7 X64 Using Win7 X86
Sep 23, 2009I'm currently running 32-bit Windows 7 (Professional, full version) on my laptop, and want to use this machine to create a bootable USB drive with 64-bit Windows 7 (also Professional, full version). I tried going through the steps that are available on various tutorials online, but I'm always tripped up while attempting to use bootsect to make the drive bootable; basically I get an error saying that I need to be using a 64-bit OS.
I don't have convenient access to a computer with 64-bit Windows Vista/7 (I work at an academic institution where all pubic computers have XP or Linux), so I'm wondering if there's any way to get around this and create a bootable USB for 64-bit Windows 7 via a 32-bit OS.
Win7 Theme
Oct 25, 2009I am looking for any Windows 7 Theme that includes changing the looks of any window that exemplifies the architectural look of a Mac: sharp edges, and boxy buttons, and colored scroll bars. It doesn't have to be necessarily the Mac theme, but anything around that look is acceptable.
I am fine with tweaking the explorer.exe, and some system32 files.
Any suggestions, comments and questions are always welcome.
P.S. I just got tired of the round look of any window.
Win7 USB Problem
Jan 20, 2009I own a USB Drive ... Dane-Elec 16GB . I have a big problem with the USB on Windows 7 .
This USB have a password protect system and he need to create a virtual floppy drive so i can open the password program in order to get access to the USB .
My problem is that Windows 7 can`t install the virtual floppy drive . I have Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 as my second OS and the USB works perfect . Same on Windows XP . The only problem is here on Windows 7 . I used Windows updates to get the drivers but still not working .
By the way , if i run W. Vista and disable the password protection then in Windows 7 i can see my USB drive but i need the protection for my USB so if anyone know how to solve it please tell me .
[EDIT] Forgot to mention that i have the latest drivers for the USB even if i make the update from Device Manager i get the next message :
"Windows has determined the driver software for your device is up to date. USB FloppyDisk Drive"
The XP And Win7 Widescreen
Jun 6, 2009Have an weird issue with Win 7 in the sense of Widescreen support.
I have an 22inch screen and run my games at the native rez of 1680 X 1050
Now the thing is older games like Project Snowblind and NFS:Most Wanted for example doesent support Widescreen as such, obviously. But in XP it seems to stretch the image and run fullscreen without any black edges on screen.
Where as in Win 7 it runs like in unstreched with Black Edges cause of the rez.
In XP even though not in Widescreen res , NFS for example I run 1280 X 1024 it runs full screen stretched, but in Win 7 it runs with the same rez and settings. But doesen't stretch image to rez.
Anyone else experience the same problem or know of a solution. I didin't do anything strange in XP, or change any settings or tweak GFX card drivers.
I tried running in XP Compatibility mode with Win 7, still the same.
I have a Nvidia GeForce 9800GTX card.
Get Win7 Or Stick With XP?
Dec 12, 20092.4 GHz single core
1gb ram
256mb video memory
Advisor says not capable of Aero. Stationary computer.
Upgrade to Windows 7 or keep XP?
Win7 RC Freezes
May 2, 2009I recently installed Windows 7 RC to my laptop and am facing a problem now. Sometimes when I plug in an USB Hard-drive or a ZEN MP3 player, the system does a full lock-up.
I had 7 Beta on the laptop earlier and it had no problems whatsoever. Anyone else experienced/solved similar problems or should I just go try and reinstall?
ATI Card For Win7
Oct 20, 2009I can't decide which to go with, so I'm looking for suggestions
Only requirements: native HDMI out, since this will be a HTPC/mid gaming rig, also, keep it under $150 maybe?
Thoughts?
I'd like Direct X 11, but all the cards that do are only 128-bit..
Win7 Is Not Take Up The Whole Screen
Nov 29, 2009I upgraded to windows 7 from xp and after i did that my display is not taken up the whole screen can anyone help me out.
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Oct 17, 20091st. Can I upgrade (clean install) from either XP or Vista 32 bit system to Windows 7 64?
2nd. If the answer to 1st is yes... If the Win 7 64 bit gives too much trouble, will I be able to reinstall and go with Win 7 32 bit.
I believe the future is going to be 64 but I've never used the 64 bit and really don't know what to expect or how smooth the transition will be. Any thoughts or advice???
2 Different Errors On Win7 Set Up
Dec 2, 2009I downloaded Windows 7 x64 and x86. i was in dubai last week and installed the x86 on my parents PC. works like a breeze and the installation couldnt have gone smoother.
I come back to melbourne and try the install on my PC and whether I run it through my current win7beta OS or whether i boot drom cd, both thr x64 and x86 give me error 0x80070241 around the 15% installation mark. after many attempts, i thought that i was perhaps because when doing a clean install, Windows 7 doesnt let you do a full format but only a quick format.
so i got a friends PC and did a full format. x84 installed upto 50% and gave me error 0x80070570.
Net.Framework 3.5 For Win7
Mar 30, 2009I need a Net.Framework 3.5 because when i install it says Error
i think its because its not for win 7 can some one give me a download because i cant find it.
Win7 Laptop Can See XP By IP, Not By Name
Nov 30, 2009I've read a lot of threads about Windows 7 servers not being able to see XP servers, but didn't see a lot of clear resolution to the issue.
Just got a new notebook with Win 7 Pro (32 bit). I cannot get it to see our office file server by name (633D). However, it can see it fine by IP address (192.168.0.103).
What should I look at first?
Ram Usage On Win7
Jun 4, 2009I Downloaded windows Windows 7 and i like it but it use so much of the ram.
I have 2 Gb of ram and i only use msn, AVG antivirus program and the internet and it use 740 mb of the ram, this is 32-bit.
if i use Windows vista ultimate 64-bit and use the same program then i use about 700-800 mb of the ram..
Why Doesn't Win7 See 8GB Ram ?
Jul 28, 2009I have a DFI 790FX-M2RS board with 8GB OCZ ram on it. I have updated the Bios to the current and Windows 7 still sees only 4GB ram with only 3GB usable. Can anyone help as to what to change? I went to Windows 7 so that I could utilize my 8GB ram.
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Nov 8, 2009I know what you`re thinking: "why don`t you just go for Windows 7 x64 ?". Belive me, I did... or at least, I tried. But I was overwhelmed with BSOD's which I was unable to fix. I posted a thread *here* about the BSOD's, sadly I couldn`t get rid of them. Long story short, 2x2GB=BSOD, but 2GB=OK. Now I`m not gonna sit with a 2GB stick on my shelf. So I`m willing to give up on x64 and just go for x86 (haven`t got around to installing x86, will do that tomorrow; hope it runs ok with 2x2GB RAM installed, otherwise I`m gonna go completely crazy).
Anyway, since x86 only shows 3.25 or 3.5GB out of 4GB, I found a very interesting article about doing something about this. *This is the link* to the article. The instructions on how to tweak Windows start from the part where it says "Patch Details" (around the middle of the article). I`m not a programmer, but I read the whole article and I pretty much understood what he`s saying. I am to understand that the file NTKRNLPA.EXE needs to be modified, but how? With what am I supposed to open it? BCDEdit is used later on, so I don`t think is that I need to use at first. Basicly, I don`t understand with what to open the file.
Win7 Uses 1gb RAM Idle
Nov 26, 2009Two days ago it used only about 600 MB of Ram when idle.
Yesterday it suddenly started using 1 GB idle and it froze a few times.
Why the sudden change? Can you help me decrease the usage?
PS If it helps, the problem started after installing G Data AV (before I used Nod32) and now I installed nod again and the usage is still the same.
I enclosed a picture from Resource Monitor in the attachments.
Explorer.exe is using 70mb. Is that normal?
RAM Win7 Problem
Nov 26, 2008I have read several times about Win 7 requiring about 400 MB RAM. I am still fiddling here (Win 7 has only been alive for a few hours), but I am using about 1,200 MB. Same as Vista.
I have not tweaked anything yet, and the Vista number was after I had turned off a lot of stuff, but still, I don't think I can get to 400 MB.
Can Xp Pro Upgrade To Win7 32 Bit ?
Nov 25, 2009I have a window xp pro can i upgrade to window 7 32 bit?
View 11 Replies View RelatedSwitching From OS X To Win7
Dec 31, 2009Recently, my Quad G5 mac fried (power pc chipset) and I'm building a new Windows 7 system. I'm trying to figure out the best and fastest way to move all the data from my OS X drives (1 500 gb with files/apps, 1 1 tb with files, 1 external 1 tb with files) on to newly formatted Windows 7 drives.
Furthermore, I would like to install Win 7 on the 500 gb.
My initial thought is to boot the new, fresh system from a Linux disk and move all the files within Linux. Something like this:
In Linux:
1. Move all the files I want to keep from the 500gb on to the 1tb, then format the 500 gb for Win 7.
2. Move all files from old 1tb to new, clean 1 tb
3. Format old 1 tb
At this point, I should be ready to install Win 7 on the 500gb, and have a properly formatted 1 tb with my old files and a clean, formatted 1 tb.
I have no experience with Linux, but it is my understanding that I can mount any/all disks in Linux in order to do the file management and transfer that I need to do.
A few last thoughts...the Mac was the only only I had owned since my Apple IIc so I'm not a stranger to Windows by any means. That is to say, I'm not an overly ignorant mac user jumping in over his head. However, I have not used Windows 7 at all.
So...any thoughts?
1. Can Linux do what I think it can?
2. Is this a good idea for a workflow?
3. Do I even need Linux to do this?
How Do I Add A Com Port To Win7 ?
Jan 25, 2010How do I add a COM port to windows 7 ?
View 2 Replies View RelatedABS FX-7 Win7 64 Driver
Feb 6, 2010I purchased a pair of FX-7s and I'll be moving to Win7 x64 soon. I'd like to keep using them but it appears no such driver has been released by ABS. Can anyone help me locate a beta driver or something that may allow me to use them with my upgrade?
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Feb 6, 2010XP and win7 on the same computer. i have windows 7 and wondered if it is possible to have XP added.
View 1 Replies View RelatedA Lot Of BSODs On Win7
Feb 9, 2010I have a MSI GT725-212 Laptop and I get BSOD’s more than 5x every day.
I bought the computer with Vista 32-bit installed and had absolute no problems, then I upgraded to Win7 Enterprise (the 90 Day trial) and started having a lot of BSOD’s, I thought it was because of some driver which weren’t installed, I searched them in 64-bit and installed them. Device manager shows out of the Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface no problems.
Even then I had BSOD’s very often. Yesterday installed I Win7 Pro 64-bit (Formatted C: where the OS was but D: remained unchanged). I had the same devices with problems (IR receiver and Memory Card slot), I installed the 64-bit drivers and the device manager didn’t complaint any more out of the Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Intefase (In both cases I disabled these.). Even with the new Win7 Versions I remain having the BOSD’s and I don’t know what else to do.
Here can you find the contents from the Minidump directory
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1194232/MiniDump.zip
How To Get FOUR Versions Of Win7 X64 From One DVD ?
Dec 1, 2009I have learned through some investigation that is is possible to get all FOUR versions of Windows 7 x64 OS from ONE DVD!
Here's how to do it:
1. Find a copy of PowerISO and install it on your computer.
2. Download a copy of any Windows 7 x64 OS ISO image or use the original DVD from Microsoft to make an ISO image with PowerISO to your hard drive.
3. Open up PowerISO and use the "Open" option on the menu bar to open up the ISO image file you saved.
4. Browse to the "sources" folder and then find the "ei.cfg" file. Right-click on it and delete it. (If you want to, you can open this file with NOTEPAD and see that all it does is specify which version of Windows 7 to auto install.)
5. Then use the "Save" option in PowerISO and save to the original ISO image.
6. Burn this "altered" ISO image to a DVD at 4X speed using PowerISO or ImgBurn.
7. Now when you use this DVD to install the Windows 7 OS, you'll see in the "Install" window a list of FOUR options to install. They are as follows:
A. Home Basic x64
B. Home Premium x64
C. Professional x64
D. Ultimate x64
Pretty cool, huh? You will still need a GENUINE MS PRODUCT KEY to activate the install though. But we all know that everyone here has that already... right?
These are full and genuine installs, they will update and pass the MS Validation Check also.
Now you can also do the same with the x86 ISO image too. (32bit version) Here's what you'll get with changing that ISO:
A. Home Starter x86
B. Home Basic x86
C. Home Premium x86
D. Professional x86
E. Ultimate x86
I hope y'all will enjoy this little tutorial of mine. Believe me, it works!
NOTE: If you don't have PowerISO, this will also work with UltraISO too!
So, basically what Microsoft has done is use one install DVD for all the different versions of the OS and then use the "ei.cfg" file to lock the install to whatever version is paid for.
Win7 ALWAYS Freezes
Dec 1, 2009i just got this brand new hp pavillion dv4-204 1 nr entertainment notebook and it seems like no matter what, it always freezes. i thought this was supposed to be the non-freezing version of windows??
i can't even load a Internet video for 2 seconds before it freezes, then i have to close the program (it happens in the computer, control panel, video chat, skype...etc, basically every program)
what do i do? i'm seriously sickkkk of windows 7!! it sucks!!