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General => General => Topic started by: Frosties on 17 September 2015, 02:10:10 pm
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Hiya fellas,
As per title, I've had enough of the shite Windows 8 and want to buy Windows 7. Had a scout round but can't seem to find anywhere that I can walk in and walk out with a set of software in my hands. I can only find online download sites like the link below. So am I ok to do it this way or are there any other options? Also, what's the difference between Windows 7 home and professional editions? Essentially, the only use that I specifically need is the ability for the version to be able to accept a USB to serial adapter.
http://www.coastalsoftware.co.uk/microsoft-windows/windows-7/professional-oem-32bit-download-delivery (http://www.coastalsoftware.co.uk/microsoft-windows/windows-7/professional-oem-32bit-download-delivery)
All advice as always appreciated. :thumbup
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Hiya fellas,
As per title, I've had enough of the shite Windows 8 and want to buy Windows 7. Had a scout round but can't seem to find anywhere that I can walk in and walk out with a set of software in my hands. I can only find online download sites like the link below. So am I ok to do it this way or are there any other options? Also, what's the difference between Windows 7 home and professional editions? Essentially, the only use that I specifically need is the ability for the version to be able to accept a USB to serial adapter.
[url]http://www.coastalsoftware.co.uk/microsoft-windows/windows-7/professional-oem-32bit-download-delivery[/url] ([url]http://www.coastalsoftware.co.uk/microsoft-windows/windows-7/professional-oem-32bit-download-delivery[/url])
All advice as always appreciated. :thumbup
I'm not PC expert but looked into this, supposed to be quiet a complex procedure removing 8 so that 7 will work. I went out and purchased a second hand desktop cheaper than the cost of getting licensed windows 7 software
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCkQFjACahUKEwi_z6epl_7HAhUEvxQKHS6SCII&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Farticle2%2F0%2C2817%2C2417359%2C00.asp&usg=AFQjCNHsXMYKPnem4p0Rtf4TRFmG1e9PAA&sig2=867R8CsDFL-9-GTtJcy-iQ (https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCkQFjACahUKEwi_z6epl_7HAhUEvxQKHS6SCII&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Farticle2%2F0%2C2817%2C2417359%2C00.asp&usg=AFQjCNHsXMYKPnem4p0Rtf4TRFmG1e9PAA&sig2=867R8CsDFL-9-GTtJcy-iQ)
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Microshaft don't sell Windows 7 anymore.
You can only officially buy Windows 10 (which isn't bad) but, depending on the licence you actually buy, you can install a lower version of Windows.
Instead of downgrading to 7 from Windows 8, do the upgrade to 10. Give it a go. You may like it.
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Microshaft don't sell Windows 7 anymore.
You can only officially buy Windows 10 (which isn't bad) but, depending on the licence you actually buy, you can install a lower version of Windows.
Instead of downgrading to 7 from Windows 8, do the upgrade to 10. Give it a go. You may like it.
Does the upgrade to Win 10 remove all the soppy windows 8 screens and leave it more like XP or Win 7 ?
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yes.
If you have a genuine copy of Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 installed, use the Windows Upgrade think in the Control Panel to upgrade to Windows 10 for free.
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Does the upgrade to Win 10 remove all the soppy windows 8 screens and leave it more like XP or Win 7 ?
Im still running xp.
On the xp subject microsft have been trying to force it out of peoples hands by ending support, which in any case --- support being endless downloads with each one fixing two things and breaking one.
Life in xp is now peaceful
So they have washed their hands upon it and you cannot get support so does that now mean that you can go ahead and install versions from the back of a lorry
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What exactly are the benefits of Windows 10?
I'm still on 7 but more than happy with it.
I set up my mates new laptop with Windows 8 and didn't like it at all.
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you can download the iso of the windows 7 sp1 home premium / professional / ultimate from this web site
http://www.techverse.net/download-windows-7-iso-x86-x64-microsofts-official-servers/ (http://www.techverse.net/download-windows-7-iso-x86-x64-microsofts-official-servers/)
Burn your own copy of software then all you need then is either a COA ( license key ) or a patch :rolleyes
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What exactly are the benefits of Windows 10?
I'm still on 7 but more than happy with it.
I set up my mates new laptop with Windows 8 and didn't like it at all.
I had Windows 7 on my last laptop and the had Windows 8.1 (and now Windows 10) on my current setup.
Honestly, Windows 10 is not light years in front of 7, it is pretty similar, maybe slightly better (in my opinion) as I like the new start menu etc, although the new cortana thing is not much use to me.
Windows 8 was just total shite. Windows 10 is more of a halfway house between Windows 8 and Windows 7, but it works fairly well as it takes some of the good bits from both, and ditches that tile rubbish for the most part.
If you can get the free upgrade its worth a go :)
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Be aware that because XP doesn't have an up to date SSL implementation (the part of the system that makes the padlock icon in your browser work on secure pages) it'll increasingly struggle to connect to many websites.
More and more sites are using SSL, and where they handle payments they're required by the banks to only support current secure implementations, while the older protocols supported in XP have known weakness and can't be supported.
I loved XP too and still use it selectively on a standalone, non-internet media centre PC, but over coming months your mileage for internet use will drop off fast, it just won't be able to connect to half the servers out there.
Win7 is good, agreed. Win 8 kind of sucks, haven't tried 10 yet, but good to see it's free to win 7 and 8 users.
Andy
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more and more sites are using SSL, and where they handle payments they're required by the banks to only support current secure implementations, while the older protocols supported in XP have known weakness and can't be supported.
I loved XP too and still use it selectively on a standalone, non-internet media centre PC, but over coming months your mileage for internet use will drop off fast, it just won't be able to connect to half the servers out there.
No issues as of yet, if I have to change then I will. I thought that the SSl stuff was to do with the browser that you use for which I can keep up to date
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Windows 10 is not the worst operating system and not to different from Windows 7. Definitely much better than any version of windows 8/8.1 Try the free upgrade to 10 first and if you still want to go back to Windows 7 then send me a PM, I think I have a few windows 7 pro codes from a few old scrapped PCs around.
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On the xp subject microsft have been trying to force it out of peoples hands by ending support, which in any case --- support being endless downloads with each one fixing two things and breaking one.
Life in xp is now peaceful
I'm still running VISTA 64, which is probably now the least used windows OS. Windows still support it, but software companies often don't. For example I can't upgrade my copy of LIGHTROOM 4 cos Adobe don't support VISTA. I can't order prints online from Loxley colour cos Loxley don't support VISTA and so on.
So soon I'm gonna have to make the jump to 10.
As for my VISTA64 it's set up to look just like windows98.
I'm dreading a move to 10.
But yup 7 users should get a free upgrade to 10.
And 10 is supposed to be the final windows issue - microsoft says it will just be upgraded from here on in - no more complete new OS issues.
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Hiya fellas,
As per title, I've had enough of the shite Windows 8 and want to buy Windows 7. Had a scout round but can't seem to find anywhere that I can walk in and walk out with a set of software in my hands. I can only find online download sites like the link below. So am I ok to do it this way or are there any other options? Also, what's the difference between Windows 7 home and professional editions? Essentially, the only use that I specifically need is the ability for the version to be able to accept a USB to serial adapter.
[url]http://www.coastalsoftware.co.uk/microsoft-windows/windows-7/professional-oem-32bit-download-delivery[/url] ([url]http://www.coastalsoftware.co.uk/microsoft-windows/windows-7/professional-oem-32bit-download-delivery[/url])
All advice as always appreciated. :thumbup
Frosties you do not need to upgrade from win 8 to win 10 in order to have good old win 7 start menu.
You just need this free program: http://lee-soft.com/vistart/ (http://lee-soft.com/vistart/)
To get back the windows 7 look and feel.
I have windows 8 upgraded to windows 10 and now downgraded back to win 8.
Win 10 is miniscule faster and you loose the most important feature for me - OneDrive smart offline files.
Not to mention how hard is to downgrade. I am IT guy from 20 years and have to say win 10 is piece of crap. Avoid.
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Millennium edition is probably the least used. So underused in fact that Microsoft removed it from the catalogue so even us technet subscribers couldn't download it even though I could still get Windows 3.1 and DOS.
That was only 3 months ago too.
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Guys you do not need to upgrade from win 8 to win 10 in order to have good old win 7 start menu.
You need this free program: [url]http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/[/url] ([url]http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/[/url])
I have windows 8 upgraded to windows 10 and now downgraded back to win 8.
Win 10 is miniscule faster and you loose the most important feature for me - OneDrive smart offline files.
Not to mention how hard is to downgrade. I am IT guy from 20 years and have to say win 10 is piece of crap. Avoid.
Ahhh crap :lol :lol Just when I'd decided to go for the upgrade to Win 10. Cheers Val :rollin
So where does all this leave me with the option below of buying Win 10
http://www.coastalsoftware.co.uk/microsoft-windows/windows-7/professional-oem-32bit-download-delivery (http://www.coastalsoftware.co.uk/microsoft-windows/windows-7/professional-oem-32bit-download-delivery)
I have 1 laptop on XP (too old for work software - BMS, Trend, Staefa etc) and the other new laptop on Win 10 which the work software hasn't caught up with yet. All I need is Win 7 :'(
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sometime you can find genuine boxed win 7 on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Microsoft-Windows-7-Home-Premium-GFC-00025-32-64-bit-DVD-Boxed-NEW-/301743624323?hash=item4641525083 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Microsoft-Windows-7-Home-Premium-GFC-00025-32-64-bit-DVD-Boxed-NEW-/301743624323?hash=item4641525083)
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If mobility is not of great importance swap your laptop for a desktop, monitor and a wireless keyboard and mouse. I just sorted my brother out with this setup (refurbed desktop with 7 installed) for less than £90, he uses his tv as monitor.
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Anybody here heard of Virtual Machine.
You can use Windows version or Vmware who have a free desktop version
I run XP pro and Windows 7 as VMs in the windows 10 pro, to test old software for people who have had to buy new machines which are not down gradable.
Solves the backward compatibility issues of old software. You can even run old dos based programs this way.
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Just downloaded Windows 10, from Windows 7.
First impressions are not brilliant to be honest, i didn't really know what was gonna happen and thought i'd have to reinstall loads of programmes and shortcuts but they were all left untouched, the main screen stayed the same.
I use Windows Live email and that was also totally left untouched as well which was a complete relief, i won't even bother setting up the Windows 10 email accounts, there's no need for me.
I was a button away from converting back to Windows 7 a minute ago though, because there seems to be a lot of crap on the new system that i simply won't use or need, but i've decided not to be too hasty so i'll play with it for a while and see what it's all about.
You get a month after installing to convert back if necessary.
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Been having a play again this morning, removed or moved about a few things, but i'm warming to Windows 10 now.
Rather than totally changing everything they've just added a few things instead, without treading on any toes.
Once you customize things to suit you it's there's no inconvenience at all and has not been intrusive, which is a nice result.
It's not a faster system at all that i can see, but it certainly gets a thumbs up from me for now. :thumbup
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With Windows 8 there is a feature that is not installed by default called Hyper-V. This is a virtual machine manager. Run this and you can install as many "PC's within your PC" as you have disk space for.
VMware do a product called VMPlayer which is free and works on earlier Windows versions to do the same thing.
With either of these, you can have the OS you don't particularly like but need just running on another virtual PC and keep the one you want for other things. No new laptop needed (just disk space and RAM)
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I do a lot of work with photos and my main reason for not upgrading to 7 was because of a problem with sorting images.
If I have 50 photos and want to rearrange the order by drag and dropping - win 7 wont let me. Say I want to move photo 5 to position one in win 7 I have to first rename photo 5 to photo 1 --- but wait I cant because there is already a photo 1, so I have to first rename photo 1 to photo 1a.
In xp i just drag and drop move around to the order I want - select all - rename the 1st number to 1 and the whole lot will be renamed sequentially
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With Windows 8 there is a feature that is not installed by default called Hyper-V. This is a virtual machine manager. Run this and you can install as many "PC's within your PC" as you have disk space for.
VMware do a product called VMPlayer which is free and works on earlier Windows versions to do the same thing.
With either of these, you can have the OS you don't particularly like but need just running on another virtual PC and keep the one you want for other things. No new laptop needed (just disk space and RAM)
Errrrr, yeah :lol Does this mean i can run Win 7 on a Win 8 machine then ? Totally over my head :rollin
Val - does this link you posted http://lee-soft.com/vistart/ (http://lee-soft.com/vistart/) mean that my Win 8 will look like Win 7...as in looking like XP but a bit prettier.
Darrsi seems happy with Win 10 - so is it just the appearance change that Win 10 offers?
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Yes, you can run Win7 on a Win8 machine. You will still need to get a copy of the Win7 software and a key for it to work though.
Windows 10 is a lot more like Win7 than Win8.
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Got it.
So best to buy Win 7 from the likes of these guys http://www.coastalsoftware.co.uk/microsoft-windows/windows-7/professional-oem-32bit-download-delivery (http://www.coastalsoftware.co.uk/microsoft-windows/windows-7/professional-oem-32bit-download-delivery)
or Vals suggestion below ?
sometime you can find genuine boxed win 7 on ebay: [url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Microsoft-Windows-7-Home-Premium-GFC-00025-32-64-bit-DVD-Boxed-NEW-/301743624323?hash=item4641525083[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Microsoft-Windows-7-Home-Premium-GFC-00025-32-64-bit-DVD-Boxed-NEW-/301743624323?hash=item4641525083[/url])
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Be careful. Whilst it will work, it wont be a legal licence. OEM licences are meant to be sold only by Original Equipment Manufacturers. ie The laptop/PC manufacturers with a new PC.
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Val - does this link you posted [url]http://lee-soft.com/vistart/[/url] ([url]http://lee-soft.com/vistart/[/url]) mean that my Win 8 will look like Win 7...as in looking like XP but a bit prettier.
Yes your win 8 will look loke win 7 :)
Be careful. Whilst it will work, it wont be a legal licence. OEM licences are meant to be sold only by Original Equipment Manufacturers. ie The laptop/PC manufacturers with a new PC.
You are right. The one on sale is not OEM. It is full retail boxed version that anybody can buy and install.
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Val - does this link you posted [url]http://lee-soft.com/vistart/[/url] ([url]http://lee-soft.com/vistart/[/url]) mean that my Win 8 will look like Win 7...as in looking like XP but a bit prettier.
Yes your win 8 will look loke win 7 :)
Be careful. Whilst it will work, it wont be a legal licence. OEM licences are meant to be sold only by Original Equipment Manufacturers. ie The laptop/PC manufacturers with a new PC.
You are right. The one on sale is not OEM. It is full retail boxed version that anybody can buy and install.
BB/Val - if i bought this one below would i be all good to go ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Latest-Microsoft-Windows-7-Professional-64-Bit-SP1-Full-Version-Product-Key-/301625561098?hash=item463a48d00a (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Latest-Microsoft-Windows-7-Professional-64-Bit-SP1-Full-Version-Product-Key-/301625561098?hash=item463a48d00a)
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Frosties, are you not interested in a free one then? :eek You can pay me for it if you want :)
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Frosties, are you not interested in a free one then? :eek You can pay me for it if you want :)
Red you complete wind up merchant - you could of said that 2 days ago and saved all the posts. Don't tell me....you keep it in the safe :lol .
If you have one to sell then yup i'm up for it........got one ? :wall
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Mmmmmmmmm...what have I done now then ?
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Mmmmmmmmm...what have I done now then ?
:lol :lol :lol :lol Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh c'mon Red, you got one or have you forgotten where you put it. I swear you're worse than me for wind ups.
I'm off for the rugby now.........40-10 to England after a tight first 3rd. Those Fijians are tough and Nodolo is dangerous.
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Mmmmm....fridays are my busiest days and by this time iam ready for the weekend,switched off now and havn't got a foccin clue what your on about....or have I missed something.........time for a beer me thinks ;)
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BB/Val - if i bought this one below would i be all good to go ?
[url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Latest-Microsoft-Windows-7-Professional-64-Bit-SP1-Full-Version-Product-Key-/301625561098?hash=item463a48d00a[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Latest-Microsoft-Windows-7-Professional-64-Bit-SP1-Full-Version-Product-Key-/301625561098?hash=item463a48d00a[/url])
This is OEM one. Strictly speaking only vendor can install that as stated on Dell PC. Means not exactly legal. Not that I've ever heard for any single case of Microsoft complaining.
After you install it you need to activate the license. Only god knows that activation will work or not.
The link you have is no different than this one: http://softwaregeeks.co.uk/product/windows-7-professional-product-key-label-coa/?gclid=CjwKEAjw7O6vBRDpi7O-8OWSkwESJACNFsgxBOLL3btS3GVT2BocCxFIozAF5fsEhUlRgNjDRV7OaRoCY9Hw_wcB (http://softwaregeeks.co.uk/product/windows-7-professional-product-key-label-coa/?gclid=CjwKEAjw7O6vBRDpi7O-8OWSkwESJACNFsgxBOLL3btS3GVT2BocCxFIozAF5fsEhUlRgNjDRV7OaRoCY9Hw_wcB)
which is cheaper £20. You may give it a go. No Guarantee from me though. Probably will work.
Having said that I know people that get activation keys from free sites and install winodws for free. Bear in mind Microsoft actually was encouraging actively free winodws distribution, this is exactly why windows is so much popular and used compared to say Apple OS :)
Again the only 100% legal way is to buy full Retail windows. Otherwise instead of buying half legal one for £20 - £30 you may as well go full monty and get one free.
In the past upgrade versions were cheaper. Now Micorosft has messed with prices so much I have no idea.
You can go there and run Upgrade Assistant to see what are your options and price from microsoft:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/upgrade-assistant-download-online-faq (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/upgrade-assistant-download-online-faq)
Click the second button for XP. That is actually good idea to check is your hardware compatible with the new software too.
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Frosties, are you not interested in a free one then? :eek You can pay me for it if you want :)
Red you complete wind up merchant - you could of said that 2 days ago and saved all the posts. Don't tell me....you keep it in the safe :lol .
If you have one to sell then yup i'm up for it........got one ? :wall
There is no need to insult me when I am offering you something for nothing :'( I'm not red thank god, :moon as he is much older and uglier, :lol but if you look back at the 11th post I offered it to you then. http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,18267.msg210475.html#msg210475. (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,18267.msg210475.html#msg210475.)
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Frosties, are you not interested in a free one then? :eek You can pay me for it if you want :)
Red you complete wind up merchant - you could of said that 2 days ago and saved all the posts. Don't tell me....you keep it in the safe :lol .
If you have one to sell then yup i'm up for it........got one ? :wall
There is no need to insult me when I am offering you something for nothing :'( I'm not red thank god, :moon as he is much older and uglier, :lol but if you look back at the 11th post I offered it to you then. [url]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,18267.msg210475.html#msg210475.[/url] ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,18267.msg210475.html#msg210475.[/url])
Ooops sorry fella, got carried away :o . No comment on Red as I've never seen him but will take your word :lol .
Right, many thanks for the offer which totally passed me by. With the safety net you can offer I'm going to upgrade to Win 10 and if you're not still upset at my blatant insult will take you up on your offer of help. Will let you know how i get on.
Cheers for all the advice fellas :thumbup
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Will let you off with a warning this time. :pokefun
PM me if you need the code :thumbup
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Mmmmm....fridays are my busiest days and by this time iam ready for the weekend,switched off now and havn't got a foccin clue what your on about....or have I missed something.........time for a beer me thinks ;)
Sorry Red, wasn't paying attention to who was posting what :o
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:lol nice to know iam not the only one :lol
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While we are on the subject of Windows 10, I have tried 5 times to upgrade to 10 but can not get it to recognize my printer (HP2540) in wireless mode, so have gone back to Windows 7. I`ve got it to work via the wired set-up. Can anybody tell me what I`m doing wrong ?
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Apparently you have to reinstall your printer then it'll work......whatever that means?
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Uninstall the printer and then download and run Printer Install Wizard (http://h20180.www2.hp.com/apps/Nav?h_pagetype=s-926&h_lang=en&h_client=s-h-e016-1&h_keyword=dg-PIW)
It is free tool from HP to get the best driver for windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10
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Well, thanks for that unfazed and darrsi. Did as you said and now its all running OK :woot
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Well, thanks for that unfazed and darrsi. Did as you said and now its all running OK :woot
Job's a good'un. :thumbup
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Anyone had any grief with slow Windows 10 using Google Chrome?
Done a bit of research and it would appear it's quite a common issue.
I had the problem which would take minutes to open up a tab, so moved over to Microsoft Edge, but i wanted an advert blocker like Adblock which i've always used and gets rid of annoying unwanted ads and pop ups.
The only Microsoft Edge version is Adguard, which you have to pay for after 15 days and apparently can actually slow your system down, plus it didn't work with my internet security, so i was in a bit of a kerfuffle for a few days.
Then after looking around i finally tried something and :woot
SOLUTION: Download ADWCLEANER, run it, then do a clean with whatever it finds.
Everything suddenly pinged to life and became really fast, so i'm back on Chrome, using Adblock and have my Kaspersky Security all working in harmony together again. :D
Adwcleaner also got me and a few mates out of shite last Xmas when some bored Grinch twat decided to infect everyone's computers for fun.
I had at least 5500 bugs on my laptop which were ever increasing and it also took control of my web browser and there were ads popping up EVERYWHERE.
It looks such a simple programme once opened but it is VERY effective bit of kit and worth downloading and keeping on the desk top just for possible emergencies in the future. When it took over Google Chrome i was lucky to be able to open any page at all at the time.
Worth a go if your computer is lagging in any way as well as it's a very thorough cleaning tool without any side effects, regardless of which version you're using, it's got top marks from me. :thumbup
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Decided to stay well clear of Win 10 Darrsi but useful to know.
Solved my issue by buying a very good condition " Dell Latitude D630 2.0Ghz Core 2 Duo 60GB SSD 4GB RAM Windows 7 Pro" for £100 - it's purely for work and doesn't have the NVidea card fitted which has caused previous Dells to overheat and die.
The SSD drive is bloody quick and i'm a happy bunny. I now have a new challenge.....
My old Dell Latitude D620 laptop running XP has a lot of info on it and need to transfer it across to the new D630. To me there must be a way of using the Ethernet ports and a network switch (have switch and leads) with a full access new folder or something on the new laptop to transfer the info. Trouble is, I'm not sure if I'm correct in my thinking.
Any ideas welcome
Cheers again :thumbup
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get both laptops connected to the same network and share the folder on the old laptop. You can then copy it to the new one (from the new one).
Depending on the size of the documents, it will probably be quicker to use an external disk or USB stick though.
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Decided to stay well clear of Win 10 Darrsi but useful to know.
Solved my issue by buying a very good condition " Dell Latitude D630 2.0Ghz Core 2 Duo 60GB SSD 4GB RAM Windows 7 Pro" for £100 - it's purely for work and doesn't have the NVidea card fitted which has caused previous Dells to overheat and die.
The SSD drive is bloody quick and i'm a happy bunny. I now have a new challenge.....
My old Dell Latitude D620 laptop running XP has a lot of info on it and need to transfer it across to the new D630. To me there must be a way of using the Ethernet ports and a network switch (have switch and leads) with a full access new folder or something on the new laptop to transfer the info. Trouble is, I'm not sure if I'm correct in my thinking.
Any ideas welcome
Cheers again :thumbup
To be brutally honest I was one click away from reverting back to Windows 7 a couple of nights ago because I couldn't see a solution to what was going on, but I knew if I persevered I would get there eventually and sort something out, then 15 minutes later it was all sorted.
Once you've played about with Windows 10 it isn't too different from Windows 7 and it made sense to grab it while it's free because it is still an upgrade whichever way you look at it.
All new things have teething troubles but they will get fixed in good time.
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What you had Darssi was malwareadware playing around in the background and the software you ran was an malware/adware remover. Since not all malware/adware is classed as a virus or trojan, anti virus programs tend to ignore it.
It usually stems from the old problem of people clicking next, next, next when installing free programs :wall or using downloaders like softonic, there are a few others, but I have found softonic to be the worst of all. It installs all sorts of junk. :rolleyes
Oracle got a slating for installing mywebsearch with its Jave installation :eek . It was preticked during the installation of Java and many missed it.
If you have it on PC/Laptop with mywebsearch get rid of it, this little beauty slows down you system and does a tries to control your web searching. Uninstalling it by normal means is not always successful or possible, which begs the question if it was legit why is it so difficult to remove it all.
For your information Malwarebytes is another good adware/malware remover
I love malware, because I make plenty money removing it :lol
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What you had Darssi was malwareadware playing around in the background and the software you ran was an malware/adware remover. Since not all malware/adware is classed as a virus or trojan, anti virus programs tend to ignore it.
It usually stems from the old problem of people clicking next, next, next when installing free programs :wall or using downloaders like softonic, there are a few others, but I have found softonic to be the worst of all. It installs all sorts of junk. :rolleyes
Oracle got a slating for installing mywebsearch with its Jave installation :eek . It was preticked during the installation of Java and many missed it.
If you have it on PC/Laptop with mywebsearch get rid of it, this little beauty slows down you system and does a tries to control your web searching. Uninstalling it by normal means is not always successful or possible, which begs the question if it was legit why is it so difficult to remove it all.
For your information Malwarebytes is another good adware/malware remover
I love malware, because I make plenty money removing it :lol
Yeah, cheers for that Pat, I'm kinda self taught where computers are concerned so I learn daily but I am persistent when there's an issue, and I want to kind of solve things by researching and persevering. I'm not doing too bad so far.
That Adwcleaner has certainly been a saviour twice for me now though.
I already have the free version of Malwarebytes as well which I run once or twice a week which is also a very useful tool for finding nasty stuff.
What I am learning though is that there are some sad bastards out there intent on ruining your day by infecting your computer just for their own pleasure, they really need to get out more. :\
Great info about Softonic though, I've used them quite a few times which could explain a lot, as I didn't know any different and thought they were quite reliable. :thumbup