Archive for May, 2010

 

Can a Windows generated backup from the Windows 7 Beta be restored onto Windows Vista?

May 12th, 2010

Mike-Q asked: I’m using the Windows 7 Beta right now and I backup my data using the backup program built into windows to my external hard drive. I’m wondering if this backup would be able to be restored onto Windows Vista, because I want to go back to Vista. Thanks.

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How do I upgrade to Windows 7 from Vista successfully?

May 11th, 2010

UCLA kid, Go BRUINS!!! asked: Ok I have windows vista but I want windows 7. So I am planning on getting windows 7 on release date. Now I have never upgraded a computer before and I just bought my laptop in august 2009. How do I successfully upgrade without losing my stuff like:
Sims 3 data, [...]

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How do I make active windows look like inactive windows in Windows 7?

May 7th, 2010

Jacob asked: I like how the inactive minimize, maximize, and close buttons look in inactive windows, and I was wondering how I can change the active windows to look like the inactive version. Can anyone help me out? I know there were advanced options in Windows XP for stuff like this, but I can’t find [...]

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How to reformat windows 7 pc with upgrade discs?

May 7th, 2010

Patrick asked: I had vista on my laptop, upgraded to windows 7. It’s working good, but I would like to reformat my computer. The only problem is my windows 7 discs are for upgrading. I’m afraid if i wipe my disc clean, I won’t be able to use the upgrade discs on my fresh drive. [...]

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What’s the difference between Windows 7 Starter and Windows 7 Home?

May 6th, 2010

ZIP. asked: The guy at the computer store just told me Windows 7 Starter is easier to use and it teaches you how to use the programs, and it’s less complicated.
In what way is it less complicated to use than Windows 7 Home?
I still don’t get the difference.

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Can i upgrade windows vista home premium to windows 7 ultimate?

May 4th, 2010

funkyman20002000 asked: I have windows vista home premium and want to upgrade to windows 7 ultimate. Can i buy the windows 7 ultimate upgrade or do i need to buy windows vista ultimate and then buy windows 7 upgrade or do i have to buy windows 7 ultimate the one that doesn’t say upgrade on [...]

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Windows 7?

May 4th, 2010

computersaremine asked: does anyone now where i can download a trail for windows 7 onto my 17gb hard disc

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Windows 7 User Accounts - How to get programs to appear under both but only need to be downloaded once?

May 2nd, 2010

JONATHAN M asked: Hello, I just bought a new Windows 7 PC for my personal use at home and have set up a secondary user account for my girlfriend to use. The problem I am running into is programs which I’ve downloaded (i.e. Chrome, Firefox, AIM, Gtalk, etc..) do not appear when she is logged [...]

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