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Discord install on Windows 7
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Last year, I tried its version VxKex 1.1.1.1375. was no go. please read its releases. it may have malicious files. NOT by real developer...
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r3dfox, modern Firefox for Windows 7!
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AI Overview The latest version of Firefox Extended Support Release (ESR) is 115.19.0, which was released on January 7, 2025. ...
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r3dfox, modern Firefox for Windows 7!
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I am sticking with FF ESR. tried supermium, r3dfox. The pink version looked weird to me. ;)
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Is this a good speed test?
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Is your ISP a cable (such as Comcast) or fiber (ONT) company? my experience, 1. same specs, fiber ISP runs higher speed. your specs 400. fiber...
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Windows 7 Home Permium SP1 updates
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Last one I was using was Simplix (it's ok to download on A computer then install on B computer) Download Simplix UpdatePack 7
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WinZip latest version for Windows 7?
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per WinZip wiki WinZip 1.0 was released in April 1991 as a graphical user interface (GUI) front-end for PKZIP. Former WinZip icon From version...
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Discord install on Windows 7
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It's NOT supported any longer. hence, clean install will fail on Windows 7. Here is my solution. I have a Windows 7 computer running Discord....
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1 Week Ago
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MS Office is trying to screw me – HELP!!!
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Microsoft Office
The Office activation license is saved in Microsoft server too (right like Windows 10/11 activation, digital license). hence if same computer,...
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Windows 7 and Internet Use
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VPN users here all I have known are Netflix users.
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NOT sure your exact model. HP web still offers drivers for HP Pavilion g6-1000 Notebook PC series (could be compatible with your laptop)...
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Moving user files / folders from XP to 7, and other Q's
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If it's XP x86, better go slimdown 10 from Windows 10 given Windows10_22H2_x86.iso is ready. my XP to Windows 10...
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Considering a new computer - what a local tech said
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what he said is right. (he made clear that he was talking "devices" than "computer" you asked) I would like to emphasize that Windows 10/11...
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2 Weeks Ago
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Suggestions for a new server?
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Hardware & Devices
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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2 Weeks Ago
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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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2 Weeks Ago
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Did installing too much RAM stop my PC reading HDDs?
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Hardware & Devices
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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2 Weeks Ago
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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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2 Weeks Ago
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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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2 Weeks Ago
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Suggestions for a new server?
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Hardware & Devices
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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3 Weeks Ago
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Suggestions for a new server?
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Hardware & Devices
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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3 Weeks Ago
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Suggestions for a new server?
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Hardware & Devices
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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3 Weeks Ago
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Suggestions for a new server?
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Hardware & Devices
sure, I did, with SIW2's help. Install Windows 7 on HP 800 DM G4 its graphics driver ...
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3 Weeks Ago
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Suggestions for a new server?
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Hardware & Devices
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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3 Weeks Ago
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best antivirus for win7
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Thanks to clarity. Good to know.
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best antivirus for win7
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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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3 Weeks Ago
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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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3 Weeks Ago
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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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3 Weeks Ago
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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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3 Weeks Ago
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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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3 Weeks Ago
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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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Did installing too much RAM stop my PC reading HDDs?
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Did installing too much RAM stop my PC reading HDDs?
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Installing Windows 7 on the Surface Pro 1
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