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  I get a message that says... your version of internet explore is obsolete to run the latest XML parser. I cannot print with my printers. I have a XP SP3, 5 years old. It's time to upgrade to windows 7

  What version of IE are you using?

  The current version is IE8 - http://www.microsoft.com/nz/windows/internet-explorer/default.aspx

  IE9 (is still in beta).

  Harold Horne / TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2011. The information has been provided * being * with no guarantee or warranty.

• I have an old computer around 11 years old con I have up datey windows vista home Premium to win 7?

  I have a 11 year old pc and I would like to up grade my Vista Edition wonows Home premium to windows 7? is this possible?

  If its equipped with Windows Vista, it will be probably upgrade to Windows 7, as long as you meet the minimum requirements of the system.

  * 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x 86) or 64-bit (x 64) processor
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  * 16 GB of disk space available (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
  * Peripheral figure DirectX 9 with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

  Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

  Because Windows 7 is in limited stock because Microsoft ended sales in October 2013, this created demand due to its rarity. This means the retail boxed copies request a bonus, while the OEM System Builder copies remain affordable.

  Full version (retail):

  -Includes the rights of transfer to another computer.
  -Does not require a qualifying earlier version of Windows.
  -Expensive

  Upgrade version (detail):

  -Includes the rights of transfer to another computer.
  -require a qualifying earlier version of Windows.
  -Expensive, but less expensive full version

  OEM System Builder version:

  The OEM of Windows 7 versions are identical to the versions commercial full license with the following exception:
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  -OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on
  -OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard
  -OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system

  There is nothing wrong to use it too, especially that all future versions of Windows will be full versions.

  You can find software OEM System Builder of dozens of online merchants. The current price for OEM Windows 7 Professional Newegg, for example, is $ 140. When I checked a few minutes ago, Amazon offered packages OEM Windows 7 Professional from several vendors at prices ranging from $ 101 to $ 150. When I checked earlier, a package designed especially for a refurbished PC cost only $50 to get a copy of 64-bit.
  There is no technical limitation to prevent you from using OEM software on your computer, although this software only works for a clean install, not an upgrade. In the past, Microsoft has been remarkably inconsistent in his advice to clients on the question of whether this practice is allowed.

• can I clear the memory on my computer, it has 1.5 million points that I can't remove. computer is 5 years old

  Can I delete or partially empty the memory on my computer. It has about 1.5million items dating back 5 years that I can't get rid of, and the memory is almost full.

  Hello

  The term 'Secondary memory', not 'memory', has been / is used to describe hard drives, etc. (it went out of use by a lot of people lately).

  http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_difference_between_primary_memory_and_secondary_memory

  Try using this free program to see what is stored on your hard drive and taking space:

  http://www.Jam-software.com/freeware/

  And this is the Microsoft Information on the use of disk cleanup:

  "Delete files using Disk Cleanup"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/delete-files-using-disk-cleanup

  See you soon.

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  William

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• I have an old dell dimension 8100 with the xp service PAC 3 and he got so slow and freezes, how can I solve this problem?

  I know that this computer is old, but I WANT TO IS to surf a few sites on the web, download all the photos from my camera or e-mails and play Solitaire. I cleaned up the list of the system tools disk. I thought that if I removed some programs, but I don't know which ones is sure to be deleted because I don't know what most of them are.  He got so slow or just freezes and won't do anything and I feel frustrated! My internet connection is dsl ATT if THAT QUESTION.

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  PLEASE OH PLEASE OH

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  Add suggestions that you are provided, this could be of help too.

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• After a recovery on my five year old Vista, my computer will not play movies my Canon MVI. Is there a download from Microsoft to bring this capability?

  My computer is five years old.

  He has always played the MVI movies that I take with my Canon camera.

  I made a full recovery from the computer.

  Now windows won't play movies MVI.  f

  I guess that there is some kind of download for this.  {I tried a few downloads from sites that have some type of scam.  They wanted to add me and keep that damn Snap Do. )

  Help will be appreciated.

  My computer is five years old.

  He has always played the MVI movies that I take with my Canon camera.

  I made a full recovery from the computer.

  Now windows won't play movies MVI.  f

  I guess that there is some kind of download for this.  {I tried a few downloads from sites that have some type of scam.  They wanted to add me and keep that damn Snap Do. )

  Help will be appreciated.

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• Essential concepts for an 8 year old budding music producer :)

  Hi all

  I'll take my 8 year old daughter away for a stay of 6 weeks. She sings. I mean she sings throughout the day. Literally never tired of singing... She's still playing the piano but Im thinking this will be a good time to start.

  I want to introduce to Logic pro. The goal is to let her loose with my macbook, logic pro and let her find a way of composing her own songs. IM thinking essentials that I need to pack in my suitcase is as follows:

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  2. Midi keyboard - think a unit Audio M - don't know whether to go 25, 32 or 49 keys

  3 microphone/voice recorder - or not (do not know how well the mac built in microphone works for her)

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  Any suggestions for the 2 points. 3. & 4. would be welcome.

  Also, and perhaps more importantly, suggestions on how to introduce the world of music production. Are there notable tutorials out there that would be appropriate for children?

  Your comments are greatly appreciated.

  See you soon

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  (My opinion) The most important thing for a young musician (if she is going to be just a hobby or more) is to learn the rudiments of music because of this point, you can go anywhere. (Lady Gaga is a classically trained pianist)

  If you have installed GarageBand, I would start there, (it is built on a subset of logic and all the basics are here) that's a lot for a child of eight years to work with, it allows to display in musical notation (played with the keyboard) MIDI tracks, but also the standard format "piano roll".

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  How can I access my space girls 14 years old, on the main screen on the computer? So I can see what she gets up to the computer because I have no way of knowing.  She went totally bananas when I put parental controls on its site.  It has a password.  I am the administrator of computers.  Thank you

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• My 2 year old somehow gave a password on our computer and now we can get in our office. Without having to return to the default settings, anyone have a suggestion on how to solve this problem?

  My 2 year old somehow gave a password on our computer and now we can get in our office.  Without having to return to the default settings, anyone have a suggestion on how to solve this problem?

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