XP And Win7 On The Same Computer
Feb 6, 2010XP and win7 on the same computer. i have windows 7 and wondered if it is possible to have XP added.
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Should I Install Win7 On A New Computer ?
Jul 17, 2009Should I install Windows 7? If so, which build, and does it have any bootable ISOs? I would preferably like to install something that I won't have to replace with a newer build later, but I see that probably won't be possible unless we get an official update on the RTM soon.
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Apr 16, 2009Will Windows 7 run smoothly on a non-powerful computer?
what if a PC has this:
Intel Pentium 4, 3.00GHz
512mb DDR2 RAM
98mb Intel Extreme Graphics
80GB Hard Disk
I've tried Windows Vista Ultimate on this computer, and it runs fine but without it's Windows Aero Interface. I also experience problems running games and different programs on it. I've heard that Windows 7 is lighter than Vista, so will Windows 7 run smoothly on this computer?
New MCE Win7 Computer Build
Dec 27, 2009I'm looking for help in building a new Windows 7 HTPC. What components are you using? All I would like to do with mine is be able to use MCE and record HD, playback movies, maybe bluray (I own a stand alone for that)...No games just home theater.
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Nov 7, 2009I want to install windows 7 ultimate on a second 32-bit computer. How to do it legally?
View 2 Replies View RelatedWill Win7 32-bit Work On A 64-bit Computer ?
Nov 27, 2009I know absolutely nothing about computers so this may be a stupid question, but anyway. I have a 64-bit computer system, but was shipped a 32-bit Windows 7. Can I use this with my computer?
View 5 Replies View RelatedComputer Hanging In Win7 - Vista
Jul 2, 2009Lenovo 3000 N100 laptop with Vista on it had all sorts of issues. I cleaned them all up, but couldn't stop it from hanging. Seemingly random. Complete and permanent freeze requiring 10 seconds on the power button to restart.
Eventually decided to move to Win 7 RC. Formatted hard disk completely (with BootIt NG) before installing. Still having the same problem.
Memtest86 reports no issues (after 47 hours).
Chkdsk no errors.
sfc.exe no errors.
Hitachi dtf no errors (although it's a Toshiba drive).
All the regular spyware, adware, malware programs - no issues.
Interestingly, the problem doesn't seem to occur in Safe mode or when performing chkdsk, installing Windows, or anything else outside the main windows environment. This leads me to believe it's not hardware, but some system/software element common to both Vista and Windows 7?
I'm using a Lenovo 3000 N100. 1.73GHz, 1gig ram, 32 bit Win 7, version 6.1, build 7100.
Also, I'm currently trying to run a Windows Update from within Safe Mode With Networking, but it's not working. Should it be?
Sharing Printer On Win7 (x64) With Win XP Computer
Aug 29, 2009Having troubles setting this up.
Windows 7 computer working fine - printer working fine (it's a canon ip5200). On Windows XP machine (SP3), I am trying to access the printer. I've tried this a couple of ways and it fails every time.
1) Drill down to printer via the Add Printer searchj for a network printer action. This eventually will ask me to point to an INF file that I don't have (unpacking Canon's printer driver installer to get to the 'ip5200.inf' file will eventually get me a 'Invalid printer file' error even though I can see that the inf file looks like an inf file.
2) Try to add it as a local printer, pointing to the network path (etworkprinter). That installs OK, but it doesn't work.
3) Try to install a network printer giving it a network path. See #1.
What in the heck am I doing wrong? I cannot get Windows7 to add the Windows XP drivers to it's list so I can install it via the network.
Win7 Problems - Computer Shuts Off
Oct 26, 2009First off, I apologize if this has been asked. I tried searching, but didn't find anything that I was looking for.
I installed Windows 7 64bit onto my computer yesterday which was running Vista 64bit. Everything seemed to have worked okay, until about 10 minutes later, the computer shuts off as if it loses power. When I went to turn it back on, the fan is extremely loud and it sounds like one long beep and two fast after it.
There is also no signal on the monitor and nothing shows up. I have made sure many times the wires are plugged in. I tried flipping the power switch on the back of the computer as well, and that still failed to work.
If it helps, I own a custom built computer. But I know nothing about computers, so please try to explain as though you were talking to a five year old.
Reinstall Win7 - Will I Be Able To Install Without Xp Present On My Computer ?
Dec 22, 2009I am in the process of upgrading my mb and cpu,I have 7 home premium uprade 64 bit installed. Will I be able to install without Windows xp present on my computer?
View 9 Replies View RelatedLaptop Can't Find Desktop Computer - Both Win7
Dec 22, 2009I have a home network set up on my desktop running Windows 7. Homegroup is NOT activated. My laptop has INTERNET access from the wireless card to the router attached to the desktop, but I can't get the laptop to "recognize" the desktop computer. When I type in computer name, it tells me that it can't locate that computer.
So I can't print from my laptop, because the printer is attached to the desktop. I've tried everything I can think of -- renaming networks, etc. -- nothing has worked. The weird thing is that the laptop could find the printer last week, and I don't remember changing anything. Advice???
Will An HP Win7 Upgrade COA Work With A Dell Computer ?
Jan 12, 2010I recently bought an HP laptop, and I received a windows 7 upgrade kit. I was wondering if I could use the code on the COA that was included to install on my dell computer?
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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?