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How come I get the error message Windows detected a hard disk problem after upgrading from Vista to Windows 7? 

by Guest Geek on November 12, 2009

Q: I upgraded from Vista to Windows 7 and now I get a the error message “Windows detected a hard disk problem”. I’ve tried everything nothing seems to work.

 
 

Can I upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7? 

by Guest Geek on November 10, 2009

Q: I have Windows XP and I’m wondering how I could update to Windows 7 and if I need to do it via Windows Vista or not and if I need a particular processor.

 
 

If I buy a copy of Windows 7 can I install it on all my computers? 

by Guest Geek on November 4, 2009

Q: If I buy a copy of Windows 7 can I install it on all my computers and if not is there a way around it?

 
 

How come my monitor resolution was fine in Windows Vista but now in Windows 7 it is all messed up? 

by Guest Geek on October 27, 2009

Q: I have an alienware monitor which is brand new. I was using windows vista and everything was great. I just updated to windows 7 and Now my Screen is too small for my monitor. I tried the resolution settings but they don’t make the screen any bigger. I spent good money on this monitor and I’d like to be using all of it. Any suggestions?

 
 

Is Windows 7 better than OS X? 

by Guest Geek on October 26, 2009

Q: I am am using a Macintosh and I was just wondering if it is true that Windows 7 is better than OS X? Even though I am a Mac user at heart, I want to know some general specifics why or why not. Also, please do not sugar coat it. I just want to know if what other people who bug me about having a Mac have any real arguments. I cannot find any reliable sources to back up either side on the web.

 
 

How come I cannot play copy protected DVDs on my computer after upgrading to Windows 7? 

by Guest Geek on October 26, 2009

Q: I just updated to Windows 7 and now I’m having trouble playing DVDs. Windows media player says it can not play protected DVDs. Power DVD says “The TV Out port of your display card is not working properly” and “This copy protected disc can not be played when the TV out function is enabled.” What can I do to fix this?

 
 

Getting an ATI Radeon 9250 graphics card working in Windows 7 

by matt on October 20, 2009

Q:I am having trouble getting my ATI Radeon 9250 128 p graphics card working in Windows 7. My computer says that card can not run cause it is not supported by the version of DirectX I have. Is there anything I can do to get the card working with Windows 7?

A: Our friends over at Windows7News.com have a solution in their forum that cover your DirectX issue with Windows 7 and the ATI Radeon graphics card. It also covers how to install the driver for the ATI Radeon graphics card in Windows 7 for those that are unable to get the driver installed. Once the driver is installed it also covers how to make it so your computer does not crash each time you try to shut it down due to the ATI Radeon graphics card driver.

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What are the challenges when moving from Windows XP to Windows 7? 

by Guest Geek on October 19, 2009

Q: I’ll be buying a new laptop soon. It’ll have Windows 7 I’m sure. I currently have Windows XP and never switched to Vista. Can I expect any challenges and if so what might they be and how might I minimize them?

When I do the transfer how should I go about transferring all of my programs, data, favorites, bookmarks, etc., onto the new computer?

 
 

Where can I get a sb0200 sound card driver for Windows 7? 

by Guest Geek on October 17, 2009

Q: I need a driver for a model #sb0200 sound card to run on a windows 7.

 
 

Is there anyway to get an ATI Radeon 9250 working with Windows 7? 

by Guest Geek on October 9, 2009

Q: I am using the 32 bit version of Windows 7. I want to use an ATI Radeon 9250 128 p graphic card. My computer says that card can not run cause it is not supported by the version of Directx I have. Is there anything I can do to get the card working with Windows 7?

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