The more I use Windows 8 the more I don't understand the negative opinions from experienced users. Many far more experienced than I. When I boot...
I'm also running the 64bit version on an HP dc7800 desktop. Dual core 2.83 with 4GB RAM. The system is more responsive than 7 64Bit....
Crikey, My first post for months :) I'll install 8 if they provide (very unlikely at this stage) the ability to select at install or post...
Most certainly! I was about to, but having experienced the beta of Windows 7 I'll likely wait till it's available on new laptops rather than...
I loaded the Windows 7 beta on my old (5 years) P4 2.8 with 2 GB RAM. It was the most seamless installation I've had so far. Installing Vista was...
A simple solution might be to install Vista Codec Package. This is great codec installer to overcome most audio/Video issues. v5.05 is the latest,...
I'm trying out IE8 b2. I like the new and improved features. Compatibility issues are plentiful. I'm even having issues on WindowsBBS in that I...
Here's another option... As your using a Seagate drive you could download Maxblast5, which is a version of Acronis True Image licensed to...
I'd also recommend Vista Codec package. The latest is version 4.7.0. Uninstall any previous Audio/Video codecs you have installed first, and note...
I disagree. Defragmenting a drive is an important part of regular maintenance. I agree that sometimes it doesn't seem to make a whole lot of...
The New AVG 8.0 free version doesn't cause too much system slow down, although some are having issues with Vista. Avast doesn't use too many...
Welcome to Windows BBS! Firstly I would have said you have onboard graphics that is using 128MB RAM. But you would have had the same issue with...
Hi Christer, I used an autostreamer called... Autostreamer in an earlier SP3 thread. Works fine, and very simple to use. Doesn't stream Vista...
Might also be your AV programme doing a startup scan. Symantec is notorious for this. I turn that feature off as it slows down my P4 2.8. But I...
I'd guess your referring to reserved space for the NTFS MFT (Master File Table). Leave it alone. ;)...
As you obviously know it's compatible, but you'd be advised to install Office SP2 or (preferably) SP3 straightaway, and check via Office/Microsoft...
Welcome to the BBS Jade! If you've done a full recovery that reverted the install back to how it was when your friend purchased it. I.E no...
Exactly. They haven't pulled the update that was released to manufacturing.
Agreed. I have recent Acronis full backups. Means I can bite the bullet and if things go "pear shaped" I only have an hour or two to get the...
I've noticed absolutely no difference on the 3 machines I updated. Which is both good and bad... Depending on how you look at it. ;) Probably...
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