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siliconbeaver
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Suggestions for a new server?
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cannot agree more. prior to G4, my windows 7 install often involved external graphics card, since HP 800 G4 8600/8600T, decided to stick with UHD...
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Install Windows 7 on HP 800 DM G4
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Summary Windows 7 can run on HP 800 G3/G4/G5 (Coffee/Kaby Lake architecture CPUs). my test excluded i7/i9 because of their cost and technical...
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Did installing too much RAM stop my PC reading HDDs?
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Within Step 2/3, could it show the correct RAM size? i.e. 2 GB? or 8 GB? or 10 GB? don't merge them into one step. also, in my practice, Step 1....
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IDE vs AHCI setting in BIOS
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I would go the solution of ahci mode, SIW2 mentioned. that's a way I do often on my XP W7 systems.
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Did installing too much RAM stop my PC reading HDDs?
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there may be a shortcut. but standard hardware debugging procedure is remove both RAM and HDD. boot, if POST ok, then next. add RAM on 1st slot....
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Suggestions for a new server?
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Its specs says, the board supports i7/i9 9th gen CPUs. Amazing. Those i7/i9, equivalent to i5 11th/12th gen CPUs, per bench test. In my practice,...
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in my debugging, one method I often try is to install Windows 8.1, If Windows 8.1 install no problem, then install its graphics driver, either...
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True, alternative is available for Intel CPUs. What I posted for OP is a sure and specific solution (for HP 800 G4). I have run the driver...
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Suggestions for a new server?
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sure, I did, with SIW2's help. Install Windows 7 on HP 800 DM G4 its graphics driver ...
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usually people take HP 800 G3 DM 35W to do the job running linux. HP 800 G3 DM is very inexpensive, as low as 0.99. ...
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Thanks to clarity. Good to know.
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It's reported that MSE released 2016. in my download from MSFT, sometimes, 11 MB. sometimes, 14 MB. never know its difference.
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Windows XP Mode - Install and Setup
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I was at MDL to search a solution of XP activation on VB. finally got it. my VB test has been completed, with Office 97 SR2 installation. (I have...
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Windows XP Mode - Install and Setup
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So, my home-made iso is "corrupted" :D (I was thinking cleaner)
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Windows XP Mode - Install and Setup
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hmm, hitting a barrier no way to activate XP CD-key (its server non-existing any more) :p I made iso using my XP CD, NOT the copy from...
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Windows XP Mode - Install and Setup
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I have downloaded VirtualBox and am testing it. Do it include XP mode? or XP needs to be installed? no problem, I have XP CD. well, it's...
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Windows XP Mode - Install and Setup
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I see. my old C/C++ was running on Windows Virtual PC which was good for my apps. @MisterEd Anyway to run it on Windows 11? or 10?
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Windows XP Mode - Install and Setup
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Still working. have you tried?
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Installing Visioneer OneTouch 8100 Scanner
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A visioneer 8700 scanner is connected with one of my Windows 7 computers. That's an image restore of another disposed computer. no matter. I can...
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Installing Visioneer OneTouch 8100 Scanner
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gees, that's amazing old. have you tried the link in 1st pg? Can anyone please assist me with my visioneer one touch 8100 scanner | Vista...
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2 Weeks Ago
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Update your Win 7 installation media
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I am NOT so sure. Hence did AI search. Here is AI reply.
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2 Weeks Ago
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IP address conflict between computer and Roku Ultra.
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Any networking hardware issue, from server, router, to computer peer to peer, an easy solution is to power down all, then power up one-by-one, per IP...
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2 Weeks Ago
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Update your Win 7 installation media
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Windows 7 was released 16 yrs ago. Microsoft expects you all forget it asap. :p
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dot net framework won't install
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1 https://www.sevenforums.com/software/429014-net-framework-4-8-standalone-installer-will-not-install.html#post3526717 If need to activate, to...
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2 Weeks Ago
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Installing Windows 7 on the Surface Pro 1
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maybe not worth. but if you want, can try this post How to install Windows 7 on a Surface Pro, or a UEFI-only
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3 Weeks Ago
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Can 7 .iso, cd or install files still be found?
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usually people get old iso from here. Windows 7 SP1 AIO x86 Fully Updated : microsoft : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive ...
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3 Weeks Ago
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Dual-boot and its license issue
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@MisterEd It's noticed that your computer runs dual-boot. I would like to know how you to deal its license issue. MSFT OS: requests two...
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What is the Intel ME driver? The Intel Management Engine (Intel ME) is an isolated and protected computing resource (Co-processor) residing inside...
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Re-partitioning Drives
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second SSD, an easy way to improve old computer performance. even SATA SSD (inexpensive in today's market). old hdd is completely out-of-date. no...
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4 Weeks Ago
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WinZip latest version for Windows 7?
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should be v8. I have the copy, can upload here for you if you need it.
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Did installing too much RAM stop my PC reading HDDs?
Within Step 2/3, could it show the...
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Did installing too much RAM stop my PC reading HDDs?
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Windows XP Mode - Install and Setup
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Installing Visioneer OneTouch 8100 Scanner
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Update your Win 7 installation media
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Dual-boot and its license issue
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MS Office is trying to screw me – HELP!!!
my recent Office 2010 activation, ...